3 education jobs found in Shirley

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

Children with Disabilities Team | Herefordshire Council | £33.30 per hour Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-based practice, understands the complexities of disability-focused social work, and is confident managing safeguarding, planning, and multi-agency work with children and families who need specialist support. You’ll be joining a service focused on delivering purposeful intervention, clear planning, and better long-term outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. Role Overview As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will work with children and young people with a range of complex needs, ensuring they receive the right support, protection, and planning at the right time. The role will involve completing assessments, managing plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and building...

Qualified Children and Social Care Principal Manager Location: Stoke on Trent, ST1 5SZ Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 Pay Rate: £ 33.13 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Lead and manage Children’s Social Care teams to deliver high-quality services. Ensure safeguarding and child protection standards are upheld across all service areas. Oversee staff performance, provide supervision, and support professional development. Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate mitigation strategies are in place. Maintain effective communication with internal teams, external agencies, and stakeholders. Ensure accurate record-keeping and reporting using IT systems and social care databases. Contribute to service planning, strategy development, and continuous improvement initiatives. Represent the service at internal and external meetings, panels, and forums. Person...