12 jobs found in Urmston

Supervising Social Worker - Foster Care Contract Type: Full-Time (37 hours), 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Office Location: Northwest Benefits: * £3,000 Car Allowance * 30 days Annual Leave (increases to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays * Company Pension * Life Assurance (2x salary) * Employee Discount Scheme * Medical Cash Plan Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and support foster carers to ensure high-quality care for children. * Assess and monitor the needs of foster placements and children in care. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation. * Collaborate effectively with other professionals and stakeholders. * Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota for the Northwest region. Requirements: * Hold a qualification in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. * Proven experience of...

Children’s Social Worker – Greater Manchester We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Children’s Social Worker to join a well-established Children’s Services team within a local authority in Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and families. The Role As a Children’s Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload and undertake statutory responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. You will work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to deliver effective interventions and ensure children receive the support they need. Key Responsibilities Complete high-quality assessments in line with statutory guidance Manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care Develop and review care plans to support children and families Work closely with multi-agency partners including education,...

Safeguarding Team | Tameside Council | £39 per hour Tameside Council are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident holding long-term statutory work, managing risk effectively, and building purposeful relationships with children and families to deliver safe and meaningful outcomes. This role would suit a practitioner who is relationship-led, organised, and confident working within a supportive safeguarding service. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Tameside’s Safeguarding Team, you will hold a caseload of children and families subject to Child Protection, Child in Need, and other long-term statutory plans. You will be responsible for completing visits, progressing assessments and plans, and ensuring children are safeguarded through clear, consistent, and restorative intervention. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a local authority that places strong emphasis...

Are you ready to embrace an exciting opportunity that places you at the heart of safeguarding and supporting children and families? As a valued member of Halton Borough Council's Duty & Assessment Team, you'll be the crucial first point of contact for referrals into Children's Social Care - identifying needs, assessing risks, and ensuring every child receives the protection and care they deserve. Whether you prefer part-time or full-time work, this ongoing role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community. Why Join Halton? Competitive hourly rate - £39 per hour Manageable caseloads Flexible hybrid working Stable teams and experienced management Supportive and collaborative working cultureRequirements: Social Work England registration Post-qualifying experience 3 years perm experience Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred) Right to work in the UKConnect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial...

Are you ready to embrace an exciting opportunity that places you at the heart of safeguarding and supporting children and families? As a valued member of Halton Borough Council's Duty & Assessment Team, you'll be the crucial first point of contact for referrals into Children's Social Care - identifying needs, assessing risks, and ensuring every child receives the protection and care they deserve. Whether you prefer part-time or full-time work, this ongoing role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community. Why Join Halton? Competitive hourly rate - £39 per hour Manageable caseloads Flexible hybrid working Stable teams and experienced management Supportive and collaborative working cultureRequirements: Social Work England registration Post-qualifying experience 3 years perm experience Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred) Right to work in the UKConnect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial...

Halton Borough Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Children's Social Worker to join the Child in Need Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. Why Join Halton? Competitive hourly rate - £39 per hour Manageable caseloads Flexible hybrid working Stable teams and experienced management Supportive and collaborative working cultureRequirements: Social Work England registration Post-qualifying experience 3 years perm experience Enhanced DBS (on the Update Service preferred) Right to work in the UKWhether you specialise in safeguarding, assessment, mental health, or family support - we want to hear from you! Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively...

Children’s Social Worker – Knowsley Council Knowsley Council is seeking experienced and committed Children’s Social Workers to join its dynamic Children’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. The Role As a Children’s Social Worker, you will hold a caseload of children and families and be responsible for delivering high-quality assessments, care planning and interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. You will work within statutory frameworks and collaborate closely with partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments in line with statutory legislation and local procedures Manage a varied caseload including children in need, child protection and children in care Develop and implement effective care plans Work collaboratively with families, carers and multi-agency partners Prepare...

6-month rolling contract | Hybrid working | Flexible Working Available If you're a social worker who enjoys freedom to simply crack on - keep reading as this is for you.... Leaders in care are currently working with an Authority in Merseyside who are on the look out for experienced Duty & Assessment Social Workers. This council are super flexible with working hours and offer hybrid working too, this includes opportunities for 4 day working weeks and organising your own diary. This is because we feel that having a work life balance is important, and this council adopts that same view! Full benefits of the role: Long Contracts of 6 Months Offered Hybrid Working (2-3 days in the office) Quick Starts for those Available Now  There are immediate starts available. However not to worry, this council will wait up to 1 month for the right person. You can also expect a very competitive pay rate of up to £40 per hour! Due to our great relationship with this council, we can provide...

Family Time Workers (Multiple Opportunities Available) Children’s Services – Families and Communities ? Apply: (url removed) Are you passionate about supporting children and strengthening family relationships? Do you want to play a vital role in helping families reconnect and thrive? We are recruiting multiple Family Time Workers to join a dedicated Children and Families team, delivering meaningful and therapeutic family time that has a lasting impact on children’s lives. About the Role As a Family Time Worker, you will coordinate and facilitate therapeutic family time sessions between children and their parents or wider family members, often within court-directed arrangements. This is a rewarding, hands-on role where you’ll directly support children, empower parents, and help rebuild family relationships in a safe and structured environment. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and arrange family time sessions in line with court directions Facilitate therapeutic and...

Prospero Health and Social Care are currently recruiting professionals to provide support to supervised families in Bradford. We are looking for dedicated support workers with a positive and committed attitude to going the extra mile to ensure a positive and safe experience for children. You will be providing family supervision in the Bradford area. Please note, we are currently offering flexible/part-time roles rather than full-time positions. Key Requirements: · At least 12 months of paid UK experience in the health and social care sector · Proven experience working with children and families · Background in family support work is essential · Flexibility to travel within the area and adapt to varying shift patterns, including weekends and night shifts · Resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting vulnerable young people · NVQ Level 3 in children and young people is preferred but not mandatory · Must be registered with Social Care - DBS in the updated...

The overall purpose of the post is to work in partnership with parents / carers and other professionals in undertaking a range of tasks to provide support, guidance and care to children and their families to enable children to safely be cared for by their families. The main tasks of the post are: As part of a plan, to undertake direct work with parents/carers and children, involving both individual and, if appropriate, group work activities, promoting as paramount the welfare of children and their families To provide information to colleagues in order to assist in the assessment of need and the decision-making process; including making observations upon the progress made towards achieving goals and making recommendations as to future work When identifying concerns about a child, to report those concerns to a social worker / manager as appropriate To help service users to establish and maintain personal relationships that are positive and confidence in social situations...

Job Title: Dynamics Developers Location: UK-based, fully remote Contract: Contract Duration: 3 Month rolling contract Day Rates: £480/day Inside IR35 Brio Digital are currently supporting a consultancy working with a central governent department who currently need a Dynamics Developers. You will join a central government digital transformation programme modernising public-facing services through Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions. What You'll Do Develop and configure Dynamics 365 modules to support public service workflows. Build Power Platform integrations, plugins, and custom workflows. Collaborate with Business Analysts and Product Owners to refine requirements. Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with government standards. Support testing, release, and deployment processes within an agile delivery team. Contribute to technical documentation and handover to BAU teams. What You'll Bring Proven experience developing within Microsoft...