44 jobs found in Bury St Edmunds

Contract: 6-month assignment Rate: £42 per hour Location: Bury St Edmund, Suffolk Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office About the Role We are seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join our Children in Care team. This role focuses on supporting children involved in care proceedings and those in long-term care or progressing toward permanent alternative care planning. As a Consultant Social Worker, you will: Support the team manager with management oversight, supervision, and guidance for social workers. Provide flexible support for case management and direct work, including holding a small caseload if required. Step in for complex tasks requiring urgent responses. Key Responsibilities Undertake direct work with children in care, understanding their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings. Complete life story work and produce life story books. Write, review, and amend care plans based on identified needs. Prepare reports for Children in Care...

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2/3 days in the Wisbech office) Key Responsibilities: Complete statutory visits for CIN (Child in Need), CP (Child Protection), and CIC (Children in Care) cases. Chair CIN and Core Group Meetings. Manage a caseload including CIN, CP, and CIC cases, some of which may involve PLO or S31 Care Proceedings. Prepare and complete Court Reports, risk assessments, and parenting assessments. Attend court with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager. Participate in the Duty rota. Attend ICPC and RCPC meetings and write conference reports. Assess and manage risk effectively to safeguard children and families. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Experience...

Work for a Local authority near London as an Interim Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead. Hybrid - FTC 1 year - £500 a day via an umbrella company (inside ir35) or £58,332 to £68,626 pro rata. Purpose of the Role. Lead the development of the Authority's strategic communications, public affairs and stakeholder engagement functions, ensuring alignment with organisational and mayoral priorities. Provide expert advice to senior leaders on narrative development, reputational risk and media handling. Establish the Authority's brand identity, voice and communications architecture. Develop proactive engagement strategies that build strong relationships with partners, residents and national bodies. Build partnerships and work across the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors to drive inward investment, secure funding from government, and ensure value for money in all financial commitments. Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and implement communications...

About the Role We are seeking experienced Children's Social Workers to join our Assessment Team. This is a vital role where you will respond to referrals involving concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing. Your primary responsibility will be to investigate concerns, assess risks and protective factors, and determine the most appropriate course of action to safeguard children. You will work directly with children and families, ensuring the child's voice is central to all assessments and decisions. This role involves a wide range of statutory duties and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Respond to new referrals and carry out initial investigations into child safety concerns. Complete Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries. Participate in Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetings. Prepare Section 7 reports for private law proceedings when required. Conduct home visits and engage directly with...

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Social Work Academy at Peterborough City Council. This is a pivotal role supporting the development of newly qualified social workers (ASYE) and mentoring less experienced team members. You will play a key part in shaping the future of social work practice through supervision, coaching, and assessment. Key Responsibilities: Provide supervision and Practice Educator support to ASYE social workers under the direction of the Team Manager. Carry a complex caseload appropriate to your qualifications, experience, and competencies, with a high degree of autonomy and regular supervision. Coach and mentor less experienced staff, promoting best practice and continuous professional development. Work collaboratively with service users and their families to assess needs and deliver appropriate services. Ensure all work is carried out within the legislative and procedural framework of Peterborough...

Peterborough City Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Team Manager to lead a specialist team supporting children and young people in care. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, ensuring they receive the highest standards of care and safeguarding. About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide strong leadership and operational oversight for a small but dedicated team. You will report directly to the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting and act as deputy to the Head of Service, working closely with the Service Manager for Corporate Parenting. This is a bespoke role requiring a proactive leader who can manage complex cases and ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities. Location: Sand Martin House (Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office, negotiable based on tasks) Key Responsibilities Lead and manage social work staff supporting children and young people in care, outside the...

Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Broxbourne Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Bank Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for dedicated, nurturing and resilient Residential Support Workers to join our team in a warm, stable and child-centred home. About the Role: As a Residential Support Worker, you will play a key role in providing emotional, social and practical support to children and young people aged 5- 18 who may present with challenging behaviours or have experienced trauma. You'll be part of a committed team working to create a safe, supportive and structured environment where every child can grow and thrive. What You'll Be Doing: Providing daily care, guidance and positive role-modelling Supporting children with routines, education, personal development and life skills Building strong, trusting relationships with young people Managing challenging behaviours in a calm, consistent and...

Adoption Social Worker - Part-Time, Southend on Sea Role: Adoption Social Worker Hours: 15.5 per week Pay: £38.00 per hour Location: Southend on Sea Requirements: Must be an experienced Adoption Social Worker Must hold a valid driving licence and have access to a carThis is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in adoption services while working flexible hours. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

6 Months Contract Full-Time, Temporary – 36.25 hours per week. We are delighted to be supporting Basildon Council to recruit Senior Procurement & Contract Management Advisor on a full-time, temporary basis. Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be required to be on-site a minimum of 1 day per week. Main Purpose: Responsible for supporting the organisation in developing and delivering a range of service projects through robust business cases and detailed commercial programmes and plans. The Commercial programme is directly linked to the Council’s Medium Term Financial Strategy and the post holder provides strong financial governance; as well as tracking progress and key dependencies, maintaining issue logs, projects plans and ensuring robust risk management. Programmes and projects may be cross cutting within the organisation and with external parties. Job duties: * To provide the Senior Leadership Team and elected members with updates on the...

Assessment & Intervention Social Worker Southend-on-Sea City Council Up to £38 per hour Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking an experienced and resilient Social Worker to join their busy Assessment & Intervention Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in a vibrant coastal city. The Role As an Assessment & Intervention Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for children and families. You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality Single Assessments, Section 47 inquiries, and initial interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the community. Working Arrangements & Rota We are looking for candidates who value flexibility and team cohesion. The working arrangement is as follows: * Hybrid Model: There is a requirement to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week, though this may increase depending on the immediate needs of...

Social Worker - 0-25 Children with Disabilities (Hemel) Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead Pay: £39.00 per hour Contract: Temporary (3 months) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days on-site About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the 0-25 Together Service, supporting children with disabilities and their families. This is a maternity cover role requiring strong assessment and case management skills, with a focus on safeguarding and multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities: Receive and investigate referrals for children with disabilities and complete assessments. Assess safety and risk, developing safety plans where necessary. Prepare paperwork for resource allocation panels. Work collaboratively with agencies including schools, mental health providers, and legal teams. Maintain accurate documentation and produce clear reports for decision-making. Provide practical advice on long-term implications...

Consultant Social Worker - Family Safeguarding (St Albans) Location: Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead Pay: £42.50 per hour Contract: Temporary (3 months) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Hybrid Working: 3 days per week in office About the Role: Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team is seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join the St Albans team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a pioneering model that focuses on keeping families together through collaborative, multi-agency working. Key Responsibilities: Undertake care planning, assessments, and reviews for children and families. Deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children. Support the Family Safeguarding approach, including training in motivational interviewing.What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Minimum of 3...

Adult Social Worker - 0-25 Transforming Care Team Location: Hertfordshire (Countywide) Pay: £32 per hour Role: Adult Social Worker - 0-25 Transforming Care Team About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the 0-25 Together Service within the Transforming Care Team. This role focuses on supporting young adults aged 18-25 with complex mental health needs who are at risk of hospital admission. You will work both remotely and from office locations across the county, so a full driving licence and access to a car are essential. Due to the nature of the work, we require a female social worker to support individuals living with trauma who may be triggered by male workers. Key Responsibilities: Complete Care Act and Capacity assessments. Undertake Community DoLs applications and prepare reports for court. Support transitions in and out of hospital admission. Carry out risk assessments and work within a multi-agency team including mental health services,...

We are looking to recruit a  Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford   Responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry 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...

Description Bedford Borough Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in early identification, assessment, and intervention to protect vulnerable children and young people. The IFD Team is a multi-agency hub made up of professionals from Children’s Services, Early Help Services, and partner agencies, working together to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. If you are an enthusiastic and proactive social worker who puts the child’s voice at the heart of your practice, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Early identification and assessment – triage and prioritise referrals to determine the best course of action for children and families. Collaboration and information sharing – work closely with key partners such as police, health, education, probation, and social care to ensure a coordinated...

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Children with Disabilities Social Worker - North London Location: Enfield Pay: In line with local agreements Role: Social Worker - Children with Disabilities About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join the Children with Disabilities Team in Enfield. This role involves working with children and young people who have complex needs, ensuring they receive the right support and services to thrive. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of children with disabilities, providing assessments and care planning. Work collaboratively with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to deliver tailored support. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and best practice standards. Advocate for children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker with current registration. Experience working within Children's Services, ideally with disabilities. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. Commitment to...

A North London Council requires an additional Tree Officer to join it's existing, busy team of arboriculture officers. The department is responsible for the management and inspection of the Council's tree stock and as such the role encompasses a broad range of duties including; tree inspections, specifying remedial works, instructing contractors and monitoring works, updating the in house tree database and dealing with the public and other stake holder enquiries. Suitable candidates should be educated to a minimum of a Level 3 in Arboriculture, be a good communicator and ideally have industry experience surveying trees. In return a PAYE rate of £23.45 is offered plus 28 days holiday (including banks). This is a temporary role which may become permanent after a probationary period

Role: Social Worker MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Sonial Worker MASH, you will be responsible to: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk...

Role: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Temp and Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Workers on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Key skills and experience of Social Worker (LAC team) As a Looked after children's Social Worker, you will support children and their families to ensure that their needs are met in a safe and timely manner. You will be part of a highly acclaimed supportive service that has a comprehensive programme to ensure new recruits have a thorough induction, receive ongoing support from managers and have the opportunity to progress in your career. Qualifications You will have either Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent professional qualification. Or registered by the health can care professional's council r a Practice Educator Award. A relevant degree in the related area. Enhanced DBS certificate which is satisfactory to Luton Borough Council will be a condition of your appointment. About Us Luton Borough...