23 jobs found in Stoke-on-Trent

Locum Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Competitive Rates & Supportive Team Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (umbrella) Location: Stoke On Trent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking experienced Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established authority where your skills, experience, and professional judgement are truly valued. Your Role As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner, you will: Complete statutory Child & Family Assessments Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Develop, implement, and review care and support plans Lead and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings Assess risk and ensure timely, effective interventions Support and mentor colleagues (Senior...

Belmont Recruitment is currently working in partnership with Staffordshire Council to recruit a compassionate and dedicated Family Time Worker. This is initially a 3 month temporary contract working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Key Responsibilities * Supporting and supervising family time sessions between children and their birth families * Helping children understand their birth identity in a safe, supportive way * Building and maintaining professional relationships whilst managing complex family dynamics and behaviours * Supporting children to and from school and family time visits where necessary * Working flexibly to meet the needs of families, including early starts, late finishes, evenings, and occasional weekends * Keeping clear, accurate, and detailed session records in line with recording policies * Working collaboratively with social workers, carers, schools, and partner agencies Essential...

Family Practitioner Children’s Services – Staffordshire County Council Our Vision A county where big ambitions, great connections and greener living give everyone the opportunity to prosper, be healthy and happy. Our Outcomes Everyone in Staffordshire will: Have access to more good jobs and share the benefit of economic growth Be healthier and more independent for longer Feel safer, happier and more supported in their community Our Values Our People Strategy is centred on what matters most to our communities and our workforce: Ambitious – We are ambitious for our communities and citizens Courageous – We recognise challenges and make brave decisions Empowering – We support our people to do their jobs well and grow About the Role We are seeking a dedicated Family Practitioner to work restoratively with children, young people and families, offering high support and high challenge to help stabilise family life and prevent family breakdown. You will work as part of a...

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire Working Hours: Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £24.39 - £33.30 per hour (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP Staffordshire County Council is currently recruiting experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Senior/Advanced Practitioners to join the East Staffs Duty Hub on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority that places a strong emphasis on quality practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children and families. About the Team Team: East Staffs Duty Hub Team size: 11 Location: Office-based in Burton-on-Trent Parking: Free parking available at the rear of the office Working pattern: Hybrid working - a balance of home and office-based work Key Responsibilities Arranging and chairing strategy meetings Completing Section 47 enquiries Undertaking initial visits Completing Section 47 and Section 17 Child and...

Our client, Telford and Wrekin Council are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Family Safegaurding team Hybrid working, but there is an expectation that there will be a mix of office based and home working as agreed with the team manager. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour,...

Adult Social Worker - Hospital & Discharge Team Derbyshire County Council Up to £23.66 per hour Derbyshire County Council is seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their hospital-based team in Chesterfield. This role is ideal for a practitioner with hospital experience who understands the Discharge to Assess (D2A) process and can manage complex adult cases effectively. Key Responsibilities Fast-Paced Hospital Assessment: Conducting assessments to support safe and timely hospital discharges. Complex Casework: Managing a caseload of adults with complex needs across health and social care settings. Discharge Planning: Coordinating the Discharge to Assess process in collaboration with hospital and community teams. MCA & Safeguarding: Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments, leading safeguarding enquiries, and implementing risk management plans. Care Planning: Developing person-centred support plans and arranging appropriate services for individuals...

Senior Practitioner – Safeguarding & Family Support (Children 0-18) Walsall Council £33.50 per hour This role involves leading high-level safeguarding interventions and providing expert support to families with children aged 0-18. You will manage complex cases, mentor staff, and ensure statutory requirements are met to provide a safe environment for Walsall’s most vulnerable young people. Key Responsibilities * Provide professional, comprehensive casework for a caseload of children and young people. * Lead on complex safeguarding investigations, ensuring all conclusions are evidenced and action plans are realistic. * Prepare and submit expert written reports, including statements and care plans for court proceedings. * Proactively work in partnership with external agencies, parents, and carers. * Attend conferences, reviews, and court hearings, presenting the Council’s plans with professionalism. Team Leadership & Development * Provide guidance and...

Our client, Warrington council, is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their adult community team. Experience working in working adult community teams, preparation for adult hood and mental health services. Fast paced working completing Care act assessments, safeguarding and working within a duty service Expectation to be in the office at least 2 days per week Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities...

This position is for an advanced practitioner on the court and locality service. The candidate will join a team of 2 advanced practitioners and 4 social workers supported by an experienced team manager. The candidate will have a case load of CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings and care proceedings. They will have experience of court work to enable mentoring and support to other team members. The candidate will support the team manager with driving performance and team development. They will offer group reflective supervision within their team. They will receive monthly supervision and have access to training courses across the council. The post is mainly office based with any home working agreed with the team manager. Being office based strengthens team relationships, access to peer and managerial support and enables practice development within the team. Hours of work are 8.45 - 4.30 Monday to Friday Based in Wythenshawe and there is free parking available in the area. If you are...

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...

Adolescent Safeguarding Social Worker Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £41 per hour Make a difference where it truly matters. Dudley Children’s Social Care is recruiting passionate Adolescent Safeguarding Social Workers to join its dynamic and ambitious service, supporting young people aged 13+ who are at risk of exploitation and extra-familial harm. 💡 Why Dudley? Dudley has embedded the Hertfordshire Family Safeguarding Model across its social work teams — a strengths-based, whole-family approach that brings together co-located, multi-disciplinary partners to work intensively with families. The aim? Reduce risk, keep families together, and prevent children entering care or child protection planning wherever possible. Practice in Dudley is restorative at its core, using Motivational Interviewing to create meaningful, sustainable change while recognising the strengths of children, families, and their wider networks. 👥 About the Service The Adolescent Safeguarding Service...

We are working with a client in the St Helens area to recruit a Family Support Worker to assist qualified social workers in supporting, protecting, and helping families involved with Children's Social Care. This role involves providing practical, hands-on support to children and their families, contributing to assessments, delivering intervention programmes, and facilitating supervised Family Time. Key Responsibilities: Support social workers with assessments, care plans, and case management. Work proactively with families to build trust and engagement. Deliver practical support and intervention programmes to children and families. Facilitate Family Time sessions, including evenings and weekends, and assist with arrangements. Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and care plans. Monitor family progress using tools like Signs of Safety and Graded Care Profile. Attend case conferences, reviews, and meetings as required. Maintain clear, accurate records...

Role: Procurement Business Partner Type: Interim 6-month contract Day Rate: £500 to £800 per day (inside IR35) Remote & Hybrid: Occasional travel onsite Location: West Midlands Sellick Partnership is partnering with a large local government organisation to recruit a Procurement Business Partner on an interim basis for an initial 6-month contract. This role will support procurement activity across a broad and high-profile portfolio, including transport and infrastructure programmes, metro and rail, bus services, housing and regeneration, as well as involvement in emerging and innovative projects as they arise. The responsibilities of the Procurement Business Partner will be: Providing senior procurement leadership across a diverse and complex portfolio of programmes and services Leading and supporting a team of procurement professionals to ensure delivery of high-value and time-critical procurement activity Acting as a trusted commercial advisor to senior stakeholders,...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £42 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay...

Family Support Worker Bolton Council – Safeguarding Team Must be a driver – Free on-site parking available Bolton Council is seeking dedicated and motivated Family Support Workers to join our Safeguarding Team. In this role, you will work closely alongside Safeguarding Social Workers to deliver high-quality interventions to children and families, supporting them to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Supervising and supporting family time Supporting Social Workers with home visits Undertaking direct work with children Working with families on behaviour management strategies, routines, and boundaries Supporting families with budgeting and signposting/referring to appropriate support services You will be working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection Plans, and court proceedings, requiring resilience, professionalism, and a child-centred approach. This is a partly office-based role, and candidates must be able to travel to...

To manage the day‑to‑day provision of social work services to looked after children by a team of social workers, ensuring that statutory requirements and departmental policies are complied with. To provide line management, professional supervision and quality assurance, maintaining oversight of caseloads, care planning and safeguarding to achieve positive outcomes for children in care. Requirements: CQSW, DipSW, BA (Hons) Social Work or equivalent Social Work England registration Minimum of 3 years post‑qualifying experience in a statutory children's social work setting, with substantial experience of looked after children and safeguarding Proven experience of supervising and managing social workers, including oversight of performance and practice qualityIf you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Quantity Surveyor with client-side expertise in social housing to join our growing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing commercial and contractual management across a portfolio of housing projects, ensuring value for money, robust cost control, and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements. You will act as the commercial lead from project inception through to completion, working closely with internal stakeholders, consultants, and contractors to deliver high-quality, cost-effective housing outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide full commercial and cost management services on social housing projects from feasibility to final account Prepare and manage budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts Procure and manage consultants and contractors in line with organisational and public sector procurement frameworks Assess contractor applications for payment and manage variations and change control...

Possession of full driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel both inside and outside the council area as required Working within a specialist mental health team. Candidates will need to live within one hour driving distance from Highbury Hospital. If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance

Role Purpose To provide professional quantity surveying services across a range of construction and maintenance projects within a local authority environment. The postholder will support effective financial management of projects, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, and administer contracts under JCT forms. Key Responsibilities Manage and control project costs from feasibility through to final account. Prepare cost estimates, budgets, and financial reports for capital and revenue projects. Administer construction contracts, primarily under JCT forms of contract. Prepare and manage tender documentation in accordance with public sector procurement regulations and internal procedures. Evaluate tenders and contribute to contract award recommendations. Monitor contractor performance, valuations, variations, and final accounts. Provide commercial and contractual advice to project managers and stakeholders. Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standing...

Liverpool City Council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Adult's Assessment Team. £35hr. Hybrid Working - 3 days in office and 2 at home. Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance