20 jobs found in Darlington

We are working with a client in Durham to recruit a Family Support Worker. The role involves working alongside social workers to support families involved with Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings. You will provide practical and emotional support to families, complete parenting work, and assist with family time arrangements Key Responsibilities: Work closely with social workers to support families on CP, PLO, and court cases. Deliver all aspects of parenting work, including assessments and interventions. Support and supervise family time sessions as required. Build positive, professional relationships with families to encourage engagement and progress. Maintain accurate records and reports to contribute to case planning and court processes.Key Requirements: Experience working with children and families in a social care or family support setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes. Excellent communication and...

Locum Social Worker – Children’s Duty & Assessment Team Bradford Children and Families Trust Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for your next locum role in a dynamic high-performing team? Bradford Children’s Services is seeking skilled professionals to join their Duty & Assessment Team – where your expertise will help safeguard and improve the lives of children and families across the district. The nature of work within the Duty Service is fast-paced and varied. Key responsibilities Completing timely and robust assessments under the Single Assessment Framework Managing a caseload with varying levels of complexity Engaging with children, families and partner agencies to identify needs and ensure safety Making clear and effective decisions on intervention and next steps Preparing and presenting reports for ICPCs, CLA Reviews, PLO meetings and CIN meetingsCase transfer points Initial Child Protection Case Conference (ICPC) First Child Looked After...

Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Level 3) 📍 Bradford | 💷 £35 per hour | 🕒 37 hours per week 🏢 Bradford Metropolitan District Council Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We’re recruiting on behalf of Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) for a collective Children in Care recruitment campaign. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team across the service by Service Managers. 🔎 The Role You’ll work with children in care and families facing complex safeguarding challenges, delivering high-quality social work that protects and promotes children’s welfare. Key responsibilities include: Managing a complex caseload of children and families. Undertaking safeguarding investigations and preventative work to reduce risk of harm. Completing robust assessments, care planning and reviews. Working in multi-agency environments with partners across statutory and...

The Interim HR Advisor position in the public sector requires a professional with expertise in human resources to provide support and guidance across various HR functions. This role involves ensuring HR processes are effectively implemented and aligned with organisational objectives. Client Details This public sector organisation operates as a medium-sized entity, providing essential services to its community. The organisation values structured processes and seeks to enhance its HR operations through professional expertise. Description Provide advice and support on HR policies and procedures to managers and staff. Assist with employee relations, including disciplinary and grievance processes. Support recruitment activities, including drafting job descriptions and coordinating interviews. Ensure accurate maintenance of HR records and documentation. Contribute to the development and implementation of HR initiatives. Support training and development programmes across the...

MASH Team | Oldham Council | £39 per hour Oldham are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH service on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced front-door setting, gathering and analysing information quickly, and making safe, timely decisions for children and families. This role would suit a practitioner who is organised, calm under pressure, and experienced in multi-agency safeguarding work. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Oldham’s MASH team, you will be responsible for screening referrals, reviewing multi-agency information, and supporting threshold decision-making at the front door of children’s services. You will play a key role in identifying risk, assessing immediate safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children are directed into the right service at the right time. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will work closely with partner agencies...

Qualified Adults Social Worker – Intermediate Care Team 📍 Bolton Council 💷 £30 per hour 🕒 Full Time | 5 Days Office-BasedAre you a passionate and motivated Social Worker committed to supporting adults to live independently and achieve the best possible quality of life? Bolton Council’s Intermediate Care Team is seeking a Qualified Adults Social Worker to join their dedicated service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment focused on strength-based practice and promoting independence. The Role Undertake assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 Complete support planning and connect individuals to universal and voluntary services Support complex assessments, including Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessments Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Build and maintain strong relationships with service users and carersRequirements Diploma/Degree in Social Work Minimum 3 years’ reference history (gaps in employment...

Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum) 📍 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 💷 £39 per hour 🧑‍⚖️ Safeguarding & Support Team 📌 5 Positions Available Ready to make a real impact where it matters most? Tameside MBC is looking for resilient, experienced, and autonomous Social Workers to join their Safeguarding & Support team. You’ll manage a varied and meaningful caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court work — supported by a stable, permanent leadership team committed to continuous improvement. Following a positive recent Ofsted monitoring visit (January), Tameside is on an ambitious improvement journey — and you’ll be part of shaping that progress. 🔎 The Role This is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working (agreed with your Team Manager). Full-time hours worked across 5 days preferred. You will: Complete assessments for Children in Need, Child Protection and cared-for children Coordinate...

Bid & Sales Lead - Public Sector Executive-Level | Revenue Ownership | 2-Year FTC (Pathway to Permanency) Drive Growth. Win Strategic Work. Shape Market Position. We are appointing a senior Bid & Sales Leader to take ownership of our public sector revenue growth. This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for pipeline generation, bid conversion, and long-term contract value. You will operate at executive level, leading complex public sector bids from qualification through to award and mobilisation. Success in this role will be measured by revenue secured, win rates improved, and strategic accounts developed. What You Will Own A qualified public sector pipeline aligned to strategic growth targets Structured bid/no-bid governance to maximise conversion End-to-end leadership of high-value, regulated procurements Win strategies aligned to scoring criteria, value for money, and social value Pricing discipline in collaboration with commercial leads Forecast...

MASH Social Worker Service: Children’s Social Care – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Location: Knowsley About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Knowsley. The MASH is the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people. You will play a critical role in screening referrals, gathering multi-agency information, assessing risk, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children. You will work in partnership with colleagues from police, health, education, probation, housing and other agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities Safeguarding & Decision-Making Receive, screen, and assess referrals regarding children and families. Undertake risk assessments and make threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance. Determine appropriate outcomes, including Early Help, Child in Need,...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Lincolnshire. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Lincolnshire area on a temporary-permanent basis . The main focus of this role is to provide support to Residents by creating person centred support plans. You will meet with Residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our Residents. You will also need to be able to help Residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp attention to detail...

Social worker - Childrens Location - Telford & Wrekin Council, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team Hours - 37 hours per week Contract - 6-month contract, Hybrid mix of home and office Salary - £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) Service Care Solutions is working on behalf of Telford & Wrekin council and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team.This is a 6-month agency contract offering competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and families across Telford. The Role As part of the Safeguarding & Family Support Team, you will: Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings Undertake assessments, planning and direct work with children and families Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Prepare reports for court and attend hearings where required Work in partnership with...

Police Lawyers - Locum Location: Midlands, UK (hybrid working may be available depending on assignment) Contract: Locum - 3 to 6 months initially Security Clearance: Police Vetting required Competitive day rates About Red Snapper Recruitment RSR is a public safety and enterprise security recruitment specialist. We support public safety organisations across the UK to attract and retain high-quality talent, working in partnership with employers to source specialist skills and experience. We are currently recruiting experienced Police Lawyers to provide legal support to a UK Police Force on a locum basis for an anticipated 3-6 month assignment. These roles will support operational policing through the provision of specialist legal advice and advocacy. Police Lawyer - Locum Assignment Pay Rate: Competitive day rate (dependent on experience and police law expertise) Role Purpose The Police Lawyer will provide specialist legal advice and advocacy to support operational...

Milton Keynes – Qualified Social Worker – Family Support Team - £38 We are seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services to children in need, children subject to child protection plans, and families requiring targeted support. Hybrid working – 2/3 days per week in the office Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities. * Undertake Child & Family Assessments in accordance with legislation and local procedures. * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. * Develop and implement Child in Need and Child Protection Plans. * Carry out risk assessments and ensure robust safeguarding interventions. * Prepare...

I'm currently working with a public client in Herefordshire who is looking to appoint a Senior Social Care Assessor to join their Adult Social Care service. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and forward-thinking team delivering community-based support to adults and young adults. Role Overview As a Senior Social Care Assessor, you will play a key role in supporting adults within the community, helping them maintain independence and improve their wellbeing. You will work within a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, social workers and partner organisations, completing strengths-based assessments and supporting individuals and carers to achieve positive outcomes. This role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced and rewarding environment, with the autonomy to manage your own workload while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Undertake strengths-based assessments for adults and informal carers....

Children with Disabilities Team | Herefordshire Council | £33.30 per hour Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-based practice, understands the complexities of disability-focused social work, and is confident managing safeguarding, planning, and multi-agency work with children and families who need specialist support. You’ll be joining a service focused on delivering purposeful intervention, clear planning, and better long-term outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. Role Overview As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will work with children and young people with a range of complex needs, ensuring they receive the right support, protection, and planning at the right time. The role will involve completing assessments, managing plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and building...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join various Adults and Children's Social Work Teams across Luton. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: To use professional skills, knowledge, and experience and a range of interpersonal and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of risks protection and social care needs of individuals and carers/families, within relevant legal and statutory frameworks, agreed priorities and current eligibility criteria. Refer to other relevant agencies and undertake joint assessments where appropriate to ensure all risks and needs are considered. To arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Departments agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Court Team within the Social Care industry in Buckinghamshire.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47's Attending court and giving evidence when required Providing section 17 support to families  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Court team within the UK Social Care industry.  The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK  Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment  To discuss this Qualified...

Oxfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Adults Team - £38 Umbrella This is a Hybrid position requirement to work from Team office base on Tuesdays and Wednesdays We are seeking an experienced social worker within adults competency in working within Care Act 2014 MCA, Best Interest Threshold, Dols, Safeguarding and able to work within Oxfordshire County Council policies and procedures Applicants will need to be able to drive across Oxfordshire for face to face visits Normal operational hours is 9-5 Mon- Thurs and 9-4 Friday Work within the requirements of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and any other relevant legislation, guidance and codes of practice, providing personalised information and advice to individuals, families and their carers. Use strength-based approaches, ensuring that in responding to eligible needs all options including the use of informal support networks, community resources, and the assessment of equipment and...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team role,...