41 jobs found in Chester

Our client Wirral MBC is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their integrated and supportive team. Main Duties And Responsibilities Behavioural: Enjoy, achieve, create impact, and thrive in the role and organisation. Adult Social Care specific duties & responsibilities: Work as part of an integrated and supportive team, planning, monitoring and evaluating work with the Multi-Disciplinary (MDT). Carry out needs led assessments, work of a complex nature, care and support planning and reviews, and, where appropriate, initiate a multi-disciplinary assessment. Provide social work support to individual adults and their carers and families, and involve them in all planning and actions taken, helping to signpost/refer on (where appropriate) and/or develop social resilience, the role also focuses on prevention of admission to acute hospitals. Undertake enquiries with adults experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect in line with the Care Act (2014) and interagency...

Our client Liverpool City Council is looking for a Team Manager to join their Family help service. The Team Managers form an essential part of the family help service, they are responsible for direct line management of consultant social workers, social workers and outreach family support workers. The Team Managers are responsible for the quality of practice of their teams and they support the consultant social workers with their line management responsibilities as well. The case holders and consultant social workers (supervisors) require management oversight and consistent supervision arrangements to ensure positive interventions are in place that are helping to improve the outcomes for the children and young people. In addition to this the Team Managers are responsible for managing performance, attendance and all health and safety needs of the staff within their hierarchy. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated...

Our client St. Helens MBC is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. Job Purpose To provide high-quality social work services to children and young people with disabilities and their families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and development. The Senior Social Worker manages complex cases, provides mentoring to colleagues, and contributes to service improvement while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and statutory guidance. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of complex children with disabilities cases, including safeguarding, child protection, children in need, looked-after children, and court proceedings. Undertake statutory assessments under relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Care Act where appropriate during transition planning. Develop, implement, monitor, and review child-centred care and support plans. Complete specialist assessments relating to disability, parenting capacity, risk, and...

Our client Wigan Council is looking for a MASH Deputy Team Manager to join their team. Job Purpose To support the Team Manager in leading and managing the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), ensuring timely, proportionate and high-quality safeguarding decision-making for children and families. The post holder will provide operational leadership, professional supervision, quality assurance, and performance management while promoting effective partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies. The Deputy Team Manager will ensure that safeguarding referrals are appropriately screened, assessed and progressed in line with legislation, statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Management Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the MASH. Provide leadership, guidance and professional support to social workers and other team members. Deputise for the Team Manager in their absence. Allocate work...

Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Family safeguarding Social Worker to join their Locality, Duty, CWD team. 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 jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and...

Social Worker – Assessment Team - Wigan Council Location: Wigan  Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour Office Working: 2-3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Wigan Council to find an experienced Advanced Practitioner for their Duty and Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Wigan are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload. The Duty service is fast paced service consisting of 5 duty teams. Each team has a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Senior Social worker and 6 Social Workers. You will be on duty once every 5 weeks. Duties Carry out needs led child focused assessments Hold a small, but complex caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations (this includes opportunities for co-working to support less experienced practitioners) Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns Prioritise demand and make effective...

Belmont Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Procurement Officer to join a public sector organisation on an interim basis. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week (Mon – Fri) on a hybrid basis. Overview: This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional to support the delivery of compliant procurement activity across a wide range of goods, services and works. The successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders to deliver value for money, manage procurement projects and ensure compliance with current procurement legislation and best practice. Main Duties: * Manage end-to-end procurement exercises from initial market engagement through to contract award * Prepare tender documentation, specifications, evaluation criteria and procurement reports * Provide procurement advice and guidance to internal stakeholders throughout the procurement lifecycle * Support contract and supplier management to ensure...

Finding the right Children’s Social Worker role isn’t just about pay; it’s about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload, and being able to do your best work. This opportunity is designed for experienced practitioners who want clarity, transparency, and control over their next move, whether you identify as a Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, or Safeguarding Social Worker. You’ll have access to honest insights about teams and leadership before committing, giving you the confidence to choose a role that genuinely fits your working style and priorities. Package & Benefits • Up to £42 per hour. • Condensed working options available. • Strong team support and accessible management. • Accommodation bonus available. About the Company This organisation prioritises quality of care and sustainable workloads, with leadership teams focused on supporting practitioners rather than overwhelming them. You’ll be joining a service that values...

Our client Salford County Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Mental health team. Will be working at the Front Door team conducting visits and assessments in support of the contact team. Hybrid working is available, up to two days a week from home. 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 jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of...

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Complex Safeguarding team. About the Candidate: We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with adolescents, who have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of social work and exploitation and who can be creative and innovative in their work. We are looking for workers with a passion for creative direct work approaches, tenacity, and trauma informed ways of working. We would welcome applications from the global majority and specifically males as we are under represented in the area. Experience of working directly with communities is desirable.Responsibilities You will support the locality social work teams in accessing, supporting, and disrupting exploitative abuse and supporting children and their families with recovery from this harm You will consult with partner agencies about individual children presenting with indicators of exploitative abuse and / or...

Our client Telford and Wrekin Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism team. About the Role As a Qualified Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of adults, delivering strengths-based assessments, support planning, safeguarding interventions, and reviews to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Manage a professional caseload, completing assessments, support plans, reviews, and risk assessments. Apply strengths-based and asset-based approaches to support individuals and families. Promote safeguarding and undertake investigations where required. Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary, and community partners to achieve agreed outcomes. Attend and contribute to peer reviews, reflective practice sessions, and team discussions. Maintain accurate case records, reports, and documentation. Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and support less...

Software Developer Telford/ hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £400 per day inside ir35 6 month contract We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a major UK Government programme, supporting a business-critical application within a complex enterprise environment. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining software, delivering enhancements, resolving production issues, and supporting the stability of a key live service while working closely with engineering and delivery teams. Key Skills: Strong software development background VB6 / Visual Studio 6.0 VBA & ActiveX Components XML & SOAP Toolkits Team Foundation Server (TFS) Experience supporting enterprise or production-critical applications Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsDesirable: GovRules Client GovRules IDE GovRules Native LanguageThis is an excellent opportunity to join a long-running Government programme, working within a collaborative team on software that supports...

Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Duty & Advice team. You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, which includes representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, this co-location enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will be required to respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely way to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public members of the public and partner agencies to enable you to gain details and enable strong evidenced based decision making in line with our practice standards and statutory duties. You will have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making...

Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Generic Adults Social Worker to join their service. Key Responsibilities Completing Care Act Assessments and reviews. Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments (MCAs) and best-interest decision-making processes. Completing and reviewing risk assessments and risk management plans. Managing complex casework, including coordination with multi-agency professionals and services. Responding to and investigating safeguarding concerns in line with statutory duties and local safeguarding procedures. Maintaining accurate and timely case records and reports. Working collaboratively with service users, carers, colleagues, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.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 jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply...

Experienced Children's Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Pay Rate: Up to £39.00 per hour Location: Local Authority (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Type: Contract / Agency The Role An experienced Children's Social Worker is required for a busy Duty and Assessment Team. You will complete Child and Family assessments, manage case step-downs, and transition cases across to Family Support and Protection teams. Key Requirements * Proven track record in a Duty & Assessment or frontline Children's team. * 2-year verified reference history and fully checked employment gaps. * Relevant Social Work qualifications and active professional registration. * Full driving licence and access to a vehicle. What is Offered * Highly competitive pay up to £39/hr. * Flexible working split between home and modern open-plan offices. * Regular individual, peer, and management supervisions. * Induction and training opportunities matching permanent staff

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Adult Social Worker to join a supportive and forward-thinking Community Social Work Team in Blackpool. In this role, you will work alongside adults to identify, understand and meet their support needs in ways that maximise independence, promote wellbeing and help prevent future needs from escalating. You will utilise strengths-based approaches, working collaboratively with community and voluntary sector organisations, reablement services and commissioned providers to achieve positive outcomes. If you are passionate about making a real difference within local communities and thrive in a role that combines autonomy, problem-solving and relationship-building, we'd love to hear from you. About the Role As a Community Social Worker, you will: Complete strengths-based assessments and person-centred support planning. Work with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Promote...

PART TIME AND REDUCED HOURS AVAILABLE We are currently recruiting for Bradford Social services for an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities Team This position will be for a period of 6 months but is likely to be extended. The Children with Disabilities Team is a specialist social work team working with disabled children, young people and their families. The team are a well-established, experienced team with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service. Within the team, they work with families on a Child in Need basis, those where there are safeguarding concerns and children in our care, and Early Intervention Social Workers who are the initial point of contact for families with the Team. Bradford are happy to look at 30 hours over 4 days or 2.5 days a week. There is parking nearby and the role is hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 from home. All visits are face to face. Regular supervision and...

Portfolio HR & Reward are supporting a value driven, public sector organisation that are currently seeking a Learning & Development Lead to join them on a Temporary basis. This role will be based in Bradford, and you will be required to be on site 2 days per week. The successful candidate will receive a day rate of £314 per day PAYE / £400 per day umbrella plus holiday pay. As a successful Learning & Development Lead, you will be responsible for; Leading the current L&D function Review current work plans and working with SLT's to identify appropriate priorities Review the key existing programmes including mandatory training, early careers etc The ideal Learning & Development Lead will have experience in the following; Previous experience leading an L&D function, ideally within a public sector organisation Designing and delivering leadership development programmes Adopting a collaborative approach, both with teams and stakeholder If you are a...

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...

Our client Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Family Help service. Job Purpose To provide a high-quality, statutory social work service within the Family Help model, working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families to safeguard and promote welfare, reduce risk, and achieve sustainable outcomes. The postholder will hold a caseload of children and families requiring targeted early help, statutory assessment, or Child in Need (CIN) planning, ensuring interventions are timely, strengths-based, and trauma-informed, aligned to the Family Help approach. Key Responsibilities 1. Case Management and Statutory Duties Manage a diverse caseload including: Child in Need (Section 17) Pre-proceedings / Public Law Outline (where applicable) Step-up cases requiring safeguarding oversight Complete high-quality statutory assessments, including: Children & Families Assessments Risk assessments and safety plans Take...