26 jobs found in Reading

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 1 to 2 months, 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. *...

We are seeking an experienced and strategic senior leader to join a local authority in Berkshire as Director of Housing Needs and Support. This pivotal role provides leadership across housing needs services, including homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, housing advice, and compliance with social housing regulation and safety standards. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the transformation and improvement of housing services, implementing efficient and sustainable service models that deliver high-quality outcomes for residents. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Council's homelessness and rough sleeping strategy and leading an urgent improvement programme in response to independent reviews of temporary and permanent accommodation. As a member of the Council's senior leadership team, you will provide strong corporate leadership, manage significant budgets, ensure value for money, and identify opportunities for savings and income...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team West Berkshire Council Up to £38 per hour This role focuses on providing comprehensive casework to children and young people. You will investigate and analyze information to create realistic action plans that ensure the highest professional standards. Your Responsibilities * Provide effective services to children and families, ensuring needs are professionally assessed. * Prepare written reports and care plans for proceedings in Family and County Courts. * Maintain accurate case records using ICT and performance management data. * Work in partnership with other agencies, parents, and carers. * Participate in conferences and reviews with professionalism and integrity. Requirements * Qualifications: Recognized social work qualification and evidence of CPD. * Experience: Practical experience applying assessment skills in statutory settings. * Knowledge: Deep understanding of child protection, legislation, and attachment theory....

Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - Alton, East Hampshire - Senior Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join East Hampshire's (Alton) Family Help Hub as a Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children Bring a...

The starting salary for this role is £33,552 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This full-time position is based at Dakota, Weybridge, and is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity. Following your induction, there will be flexibility to work from home for part of the week. Join our dedicated team at Surrey County Council's Adult Social Care Information & Advice Service as an Advisory Officer! We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents. In this role, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values growth and continuous improvement, playing a key role in delivering the high-quality service we're proud to offer. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid...

Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury) | Locum | £38–£40 per hour | Hybrid Working Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Aylesbury. You will work with looked after children, ensuring high-quality care planning, permanency planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers Complete statutory visits, reviews, and care planning Undertake direct work with children and young people Contribute to permanency planning, including long-term fostering, adoption, and special guardianship Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, panels, and court Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners to support stability and positive outcomes What You’ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification At least 3 years’ experience working with Children in Care or Looked After Children...

Connect2SocialWork are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Family Help Hub Team in Hampshire. You must be registered with Social Work England to apply for this role. Role Details Rate of Pay: £42ph About the Role Hampshire's Family Help Teams coordinate early help support across the county, ensuring families receive timely, appropriate services through a multi-agency approach. These teams are central to Hampshire's commitment to early intervention and improving long-term outcomes for children. You will join a well-structured, supportive service with a strong culture of reflective practice, manageable caseloads, and excellent professional development pathways. Requirements Registration with Social Work England Previous experience working as a Social Worker within a frontline children's safeguarding team Strong assessment, report‑writing and risk‑management skills Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced environments and meet court‑ordered deadlines Knowledge of...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Children's Intervention Team in Ealing. The successful candidate will work with children and families where there are complex safeguarding concerns, providing high-quality statutory social work interventions to ensure children's safety and promote positive outcomes. You will manage a complex caseload, provide professional leadership, and contribute to service development within a fast-paced frontline environment. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and care proceedings. Undertake robust assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Lead and coordinate safeguarding investigations and multi-agency interventions. Prepare high-quality reports for court, conferences, and statutory reviews. Initiate and progress care proceedings when required. Undertake direct work with children and families to...

Adults Social Worker Continuing Health Care (CHC) As a registered Social Worker in the Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team, you'll work within a multidisciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of CHC. You'll be supported to manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities. Rate: £38 an hour Contract length: 6 months Location: office closest to your home Main duties of the job What you'll be doing: Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital. Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments. Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment....

Senior Social Worker – Looked After Children London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Up to £38 per hour This role focuses on delivering high-quality statutory services for children in care within the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham. You will manage complex case planning, participate in emergency rotas, and collaborate with multi-agency partners like the police and health authorities to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable young people. Core Responsibilities * Provide a service in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities. * Responsible for individual client case planning in line with the professional standards of the Department. * Respond to the public and other agencies by telephone, correspondence, and direct contact. * Liaise with relevant external agencies such as the police and health authority. * Liaise with colleagues in other Divisions and Council Departments to ensure integrated support. Team Participation &...

Children with Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Barnet Up to £37 per hour The Role Barnet Council is looking for a passionate and resilient Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team. This specialized service focuses heavily on supporting children and young people with Autism, ensuring they receive tailored support to thrive within their communities. You will be part of a team that prioritizes relationship-based practice, helping families navigate the unique challenges associated with neurodiversity and complex needs. Key Responsibilities * Carrying a specialized caseload of children with physical and learning disabilities, with a focus on Autism. * Conducting holistic assessments that focus on the child’s strengths and long-term outcomes. * Developing and monitoring care packages and support plans. * Collaborating with health and education partners to ensure integrated care. * While the focus is on disability, you will manage cases...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Test Valley (Andover Hampshire) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Test Valley's Family Help Hub as a Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children Bring a trauma‑informed,...

Commercial Manager Summer-Browning Associates is currently supporting a client within Central Government who is seeking a Commercial Manager for an initial 5-month assignment, with the possibility of extension. Location: London | Hybrid Working The ideal candidate will possess active SC clearance and have a strong background in Commercial Management, along with the following skills and experiences: Experience in end-to-end IT procurement within the public sector. Proven experience managing end-to-end commercial and procurement processes, from strategy development to contract award, specifically within the Defence or Central Government sectors. Familiarity with e-procurement tools such as Jaggaer. Experience in project management, applying Prince2 principles Professional certifications in CIPS, IACCM, or comparable qualifications in Commercial, Contract Management, or procurement. Knowledge of the Procurement Act 2023 and the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 is preferredTo...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced College Social Worker to join their team based in the London     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £38  per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London     JOB SUMMARY As Social Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students who may be experiencing social, emotional, or personal challenges that affect their learning JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Provide professional social work support to students, including assessment, intervention, and ongoing case management Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults Work collaboratively with teaching staff, support services, families, and external agencies Contribute to safeguarding, child protection, and multi-agency meetings Maintain accurate records and reports in line with statutory and organisational requirements...

Adult Social Care Solicitor – Interim (c. £430 per day, umbrella/PAYE) Location: Mostly remote (with 1–2 days per week in office as required) Offices Based in London Fulltime Role Duration: Ongoing assignment We’re seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a supportive and high-performing legal team within a local authority setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister with in-depth knowledge of adult social care law and local government practice. Candidates must be open to participate in round table meetings of the cases Key responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice on adult social care matters, including Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, ordinary residence, and Court of Protection work. Manage a varied caseload independently, delivering high-quality written and verbal advice to clients and senior stakeholders. Prepare and present cases before the Court of Protection and other relevant forums. Support and collaborate...

Civil Enforcement Officer The Dimensions of this role: * Issue PCNs to vehicles that are parked in contravention of the parking regulations * Record evidence and observations to monitor vehicles parking * Civil Enforcement Officers provide parking advice and directions to members of the public * Report any equipment that is in need of repair, so we can get it fixed as quickly as possible * Report other problems with the signs, lined or activity on street * Civil Enforcement Officers act as a deterrent to inconsiderate parking in order to allow the free flow of traffic. * Report abandoned vehicles to management. CBT preferred but not essential. The candidates we require must be excellent communicators with previous Civil Enforcement experience of 6 months or more, you will have an eye for detail along with experience of working with computerised systems. Uniform will be provided for the role; however you will be expected to provide your own black shoes. You will be required...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement - CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement AND SIA. ONLY SEND IN YOUR CV OR CALL IF YOU HAVE PARKING EXPERIENCE (BTEC Traffic Enforcement essential) Job Description for CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic Enforcement PREVIOUS PARKING CCTV EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL (Please reply only if have previous experience in this role as we won't be able to help if you do not) * Analyse enforcement data, by identifying potential contravention and initiate process and recommend for penalty charge charging. * Use the code of practice relating to CCTV Enforcement and established procedures for the use of cameras in the context of moving traffic contravention. * Maintain records and filing systems as necessary to ensure smooth running of the section. * Assist in reviewing, updating procedures and processing systems in the light of changing circumstances. pay rate £15.00 to £17.00 ltd via umbrella. CCTV Officer BTEC qualified Traffic...

Role: Senior Practitioner MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Senior Practitioner MASH, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the MASH Deputy Team Manager to deal effectively with all enquiries from a variety of sources. Manage a complex caseload of initial contacts requiring a high level of skill relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable / at risk children and families . Use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in accordance . Effectively...