19 health care jobs found in Reading

Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Location: Colindale, London Rate: £32.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary setting, supporting adults through safe and effective hospital discharge pathways while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning. * Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and safeguarding enquiries. * Manage a varied caseload within a hospital discharge setting. * Work collaboratively with health professionals, community services, and partner agencies. * Develop strengths-based, person-centred care plans to support adults and carers. Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. * Experience within Adult...

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

Central London – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Team Manager – Children's Social Care Location: Lambeth, London Rate: £45.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to join a busy Children's Social Care service in Lambeth. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with a strong background in safeguarding and children's services to manage and support a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a frontline Children's Social Care team, ensuring high-quality practice, effective safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and families. You will provide supervision, oversee caseloads, monitor performance, and work closely with partner agencies to deliver an effective and responsive service. Key Responsibilities * Lead, supervise, and support a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors. * Manage team performance, workload allocation, and service delivery. * Ensure statutory duties and...

Are you a passionate Qualified Social Worker ready to take the lead in complex, high-impact work? Join Lambeth as a Senior Social Worker within a busy Assessment Service, where your expertise will directly shape outcomes for children, families, and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for confident practitioners who thrive in fast-paced statutory environments, including child protection, court work, and looked after children cases. 🔍 Why Join Lambeth? Be part of a dynamic, high-performing assessment team Work on meaningful cases that drive real change Collaborate with strong multi-agency networks Develop your expertise in court work and safeguarding Access ongoing professional development and supportive supervision Work in a borough committed to innovation, equality, and best practice 💼 The Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will: Lead on complex statutory cases, including child protection and care proceedings Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and...

Description Key Responsibility To have led responsibility for meeting the performance targets of the team and to report these to managers and staff as required. To manage budgets and expenditure to ensure that resources are optimised in line with eligibility criteria and priority levels as prescribed in assessment and care management policies and procedures, financial regulations, and ensure value for money. To provide leadership, ensuring effective working relationships with other parts of Children's Services, the Departments (Education, Housing and Adult Social Care), external agencies (Health, police, etc.) and the third sector. minimum 3 days in the office. Qualification – Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Diploma in Social Work or equivalent. Advanced Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook, Social Media and CRM. Please note: Only candidates who fully meet these strict requirements will be considered. Thorough knowledge of...

Role: Family Support Worker - Family Help Team Contract: Temp Grade: L6 Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Family Support Worker - Family Help Team on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Families and Education Service department. As a Family Support Worker within the Family Help service at Luton Borough Council, you will play a key role in supporting children, young people, and families to improve their wellbeing, resilience, and overall family functioning. You will work directly with families to complete holistic assessments and co-produce tailored family support plans that address identified needs. This will include regular direct work with children and families, both in the community and within service users' homes, ensuring that support is delivered in a meaningful, consistent, and relationship-based way. A key aspect of the role is managing risk appropriately and ensuring timely interventions to prevent escalation of need. Working in a multi-agency...

Luton | Locum | £38.84 per hour | Hybrid Working Luton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. This is a rewarding role focused on supporting children in care, promoting stability, and ensuring positive outcomes through effective care planning and relationship-based practice. You will manage a caseload of Looked After Children, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive and achieve permanence. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children Undertake statutory visits and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans Support children through long-term fostering, Special Guardianship, reunification, and adoption planning where appropriate Attend and contribute to Looked After Child Reviews and professional meetings Work closely with foster...

Adecco are currently recruiting for a Hospital Discharge Housing Needs Officer on behalf of a public sector client. This is an exciting opportunity to support vulnerable individuals at a critical point in their lives, helping to prevent homelessness and enable safe, timely hospital discharges. Hospital Discharge - Housing Needs Officer Public Sector - Local Authority Full Time - Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week Grade 9 - £22.41 per hour PAYE / £29.72 per hour Umbrella Hybrid Working - 2 to 3 days per week in office, remainder at home Temporary Role - current sign off to March 2027 IT equipment provided ASAP Start About the Role In this role, you will work at the intersection of housing and health, supporting patients who are homeless or at risk of homelessness as they prepare to leave hospital. You will play a key role in securing suitable accommodation, removing barriers to discharge, and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met. Key Responsibilities Assess patients...

North London – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. * Maintain...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Social Worker – Localities Service Hampshire County Council – New Forest Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Localities Service Based in the New Forest Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work cases Strong focus on relationship-based practice Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-established Localities Service? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join its New Forest team, working with children and families to deliver meaningful interventions that create lasting positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most respected local authorities, where social workers...

Connect2SocialWork are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Family Safeguarding Team in Surrey. You must be registered with Social Work England to apply for this role. Role Details Rate of Pay: £42ph Job Category: Agency Job Type: Full Time Service: Children's Services Job Location: Surrey 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 relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Working Together to Safeguard Children About Us Connect2SocialWork is a specialist locum and permanent social work recruitment agency dedicated to supporting public‑sector organisations across England. Part of Commercial Services Group, the team works with more than 160 local authorities and global charities,...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Social Worker: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this...

Power Platform Developer: We are currently seeking an experienced Power Platform Developer to join a critical project within a public service environment. The project is replacing macros in over 120 Excel workbooks with Power Automate scripts. Power Platform Developer - Role Responsibilities: Design, develop, and support solutions across the Microsoft Power Platform to remove the council's current reliance upon excel macro VBA scripts Incorporate workflows, and business processes that would enhance the functionality Document all development undertaken to ensure functionality can be maintained once adopted into service Undertake upskilling to existing system administrators to ensure the appropriate skills exist to incorporate any future amendments to the solution Requirements: Strong experience with Power Platform tools within a Microsoft 365 environment Demonstrable experience with Power Apps, particularly Power Automate. Working knowledge of other data transformation tools...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Practitioner LAC Team Contract: Temp to Perm Pay: £40p/h Salary: £35,745 - £38,890 Plus £3,500 market supplement Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Practitioner: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base...

Redbridge | Locum | £37.52 – £39.04 per hour | 3 Vacancies | Hybrid Working Redbridge Council is seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join their innovative Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that brings together Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment to provide seamless support for children and families. The Family Help model ensures children receive the right support at the right time, with no step-ups or step-downs between services. Practitioners work across the continuum of need, building strong relationships with families and delivering creative, strengths-based interventions that improve outcomes and keep children safe. What makes Family Help different? Integrated support from Early Help through to statutory intervention Manageable caseloads that allow for meaningful direct work Relationship-based practice at the heart of service delivery Creative and...

Tenancy Support Officer (New Builds) * Demonstrated experience of working with social tenants preferably with local authority but not essential * Ability to attend meetings, panels or case conferences and present difficult and complex cases * A working knowledge in understanding changes in legislation in housing and support services * Experience of working with a range of vulnerable tenants and families from under 18‘s to the older person living in their own homes. * Experience and knowledge of current welfare benefits and housing benefits * Experience of effective Casework Management, Referral Processing, Assessment, Support Planning, providing tenancy advice and recognising Risk * Ability to work intensively with tenants who require tailored support to settle into their tenancies and sustain them. * Ability to draft correspondence reports and collating and maintaining accurate statistics relating to the Tenancy Support work. * Problem solving skills and...