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Derbyshire County Council Social Worker – Children in Need Team Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Need Team. You will work with children and families requiring support and intervention to improve outcomes and reduce risk, ensuring children remain safe and supported within their family networks wherever possible. This role involves managing a varied caseload and working closely with multi-agency partners to deliver effective plans and interventions. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act. Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Develop and implement effective child-centred support plans. Work collaboratively with schools, health services, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and reviews....

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: Derbyshire Organisation: Derbyshire County Council Contract Type: Full-Time Locum Pay Rate: £23.66 per hour (Negotiable for the right candidate) Start Date: ASAP Interviewing: Suitable candidates are being interviewed immediately SW Locums are currently recruiting for a dedicated and motivated Social Worker – Children’s Services to join the team at Derbyshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a rewarding locum role within a supportive and highly regarded local authority. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families and are looking for a new opportunity with flexibility, support, and career development, this role offers the ideal next step. The Role The successful candidate will work within Children’s Services, supporting vulnerable children, young people, and families through effective assessment, intervention, and safeguarding practice. Key...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Adults Social Worker - Transformation Team 📍 Nottingham | 💷 £32 per hour | 🏢 2-3 days per week in the office Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker who thrives on change, innovation and making a real impact? This is an exciting opportunity to join a Transformation Team in Nottingham, where you'll play a key role in shaping services, improving outcomes and supporting sustainable change across Adult Social Care. This role is ideal for a proactive, adaptable social worker who enjoys working at pace, influencing practice and contributing to service redesign while keeping the person at the centre of everything you do. The Role As part of the Transformation Team, you will: Support and deliver service improvement and transformation initiatives Work collaboratively across teams to embed new ways of working Manage complex adults social care cases in line with statutory duties Apply strengths-based practice to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes Contribute to shaping future...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

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...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Main duties Manage complex safeguarding and child protection cases involving children and families at risk. Complete statutory assessments, Section 47 enquiries, and risk assessments. Develop, implement, and review child protection and child in need plans. Carry out regular home visits and ensure the child's voice is central to decision-making. Prepare reports for court, child protection conferences, and statutory reviews. Work closely with police, schools, health services, and other partner agencies. Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, core groups, and safeguarding conferences. Initiate legal proceedings where necessary to safeguard children. Maintain accurate case records in line with legislation and local authority procedures. Support and mentor junior social workers and provide practice guidance. Assist team managers with complex decision-making...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their First Response team. Job Description: Candidates must have experience in CP, Court work I need a full-time 37 hours - Ideally a level 3 Social worker, they must have experience in a front door assessment team, must have court work experience, must have child protection experience. Ideally can start in 4 week's time 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...

Children in Care - Social Work Opportunities 🌟 Cannock Children in Care Team Location: Cannock Parking: On-site parking available Working pattern: Hybrid - community, office-based and some home working Flexibility: Happy to discuss part-time, compressed hours or a 4-day week 🧒 About the Role We are recruiting experienced & Qualified Social Workers to join the Cannock Children in Care Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people in the care of the Local Authority, ensuring their safety, stability and long-term outcomes. You will hold case responsibility for a number of children and work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to deliver high-quality, child-centred practice. ✅ Key Responsibilities Supporting children in the care of the Local Authority Managing a caseload of Children in Care Working directly with children, families and carers to progress care plans Completing and updating assessments and care planning Working...

Our client Manchester City council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their court and locality team. ** Rate negotiable depending on candidate experience ** Job description They will receive monthly supervision and have access to training courses across the council. The post is mainly office based with any home working agreed with the team manager. Being office based strengthens team relationships, access to peer and managerial support and enables practice development within the team. Hours of work are 8.45 - 4.30 Monday to Friday 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...

Our client Leicester City Council is looking for a Childcare Social Worker to join their Children in Need team. Responsibilities Works with children and families where additional support is needed to improve wellbeing and safety Completes Child in Need assessments and develops support plans Identifies risks, strengths, and needs within families Provides direct support and intervention to children and parents Monitors children's development, safety, and welfare through regular visits Works to prevent family breakdown and reduce escalation to child protection Coordinates services and support from education, health, and community agencies Attends multi-agency meetings, Child in Need reviews, and planning meetings Maintains accurate case records and statutory documentation Builds positive relationships with children and families to promote change Safeguards children in line with legislation, policies, and procedures Works collaboratively with professionals to achieve positive...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Our client Rochdale borough council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Cared for Children's Team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases. Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers. Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases. Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers. Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary. Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities. Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards. Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in relation to...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council, is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Cared for Children's team. Key Responsibilities: Responsible for a caseload of more complex cases, providing advice to other social workers in relation to their cases. Provide support to other social workers in the team who are less experienced and may also supervise students, trainees, PA's and support staff and volunteers. Participate in the planning / reviewing of cases. Develop and maintain effective relationships with service users, their families and carers. Provide advice and support and promote independence and early intervention, as necessary. Liaise with colleagues in own or other departments or external agencies to gather relevant information for assessment and care planning activities. Maintain and update case notes and other records to required ethical and quality standards. Write high quality reports as required and also where required give evidence in court in relation to...

Assistant Finance Officer Lincoln Contract £12.85 per hour Our client is looking for an experienced is looking for an Assistant Finance Officer 2 days a week in the office - 3 days remote. First two weeks would be full time in the office The post holder oversees a caseload of Deputyship and Appointee ship clients, safeguarding the financial wellbeing of vulnerable adults who lack capacity to manage their own finances. Acting under Court of Protection and Department for Work and Pensions authority, the role supports the Council’s legal responsibilities as a Public Authority Deputy or Corporate Appointee, ensuring all actions are taken in clients’ best interests and in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Office of the Public Guardian standards. This is one of many roles we are recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk 1) Oversee a designated caseload of Deputyship and Appointee ship clients, ensuring financial affairs are administered in line with Court of...

Our client Bury council is looking for a Children's social worker to join their Duty and Assessment 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...

Our client Bury council is looking for a Children's Advanced Practitioner to join their Emergency duty team. Special Conditions of Service: To work flexibly on a rota basis at evenings, overnight, weekends and bank holidays. Day time attendance at team meetings, training courses and supervision will be required. Car allowance payable, where applicable, in accordance with the authority's policies Carry colleagues, clients and carers etc, as passengers where required To be provided with a work's mobile smart phone to be contactable during working hours Work in accordance with the HCPC Code of Practice Register with the HCPC in agreed timescales and to maintain registration Satisfactory DBS disclosure at the enhanced level to be renewed in line with the authority's timescales The post holder will be a Level 3 Social Worker with AMHP qualification, child care and adult care experience and will be required to work across both Bury and Rochdale Council.Duties/Responsibilities: To...

Some planning roles are buried in process. This one needs someone who can actually move things forward. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Planner to join a busy Development Management service, dealing with a varied caseload where good judgement, clear advice and confident decision-making matter. You’ll be working on planning applications, interpreting plans, applying planning law and policy, negotiating with developers and interested parties, and preparing reports that stand up to scrutiny. There will also be committee involvement, so you’ll need to be comfortable presenting clearly, dealing with challenge, and explaining planning issues in a way that makes sense. This role would suit someone who knows Development Management properly — not just the theory, but the reality of balancing policy, politics, residents, applicants, deadlines and competing interests. What you’ll be doing You’ll be responsible for handling planning matters within a public sector Development...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (Youth Justice) Location: Bradford Organisation: Bradford Metropolitan District Council / Bradford Children and Families Trust Job Type: Full-Time Locum Pay Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available About the Role SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Early Help & Prevention – Youth Justice Service (YJS) within Bradford Children and Families Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled practitioner with strong Youth Justice experience to work within a forward-thinking and supportive service committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality interventions, managing complex cases, and supporting vulnerable young people involved with the Youth Justice Service. Youth Justice experience is essential for this position. Key...