20 jobs found in Livingston

Social Worker - Family Help & Child Protection (Gateshead) We're recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to support both short-term and long-term work across Family Help and Child Protection in Gateshead. This is a varied and rewarding post where you'll work directly with children and families to reduce risk, build safety, and achieve meaningful, sustainable change. Some cases may progress into PLO (Public Law Outline), so confidence in robust decision-making and timely planning is important. If you're passionate about purposeful, relationship-based practice-and you want a role that genuinely fits your strengths and working style-this could be the opportunity for you. 🔎 The Role: What You'll Be Doing You'll manage a caseload spanning Family Help and Child Protection, including both short-term intervention and longer-term planning. Your work will be focused on ensuring children are safe, supported, and their voices remain central throughout. Key responsibilities...

Social Worker – Assessment and Safeguarding Team | Westmorland and Furness Council | £45.56 per hour Sheldon Phillips are currently working with Westmorland and Furness Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker into their Assessment and Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a frontline service offering an excellent pay rate while working within a supportive safeguarding environment. Role Overview The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload involving assessments, safeguarding intervention and court work. The team works with children and families from referral stage through Child Protection and pre-proceedings, ensuring children receive timely and effective intervention. Key Responsibilities Completing Child and Family Assessments Undertaking S17 and S47 enquiries Managing Child Protection and Child in Need plans Completing court reports and supporting care proceedings Undertaking PLO and pre-proceedings work Working closely with...

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Care & Support team. Job purpose Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.  Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager  Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes  Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.  Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children.  Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal  Maintain...

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Care & Support team. Job purpose Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.  Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager  Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes  Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.  Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children.  Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal  Maintain...

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their team. Job purpose Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.  Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager  Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes  Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.  Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children.  Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal  Maintain good case records,...

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their team. Job Purpose: Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children. *Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager *Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes *Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience. *Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children. *Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal *Maintain good case records, write...

Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Care & Support team. Job purpose Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children.  Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager  Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes  Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience.  Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children.  Fully engage in supervision and performance appraisal  Maintain...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Community team. Main duties To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services in line with departmental policies and procedures and statutory guidance eg: The Care Act (2014). To understand and take appropriate part in the department's safeguarding adults' procedures. This includes, identification, investigation and at H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead. To work closely with other teams, including undertaking joint assessments, with providers, carers and external agencies to deliver outcome focused services to individuals and their families To fully comply with departmental policies and procedures and the Health and Care Professionals Council's Code of Conduct for Social Workers including the capability framework. To comply with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) by empowering individuals to make informed choices Maintain up to date knowledge of current...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. Responsibilities Developing and arranging appropriate leaving care services for service users, their families and carers, and providing direct support where necessary Provision of social work and case management support to service users, their carers and families. Liaison with agencies which commission or provide services to ensure service users their families/carers have access to a range of services appropriate to their needsDuties Prepare for social work contact and involvement Work with individual families, carers, groups and communities to help them make informed decisions Assess needs and options to recommend a course of action. Respond to crisis situations using appropriate legal procedural intervention Work with individuals, families, carers, group's communities and professionals to achieve change and development to improve life opportunities. Prepare, produce,...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Front Door team. Your knowledge and confidence will be useful in supporting the Front Door, taking referrals and working alongside First Response Advisors and partners to share information, identify risk and strengths and facilitating work transfer to the right place at the right time. You may be required to work outside of core business hours in line with the needs of the 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...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Emergency duty team. Duties Provides emergency social work support for children and families outside normal office hours Responds to urgent safeguarding concerns, child protection referrals, and crises Undertakes risk assessments to ensure children's immediate safety and welfare Makes emergency decisions regarding accommodation or protection of children Works closely with police, hospitals, and other emergency services Attends emergency strategy discussions and safeguarding meetings Supports children at risk of harm, abuse, neglect, or family breakdown Arranges emergency placements for children when required Provides advice and support to professionals and families during crises Maintains accurate records and handovers for daytime social work teams Ensures all actions comply with safeguarding legislation and local authority procedures Manages high-pressure situations and makes timely, informed...

Stable Long-Term Contract | Strong Management Support | High Referral Bonus | Flexible Working | No Court Work We are currently working with a large, well-established local authority in the North West that is looking to strengthen its Child Protection team. This authority is committed to delivering high-quality services and has built a reputation for strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and investing in its workforce. This is a great opportunity for experienced Social Workers who want to be part of a fast-paced but well-supported Child Protection service that places the safety and welfare of children at the heart of practice. You will manage a caseload of complex child protection cases, complete assessments, attend case conferences, and work closely with multi-agency partners. Key Benefits: Strong and visible management team providing consistent support Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Flexible working arrangements to support work-life...

Role:               Independent Child Trafficking Guardian Based:            Home Based with travel around Merseyside  Rate:              £14- £18 per hour ( Dependent on Pay Status) Start Date:      ASAP Duration:        6 month contract ( possibility of extension.) Hours:             Full Time Our client, one of the UK’s leading Children’s Charities, is looking to recruit 2 Specialist Support Workers to join their Child Trafficking Service. The service runs several national programmes supporting and advocating on behalf of children who have experienced trafficking and/ or exploitation across the UK What does the role involve? Managing a caseload of young people and providing them with practical and emotional support and advocating on their behalf as and when required Key working clients through both face to face and online support and using creative approaches to ensure the child/ young person is engaged, supported and receives an excellent standard of care Working in...

Role:                    Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate.  Location:              Merseyside  Hours:                  35 hours per week ( Monday - Friday 9-5) Pay:                      £14 -£18 pounds an hour (dependent on pay status) Contract:              Temp on going A specialist domestic abuse service in Merseyside is seeking an experienced Independent Domestic & Sexual Violence Advocate (IDSVA) to support high-risk survivors of domestic and sexual abuse. Key Responsibilities: Provide trauma-informed advocacy and support to survivors Complete risk assessments and safety plans using MeRIT Support clients through criminal and civil court processes Represent clients at MARAC meetings Work closely with Police, Housing, Social Care, Health, and other partner agencies Maintain accurate case records and safeguarding standardsEssential Requirements:  Domestic and Sexual Abuse Training Minimum 2 years’ experience in a domestic/sexual abuse support role...

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their South Court & Locality team. Job description The position is for a social worker within the court & locality service to work with children who are subject to CIN, CP, pre-proceedings, court proceedings. The candidate will be based within a team of 2 advanced Practitioners and 4 social workers, all managed by an experienced team manager. The candidate will be provided with regular supervision and access to training alongside their peers. Caseloads are manageable with support from advanced practitioners, team manager and a social work consultant. A weekly service wide learning morning is held to support with discrete areas of practice and sharing of good practice. 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....

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker specialising in Children in Need and Child Protection. In this role, you will work with vulnerable children and families, providing vital support and safeguarding services. You will lead and manage complex cases, including care proceedings, while ensuring children's safety and well-being. Key Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments and develop care plans to address the needs and risks of children in need or protection. Manage cases within care proceedings, collaborating with legal and other professionals to ensure timely and effective outcomes. Conduct regular visits and maintain relationships with children, families, and relevant professionals. Attend and actively participate in meetings, case reviews, and court proceedings. Maintain accurate, up-to-date records, reports, and documentation.Requirements: Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker with active registration. Experience: Minimum of 3 years in child...

Pensions Officer Starting Salary £25,185 per annum, plus excellent benefits and potential progression opportunities Barnsley 12 Months Fixed Term Contract, Full Time (x5) We have an exciting opportunity to join our Benefits Team in this well-respected, award-winning organisation managing a £10 billion pension fund. Who we are: We are both a local authority and a pension fund and we’re unique within the Local Government Pension Scheme as the only democratically accountable single purpose pension organisation in the UK. As a local government body, we have a public sector ethos and place a great deal of importance on our organisational Values and Behaviours – which are all about being honest and accountable, professional, progressive and empowering. Take a look at our LinkedIn page to find out more about us and see what we’ve been up to recently! What you’ll be doing: You will play a key role in delivering a high-quality, customer-focused pensions administration service to scheme...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Communications Operator (Days) to work within the North Wales Police Force Location: St Asaph Contract Type: Temporary on going Hourly Rate: £14.10 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time day shifts Monday to Friday **Please note this role will be subject to Police Vetting, you will need to have been within the UK for a minimum of 3 years continually** Are you ready to make a difference in your community? Our client is seeking a dedicated and skilled Communications Operator to join their team in North Wales Police! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional communication skills, this is the role for you. Overall Purpose of the Job: As a Communications Operator, you will deliver a professional, effective, and efficient customer service aimed at "getting it right first time." Your role will involve resolving public inquiries, accurately recording information, and deploying resources in a pressurised environment. Key...

Locum Transitions Social Worker - Beverley 💰 £33.24 per hour | Hybrid Working Available Are you an experienced Qualified Social Worker ready to make a real impact at a pivotal point in young people's lives? We're working with a forward‑thinking local authority in Beverley looking for a Transitions Social Worker to support young people as they move into adulthood - combining children's and adult disability services in a truly rewarding role. 🔍 About the Role This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a specialist Transitions Team, supporting young people with disabilities as they prepare for adulthood, while also liaising closely with adult services. You'll play a key role in ensuring smooth, well‑planned transitions by delivering high‑quality assessments and safeguarding support at a critical stage in service users' lives. ✅ What You'll Be Doing Completing strengths-based assessments across both children's and adult services Supporting young people through the Preparing...

JOB DESCRIPTION: Workforce Strategy, Systems and Transformation Lead Sheffield Temporary £71,853 - £73,215 per year * Rare & exciting opportunity to join South Yorkshire Police! * 12‑month Fixed Term Contract | Hybrid Working About Our Client About South Yorkshire Police - A Pivotal Time to Join South Yorkshire Police is entering a significant period of transformation, modernising how workforce strategy, systems and insight support operational policing and long‑term sustainability. Substantial investment is being made in workforce planning capability, people analytics and cloud‑based HR and duty management systems, underlining the organisation's commitment to evidence‑led decision‑making and future‑focused resourcing. This is a compelling time to join a police force where workforce strategy sits firmly on the executive agenda. The successful postholder will play a central role in shaping system‑enabled, sustainable workforce solutions that balance operational...