12 support worker jobs found in Colchester

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...

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...

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's high demand team. Role purpose To undertake high-quality statutory social work with children, young people and families where there are concerns about welfare, safeguarding or risk. The postholder will work within a high-demand, fast-paced service, making timely and evidence-based decisions to ensure children are safe and their needs are appropriately assessed and met. Key responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures. Respond to referrals and undertake Section 17 assessments and Section 47 enquiries where required. Identify and analyse risk, need and protective factors and make proportionate decisions regarding intervention. Develop and implement effective child-focused plans with children, families and partner agencies. Manage a complex caseload and prioritise work effectively within...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Cambridgeshire County Council | £39.00 per hour Umbrella | ASAP Start | Hybrid Make a meaningful impact where it matters most — protecting children, strengthening families and creating safer futures. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Family Safeguarding to join the City Family Support and Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. Role Details * £39.00 per hour – Umbrella * Full-time locum * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Hybrid working – 2/3 days in the office * Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington About the Role You will manage a varied caseload across CIN, CP and CIC, with opportunities to work on complex cases involving PLO and Care Proceedings. Key responsibilities include: * Completing statutory visits for CIN, CP and CIC * Chairing CIN and Core Group meetings * Completing court reports, risk assessments and...

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Our benefits include: 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 CardAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that. Supporting key customers to set...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...

MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team | Haringey London Borough of Haringey | North London SW Locums is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Haringey Council’s Children’s Services – Disabled Children’s Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate social worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex needs, while working with one of London’s most diverse and forward-thinking local authorities. Role Details * Position: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team * Location: Haringey, North London * Pay: £37.52 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start Date: ASAP About the Role You will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children with disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence. Your responsibilities will...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Service: City Family Support and Safeguarding Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2/3 days in the office Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Contract: Locum About the Role We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team within City Family Support and Safeguarding. This is a specialist role requiring candidates with previous experience working within a Family Safeguarding Teamand strong court experience. The successful candidate will be confident managing complex safeguarding cases, assessing risk and progressing cases through Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory visits for Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC) cases. Manage an allocated caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases. Manage complex cases that may progress through Public Law Outline (PLO) or Section 31 Care Proceedings. Chair CIN...

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...

Interim Insurance Manager £500 per day (flexible) | 4 Month Contract with Possible Extension | Hybrid/Remote We are seeking an experienced Interim Insurance Manager to join a busy Local Government organisation on an initial 4 month contract, with the potential for extension. This is primarily a hybrid/ remote role, although the successful candidate will be required to attend the office initially to collect IT equipment and attend occasional meetings as required. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the organisation's insurance function within a fast paced environment. Provide managerial and supervisory oversight to the insurance team. Support procurement and insurance related activities, ensuring compliance with Local Government regulations. Participate in the evaluation of insurance tenders and procurement exercises. Manage insurance placements and renewals, working closely with brokers and insurers. Deliver excellent customer service to internal stakeholders and external...

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...

To develop strategic priorities and lead the work on the design and commissioning for population or local authority services in order to improve quality, value for money and reflect national and local priorities. To be responsible for the delivery of complex project plans, monitoring and managing progress and taking responsibility for problem solving; resolving issues to ensure individual projects and the wider commissioning programme remain on track to deliver on time and in budget. This includes working closely with finance, procurement and legal officers to ensure procurement processes are timely, competitive, transparent and equitable. To support senior leaders in Children's and Adults Services in achieving value for money from third party spend when commissioning for the Local Authority and work with colleagues across boroughs and the ICB to support the delivery and oversight of joint contracts. To lead on specific commissioning projects that help shape and influence the...