60 jobs found in Crowborough

Job Title: Social Worker - Adolescents Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker specializing in adolescent care to join our diverse and inclusive team. Our organisation values equality and promotes an environment where all individuals feel respected and supported. The Social Worker will focus on supporting adolescents, especially those encountering unauthorised or challenging circumstances, ensuring their safety, well-being, and access to essential services. Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the needs and risks faced by adolescents, including unauthorised or vulnerable situations. Develop and implement individualised care plans in collaboration with adolescents, families, and multidisciplinary teams. Provide counselling, guidance, and crisis intervention to adolescents experiencing emotional, social, or legal challenges. Advocate for adolescents? rights and access to education, healthcare, and social services. Facilitate...

To lead and deliver the area service for the identification, analysis, case management and review of children with special educational needs (SEN) resident within Surrey who are at risk of, or are in the process of, an appeal hearing with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal Service. This would include representing Surrey County Council at any appeal hearings as necessary.To lead and deliver a service that is in accordance with legislation, best practice guidance, agreed budget and resources and is appropriate to the individual child's needs. The role holder will help ensure that Surrey County Council provides a world class service in relation to the appeals process, in accordance with Audit Commission and Best Value indicators. They will lead a solution focused, client orientated service delivery model with the aim to reduce parental recourse to SENDIST. The SEN Management Team operates in a fast paced, complex interpersonal environment involving children and...

Our client, West Sussex County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Assessment And Intervention Team Working arrangement: The expectation is that workers will be office based during duty week, the role is a mixture of office/hybrid but we are preferring office based but there is flexibility to work at home. Payrate : £38.00/hr. We are bound by the MoC, which means pay rates are capped. Whist we are able to pay up to £42.00/hr, this rate is for those deemed to be at ASW level. The candidate must be a car driver and be happy to drive around the western area of the county to fulfil the role requirement. The candidate MUST be able to demonstrate a minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience working in direct (permanent) employment within LA children's social care in England to qualify for an agency /contractor assignment. WSCC will not engage agency workers within the same region for a minimum of three months after they have left a substantive role...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Youth Justice Practitioner Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Youth Justice. Purpose of the Job: As a member of a multi agency service, undertake assessment of and direct work with young people and their families so as to reduce the risk of them re-offending in accordance with the agreed intervention plans and in the context of managing their risk of harm to others and vulnerability issues. Main duties and responsibilities: Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their families using an...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder. * Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and...

Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team – Kent County Council £42 per hour | Kings Hill Office | Hybrid Working | 2–3 Days in the Office Outstanding pay rate of £42 per hour Work within a dedicated Children in Care Team Hybrid working with only 2–3 office days per week Based at the Kings Hill office Support children and young people in long-term care arrangements An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team at Kent County Council. This role offers the chance to work with children and young people in care, ensuring they receive consistent support, stability, and positive long-term outcomes. You will work closely with children, foster carers, families, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality care planning and safeguarding interventions. This is an ideal opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about relationship-based practice and improving outcomes for looked after children. About...

We are working with Cafcass to appoint a Family Court Advisor ( Qualified Social Worker ) to join their Kent Office. This role offers considerable flexibility with a requirement to attend the office monthly. Requirements of the role. Provide case analysis via a Court report, setting out recommendations to the court for parents and families who are involved in private law proceedings. You will need to be an expert in safeguarding, child engagement, inter-agency working, case analysis, planning, and recording. Cafcass's work can be demanding. Therefore, you will need to be resilient and organised, have the ability to work proportionately, with strong IT skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will have experience of providing reports to the court and giving oral evidence in court. Working with parents, relatives, local authorities, and the courts, being able to demonstrate your understanding of what the child needs, wants, and feels. Suitable candidates...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Children Social Work Team in Thanet The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes,...

Connect2Kent are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and reliable Interpreters to support a wide range of public-sector services across Kent. We are expanding our pool of professionals and welcome applications from linguists offering Face-to-Face, Remote, or Written Translation services. Current Opportunities Face-to-Face Interpreters Assignments available across Kent and surrounding areas. Remote Interpreters Work delivered via telephone or Microsoft Teams, offering full flexibility. Written Translators Provide document translations as required by public-sector partners. Desired Languages and Dialects;- Somali Kurdish Sorani Kurdish Kurmanji Oromo Tamil Spanish French Amharic Bulgarian Nuer Ukranian What We Offer Flexible working - choose assignments that suit your schedule Travel and parking expenses claimable for eligible face-to-face bookings Variety of assignments within healthcare, social services, education, and more Supportive and professional coordination...

Children and Family Support Worker Location: New Malden, Surrey Caritas Futures is proud to partner with a leading charity that provides vital support to families affected by domestic violence. We are seeking a compassionate Children and Family Support Worker for a full-time, temporary ongoing role based in New Malden. Role Overview: As a Children and Family Support Worker, you will play an essential role in helping children and families recover from the effects of domestic violence. You will provide emotional and practical support, ensuring children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive in a nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional and practical support to children who have experienced domestic violence. Develop and implement personalised care plans for each child and family. Monitor children's safety and well-being, conducting risk assessments as required. Work closely with schools, social workers, and other family services to ensure coordinated...

The starting salary for this full-time position is £36,873 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. This is a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. Please discuss with your current Line Manager before submitting your application. We are delighted to offer two fantastic opportunities for Keyworkers to join our Keyworking team based at Woodhatch in Reigate. This is a countywide role and may at times require travel beyond the Surrey footprint to ensure coordinated support for young people and families. We support hybrid working with the right balance. As a team we come together in person for 1-2 days per week on average (20%-40% of the working week) and support working from home. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering...

Head of Commercial - Capital Programme - UK Government Contract (Apply online only)/day - Inside IR35 London Responsibilities: The consultant will provide senior leadership within the commercial function and with senior stakeholders. The post holder will have operational control over commercial delivery by the Works Category Management team. Responsible for Commercial leadership in the Works environment alongside the existing Works Commercial Deputy Director, the role will develop and deliver Commercial Strategies for Capital Investment Projects, associated procurements and contracts supporting asset maintenance. You will act as the subject matter expert on NEC contract options. Requirements: Eligible for obtaining a SC Clearance Deep subject matter expertise on NEC suite of contract terms and contracting options. Procurement experience knowledge PCR 2015 Procurement PA 2023 - Course completed Open dialogue. Proven experience of leading a high-performance successful...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Lead to support high-profile procurement activity within policing. You will deliver end-to-end sourcing and contract management across complex, sensitive categories that support front line operations, including firearms, tactical equipment, and specialist services such as dog units, mounted branch, and public order. Client Details This opportunity is within a well-established public sector organisation. The organisation is committed to delivering effective services and maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence. Description Key responsibilities include: Lead end-to-end procurement processes in line with public sector regulations Develop and deliver category strategies and sourcing plans Manage supplier negotiations to achieve value for money Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and frontline teams Draft tender documentation and support business case development Oversee contract performance,...

Commercial Category Lead - IT DDaT (Digital, Data and Technology) Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Category Lead r for an initial 6-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London | Hybrid Working The ideal candidate will have active SC clearance and a strong background in Senior Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experiences: - Experience in conducting end-to-end procurement for IT digital, data, and technology (DDaT) initiatives within the public sector. A proven track record of procuring innovative solutions, including AI, data platforms, Software as a Service (SaaS), digital delivery services, cloud technologies, and infrastructure. Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring a commercial team to achieve collective success. Strong commercial acumen for negotiating with suppliers, managing costs effectively, and engaging stakeholders to foster...

The company Specialising in providing highways maintenance and management services to both public and private sector clients. They provide highways maintenance, cover network management, emergency response services, and traffic management. They have a strong focus on safety, sustainability and innovation, which enables them to deliver services and large-scale, complex projects in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. The role As the Public Liaison Officer you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the success of the works within the community. You will be tasked with building productive relationships with local stakeholders (business, schools, churches) that are directly affected by the construction and ensuring they are aware of what is taking place. If need be, you will help in assisting with anything that can be done to reduce the impact on their day to day lives. Your role will comprise of the following elements: * Identifying, making initial contact with and...

Adult Social Worker – Locum Location: London Borough of Redbridge, London Job Type: Full-Time | Locum | Onsite Pay Rate: £30.00 per hour London Borough of Redbridge is looking for an experienced and motivated Adult Social Worker to join its integrated Adult Social Care team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to delivering person-centred services and improving outcomes for vulnerable adults across the community. Working closely with health professionals and partner agencies, you will play a key role in supporting adults with complex needs while promoting independence, wellbeing, and safe community living. Key Responsibilities * Undertake complex assessments, care planning, reviews, and safeguarding interventions for adults and carers. * Work within the framework of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, and related legislation. * Manage...

Private Sector Housing Officer London - Hybrid Working £55 - £60 per hour A London Borough Council is looking to appoint an experienced Private Sector Housing Officer on an interim basis for an immediate start. This role sits within a busy Environmental Health and Housing Enforcement team, where you'll be expected to hit the ground running managing a varied caseload across the private rented sector. The successful Private Sector Housing Officer will have strong enforcement experience, specifically around issuing Community Protection Notices (CPN's), dealing with rogue landlords, and taking formal enforcement action where required. The role will also involve carrying out HHSRS inspections, investigating housing complaints, and undertaking HMO inspection and licensing work. To be considered, you will need: Recent local authority experience as a Private Sector Housing Officer Strong knowledge of housing legislation and enforcement procedures Experience carrying out HHSRS...

Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty Adult Social Care - Adults, Health & Integration £450 per day (Umbrella) Hackney Council is seeking an experienced and forward‑thinking Deputy Head of Service - Access & Duty to play a pivotal leadership role at the front door of Adult Social Care. This is a high‑impact interim opportunity, combining operational oversight with innovation, system‑wide collaboration and strong people leadership. About the Role As Deputy Head of Service, you will provide senior leadership across the Access & Duty service, supporting safe, timely and person‑centred responses for adults contacting Adult Social Care. You will work closely with the Head of Service, Assistant Director and wider system partners to drive quality, performance and continuous improvement. A key focus of the role is transforming how residents access support, ensuring services are preventative, strengths‑based and responsive to need. Key Priorities &...

The duties and responsibilities of Family Support Workers vary depending on the needs of the family they are helping, but their key duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing the needs of their clients Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment Conducting regular caseload reviews with families and individual clients during home visits to ensure that there are no issues at home Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity Managing their workload and scheduled commitments Keeping records and updating reports for their cases Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children Working with Social Workers to determine a family’s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care. The role will also also suit a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking. You must have: - At least 6 months recent experience as a Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker - A recent DBS / or...

Our client Brent council is looking for a Social Worker to join their LAC, Permanency & Localities team. Responsibilities (depending on level) Provide a high-quality social work service for children and families in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures. Provide high quality child and family assessments in relation to children in need, those who require protection or those who are 'looked after' by the local authority. To prepare reports under supervision of practice assessors and/or qualified social workers to courts to attend court hearings when necessary. To hold a maximum caseload of 20 cases. To provide effective case plans for all children on your caseload and amend these when necessary. To regularly monitor and review the progress of young people. Keep up to date and accurate records using the appropriate information technology. Produce high quality written and verbal reports to a range of professional and legal forums. Benefits of...