28 jobs found in Penrith

Children's Social Worker – Contract Role Are you a dedicated Children’s Social Worker looking for an engaging contract opportunity within a busy Families First team? We are seeking a highly motivated MOU Children’s Social Worker to make a positive impact on children and families in need. This role offers a rewarding chance to utilize your skills and experience in a dynamic environment, with a contract duration of 12 months. Children’s Social Worker Role As an MOU Children's Social Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting vulnerable children and their families. Your responsibilities will focus on child protection, family assessments, and court procedures, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children under your care. Candidate Responsibilities for the MOU Children's Social Worker Conduct C&F (Child & Family) assessments to evaluate family needs and issues Chair core groups and Child in Need meetings to coordinate support plans Write detailed reports and care...

Child and Youth Justice Service Practitioner Location: Central and East Lancashire (Preston, Burnley, and surrounding areas) About the Role We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner to join our Child and Youth Justice Service. The successful candidate will work within a multi-agency environment to support children involved with the youth justice system, with a focus on preventing offending, reducing re-offending, and lowering custody rates. You will manage a varied caseload of children in both community and custodial settings, ensuring high-quality assessment, intervention, supervision, and support. This role requires a practitioner who is resilient, child-centred and motivated to deliver high-quality work in line with the Youth Justice Board principles of Child First, Trauma-Informed and Restorative practice, and the Probation Service values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together. Qualifications & Requirement Preference for a qualified Probation...

Join Gateshead’s Children’s Social Care Team as a Children’s Senior Social Worker Are you a passionate and experienced Children’s Senior Social Worker looking to make a real difference in children’s lives? Gateshead Council is seeking dedicated professionals like you to join our dynamic Children’s Social Care team on a fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a 'Good'-rated Ofsted service (2024), committed to innovative, holistic, and child-centred support for vulnerable children and families. About the Role – Children’s Senior Social Worker As a Children’s Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing and intervening with children and families, ensuring they receive the right support at the crucial moments. Working within the Assessment and Intervention Team, you will manage complex cases from initial contact through to case closure, safeguarding children, and supporting legal decisions when appropriate. Your expertise will help...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Time Worker to join a Childrens Services team within a Local Authority. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Overview: The successful candidate will support supervised family time between children and their family members while ensuring a safe, positive, and child centred environment. This role focuses on promoting high quality interactions, safeguarding children, and providing clear written observations to support ongoing care planning. Main Duties: * Supervise family time sessions in a safe and supportive setting * Record clear, objective observations to assist social work assessments * Develop session plans that meet each child’s individual needs * Promote positive engagement and model appropriate parenting approaches * Ensure the emotional and physical safety of children at all times * Provide written reports to Social Workers in a timely manner * Transport children to and from family time sessions...

We are looking for a Social Care Officer to join a respected Family Time Service in Newcastle. The organisation is dedicated to helping children and their families spend safe, meaningful, and positive time together. You'll be part of a passionate and supportive team committed to ensuring children feel safe, happy, and heard. Key Responsibilities Support and supervise Family Time sessions between children and their parents or immediate family members. Build positive relationships with children, families, foster carers, and schools. Transport children to and from their sessions in a safe and reliable way. Observe and record Family Time sessions, offering guidance to families when needed. Share clear information with Social Workers to support family assessments. Help create a safe, fun, and supportive environment for children and families during their time together. Key Requirements Experience working with children, young people, or families-especially those who may be...

Children's Social Worker - South Tyneside Council Role: Social Worker - Children's Social Care Location: Town Hall, South Tyneside (NE33 2RL) Pay: £28.29 per hour About the Role: As a Social Worker, you will manage an agreed caseload under the guidance of a Practice Manager, with support from a Senior Social Worker. You'll work with children subject to Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, PLO and public law proceedings, and children in care through to permanence planning. Current average caseload: 16 children Requirements: Qualified Social Worker (Social Care Qualified) Experience in Children's Social CareThis is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact on children's lives in South Tyneside. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment...

NET Developer / 6 months / Remote / £400-£450pd (Outside IR35)    I am currently looking for a contract .NET Developer to join a public sector client of ours. This will be a remote, 6 month contract and has been determined outside IR35.    Skills & Experience needed:  .NET, C#, .NETCore AWS React Public sector experience  If interested, please apply with your latest CV and I will be in touch to discuss in more detail.    Best, Connor

Senior Social Worker - Through Care (Non-Case Holding) Location: Dunedin House, Stockton-on-Tees (TS17 6BJ) Pay: £32.70 per hour Council: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council About the Role: We are seeking two skilled and motivated Social Workers to join our Permanence Team in a non-case holding capacity, focusing on progressing discharge of care orders and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This role is central to achieving timely permanence for children and young people, ensuring stability and security within their family networks. Key Responsibilities: Drive progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Collaborate with case-holding social workers, legal teams, and partner agencies to remove barriers and expedite permanence planning. Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to families and carers throughout the process. Contribute to assessments, court documentation, and...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Worker to support reunification and Special Guardianship Order conversions within a Local Authority. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week. Overview: This role focuses on helping children and young people achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes within their family networks. The successful candidate will work closely with families, carers, and professionals to support reunification plans, guide SGO conversions, and deliver targeted interventions that strengthen relationships and reduce risk. Main Duties: * Work with families to support safe and sustainable reunification plans * Guide carers and families through the SGO conversion process with clear advice and practical support * Complete assessments and contribute to care planning in partnership with Social Workers and other professionals * Deliver focused interventions to strengthen family relationships and promote positive change * Monitor...

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...

Kinship Social Worker - Bolton Council Bolton Council Up to £37 per hour Bolton Council is seeking an experienced and committed Kinship Social Worker to join our busy Kinship Team. This is a vital role focused on providing an effective and efficient social work service, ensuring the best outcomes for children placed with family and friends. We require a candidate with significant post-qualifying experience in working with and supporting Kinship Carers and Special Guardians. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of statutory and supportive functions, including: * Assessment: Undertake robust and timely assessments of prospective Kinship Carers and Special Guardians to determine suitability. * Review and Monitoring: Conduct annual reviews and other statutory reviews as required to evaluate and monitor the quality of care provided by Kinship carers to looked after children. * Support and Supervision: Provide ongoing supervision...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1,000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you. Location: Wetherby  Team/Specialism: Adults Neighbourhood Care Management Team Pay Rate: £30.98 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time  Why work with us? Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for...

Family Time Worker – Children’s Services (Staying Safe) Location: Bolton Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment Contact: (url removed) Are you passionate about supporting children and families to build safer, healthier relationships? Bolton Council’s Staying Safe Service is looking for dedicated Family Time Workers to join their Family Time team and help improve outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC) and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children and parents, delivering high-quality Family Time sessions, supporting parental capacity, and contributing to assessments that guide meaningful decisions for a child’s future. Key Responsibilities As a Family Time Worker, you will: Support the protection and safeguarding of children by identifying risks and contributing to risk assessments. Deliver structured, high-quality Family Time sessions and direct work with parents, carers, and children. Communicate session planning, delivery, and...

Adults Social Worker Bolton                 £30 per hour To do everything possible to ensure the team provides an efficient and effective service to the residents of Bolton. This involves; Detailed assessment of need (Care Act) and effective asset based support planning. Taking into account available resources. Universal and voluntary services Carers assessments Capacity assessment and Best Interest decision making Continuing Health Care assessments Inter disciplinary and multi agency working. To find out more information please contact B(url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Do you have experience of working directly with Children and Families and are looking for your next role? Look no further! We are working in partnership with Local Authority who are seeking a Family Time Worker to work within their Children and Families Team in Bolton! Within this role, you will work alongside Safeguarding Social Workers in delivering high-quality intervention with children and families to support in achieving positive outcomes. Please note, this work will involve working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and those involved within court proceedings. Responsibilities will include the following: Supporting with family time, completing home visits and directly working with children. Completing work with families around behaviour management strategies and routines and boundaries. Budgeting and supporting in referring families to support services available.Requirements: Relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC, Early Years,...

Family Time Worker Are you a passionate Family Time Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Time Worker to work in a service based in Bolton. Pay Rates: - £16.43 - £20.83 Umbrella Rate Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5 hours per week. What you will be doing: To contribute to risk assessments and protecting children and young people from danger, harm, and abuse To plan and record interventions effectively, to support and contribute to the overall assessment held by referring social care teams  To deliver quality interventions within the Framework for Action parenting capacity guidance To offer support and evidence-based intervention around child development using EYFS (Early Years Framework Strategy) guidance and behaviour management strategies To work in partnership with families on protection plans in their own home, where appropriate To communicate and work with a range of professionals...

Social Worker - Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering...

Are you passionate about customer service? We are looking for a Temporary Customer Service Advisor to support the public sector in Rochdale by efficiently addressing customer inquiries and providing excellent service. Client Details This public sector organisation operates in Rochdale and is dedicated to delivering outstanding services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, they focus on ensuring the needs of their customers are met efficiently and effectively. Description Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, or in person. Provide accurate information about services and policies. Handle and resolve customer complaints in a professional manner. Maintain and update customer records in the database. Assist customers with applications and service requests. Collaborate with team members to improve customer satisfaction. Follow up on customer queries to ensure timely resolution. Adhere to organisational guidelines and confidentiality policies.Profile A...

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 - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...