54 jobs found in Portsmouth

Senior Social Worker – Family Help – Portsmouth City Council Location: Portsmouth City Council Pay: £42ph Office Working: 4 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Portsmouth City Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Family Help Team in the Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Portsmouth City Council are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings What you need Social Work Qualification Social Work England registration Enhanced DBS (provided by us) Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips,...

Immediate Start – Frontline Welfare Advisor (Charity Sector) | 40 Hours per Week 🚨 Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you have experience providing advice and support in social welfare issues? If so, i want to hear from you TODAY! My client is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Frontline Welfare Advisor to join the team immediately. This is a fast-paced, client-facing role where you’ll be supporting individuals facing challenging circumstances with practical advice and guidance. 💼 The Role As a Frontline Welfare Advisor, you will: * Provide advice and support on welfare benefits, housing, and debt * Support clients with Universal Credit, Housing, Employment and other benefits * Manage a caseload and maintain accurate records * Offer advocacy and signposting to additional services * Work directly with vulnerable individuals in a frontline setting ✅ What We’re Looking For * Experience in welfare rights, benefits...

Parking and Site Assistant | Visitor Services Assistant | Outdoor Site Assistant New Forest | £12.73 per hour | 3-4 days per week, including weekends | 9am-3pm Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting on behalf of Forestry England for a Parking and Site Assistant to support its work caring for forests, wildlife and outdoor spaces within the New Forest. Do you enjoy spending time outdoors? Are you passionate about forests, wildlife, plants and protecting some of the nation's most treasured natural landscapes? This is an opportunity to work in one of the UK's most iconic natural environments. As a Parking and Site Assistant, you'll play a vital role in helping visitors enjoy the New Forest responsibly while supporting the conservation work that protects its unique habitats, wildlife and biodiversity. About Forestry England Forestry England manages more woodland and forest land than any other organisation in the country. From planting millions of trees and restoring...

Overview Interim FM lead required to manage a district council property portfolio (community buildings, public conveniences, pavilions, offices). This role will focus on FM delivery, contract compliance, and supporting a live FM re-procurement, alongside overseeing minor works projects. Key Responsibilities * Oversee day-to-day FM service delivery and contractor performance * Ensure statutory and technical compliance across the estate * Lead and support FM contract management and compliance reporting * Support FM re-procurement process (specification, tender, evaluation) * Manage minor works/projects (e.g. refurbishments, car parks, drainage) * Provide leadership to the FM/surveying team Key Requirements * Strong FM leadership experience (Head of FM / Senior FM level) * Background in Local Government / NHS / public sector estate * Proven experience in: * FM contract management * Procurement/re-procurement of FM services *...

Are you an experienced procurement professional with expertise in construction and capital projects? We are seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and category management across a diverse construction portfolio. You'll support key construction projects, shape procurement strategy, drive value for money, and ensure compliant, sustainable procurement practices. Client Details This public sector organisation is a well-established entity dedicated to delivering essential services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, it operates with a clear focus on procurement excellence and compliance within the construction industry. Description Key responsibilities for the Interim Procurement Manager include: Lead the development and delivery of procurement strategies across construction, capital projects, and wider capital programme spend. Manage end-to-end procurement activity, including market engagement, tendering, evaluation, contract award, and contract...

Social Worker – Support & Safeguarding Team 📍 Salisbury, Wiltshire 💷 £38.00 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working Available 🅿️ Parking Permit Provided We are recruiting two experienced Social Workers to join Wiltshire's busy and supportive Support & Safeguarding Team based in Salisbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a tenacious safeguarding service supporting children from assessment through to Child Protection planning. The Team The service consists of: * Social Workers * Family Keyworkers * Safeguarding Practitioners * Experienced Management Team Responsibilities * Managing child in need and child protection cases * Completing assessments and care planning * Undertaking direct work with children and families * Multi-agency safeguarding work * Court work where required * Working towards positive and sustainable family outcomes Requirements * Qualified Social Worker * Social Work England registration * Children's...

Our client Surrey Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their MAP Service. Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include: triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's health/development or significant harm, with appropriate information from referrers and the consent of the family (except when over-ridden by a team manager to protect a child from further significant harm); to provide an assessment of the needs of family members, their strengths and any risks to children's health/development or significant harm to the child/ren and develop SMART plans that will meet the needs of family members and reduce risks to children, in conjunction with children and their families; to work with partners to meet those needs and monitor progress via child in need and core group...

Children's Support Workers Location: Brighton Pay Rate: GBP15 - GBP18 per hour Contract Type: Temporary About Us: Prospero Health and Social Care is a trusted provider of staffing solutions across the UK, with extensive experience in the health and social care sector. We are currently seeking experienced Children's Support Workers to join our team in Buckinghamshire. Role Overview: As a Children's Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting vulnerable children and young people, helping them build resilience and develop positive coping strategies. You will work closely with families, schools, social workers, and healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. This is a flexible role ideal for professionals committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families in need. Requirements: · At least 6 months experience working with children and young people in a support role · Strong understanding of safeguarding and child...

Shape Futures as a Children's Social Worker – Fostering Team | Bracknell Forest Borough Council | £38.00 per Hour Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for making a lasting difference in the lives of children and foster families? Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking a dedicated professional to join its Fostering Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority while earning a competitive rate of £38.00 per hour. Position Details * Role: Children's Social Worker – Fostering Team * Location: London * Organisation: Bracknell Forest Borough Council * Job Type: Full-Time Locum * Start Date: ASAP * Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities As part of the Fostering Team, you will: * Undertake viability assessments and comprehensive fostering...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for Recovery Workers who have experience of working with a Criminal Justice caseload in the Reading area. The role that we currently have available is working within a CJ/Substance misuse charity, in the Reading area. The position will include a caseload of no more than 45 clients, whom of which have Criminal Justice backgrounds. You will be required to carry out duty tasks and assessments, also working with prison releases, court orders, police etc Initially the role is up to 3 month working full time - Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, but is expected to extend past this initial period.. We also have other various Substance Misuse/Criminal Justice roles in the area. Please contact Daniel Baker at Belmont Recruitment for more information or apply. Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Free compliance (DBS, training etc.) * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit...

Interim Opportunity | Local Government | Finance Transformation £450 to £600 per day Umbrella Are you an experienced local government finance professional with a passion for driving change and improving financial governance? We are recruiting for an experienced Finance Improvement Programme Manager to join a council delivering a significant Finance Improvement Programme as part of its wider recovery and improvement journey. Working closely with the Finance Improvement Programme Lead, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of transformational change across the finance function. The Role As part of a small, high-performing project team, you will provide expert finance support to help deliver key programme objectives and strengthen financial management across the organisation. Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Finance Improvement Programme Lead and wider finance team in delivering programme workstreams and agreed improvements. Providing finance subject...

Digital & Technology Programme Manager - Local Government Location: Southwest London (Hybrid – 1–2 days per week onsite) Contract: Initial 6 months (likely extension) Rate: £600 PD Inside IR 35 Overview: Our local authority client is seeking an experienced Digital & Technology Programme Manager to join their Digital & Innovation team to deliver a major Alloy & IDOX implementation focussing on housing services. While Housing is becoming an increasingly strategic area, the majority of the programme covers digital transformation across Planning, Public Protection, Public Realm, Highways, Land Charges, Parking and Corporate Services. The successful candidate will inherit several live programmes while initiating and delivering new projects from inception. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives managing multiple stakeholders, suppliers and technology workstreams within a complex local government environment. The Role: You will be responsible for...

Our client Swindon Council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Assessment and Child Protection team. Job Purpose The Experienced Social Worker will provide high-quality social work services to children, young people, and their families within the Assessment and Child Protection Team. The post holder will assess risk, safeguard children, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. They will manage complex cases, demonstrate sound professional judgement, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met in accordance with legislation and organisational policies. Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments, to identify children's needs and risks. Manage a diverse and complex caseload involving child protection, children in need, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings. Complete timely and high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans. Undertake Section 47 enquiries...

Our client Swindon Council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Disability Children's team. Job Purpose The Experienced Social Worker will provide high-quality social work services to children and young people with disabilities and their families. The post holder will undertake statutory assessments, safeguard children, coordinate multi-agency support, and ensure children with complex needs receive appropriate services to maximise their wellbeing, development, and independence. The role requires skilled assessment, effective partnership working, and a commitment to promoting the voice of the child. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, including those who are Children in Need, subject to Child Protection Plans, Looked After Children, or involved in care proceedings. Undertake comprehensive Child and Family Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance and organisational procedures. Assess...

Our client Swindon council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. Job Purpose The Experienced Social Worker will deliver high-quality, child-centred social work services to children, young people, and their families within the Family Safeguarding Team. The post holder will manage complex safeguarding cases, undertake statutory assessments and interventions, and work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to reduce risk, promote family strengths, and improve outcomes for children. The role requires skilled assessment, evidence-based decision-making, and a commitment to restorative and strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload involving Children in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO), and care proceedings. Undertake Child and Family Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance and local procedures. Complete Section 47 enquiries and coordinate safeguarding investigations...

Our client Swindon Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team. Job Purpose To provide high-quality, person-centred social work services to adults with learning disabilities, promoting independence, wellbeing, choice, and inclusion. The post holder will assess eligible needs, develop outcome-focused support plans, undertake safeguarding responsibilities, and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes in accordance with statutory duties. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of adults with learning disabilities, ensuring timely assessment, support planning, and review. Undertake strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014, identifying eligible needs and promoting independence. Complete Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and Best Interests decision-making where appropriate. Undertake safeguarding enquiries in line with Section 42 of the Care Act and local safeguarding...

The duties and responsibilities of Family Support Workers vary depending on the needs of the family they are helping, but their key duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing the needs of their clients Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment Conducting regular caseload reviews with families and individual clients during home visits to ensure that there are no issues at home Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity Managing their workload and scheduled commitments Keeping records and updating reports for their cases Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children Working with Social Workers to determine a family’s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care. The role will also also suit a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking. You must have: - At least 6 months recent experience as a Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker - A recent DBS / or...

Social Worker/Snr Social Worker Roles Available- Ealing Council £37.50-£39 per hr **Hybrid working** Responsibilities * Support the team to work within legislative and policy frameworks, ensuring that all social work interventions are based on a clear care and support plan. Advise staff on relevant legislative and policy frameworks within care and support planning and application of social work interventions. * Oversee proportionate and holistic assessments, ensuring the strengths, capabilities and support available from the person’s wider network are maximised. Identify and advise on barriers to change and how needs impact on family members or others in a child’s support network. * Lead and oversee the progression of complex and difficult social work cases within the parameters of agreed policies, procedures, and framework for delivering Social Work, including timely intervention, resolution and case closure or transfer. Represent Ealing in a professional and competent...

Social Worker – Families First Initial Support Team 📍 Location: London Borough of Ealing 💷 £39.04 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working 📅 Locum Opportunity Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity? Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Families First – Initial Support Team within a well-established Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children and families while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and a competitive hourly rate. The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children and families at the front door of Children's Services, completing assessments, identifying levels of need and risk, and ensuring children receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. Working closely with partner agencies, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes through timely, strengths-based...

We are looking for an organised, customer-focused Housing Register Officer to join our Housing Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about delivering high-quality public services and helping people access social housing. As a Housing Register Officer, you will play a key role in maintaining an accurate and fair housing register, assessing applications in accordance with housing legislation and the Council's Allocations Policy, and providing excellent advice and support to customers throughout the application process. About the RoleYou will be responsible for assessing new housing applications, reviewing existing applications, determining eligibility and priority, and ensuring applicants receive clear, timely decisions. Working closely with colleagues across Housing Services and external partner organisations, you will help ensure that social housing is allocated fairly, transparently, and in line with statutory requirements. Key...