45 jobs found in Halesowen

Adolescent Safeguarding Social Worker Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £41 per hour Make a difference where it truly matters. Dudley Children’s Social Care is recruiting passionate Adolescent Safeguarding Social Workers to join its dynamic and ambitious service, supporting young people aged 13+ who are at risk of exploitation and extra-familial harm. 💡 Why Dudley? Dudley has embedded the Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model across its social work teams — a strengths-based, whole-family approach that brings together co-located, multi-disciplinary partners to work intensively with families. The aim? Reduce risk, keep families together, and prevent children entering care or child protection planning wherever possible. Practice in Dudley is restorative at its core, using Motivational Interviewing to create meaningful, sustainable change while recognising the strengths of children, families, and their wider networks. 👥 About the Service The Adolescent Safeguarding Service...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Adult Social Care) to join their team based in Birmingham     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £32 - £35  per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Birmingham (3 days office-based)    JOB SUMMARY Experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Team, working within Duty Triage. This is a key frontline role focused on safeguarding adults at risk and ensuring timely, proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Undertake duty triage of safeguarding concerns and referrals Carry out Section 42 safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014 Make informed decisions to manage risk and protect vulnerable adults Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies Maintain accurate, timely case records in accordance...

Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding & Family Support (Children 0-18) Walsall Council £33.50 per hour This role involves leading high-level safeguarding interventions and providing expert support to families with children aged 0-18. You will manage complex cases, mentor staff, and ensure statutory requirements are met to provide a safe environment for Walsall’s most vulnerable young people. Key Responsibilities * Provide professional, comprehensive casework for a caseload of children and young people. * Lead on complex safeguarding investigations, ensuring all conclusions are evidenced and action plans are realistic. * Prepare and submit expert written reports, including statements and care plans for court proceedings. * Proactively work in partnership with external agencies, parents, and carers. * Attend conferences, reviews, and court hearings, presenting the Council’s plans with professionalism. Team Leadership & Development * Provide guidance and...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £42 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay...

Head of Customer Services ⭐ Core Purpose of the Role * Lead the council’s customer service strategy, ensuring residents receive a high‑quality, consistent experience across all channels. * Oversee customer contact centres, digital access, complaints handling, executive correspondence, and service improvement functions. * Drive digital transformation and channel shift to improve efficiency and accessibility. * Build a strong customer‑focused culture across the organisation. Operational Management * Manage the corporate contact centre and customer service teams (often 20–120 staff depending on council size). * Ensure efficient handling of enquiries, complaints, and correspondence. * Oversee performance management, KPIs, and service standards. Essential Requirements * Significant experience working within a UK local authority in a senior customer service, customer experience, or customer access role. *...

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join its Children's Safeguarding service on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities Hold and manage a varied and complex caseload in line with statutory requirements. Undertake high‑quality assessments, direct work, and intervention planning to safeguard children at risk of harm. Lead on child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and Child in Need planning. Produce timely, evidence‑based reports for court proceedings and multi‑agency meetings. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, schools, health services, and other professionals to promote children's safety and wellbeing. Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to less experienced...

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Assessment Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Assessment Team. This role involves completing high-quality Child and Family Assessments, responding to new referrals, making timely decisions to safeguard children, and working closely with partner agencies to provide effective early intervention. You’ll be working directly with families at the first point of contact, ensuring proportionate responses based on clear risk assessment and strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities Undertake Child and Family Assessments for new referrals. Carry out Section 17 and Section 47 investigations when required. Use clear risk analysis to support decision-making and planning. Complete direct work with children to ensure their voice is central to all decisions. Liaise with multi-agency partners including...

Lead Change Where It Matters Most - Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Staffordshire County Council | £24.38 - £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Staffordshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Advanced/Senior Practitioners to join the Assessment and Staying Together Team in Stafford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a stable, supportive service focused on strong frontline practice and keeping families together wherever possible. This role is based at SP1 Stafford, with on-site parking available, and sits within a well-established team led by a Social Work Practice Lead. The Team Assessment and Staying Together - Social Work Practice Lead Team size: 8 practitioners Location: SP1 Stafford Parking available on site The Role Supporting the progression of Child in Need plans Working closely with and supporting Early Help Practitioners Completing Section 47 investigations Undertaking Initial Child Protection Conference...

Child Protection Social Worker Warwickshire County Council 6-Month Contract | £33.30 per hour Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join its North Office based out of Nuneaton and Atherstone on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work within a supportive local authority while managing a realistic and well-structured caseload. Key Details Role: Child Protection Social Worker Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £33.30 per hour Caseload: Approximately 22 cases Location: WarwickshireKey Responsibilities Manage a caseload of child protection cases in line with statutory requirements Undertake assessments, care planning, and court work as required Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records Participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and court...

Join Us as a Telephone Interviewer! Flexible Evening Hours! Are you a fantastic communicator with a passion for making a difference in your community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Our client, a leading public service organisation, is on the lookout for a dedicated Telephone Interviewer to assist in gathering valuable public feedback for Leicestershire Police. Your efforts will help drive significant service improvements and enhance community engagement. Key Details: Position: Telephone Interviewer Location: Leicestershire Police Force HQ, Enderby - onsite Hours: 12 hours per week (Flexible evening shifts from 6pm to 9pm, Monday to Thursday) Hourly Rate: £13.08 For this position and due to the nature of the calls you will be handling you must be over the age of 18. You must also live within the Leicester area so that you can get to site. What You'll Do: As a Telephone Interviewer, you will: Conduct friendly, structured telephone interviews with members of...

Assessment Social Worker Leicestershire County Council Up to £37 per hour The Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Level 3 Social Worker to join our fast-paced Front Door Assessment Team. We are looking for a practitioner who is passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. As a Social Worker, you will handle complex cases, providing expert assessment and intervention while maintaining a high standard of professional practice. Key Responsibilities * Conducting comprehensive and timely Single Assessments. * Managing a complex caseload involving Child Protection (CP) and Children in Need (CIN). * Representing the local authority in Court proceedings, including writing high-quality reports and providing oral evidence. * Working within a multidisciplinary environment to determine levels of support. * Section 47 investigations and attending CP conferences. Requirements To be successful...

HR Change Manager  Location: Waterwells Police HQ, Quedeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AN Contract: 6 month contract with likely extension Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Pay Rate: £30.28 LTD per hour About the Role: This role exists to lead and deliver HR change initiatives within a policing environment during a defined period of organisational change. You are not here to advise from the sidelines - you are here to make change land, legally, operationally, and on time. You will operate at pace, manage competing priorities, and ensure that workforce change complies with employment law, policy, and policing standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage HR change activity, including restructures, role changes, and workforce transitions Provide expert advice on employment law and change management within a complex public-sector environment Work closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and stakeholders to deliver change against tight deadlines Manage multiple...

Belmont Recruitment is currently working in partnership with Staffordshire Council to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Family Time Worker. This is initially a 3 month temporary contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Key Responsibilities * Supporting and supervising family time sessions between children and their birth families * Helping children understand their birth identity in a safe, supportive way * Building and maintaining professional relationships whilst managing complex family dynamics and behaviours * Supporting children to and from school and family time visits where necessary * Working flexibly to meet the needs of families, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and occasional weekends * Keeping clear, accurate, and detailed session records in line with recording policies * Working collaboratively with social workers, carers, schools, and partner agencies Essential...

Family Time Worker Families & Communities – Children and Families Services ? Staffordshire area We are currently recruiting a Family Time Worker to support children, young people and their families during planned and court-directed family time sessions. This is a rewarding, hands-on role for someone who is child-focused, emotionally intelligent and confident working in sensitive and sometimes challenging situations. About the role As a Family Time Worker, you will coordinate and facilitate therapeutic family time between children and their parents or wider family members. Your role will be to ensure sessions are safe, supportive and focused on promoting positive relationships and the child’s welfare. You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to accurate recording and reporting, and providing practical parenting guidance during sessions where appropriate. This role will require flexibility, including evening and weekend work, to meet the...

Job Title: Family Support Worker- Drivers needed Location: Wellingborough Family Hub, NN8 Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to extend Working Pattern: Hybrid working (with set office-based days) About the Role: Working with Northamptonshire's Childrens's Trust, We are seeking a committed and proactive Family Support Worker (FSW) to work alongside Social Workers in delivering practical, relationship-based support to children and families. This role is vital in helping families make positive and sustainable changes by providing hands-on support in the community and contributing to effective multi-agency working. While the role offers flexible hybrid working, you must be available to attend the office on designated days and to provide in-person support when required. Key Responsibilities Provide direct work with parents and families, offering practical and emotional support Deliver parenting support, including guidance around routines, boundaries, and family dynamics...

Duty and Assessment Social Worker Halton £39ph Full Time Duties and Responsibilities Conduct initial assessments. Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support. Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place. Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes. Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions. Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Family Contact Worker to work with Greater Manchester Local Authority on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, based from the Didsbury area. The post holder will support the delivery of supervised and supported contact between children and their families within the Children and Families service. Overview: The role involves supervising and supporting contact between children and their families, completing observations, and producing clear written records to support safeguarding and care planning. The service is open to candidates from a range of children’s services backgrounds including family support, early help, residential childcare and youth work. Main Duties: * Facilitate, supervise and observe contact sessions between children and their families * Set up and manage contact arrangements in line with agreed plans * Provide practical support and guidance to children and parents...

Connect2Halton is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Short Break Service for Children with Disabilities Team within Halton Borough Council. We are looking to appoint a specialist Social Worker who shares our commitment to provide services that enable families of children with disabilities to have an improved quality of life within their communities. You will have a key role in assessing the needs of disabled children who have complex needs, producing a robust, person centred, Child in Need plan and supporting them to access short break services. Key Responsibilities: Undertake complex assessments for children and young people with disabilities, identifying needs and risks, and determining appropriate short break interventions. Lead and manage complex care planning for disabled children and their families, ensuring packages are tailored to individual needs and promote safety, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Coordinate and oversee...

Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury) | Locum | £38–£40 per hour | Hybrid Working Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Aylesbury. You will work with looked after children, ensuring high-quality care planning, permanency planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers Complete statutory visits, reviews, and care planning Undertake direct work with children and young people Contribute to permanency planning, including long-term fostering, adoption, and special guardianship Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, panels, and court Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners to support stability and positive outcomes What You’ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification At least 3 years’ experience working with Children in Care or Looked After Children...

Our client, Manchester City Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Adults social Services A social worker is required to support the HDTA Central team for a 12‑month period covering Intermediate care at Willowbank. The role involves providing direct support to service users and their families in line with statutory duties and national/local policies, ensuring positive outcomes for citizens. Working closely with MLCO partners and other stakeholders, the role holder will assess and manage current and potential risks, and design person‑centred support plans that promote independence. Key responsibilities include: Actively contributing to MDT discussions, particularly around Estimated Discharge Dates (EDD), length of stays etc. Supporting patients and families to manage expectations during the discharge and care‑planning process. Collaborating with therapy staff to gather assessment information, including for high‑value care packages. Keeping the flow lead...