10 jobs found in St Helens

Children in Care Team | Knowsley Council | £39 per hour About the role This is a Children in Care role within a statutory children’s service, working with children and young people subject to care proceedings, care orders, and long-term care planning. You’ll hold cases from care entry through to permanence, working closely with carers, IROs, schools, health, and wider professionals to ensure children’s needs are met and plans progress without drift. The role requires strong care planning practice, direct work with children, and clear recording. Confidence around court-related work, statutory visits, and placement stability is important. Key responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring all statutory duties are met. Complete statutory visits and direct work, keeping the child’s lived experience central to planning. Develop and progress care plans that are outcome-focused, realistic, and regularly reviewed. Work toward permanence...

Locum Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (Children's Services) £35.00 per hour Wigan Council Contract: Locum | Full-time I am looking for experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in fostering and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support Undertake annual foster carer reviews Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings Complete relevant training and CPD Participate in fostering panel as required Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordsRequirements: Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services (experience essential) Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and...

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...

Senior Java Developer UK Government Client | Digital Transformation Programme Manchester or Leeds (Hybrid) Day Rate: Up to £700.00 per day (Inside IR35) 12-month contract 3 roles available Security Clearance: BPSS but candidates must be eligible for SC Clearance We’re looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to help deliver one of the UK Government’s most ambitious digital services. This is a high-impact role, working on a flagship programme that will improve public services and positively affect millions of users. You’ll join an Agile, multidisciplinary team of developers, designers and analysts. This is a collaborative, delivery-focused environment where problem-solving and outcomes matter far more than titles or hierarchy. What you’ll be doing * Designing, building and improving modern digital services and platforms * Working within large-scale microservice architectures * Pair programming and collaborating closely across disciplines * Building APIs...

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...

Assessment Social Worker – Kinship Foster Carers (Stockport) Key Details Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Location: Stopford House, Stockport (Hybrid working available) Salary: £35 UMB per hour (£26.27 PAYE) Contract details: Initially 3 months - potential to extend We are working on behalf of Stockport Council to recruit a dedicated GO Assessment Social Worker to undertake Discharge of CO SGO Assessments for Kinship Foster Carers. This is an exciting opportunity to focus on assessment work and the completion of SGO Support Plans, ensuring high-quality practice and timely outcomes for children and families. The Kinship Foster Carers will continue to be supported and supervised by their allocated SSW, allowing the appointed Assessment Social Worker to concentrate on assessments and support plan completion. Key Responsibilities Undertake Discharge of CO SGO Assessments for Kinship Foster Carers Complete SGO Support Plans accurately and in a timely manner Ensure assessments and...

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...

Children’s Social Worker – Corporate Parenting (Looked After Children Team) Location: Wrexham - 4 days in the offcie - 1 day WFH Salary: £38.43 Per day UMBRELLA (£28.70 PAYE) Contract: Initially 12 weeks - potential to extend - full time, 37 hours per week Working on behalf of Wrexham Country Borough Council, We are seeking a passionate Children’s Social Worker to join their Corporate Parenting – Looked After Children Team, supporting children in care to achieve stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes. About the Role As a Social Worker in the Corporate Parenting team, you will hold a caseload of looked after children and young people, delivering high-quality care planning, statutory visiting, and permanence planning. You will build strong, meaningful relationships with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will play a key role in care planning, placement stability, and pathway planning, ensuring...

Locum Duty & Assessment Social Worker Stoke-on-Trent £33.30 per hour Full-Time | Locum Contract Are you an experienced and proactive Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? My Client is currently recruiting for a Duty & Assessment Social Worker to join a busy and supportive team in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a competitive rate of £33.30 per hour. The Role: As part of the Duty & Assessment team, you will: Undertake Child & Family Assessments Manage a varied and fast-paced caseload Complete Section 47 investigations Work closely with partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children Make timely and effective decisions in line with statutory guidance Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Proven experience within Duty & Assessment / Front Door services Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment What's on Offer:...

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. - Will have to be able to drive an automatic vehicle. - Must have PEG-FED training- with proof of this. - 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...