68 jobs found in Didcot

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with a Criminal Justice caseload in the Reading area. The role that we currently have available is working within a CJ/Substance misuse charity, in the Reading area. The position will include a caseload of no more than 45 clients, whom of which have Criminal Justice backgrounds. You will be required to carry out duty tasks and assessments, also working with prison releases, court orders, police etc Initially the role is 1 to 2 months, working full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but is expected to extend past this initial period.. We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. *...

Our client,Reading Council is looking for a Case Manager/Court Progression Manager to join their team We are looking for a qualified social worker to work as a Locum Case Manager, sometimes knows as a Court Progression Manager to join the Joint Legal Team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will: Be a key point of contact between social workers, team managers, and Assistant Directors of Children's Services and Provide tracking, oversight, and guidance to drive cases in pre-proceedings and in court proceedings forward and Support social work teams to comply with court timescales. Drive improvement through quality assuring, monitoring, measuring and tracking progression of court proceedings.You will have substantial experience of working within the family justice, including direct involvement in care proceedings and complex child protection matters. You will be confident in analysing case progression, identifying causes of delay, and escalating concerns where...

Children's Social Worker Family Help - Safeguarding Team Locum Ongoing Assignment Social workers £42 Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire Responsibilities: Social workers To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect...

Bracknell Forest Borough Council Social Worker – Child Protection Team Pay Rate: £42 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team. You will work with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children. This is a well-structured and supportive service where you will manage a varied caseload and work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required. Develop and implement robust safety and care plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for...

A central Government authority operating in the defence sector is looking to expand their team with an interim robust Commercial Manager on a contract basis for 6-12 months, hybrid working Location: hybrid working 1-2 days / week in the office in Whittington or Andover Level of Clearance: SC Clearance - candidates holding active SC would benefit of a quicker start date Minimum Requirement: Experienced Commercial Manager, able to work independent & deliver at pace Public sector experience or defence background Good Negotiation skills - lead and manage strategy Experience securing value for money in a non competitive marketWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV...

A central Government authority operating in the defence sector is looking to expand their team with an interim robust Commercial Officer on a contract basis for 6-12 months, hybrid working Location: hybrid working 1-2 days / week in the office in Whittington or Andover Level of Clearance: SC Clearance - candidates holding active SC would benefit of a quicker start date Minimum Requirement: Commercial Officer, able to deliver at pace Public sector experience or defence background experience working in highly regulated environmentsWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss further about this opportunity or others in the UK Public...

Family Social Worker | Hampshire| Talent Valley Pay: Up to £38 per hour Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Family Social Worker to join their high-performing Children’s Services team. This is a premier opportunity to work within a local authority recognized for its innovation and commitment to professional excellence. Why Hampshire? * Outstanding Reputation: Work for a top-tier council with a proven track record of "Outstanding" service delivery. * Supportive Environment: Benefit from manageable caseloads, regular reflective supervision, and a culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing. * Career Development: Access industry-leading training and modern working arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Requirements * Social Work England registration. * Proven experience in Children’s Services (Child Protection/CIN). * Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Your Career, Supported by...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding - £39 per Hour Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team West are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team. The suitable candidate will need to have extensive Childrens experience with a keen interest to be a part of the "Family Safeguarding" way of working. Working collaboratively with multi-agencies to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience, ideally within frontline childrens teams. The Family Safeguarding Teams will provide training on motivational interviewing and any other aspects required for the role. Regular supervision will be conducted, frequency will be case "risk" dependent. Case loads are under 20 per QSW. Parking is available on-site; free of charge. Workers will be issued with iPads and they will have the ability to work from various "Touchdown" locations...

Job Purpose: To deliver safeguarding training packages to a range of audiences incl: Hampshire Schools and Early Years settings Hampshire Passenger Assistants within School Transport Hampshire Wraparound, Out of School and other Childcare providersTo provide learning and development to meet the organisation's needs and to help ensure Hampshire County Council (HCC) has a skilled and motivated workforce. Main Responsibilities: Come and join our team and help us deliver Safeguarding training across Hampshire Due to increased demand for our service, our Learning and Development Team are recruiting casual employees to support in the delivery of this specific area of work As a casual Safeguarding Facilitator you will be delivering safeguarding training including Whole School Safeguarding, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Safeguarding, Early Years Safeguarding and Passenger Assistance Safeguarding. You will require prior experience of safeguarding children and young people, for...

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

Senior Social Worker: Family Hub Specialist (Non-Caseholding) Location: Rushmoor District, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Client: Hampshire County Council Hampshire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Family Hub team within the Rushmoor district. This is a rare and sought-after non-caseholding position, offering a unique opportunity to influence practice and service delivery without the pressures of a traditional caseload. The Role and Impact In this specialist capacity, you will act as a consultant and lead professional within the Family Hub. Your focus will be on providing expert guidance, mentoring staff, and ensuring that families receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities: * Providing high-level clinical consultation and advice to the Family Hub team. * Supporting the development of early intervention strategies and community-based support. * Mentoring junior staff and...

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...

Role: Practice Manager Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practice manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: Effective management of the day to day operations and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service in Luton to achieve best outcomes for children, young people,families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Offer supervision and support to staff based within the Service and ensure the work of Service is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, local policies, national standards and best professional practice. As a Practice manager you will be responsible to: Effectively manage the day to day operations and delivery services in Lutonto achieve best outcomes for children, young people, families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Provide caseload management and individual practice support to...

Role: Practice Manager Department: Youth Partnership Service Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Practice manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families & Education department. Main purpose of position: Effective management of the day to day operations and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service in Luton to achieve best outcomes for children, young people,families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Offer supervision and support to staff based within the Service and ensure the work of Service is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, local policies, national standards and best professional practice. As a Practice manager you will be responsible to: Effectively manage the day to day operations and delivery services in Lutonto achieve best outcomes for children, young people, families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Provide caseload management and individual practice support to...

Job Title: Financial Assessment Manager Location: Ealing, West London (W5 2HL), Hybrid Working - 2 days office / 3 days remote Hourly rate £28.60 - £32.03 PAYE / £38.19 - £42.84 Umbrella per hour (depending on experience) Contract Length: 3 -month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 35 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are seeking an experienced Financial Assessment Manager to lead and develop a large, specialist team responsible for delivering high-quality financial assessments across the council. This includes Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction, Local Welfare Assistance and wider financial assessment functions. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for service delivery, compliance with complex legislation, performance management and continuous improvement. You will work closely with internal and external partners to ensure accurate assessments, protect council funds and support residents-particularly...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join their Assessment Team based in Reigate. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadsRequirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number...

Adult Social Worker, Richmond and Wandsworth Council     Qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Preparing for Adulthood Social Care team.    The team consists of; Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across the boroughs. Our focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18.  Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.  Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice.  Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.    £32 Per hour   This is an agency post, and Pertemps can offer you:   A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to    An easy registration...

Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding Team – Gloucestershire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Gloucestershire | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Gloucestershire County Council, offering a strong £42 per hour rate. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled safeguarding practitioner ready to step into a leadership-focused role, combining a protected complex caseload with practice development responsibilities across the wider team. About Gloucestershire’s Service Gloucestershire’s Children’s Services are currently rated Good with Outstanding elements, with a clear vision of “Right child, right support, right time, every time.” The authority has invested heavily in workforce development, reflective supervision, and its Social Work Academy, creating an excellent environment for experienced practitioners to thrive. The service works within a relational systemic practice...

A central Government authority operating in the defence sector is looking to expand their team with an interim robust Commercial Officer on a contract basis for 12 months, hybrid working Location: hybrid working 1-2 days / week in the office in Salisbury, UK Level of Clearance: SC Clearance - candidates holding active SC would benefit of a quicker start date Minimum Requirement: Able to deliver at pace Leading competitive or single source procurement and sourcing activities Providing contract management of higher value or complex contracts. Public sector experience or defence backgroundWhat you will gain: Amazing rate for great affordability Remote working that you can spend less time travelling and enjoy some time at home Central Government Contract so you can improve prospects for future contracting Interviews will start as soon good candidates are available, if you are interested do not delay the response and forward you updated CV today. If you would like to discuss...

Senior Social Worker (SSW) – Eastleigh & Winchester Location: Eastleigh & Winchester, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Contract: 3 Months Join one of Hampshire’s most picturesque districts in a senior capacity. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives on mentoring others while maintaining high practice standards. Key Responsibilities: * Lead on complex assessments and strengths-based interventions for families. * Provide informal supervision and "buddy" support to newly qualified social workers (ASYEs). * Chair multi-agency meetings to coordinate comprehensive support packages. * Work at the "front door" of the Hub to identify risks and prevent escalation into statutory services. Why SW Locums? We are recognized as the best agency in the market due to our unparalleled payroll reliability and our "no-jargon" transparency. Our 15-year history ensures we have the strongest relationships with local authority managers....