81 jobs found in Swindon

Social Worker in Children Services – Contract Position Are you a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker with experience in Children Services? We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker in Children Services to join a reputable Family Support Team on a 13-week contract basis. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and possess the necessary skills, this opportunity is perfect for you. About the Role: Social Worker in Children Services As a Social Worker in Children Services, your primary role will involve working within the Family Support Team, supporting children and families facing complex challenges. You will be responsible for child protection, court work, and providing vital support to vulnerable children. The role requires a flexible approach, including visiting families in their homes and attending court proceedings. This position offers hybrid working arrangements, with some visits and onsite work on non-office days. Candidate...

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. *...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you. Location: Bristol Team/Specialism: Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £35 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time  Why work with us? Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you....

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...

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...

Child Protection Social Worker Dorset Council - Blandford Up to £37 per hour Are you ready to move beyond traditional social work? Join Dorset Council and be at the forefront of national change. As one of only three Families First for Children’s Pathfinder sites in the UK, we are testing and influencing an innovative new direction for social care. The Role * Expert Leadership: Work alongside Lead Family Help Practitioners, providing specialist child protection expertise. * Collaborative Practice: Chair updated child protection conferences designed for greater cohesion. * Direct Impact: Undertake meaningful work with families to foster self-reliance and progress safety plans. * Statutory Excellence: Deliver services in accordance with the Children Act 1989. * Innovation: Work with Quality Assurance Reviewing Officers (QARO) to ensure jargon-free communication. Why Dorset Council? * Integrated Support: Access our ‘in-house’ multi-disciplinary Safeguarding...

The starting salary for this role is £70,975 based on 36 hour working week. This is a fixed term or secondment opportunity until 31st March 2027. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Manager to join our Adult Social Care's brand new West 1 Connect to Community Team, based in Guildford, within Surrey County Council's Adults, Wellbeing and Health Partnerships (AWHP) directorate. This is an exciting opportunity for someone that wants to work as part of the leadership team working closely with partners to improve the outcomes for our residents in Surrey. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (prorated for part time staff) 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 volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support...

Principal Social Worker - Court Work Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £41.58 Umbrella / £33 PAYE City of Cardiff Council Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Principal Social Worker to join one of our Locality Teams, with a primary focus on Court Work and staff supervision. You will hold a small, complex caseload (approximately 10–11 children across 4–5 families) subject to care proceedings and be responsible for all aspects of case management, including statutory visiting, care planning, reviews, and court work. You will complete high-quality, evidence-based assessments to support decision-making around children remaining at home or returning to parental care, with a strong understanding of risk, protective factors, trauma, and children’s timescales. You will have substantial experience working within care proceedings, using the DOH Framework for Assessment and applying the principles of the NSPCC Reunification Framework. You will demonstrate excellent...

Description Our local government clients in Cardiff, Wales, are recruiting for a Control Centre Operator. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop skills in emergency response and customer service, with potential for extension or progression within the local government sector based on performance and organisational needs. Responsibility To deliver services to customers across various areas, including handling welfare calls from vulnerable or elderly customers, and to work closely with colleagues within the Control Centre and other service teams, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared purpose to ensure the highest levels of call resolution and customer satisfaction. Qualification – Essential GCSE Grade (or equivalent) in English Language and Mathematics. Relevant qualification, or demonstrable experience in a similar role Advanced – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), social media and CRM. Criteria to be Evaluated at the Shortlisting Stage - About You:...

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 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, connecting talented social workers with roles in children's services, adults, mental health, and...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join Family Safeguarding Teams across Surrey. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadsRequirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone...

About the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker to join the Wellingborough and One Angel Square locality team. This role focuses on delivering high‑quality safeguarding services and ensuring the welfare and protection of children and families across the area. Location: Wellingborough and One Angel Sqaure Rate: £38 per hour Hybrid Working: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Key Responsibilities Manage safeguarding cases in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Undertake assessments, visits, and direct work with children and families. Develop and implement effective safety plans. Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners. Maintain accurate and timely case records. Contribute to court work where required.Requirements Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree or equivalent. Registration with Social Work England. Strong safeguarding experience within children's services. Ability to...

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...

Role: Deputy Team Manager (DTM) MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Deputy Team Manager (DTM) MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education department. Main purpose of position: To work alongside the Team Manager to lead the team. Line managing, supporting and coaching a team including ASYE's, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners. As a Deputy Team Manager, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the Team manager in managing in the day to day operations of the team. Prevent the separation of children from their families whenever possible and appropriate. Ensure children and young people reach their full potential and have equal access to services available. Proactively identify opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the team through using managerial performance data (KPI's). Develop, support, coach, train and motivate staff to deliver and maintain...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Supervise lower grade officers, inspect dwellings identify unlicensed houses in multiple occupation (HMO's) and undertake enforcement work for private sector housing. You will be responsible to: Supervise, provide specialist advice to and oversee the work of lower grade officers, including 1-2-1s and check-ins providing appropriate training and mentoring. Develop procedures and guidance documents and deputise for Senior staff during periods of absence. Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with current legislation including, but not limited to: The Housing Act 2004 Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS), the Decent Homes Standard and HMO Regulations; , taking enforcement action for non-compliance, including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Private Sector Housing Project Enforcement Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: To improve living standards and ensure statutory compliance with relevant building safety requirements. Undertake specific service improvement projects work which includes inspecting dwellings and proactive enforcement work for private sector housing. You will be responsible to: ·Inspect dwellings and houses in multiple occupation in accordance with Housing Health & Safety Rating System (HHSRS) and the Decent Homes Standard; including complex preparatory work, inspecting and certifying works in default, resolving disputes and undertaking associated technical and financial work including arranging interim and final stage payments. Prepare cases for prosecution and present evidence in court and Residential Property Tribunals. ·Investigate complex service requests concerning premises and persons, instigate action in...

My client is looking for a senior level interim consultant to Support the Director to deliver a high-quality repairs and maintenance services. You will be accountable to ensure the housing stock is repaired and maintained to a good standard for its tenants and meets regulatory requirements and decent home standards. Client Details My client is one of the leading social housing providers in the Midlands providing over 30000 properties to the region. Description Lead and manage the property maintenance and repair operations effectively. Oversee the implementation of maintenance strategies and ensure compliance with regulations. Manage budgets and resources efficiently to meet organisational goals. Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives. Ensure high standards of safety and quality across all property-related activities. Provide strategic advice on property maintenance and repair initiatives. Monitor performance metrics and...

Social worker based in the Midlands - inflated rates! Adolescent Safeguarding team Contact me for full information! Purpose of job: The purpose of this role is to ensure high quality and effective social work practice. You will lead and develop the professional practice of team members and other colleagues, and model and facilitate restorative practice. Advanced Social Work Practitioners will hold a caseload of complex and challenging cases and will play a key role in supporting best practice development, through sharing expertise and providing support and development for other practitioners. You will use your social work expertise and a clear child focus to secure the very best for our children, young people, and families. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Adult Social Care) to join their team based in Birmingham     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £32 - £35  per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Birmingham (3 days office-based)    JOB SUMMARY Experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Team, working within Duty Triage. This is a key frontline role focused on safeguarding adults at risk and ensuring timely, proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Undertake duty triage of safeguarding concerns and referrals Carry out Section 42 safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014 Make informed decisions to manage risk and protect vulnerable adults Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies Maintain accurate, timely case records in accordance...

RSR is a public safety & enterprise security recruitment specialist. We assist public safety employers find the right talent. We assist all employers when they want to source public safety and enterprise security skills and experience. We are currently recruiting for an ex-police officer to work as a Investigator on a full-time contract in central Birmingham. This role will require working Wednesday, Thursday and Friday OR Thursday and Friday per week. The role is paying £19.19 per hour (PAYE) Job profile: As a part of the Professional Standards Department, you must be able to carry out enquiries at the direction of a DS/Police Staff Supervisor. Main Responsibilities: · Conducting enquiries proportionate to the allegation or potential impact on the organisation, with focus on timeliness and contact. · In line with the Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020 and Police (Complaints and Misconduct) Regulations 2020, identify opportunities for prevention, reflection...