45 jobs found in Tavistock

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service Location: North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester) Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: March Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development. About the Role You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines, including: Early...

Job Title: Preparation for Adulthood, Social Worker Location: Dorchester Contract Type: 3 months Salary: £35.00 per hour Umbrella Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the Role/Responsibilities: This is an opportunity to join Birth to Settled Adulthood Service, working with young people and their families to support them as they approach adulthood. You will be part of a full-time team working 37 hours, in a strength based multi-disciplinary way across health, social care, SEND and education. The role has a focus on preparation for adulthood from the age of 14 to 25 years. You will be completing Care Act assessments and care and support plans for young people along with other associated...

Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Candidates must live within Cardiff and surrounding areas. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to...

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...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Test Valley (Andover Hampshire) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Test Valley's Family Help Hub as a Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children Bring a trauma‑informed,...

HR Change Manager  Location: Waterwells Police HQ, Quedeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AN Contract: 6 month contract with likely extension Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) Pay Rate: £30.28 LTD per hour About the Role: This role exists to lead and deliver HR change initiatives within a policing environment during a defined period of organisational change. You are not here to advise from the sidelines - you are here to make change land, legally, operationally, and on time. You will operate at pace, manage competing priorities, and ensure that workforce change complies with employment law, policy, and policing standards. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage HR change activity, including restructures, role changes, and workforce transitions Provide expert advice on employment law and change management within a complex public-sector environment Work closely with senior leaders, HR colleagues, and stakeholders to deliver change against tight deadlines Manage multiple...

Adults Social Worker Continuing Health Care (CHC) As a registered Social Worker in the Hampshire County Council Continuing Healthcare (CHC) team, you'll work within a multidisciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of CHC. You'll be supported to manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities. Rate: £38 an hour Contract length: 6 months Location: office closest to your home Main duties of the job What you'll be doing: Supporting individuals with their onward care journey following a Discharge to Assess period from hospital. Undertaking assessments in line with the Care Act 2014. Engaging with multidisciplinary teams to support completion of NHS CHC assessments. Collaborating with individuals and their families to transition them to suitable care provision following assessment....

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...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team West Berkshire Council Up to £38 per hour This role focuses on providing comprehensive casework to children and young people. You will investigate and analyze information to create realistic action plans that ensure the highest professional standards. Your Responsibilities * Provide effective services to children and families, ensuring needs are professionally assessed. * Prepare written reports and care plans for proceedings in Family and County Courts. * Maintain accurate case records using ICT and performance management data. * Work in partnership with other agencies, parents, and carers. * Participate in conferences and reviews with professionalism and integrity. Requirements * Qualifications: Recognized social work qualification and evidence of CPD. * Experience: Practical experience applying assessment skills in statutory settings. * Knowledge: Deep understanding of child protection, legislation, and attachment theory....

We are seeking an experienced and strategic senior leader to join a local authority in Berkshire as Director of Housing Needs and Support. This pivotal role provides leadership across housing needs services, including homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation, housing advice, and compliance with social housing regulation and safety standards. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead the transformation and improvement of housing services, implementing efficient and sustainable service models that deliver high-quality outcomes for residents. You will be responsible for developing and delivering the Council's homelessness and rough sleeping strategy and leading an urgent improvement programme in response to independent reviews of temporary and permanent accommodation. As a member of the Council's senior leadership team, you will provide strong corporate leadership, manage significant budgets, ensure value for money, and identify opportunities for savings and income...

Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - Alton, East Hampshire - Senior Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join East Hampshire's (Alton) Family Help Hub as a Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children Bring a...

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. *...

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...

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...

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...

Head of Customer Services ⭐ Core Purpose of the Role * Lead the council’s customer service strategy, ensuring residents receive a high‑quality, consistent experience across all channels. * Oversee customer contact centres, digital access, complaints handling, executive correspondence, and service improvement functions. * Drive digital transformation and channel shift to improve efficiency and accessibility. * Build a strong customer‑focused culture across the organisation. Operational Management * Manage the corporate contact centre and customer service teams (often 20–120 staff depending on council size). * Ensure efficient handling of enquiries, complaints, and correspondence. * Oversee performance management, KPIs, and service standards. Essential Requirements * Significant experience working within a UK local authority in a senior customer service, customer experience, or customer access role. *...

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...

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...

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join its Children's Safeguarding service on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities Hold and manage a varied and complex caseload in line with statutory requirements. Undertake high‑quality assessments, direct work, and intervention planning to safeguard children at risk of harm. Lead on child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and Child in Need planning. Produce timely, evidence‑based reports for court proceedings and multi‑agency meetings. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, schools, health services, and other professionals to promote children's safety and wellbeing. Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to less experienced...

The starting salary for this role is £33,552 per annum, working 36 hours per week. This full-time position is based at Dakota, Weybridge, and is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract opportunity. Following your induction, there will be flexibility to work from home for part of the week. Join our dedicated team at Surrey County Council's Adult Social Care Information & Advice Service as an Advisory Officer! We're looking for someone who is enthusiastic and committed to making a difference to the lives of our residents. In this role, you'll be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values growth and continuous improvement, playing a key role in delivering the high-quality service we're proud to offer. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service 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...