21 jobs found in Knutsford

Social Worker (Adults) – Social & Healthcare Qualified Job Reference: JAJF4131 – G9 Service Area: Adult Social Care Contract: Locum / Temporary About the Role We are seeking a qualified and experienced Adult Social Worker to support adults with care and support needs, helping individuals maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to assess needs, manage risk and develop appropriate care and support plans. Key Responsibilities Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews of adults with care and support needs. Develop person-centred care and support plans focused on strengths, independence and positive outcomes. Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising complex and safeguarding cases appropriately. Assess and manage risk, including responding to safeguarding concerns. Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest decision-making...

Our client Warrington borough council is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their preparation for adulthood team. Experience working within a transition team essential. Experience working with Learning Disabilities, Autism preferred Hybrid working - in office 2-3 days a week essential Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and...

Our client Salford council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Mental Health team. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit

Adult Social Care Practitioner – Adult Early Support Team Location: Manchester Team: Adult Early Support Team (AEST) 🌟 Exciting Opportunity – Adult Early Support Team We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Care Practitioner to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding Adult Early Support Team (AEST) within Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, innovative and motivated professional who wants to make a real difference to the lives of adults in the community. The Adult Early Support Team takes a strengths-based, preventative approach, providing effective support from the first point of contact. The team works to prevent, reduce or delay the escalation of care and support needs, while promoting independence, resilience and positive outcomes for residents. About the Role You will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, supporting adults who may be experiencing a range of complex circumstances and social care...

Our client St. Helens MBC is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children in care service. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work service to children in need, children subject to child protection and care proceedings and their families, including the assessment of their needs, in accordance with statutory requirements, court timetables and Departmental policies To develop professional skills in working with children and young people to understand their journey, day-to-day life and to promote their voice through direct work and recording of this To complete assessments of children and their families, utilising the Assessment Framework, other assessment tools, theory and research to underpin this. Alongside developing skills in understanding and managing risk To devise SMART plans and develop strategies of intervention with parents and carers to promote positive outcomes To work directly with service users employing a range of social work...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work service to appropriate clients, including a diagnosis, assessment and treatment of their needs and problems in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team To participate in providing a generic duty service to all office visitors To undertake Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries, initial child and family needs assessments and...

Family Worker About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Worker to join a dedicated Family Support service, working intensively with children and families experiencing complex and challenging circumstances. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled family support professional who is passionate about helping families achieve positive, sustainable change. You will work in partnership with families to build trusting relationships, identify strengths and challenges, develop tailored support plans and deliver interventions that improve outcomes for children and young people. You will hold an allocated caseload and take responsibility for coordinating support from a range of professionals and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of families with multiple and complex needs. Act as the Lead Professional, coordinating multi-agency support and chairing Team Around the Family meetings. Complete comprehensive assessments to...

Supportive leadership | Flexible working patterns | Manageable caseloads | Meaningful impact Finding the right Children’s Social Worker role isn’t just about pay, it’s about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload, and being able to do your best work. This opportunity is designed for experienced practitioners who want clarity, transparency, and control over their next move, whether you identify as a Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, or Safeguarding Social Worker. You’ll have access to honest insights about teams and leadership before committing, giving you the confidence to choose a role that genuinely fits your working style and priorities. Package & Benefits • Up to £45 per hour. • Condensed working options available. • Strong team support and accessible management. • Accommodation bonus available. About the Company This organisation prioritises quality of care and sustainable workloads, with leadership teams focused on...

Social Worker | Support & Protect Team | £45ph + Accommodation Allowance | Ongoing Locum NonStop Care are working with a well-regarded Local Authority in the North West that is looking to appoint an experienced Social Worker to join their Support & Protect Team on an ongoing locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social worker who is passionate about safeguarding children, strengthening families, and achieving positive outcomes through relationship-based practice. The service places children at the heart of everything they do and is seeking practitioners who are committed to empowering families, capturing the voice of the child, and driving meaningful change. As a Social Worker within the Support & Protect Team, you will be responsible for undertaking assessments, managing Child in Need and Child Protection plans, and completing court work. You will work closely with children, families, and multi-agency partners to assess risk,...

Family Support Worker About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Support Worker to join a Children’s Social Care service, providing practical and social support to children, young people and families aged 0–25. You will work alongside qualified Social Workers and partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable children, support care planning and deliver direct interventions that promote positive outcomes, wellbeing and resilience. Key Responsibilities Provide practical and direct support to children, young people and families in their homes and the community. Contribute to assessments, care planning and reviews, maintaining a child-centred approach. Undertake home visits, welfare checks and safeguarding visits, identifying and reporting risks appropriately. Support children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children plans. Support and supervise family contact in line with agreed care plans, including transport where required....

Manageable caseloads | Flexible hybrid working | Long-term safeguarding focus | Strong professional support Focused safeguarding work in Merseyside where quality matters more than volume. The Safeguarding Social Worker role gives you the space to build meaningful relationships with families while avoiding overwhelming caseloads. This opportunity suits an experienced Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker or Safeguarding Practitioner looking for balance and stability. With the Safeguarding Social Worker position, you will have autonomy in how you manage your day-to-day work while being supported by a collaborative team. The structure allows you to focus on long-term outcomes, not just short-term demand, alongside genuine flexibility and ongoing development. Package & Benefits • £40 per hour • Flexible working with office attendance based on your preference. • Minimum 6-month contract. • Access to wellbeing and support services. • Ongoing training and...

Our client Sefton MBC is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital team. Adult Social Worker - Hospital Team Job Description Job title: Adult Social Worker - Hospital Team Role purpose: To provide professional social work support to adults in hospital, helping patients and their families address social care, safeguarding, wellbeing and discharge needs. The role involves working closely with health and social care professionals to ensure patients can leave hospital safely and with appropriate support. Key responsibilities Complete assessments of adults' social care and support needs. Develop and review care and support plans. Support safe and timely hospital discharge. Assess patients' ability to manage safely at home and identify appropriate support. Arrange or coordinate care packages, residential or nursing placements and community support where appropriate. Work with patients, families, carers and other professionals to identify solutions. Undertake...

Project Support & Development Officer | Project Support Officer | Programme Support Officer | Project Coordinator Wales | Full-Time | Temporary | Education & Local Government | School Capital Investment Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Project Support & Development Officer to provide comprehensive support to the Access & School Places Programme Manager within an Education and Early Intervention department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Support Officer, Programme Support Officer, Project Coordinator or Project Administrator with strong organisational, analytical and communication skills to contribute to important school capital investment, education estate and school place planning projects. Working across the organisation and with a wide range of external stakeholders, you'll support the delivery of capital investment programmes, school improvement and reorganisation initiatives, data analysis and public...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their MASH and Safeguarding team. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Adoption service. This post is based in our Blackburn with Darwen, Life Long Families Team and includes statutory case responsibility for children on Placement Orders with a care plan of adoption. You will be responsible for working closely with the RAA Adoption Lancashire Blackpool to track children who are on PLO or in the court arena and attend care planning meetings. From the point of Placement Order you will gain statutory responsibility for the child, completing all LAC functions including visits, PEPs, reviews, etc whilst also working with the RAA to family find and progress with a match to adoption panel. You will ensure that the child's voice is central and that all documents including the CPR, panel paperwork and other life story documents are written in a way that will help the child to understand when they are older their identity, journey and the decisions made on their...

Software Developer Telford/ hybrid - 2 days per week onsite £400 per day inside ir35 6 month contract We're looking for an experienced Software Developer to join a major UK Government programme, supporting a business-critical application within a complex enterprise environment. You'll be responsible for developing and maintaining software, delivering enhancements, resolving production issues, and supporting the stability of a key live service while working closely with engineering and delivery teams. Key Skills: Strong software development background VB6 / Visual Studio 6.0 VBA & ActiveX Components XML & SOAP Toolkits Team Foundation Server (TFS) Experience supporting enterprise or production-critical applications Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsDesirable: GovRules Client GovRules IDE GovRules Native LanguageThis is an excellent opportunity to join a long-running Government programme, working within a collaborative team on software that supports...

Our client Shropshire Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Kinship Fostering team. You will be supporting children to remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. You will play a key role in achieving permanency for children through timely, high-quality assessments and strong relationship-based practice. Key Responsibilities Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers. Undertake viability assessments to inform early permanence planning. Carry out SGO assessments, including support plans and court reports. Provide regular supervision and support to approved kinship foster carers. * Support carers to manage placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence. Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated care planning. Ensure all work is child-centred, evidence-based, and within statutory timescales.About You Qualified Social Worker...

Our client Shropshire Council is looking for a Children's Senior Practitioner to join their looked after children service. Key Responsibilities: As a Social Worker / Senior Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for: Maintaining your personal performance with the support of your Team Manager. Undertaking a range of assessments informed by direct intervention with children and families. Progressing children's care and pathway plans, by ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. Undertaking statutory visits to children placed at home, in foster care, and within residential provisions in accordance with CLA requirements. Case management and co-ordinating a range of meetings including care planning, risk management, placement stability, PEP's, and review meetings. Providing children and families with information and advice to assist in resolving problems. Some court work relating to revocation of care...

Locum Role | Outside IR35 | Perm Senior management | Manageable caseload | Paid Travel & Subsidised accom  Are you currently seeking a big change and open to the idea of relocating for an agency post? At Leaders in Care, we are currently working alongside a great to work for council in the Channel Islands (based off feedback), for an experienced children’s social worker to join the Family Safeguarding team as an Advanced Social Worker, offering a great hourly rate of £46.50/h.  This is a great opportunity for the right person to join a council that really aims to provide a supportive environment for their social workers. This is done through opportunities for flexible working, meaning you can plan your schedule and manage your time how you see fit. You can also expect a hybrid working model so you aren’t limited to office working and enjoy all this beautiful island has to offer. You will also have a protected caseload, with some management reponsibilties, allowing you to...