40 jobs found in Wokingham

Bracknell Forest Borough Council Social Worker – Child Protection Team Pay Rate: £42 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team. You will work with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children. This is a well-structured and supportive service where you will manage a varied caseload and work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required. Develop and implement robust safety and care plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for...

Our client,Reading Council is looking for a Case Manager/Court Progression Manager to join their team We are looking for a qualified social worker to work as a Locum Case Manager, sometimes knows as a Court Progression Manager to join the Joint Legal Team on a temporary basis. The successful candidate will: Be a key point of contact between social workers, team managers, and Assistant Directors of Children's Services and Provide tracking, oversight, and guidance to drive cases in pre-proceedings and in court proceedings forward and Support social work teams to comply with court timescales. Drive improvement through quality assuring, monitoring, measuring and tracking progression of court proceedings.You will have substantial experience of working within the family justice, including direct involvement in care proceedings and complex child protection matters. You will be confident in analysing case progression, identifying causes of delay, and escalating concerns where...

Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic senior housing professional to lead their Temporary Accommodation, and Housing Allocations services within a busy local authority setting. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic and operational leadership across Temporary Accommodation, Allocations and Housing Register services, * Lead the delivery of the Council's B&B elimination plan, reducing reliance on unsuitable accommodation and supporting households to move into sustainable housing * Oversee the provision, procurement and management of Temporary Accommodation, ensuring services operate within legislative requirements, contractual standards and financial limits * Ensure the Council meets its statutory duties under the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and other statutory guidance. * Oversee the Housing Register and allocations scheme, ensuring a fair, transparent and effective approach to prioritisation and lettings * Drive continuous service...

Senior Social Worker: Family Hub Specialist (Non-Caseholding) Location: Rushmoor District, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Client: Hampshire County Council Hampshire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Family Hub team within the Rushmoor district. This is a rare and sought-after non-caseholding position, offering a unique opportunity to influence practice and service delivery without the pressures of a traditional caseload. The Role and Impact In this specialist capacity, you will act as a consultant and lead professional within the Family Hub. Your focus will be on providing expert guidance, mentoring staff, and ensuring that families receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities: * Providing high-level clinical consultation and advice to the Family Hub team. * Supporting the development of early intervention strategies and community-based support. * Mentoring junior staff and...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join their Assessment Team based in Reigate. 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 number...

The duties and responsibilities of Family Support Workers vary depending on the needs of the family they are helping, but their key duties and responsibilities can include: Assessing the needs of their clients Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment Conducting regular caseload reviews with families and individual clients during home visits to ensure that there are no issues at home Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity Managing their workload and scheduled commitments Keeping records and updating reports for their cases Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children Working with Social Workers to determine a family’s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care. The role will also also suit a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking. You must have: - At least 6 months recent experience as a Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker - A recent DBS / or...

Experienced qualified Social Worker required to work in the Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub. There is an exciting opportunity to join Buckinghamshire County Council Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Adult Social Care as we continue to embrace and deliver safeguarding in accordance with the Care Act 2014 requirements.   Responsibilities include: The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a critical frontline service and working with key partnership agencies to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will be required to demonstrate a person-centred approach to your work, good understanding of the Care Act (2014) and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures. You will require excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of agencies and teams across the Borough. Good IT skills are essential. Successful applicants will be committed to working as part of a fast paced, friendly and dynamic team, providing quality services that...

Job Purpose: To deliver safeguarding training packages to a range of audiences incl: Hampshire Schools and Early Years settings Hampshire Passenger Assistants within School Transport Hampshire Wraparound, Out of School and other Childcare providersTo provide learning and development to meet the organisation's needs and to help ensure Hampshire County Council (HCC) has a skilled and motivated workforce. Main Responsibilities: Come and join our team and help us deliver Safeguarding training across Hampshire Due to increased demand for our service, our Learning and Development Team are recruiting casual employees to support in the delivery of this specific area of work As a casual Safeguarding Facilitator you will be delivering safeguarding training including Whole School Safeguarding, Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Safeguarding, Early Years Safeguarding and Passenger Assistance Safeguarding. You will require prior experience of safeguarding children and young people, for...

Are you looking for a new opportunity as a Deputy Manager to work with individuals with complex needs? Responsibilities of the role: * To assist the Manager in ensuring the effective, safe and profitable running of all locations * Assist with individual referrals * Provide support to all staff within the group on a 24 hour on call basis * Ability to work 2 weekends per month * Assist with management of staff Requirements: * Experience of working with people with complex needs desirable * NVQ in Health and Social Care Level 3 mandatory working toward Level 5 * Excellent communication skills * Team player * Good organisational skills * Drivers license * Must be on call one weekend per month Our client offers use of company vehicle during shifts, 28 days holiday, social events and career development/training

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding - £39 per Hour Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team West are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team. The suitable candidate will need to have extensive Childrens experience with a keen interest to be a part of the "Family Safeguarding" way of working. Working collaboratively with multi-agencies to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience, ideally within frontline childrens teams. The Family Safeguarding Teams will provide training on motivational interviewing and any other aspects required for the role. Regular supervision will be conducted, frequency will be case "risk" dependent. Case loads are under 20 per QSW. Parking is available on-site; free of charge. Workers will be issued with iPads and they will have the ability to work from various "Touchdown" locations...

This role has a starting salary of £53,713 per annum, for working 36 hours per week. This is a 12-month fixed term / secondment opportunity. We are excited to be hiring a Senior Consultant (Solution Architect) to join our high‑performing Architecture team. In this key role, you will play a central part in delivering solution architecture across the authority, ensuring our technology landscape is coherent, scalable, and aligned to strategic priorities. We promote agile working as a team, and we split our time between working from home and coming into the office when required, including for our monthly team meeting. 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...

Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team – Oxfordshire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Witney (Oxfordshire) | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team based in Witney, working with Oxfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and skilled practitioner to take on a senior role within a well-structured safeguarding service, supporting children and families where risk is high and impactful intervention is critical. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team, you will work with children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans, and care proceedings. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting less experienced colleagues, and ensuring high-quality practice across the service. Based in Witney, this role offers a hybrid working model, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, reflective supervision, and consistent...

Good Afternoon, I am currently representing Westminster Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3- 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience We are looking for a Coroners Officer this role will be: SW1V2JR The right candidate will: The Coroner’s Officer plays a crucial role in supporting the Coroner’s Service in investigating sudden, unexplained, violent or unnatural deaths, including deaths that occur in custody or other forms of state detention. The role involves managing cases from initial referral through to the conclusion of the investigation or inquest, ensuring all necessary enquiries are completed to the required legal standard and contributing to public safety. * Undertake the judicial instructions and orders of the Coroner and assist the HM Senior Coroner, Area and Assistant Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duties. *...

A well-known public sector organisation are currently seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to support a series of high‑priority operational technology programmes for a major emergency‑services organisation. Role: Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist Duration: 6-month contract Pay: Up to £500 p/day (Inside IR35 via Umbrella) Location: London (1/2 days onsite) This is a unique role leading end‑to‑end procurement and managing key technology and operational contracts within the organisation, specifically supporting projects and systems used in control room / operational / blue-light environments. End‑to‑End Procurement Delivery: Lead full‑cycle procurement for three key operational technology initiatives Lead full procurement lifecycle from strategy and market engagement through to tendering and contract award. Managing stakeholder engagement across operations, ICT, control centre teams, and senior leadership. Developing commercial models, evaluation...

FTC until the end of 2026 We are working with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), a professional membership body representing architects and championing excellence in the built environment. This Senior Policy Advisor role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to play a leading role in shaping and delivering RIBA's policy programme. The role offers the chance to influence public policy across key built environment issues and ensure RIBA's expertise and member insight are reflected in national policy debate. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Senior Policy Advisor will act as RIBA's in‑house policy expert. The role combines policy development, research and consultation work with high‑level stakeholder engagement, including supporting engagement with parliamentarians, government and the wider sector. Main Responsibilities Design and deliver a policy...

We are working with the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), a professional membership body representing architects and championing excellence in the built environment. This Senior Policy Advisor role is an exciting opportunity for an experienced policy professional to play a leading role in shaping and delivering RIBA's policy programme. The role offers the chance to influence public policy across key built environment issues and ensure RIBA's expertise and member insight are reflected in national policy debate. Reporting to the Director of Policy and Public Affairs and working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the Senior Policy Advisor will act as RIBA's in‑house policy expert. The role combines policy development, research and consultation work with high‑level stakeholder engagement, including supporting engagement with parliamentarians, government and the wider sector. Main Responsibilities Design and deliver a policy programme that feeds into long...

Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Children’s Social Worker – Southwark Council Pay: Up to £35.00 per hour With over 20+ years of experience, SW Locums has been supporting Social Workers in finding roles that match their skills and career goals. We are currently recruiting experienced Children’s Social Workers to join the All Age Disability (AAD) Team in London, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with learning disabilities and complex needs. About the Role: • Undertake Care Act and Children & Families assessments • Develop outcome-focused support plans • Deliver safeguarding and empowering interventions • Work across a 0–25 service covering both children’s and adult legislation • Promote independence through a strength-based approach Requirements: • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England • Relevant experience in children’s services or disability teams • Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills • Ability to manage complex cases and support families...

Our client is seeking experienced Caseworkers to play a key role in a high-profile government initiative supporting eligible Afghan nationals and their families who assisted UK operations. This is a sensitive and high-impact position within the Defence sector, ideal for individuals with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and emotional resilience. Key Responsibilities * Manage and progress casework in line with government policy, ensuring fair, well-documented, and transparent decisions. * Analyse complex information from multiple sources to reach accurate conclusions. * Handle confidential and, at times, distressing material with professionalism and care. * Work to daily case targets while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality. * Communicate effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. * Ensure full compliance with data protection and information security requirements. Essential Skills &...

Family Social Worker | Hampshire| Talent Valley Pay: Up to £38 per hour Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Family Social Worker to join their high-performing Children’s Services team. This is a premier opportunity to work within a local authority recognized for its innovation and commitment to professional excellence. Why Hampshire? * Outstanding Reputation: Work for a top-tier council with a proven track record of "Outstanding" service delivery. * Supportive Environment: Benefit from manageable caseloads, regular reflective supervision, and a culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing. * Career Development: Access industry-leading training and modern working arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. Requirements * Social Work England registration. * Proven experience in Children’s Services (Child Protection/CIN). * Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Your Career, Supported by...