5 jobs found in Crosby

Job Title: Youth Justice Practitioner Location: Merseyside (Local Authority) Contract: Full-time, Temporary (initial 3–6 months) Rate: £23-£25 per hour (dependent on experience) We're currently supporting a local authority in Merseyside in their search for an experienced Youth Justice Practitioner to join their Youth Offending Service. This is a frontline role focused on supporting young people involved in the justice system, with the aim of reducing reoffending and improving long-term outcomes. You’ll be part of a multidisciplinary team working across statutory and early intervention services, using evidence-based approaches to engage young people, assess risk and vulnerability, and deliver meaningful change. Key responsibilities: * Hold a caseload of young people subject to court orders and out-of-court disposals * Complete AssetPlus assessments and develop personalised intervention plans * Work collaboratively with families, schools, police, social...

Family first case worker 36 hours per week, flexible hybrid working To work as a member of the Family First Service delivering targeted and co-ordinated interventions to families with children 0-18 years displaying a range  of complex, interacting needs. These will include effective parenting skills, relationship breakdown, family dynamics; emotional health and well-being, sexual health and self-esteem. Families will be supported to achieve better outcomes including improved school attendance and tackle issues such as truancy and exclusion, reduce risk-taking behaviour including crime, anti social behaviour and improve employability.  Family First Case Managers will adopt a multi-disciplinary approach to working with families and will have a good working knowledge of services and  interventions that are available across the partnership to support families. Family First Case Managers will undertake holistic, Early Help assessments in  partnership with families, and will act in...

Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Tameside Council Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Rate: Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella) - depending on experience Hours: 36 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Agency / Temporary Overview Caritas Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Tameside Council's Duty & Assessment Team. This is a front-line role responsible for managing referrals, conducting assessments, and carrying out statutory duties to safeguard children and families. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-performing team dealing with new referrals, strategy discussions, and Section 47 enquiries. Please note: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a Duty & Assessment or Front Door team. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage a Duty & Assessment caseload, responding to new referrals and undertaking assessments in line with statutory...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

Locum Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (Children's Services) £35.00 per hour Wigan Council Contract: Locum | Full-time I am looking for experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in fostering and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support Undertake annual foster carer reviews Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings Complete relevant training and CPD Participate in fostering panel as required Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordsRequirements: Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services (experience essential) Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and...