37 jobs found in Chatham

Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking social work training, to support and further their professional knowledge and development to impact upon the overall quality of practice within teams Attend court, where appropriate, to assist the team in ensuring that key professional input and expertise is provided to high profile and sensitive cases. Act as Practice Assessor to support student placements/ASYE. Liaise regularly with colleagues throughout the Council to ensure social work staff deliver existing and new practices consistently and to a high standard. Contribute to the development of new initiatives...

Our client is looking for a new Team Manager to join the Award-Winning Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service. Are you passionate about driving improvements across social care? Do you have a strong understanding of domestic abuse and the Safe and Together practice model? We are seeking a passionate social work manager who wants to make a significant difference to family's lives. This role will have lead operational responsibility for managing the Reach Out team which includes the Open Up behaviour Change team. Reach Out work across key departments such as children's and adults social care and are Redbridge Council's front door for individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse. The service operates borough-wide, supporting households with and without children. Reach Out is part of the Families First for Children pathfinders programme; the Team Manager role is instrumental at solutioning problems and improving outcomes for adult and child survivors of abuse. This is an opportunity...

Introduction to Family Help Are you ready to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team? The Family Help Teams in Redbridge are leading the way in providing seamless, integrated support for children and families. Our approach combines Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment, ensuring every child receives the right help at the right time. We work collaboratively across agencies, focusing on building trusting relationships and bespoke interventions that empower families and keep children safe. What sets Family Help apart? Integrated support: No step ups or step downs-families receive continuous, joined-up help from the start of their journey. Manageable caseloads: Allowing time for meaningful engagement and intensive support. Relationship-based practice: We prioritise deep, trusting relationships with children and families. Creative interventions: Working with community partners, we design bespoke plans that divert children from harm and provide...

Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner – Children’s Services Bromley, Kent | £38.99 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking a confident, dynamic and experienced Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join a Children’s Services team in Bromley. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner passionate about safeguarding children, managing complex cases and achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings cases. * Work with children and young people up to the age of 18. * Undertake complex safeguarding assessments and interventions. * Manage permanence planning and promote safe, stable outcomes for children. * Undertake direct work with children and families and build effective professional relationships. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding plans. *...

Children's Support Worker - Kent Pay: £15-£18 per hour Location: Various locations across Kent Shifts: Days & Waking Nights Hours: Fully Flexible Driving Licence: Desirable, but not essential Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking for flexible work across Kent? We are looking for passionate, reliable and experienced support workers to take on a variety of rewarding roles working with children, young people and families. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy variety and want the flexibility to work across different settings and services. The Roles Depending on your experience and availability, you may be supporting within: Residential children's homes Family support services Supervised and supported family contact One-to-one support with children and young people Community-based support Short-term and temporary placements Day shifts Waking night shiftsYou will help provide safe, consistent and positive support while building...

Social Worker – Children’s Services About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team. The successful candidate will work with children, young people and families to assess needs, manage risk and provide effective social work interventions. You will be responsible for managing a caseload and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and ensure children remain safe and supported. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and implement effective plans to improve outcomes for children. Undertake Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) work. Complete statutory visits and ensure children's needs and welfare remain central to practice. Assess and manage safeguarding risks appropriately. Build positive and professional relationships with...

Family Court Advisor Chelmsford £35ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for application...

STEP INTO YOUR NEXT SENIOR ROLE: Senior Children’s Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Southwark Council | London SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker to join Southwark Council’s Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work and make a real difference to children and families. Role Details * Position: Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker * Location: Southwark, London – Sumner House * Pay: £39.04 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start: ASAP * Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office * Duty: Assessment Team rota approximately every 5 weeks The Role Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children and helping...

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Refuge Support Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Service located in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £27,705.60 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Fixed term contract till March 2027 Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further trainingAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. We are recruiting a Part Time Support Worker for our Look Ahead refuge to support and empower women to move on successfully with their lives. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required...

I am working with a Local Authority in Essex who are looking for an Interim Assistant Director of Finance & Governance (Deputy S151 Officer) for 6 months initially. The role is full time and paying £850 umbrella per day (inside IR35) - this can be negotiated for the right candidate. The role is hybrid, 3 days a week on site, 2 days from home. Job Purpose: The postholder will provide strategic leadership across the Council's Finance and Governance Services, including Revenues and Benefits, Commercial and Procurement, and Audit and Risk, while acting as Deputy Section 151 Officer. They will provide expert financial and governance advice to senior leaders and elected members, lead the delivery of key priorities, policies and strategies, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements. The role will support income generation and service improvement, promote collaboration and best practice across the organisation, and champion the Council's equality and diversity...

Children's Support Worker - Essex Pay: £15-£18 per hour Location: Various locations across Essex Shifts: Days & Waking Nights Hours: Fully Flexible Driving Licence: Desirable, but not essential Are you an experienced Children's Support Worker looking for flexible work across Essex? We are looking for passionate, reliable and experienced support workers to take on a variety of rewarding roles working with children, young people and families. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy variety and want the flexibility to work across different settings and services. The Roles Depending on your experience and availability, you may be supporting within: Residential children's homes Family support services Supervised and supported family contact One-to-one support with children and young people Community-based support Short-term and temporary placements Day shifts Waking night shiftsYou will help provide safe, consistent and positive support while building...

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Worker - Hackney | Full-Time, On-Site Caritas Futures is recruiting for a respected domestic abuse charity, looking for a compassionate Support Worker to join their Hackney team full-time, on-site. The Role: Provide frontline practical and emotional support to survivors of domestic abuse - from risk assessment and safety planning to helping with housing, benefits and access to services. You'll work closely with police, social services and other agencies to keep clients safe and supported. What We're Looking For: Experience in domestic abuse, victim support, or similar frontline welfare work Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management Current DBS (or willing to apply) Confident, calm communicator who works well under pressure Able to work full-time, on-site in HackneyWhat You'll Get: Fast-track interviews with a dedicated recruitment consultant Wellbeing package: counselling, Headspace, weekly exercise classes The chance to...

1. Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Southwark, Surrey | £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join an Assessment and Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled children’s social worker to work with children and families, undertake complex assessments and help achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities * Undertake assessments of children and their families. * Carry out home visits and meaningful direct work with children. * Undertake Section 47 enquiries and child protection work. * Complete risk assessments and develop effective safety plans. * Manage complex cases and make sound professional decisions. * Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals. * Participate in the team’s duty rota. Essential Requirements * Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified Social Work...

Summer-Browning Associates is building a talent pool of experienced Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management professionals for upcoming Resource Augmentation opportunities across the public sector. We're keen to hear from professionals at who have worked as interims in roles equivalent to civil service grades (HEO, SEO and Grade 7+) for a range of exciting commercial assignments. Contract Details: Location: Primarily London / Hybrid Contract: 6-12 months with extension potential Rates: £400-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is highly desirableWe're looking for experience across: Commercial Management Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Contract & Supplier Management Category Management Commercial Delivery Commercial Assurance & Governance Commercial Data, Spend & Performance Analysis Grants & Funding Commercials Procurement Transformation & Capability Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Categories include: Digital,...

Summer-Browning Associates is building a talent pool of experienced Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management professionals for upcoming Resource Augmentation opportunities across the public sector. We're keen to hear from professionals at who have worked as interims in roles equivalent to civil service grades (HEO, SEO and Grade 7+) for a range of exciting commercial assignments. Contract Details: Location: Primarily London / Hybrid Contract: 6-12 months with extension potential Rates: £400-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is highly desirableWe're looking for experience across: Commercial Management Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Contract & Supplier Management Category Management Commercial Delivery Commercial Assurance & Governance Commercial Data, Spend & Performance Analysis Grants & Funding Commercials Procurement Transformation & Capability Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Categories include: Digital,...

Summer-Browning Associates is building a talent pool of experienced Commercial, Procurement and Contract Management professionals for upcoming Resource Augmentation opportunities across the public sector. We're keen to hear from professionals at who have worked as interims in roles equivalent to civil service grades (HEO, SEO and Grade 7+) for a range of exciting commercial assignments. Contract Details: Location: Primarily London / Hybrid Contract: 6-12 months with extension potential Rates: £400-£750 per day (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC clearance is highly desirableWe're looking for experience across: Commercial Management Procurement & Strategic Sourcing Contract & Supplier Management Category Management Commercial Delivery Commercial Assurance & Governance Commercial Data, Spend & Performance Analysis Grants & Funding Commercials Procurement Transformation & Capability Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)Categories include: Digital,...

1. Consultant Social Worker (CSW) – Child Looked After Service Lambeth | £40.18 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker (CSW) to join Lambeth’s Child Looked After Service, supporting a hub of five participants training to become social workers through the Frontline / Approach programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children’s social worker who wants to remain in frontline practice while developing their supervision, leadership and practice education skills. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support a hub of five social work participants. * Model high-quality practice and support participants as they gradually take on responsibility for cases. * Work with looked-after children and their families using a systemic practice approach. * Facilitate weekly hub meetings, providing reflective learning and case discussion. * Provide effective supervision, guidance and...

Social Worker – PO2 Lambeth | £32.66 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a Lambeth Adult Social Care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to make a positive difference to the lives of adults with care and support needs and their carers. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with care and support needs and carers. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments. * Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans. * Undertake Adult Safeguarding enquiries and develop appropriate safeguarding plans. * Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including capacity and best-interest assessments. * Work effectively with complex and challenging cases involving risk, conflict, multiple needs and multi-agency involvement. * Coordinate with partner agencies and professionals to achieve positive outcomes. * Maintain accurate records and produce reports for panels, reviews and...

Job Title: Dynamics Developer Location: UK-based, remote apart from day-1 to collect kit Contract: Contract Duration: 3 Month rolling contract Day Rates: £480/day Inside IR35 *** PLEASE NOTE; Power Pages is essential experience needed for this role *** Brio Digital are currently supporting a consultancy working with a central government department that currently needs a Dynamics/Power Platform Developers. 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...

Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding 📍 Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough 💰 Rate: £39 per hour / £288.60 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding to join a dedicated safeguarding team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker with strong safeguarding experience who is confident working directly with young people and families. Key Responsibilities The successful Social Worker will be responsible for: Managing a varied caseload involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC). Undertaking high-quality assessments and developing effective plans to safeguard and support young people. Carrying out purposeful direct work with young people and families. Responding to safeguarding concerns and assessing risk. Working collaboratively with families,...