36 jobs found in York

Our client Wakefield Hiring is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Complex care needs team. Team Structure and Staffing The team is a specialist service supporting children with disabilities aged 0-18, responsible for delivering assessments, safeguarding, support packages, and child protection plans. The service is currently undergoing a restructure as part of wider social care reforms, and the successful candidate will join during this period of transition. Recent staffing changes and absences have resulted in increased caseloads across the team. There are currently six practitioners, with a proportion working part-time. Caseloads typically range between approximately 20-25 cases per worker. Although caseload numbers may appear high, many cases require lower-frequency visits (e.g. every 12 weeks or 6 months), allowing workloads to be balanced effectively. All cases are currently allocated, and there is no significant backlog. Skills and Experience While...

Our client Rotherham metropolitan borough council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Child protection team. Role Summary The post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings. Responsibilities Provide a local and personal social care service for vulnerable customers and contribute to a range of voluntary and statutory social work activities Carry out investigations and planned assessments, providing written evidence based reports for complex cases Assess a customer's needs in accordance with council policy and within the relevant legislation, including joint assessments with other relevant bodies Develop support plans, identify, negotiate and co-ordinate the services necessary to meet the needs of the individual Monitor support plans and to ensure service...

Our client Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in care service. Role Summary The post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings. Key Duties Provide a local and personal social care service for vulnerable customers and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities. Carry out investigations and planned assessments, providing written evidence based reports for complex cases. Assess a customer's needs in accordance with Council policy and within the relevant legislation, including joint assessments with other relevant bodies. Develop support plans, identify, negotiate and co-ordinate the services necessary to meet the needs of the individual Monitor support plans and to ensure service...

Adecco are pleased to be recruiting for a Test Manager to work within the Humberside Police Force Location: Hull Contract Type: Temporary Daily Rate: £350.00 per day Umbrella Working Pattern: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday End Date: December, 2026 Are you ready to take the helm of an innovative IT team in the public sector? Our client is seeking a dynamic Test Manager to lead the charge in establishing and maintaining exceptional testing standards across South Yorkshire and Humberside Police. If you have a passion for technology, a knack for leadership, and a commitment to public service, we want to hear from you! Role Purpose As the IT Team Manager, you will manage, define, and uphold testing standards, procedures, and schedules for various testing cycles. Your role will encompass everything from unit testing to user acceptance testing, ensuring that both routine operations and major projects run smoothly. Summary of Main Duties Design and Implement: Create a...

Position: Lawyer - Childrens (Interim) Location: Po Box 500, Middlesbrough, TS1 9FT Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ Months Working Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: PAYE: £ 39.19 per hour Job Reference: (phone number removed)        Job Responsibilities Provide specialist legal advice and support to Children’s Services within the local authority. Manage a caseload of complex children’s social care legal matters, including care proceedings and child protection cases. Advise social workers, managers, and senior officers on legal issues relating to children and families. Prepare and draft legal documents, statements, applications, and court submissions. Represent the council in court proceedings and attend hearings where required. Provide advice on pre-proceedings work, including Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Ensure all legal work is completed in line with relevant legislation, court procedures, and local authority policies. Work closely with social care...

Our client Rochdale Borough council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children with disabilities team. As a senior social worker, you will be vital in the service to support the social workers and advanced practitioner. You will be responsible for undertaking statutory assessments in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and the Care Act 2014. This includes identifying and assessing a child's needs, strengths, and risks, and developing person-centred care and support plans in partnership with children, families, and multidisciplinary professionals. You will manage the more complex case work alongside supporting lesser experienced social worker where needed. You will also have opportunity to deputise for the advanced practitioner. In return for your commitment we can offer you the following: - A manageable caseload - to support you in engaging in real direct work with children and families - TOIL to fit around your family and personal life - Regular reflective...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Duty and Assessment team. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB To provide a high quality professional social work service to children and their families, in accordance with Legislative requirements, the policies and procedures of the Service/Council by : Assessing the needs of individual children and their families for social care service Designing and arranging for provision of appropriate care services Providing direct social work assistance to children and families Establishing and developing effective collaborative working relationships with other agencies in pursuance of effective service provisionPrincipal Duties To ensure that the Council's duties under the relevant legislation are discharged in accordance with Council Policy in relation to individual service users, parents and carers. To assess the needs of children/young people and their families, including the identification of...

Location: Oldham 💷 Rate: £39 per hour 🕒 Contract: Locum Are you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Locum Assessment & Intervention Social Worker to join a well-established Children's Services team in Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment, undertaking meaningful front line work while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate. 🔎 The Role As an Assessment & Intervention Social Worker, you will: Undertake assessments of children and families under statutory frameworks Manage a varied caseload including Child Protection and Child in Need Complete Section 17 and Section 47 investigations Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children Prepare clear, concise reports for court proceedings where required ✅ Requirements To be considered, you must have: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) At least 3 years'...

Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention team. Purpose of the Role To provide high-quality social work services to children, young people, and their families by undertaking assessments, managing child protection and child in need cases, and implementing interventions that promote children's safety, wellbeing, and permanence. Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory assessments under relevant children's legislation. Assess the needs, strengths, and risks affecting children and families. Develop and implement child-focused plans to safeguard and promote welfare. Manage a caseload of children requiring assessment and intervention. Complete child protection enquiries and investigations. Prepare reports for court proceedings and attend court as required. Chair and participate in professional meetings where appropriate. Work in partnership with children, families, carers, schools, health professionals, police, and...

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within Bury Councils Hospital Team. Job Purpose To provide a professional Social Work services to Adults customers across Adult Operations and/or Mental Health Services as required. To promote customers in maintaining choice and control of their lives. To manage a complex caseload, demonstrate expert and effective social work practice, assess and manage high levels of risk whilst striking a balance between support and control in order to protect people from harm. To chair a range of meetings i.e. Best Interests and Discharge Planning, offer expert support to case conferences, and produce high quality assessments and reports. Model good social work practice and start to take responsibility for the practice of others, mentoring newly qualified social workers and providing support and guidance to junior staff with management oversight. As an employee of Bury Council you have a...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within Manchester City Councils North Court and Locality Services. Job Details: Office based but flexible working considered. Experience of child protection, child in need plan, managing care proceedings, court proceedings , parenting assessments, Section 37 and 7 reports. Experience of developing students or less qualified workers. Ability to work within a Team. Motivation to work in an Outstanding authority. Key Requirements Social Work England Registered with 3 years permanent post qualifying experience Valid DBS required Experience within the field you are applying to 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

Our client Manchester city council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Integrated neighbourhood teams. Must have experience in Safeguarding, assessment, CHC.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, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age,...

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Integrated front door team. Main Duties The provision of a purposeful, professional social work duty service to children and families and partner agencies within the Integrated Front Door in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies. To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done. To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing, and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team To participate in providing a duty service to all office visitors To gather information to decide if Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries are required or if a children and family needs...

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Lancashire - £36 Per Hour Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced social worker for a position within a duty and assessment team for a client based in Lancashire. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing an effective child centred service to children in need of support and protection. Benefits: * Excellent rate of pay * Free parking * Regular supervision * Supportive team/management Duties of this Social Work Role: * Engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods * Understanding children's safeguarding processes * Carrying out court work * Managing a varied and complex case load * Writing concise, fit for purpose reports/court statements * Working as part of an effective team * Inputting into children's services data systems (Mosaic; ICS) Essential Requirements: * Social Work England registration *...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Family Help Deputy Manager to join their family help team. There will be two deputy managers supervising around 6 family help workers each, supervised by a practise manager. Support the Practice Manager in leading and developing Family Help services. Provide whole family supervision, coaching, and guidance to Family Help Practitioners. Oversee complex cases and support effective decision-making to improve outcomes for children and families. Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, assessed, and managed appropriately. Monitor the quality of assessments, plans, and interventions to ensure high standards of practice. Promote strengths-based, relationship-focused, and child-centred approaches. Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including schools, health services, police, and voluntary organisations. Support workload management, case allocation, and performance monitoring. Contribute to quality assurance activities, audits, and...

4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Business Partner to join our clients HR team and provide high-quality, professional HR support across the Council and schools. The candidate will only be required to work in the office two days per week; the remaining days can be worked from home. As HR Business Partner, you will provide expert advice and support on a broad range of complex HR matters, including attendance, performance, disciplinary, grievance and conflict resolution cases. You will work closely with managers and senior leaders to support organisational change, restructures, staffing reductions and TUPE processes, ensuring risks are managed and appropriate procedures are followed. You will also support employment tribunal casework, contribute to the development of HR policies and strategies, deliver training and briefings, analyse workforce data, and build effective working relationships with trade unions, schools and internal stakeholders. The...

Aatom Recruitment is looking for OR(phone number removed) - HR Business Partner on behalf of a Local Authority. Job Title: OR(phone number removed) - HR Business Partner Contract Duration: 4 Months Hours Per Week: 37 Work Pattern: Hybrid- Twice in a week to Office Job Purpose * To optimise the performance and impact of service delivery and implement the Council’s People Strategy through the provision of professional, HR Business Partner advice and challenge, effective people management and organisational/workforce design/ change activities. Education and Knowledge * Mathematics and English GCSE (grade C or above) or equivalent * Relevant HR qualification or working towards MCIPD or equivalent. * Commitment to on-going personal & professional development Personal skills and general competencies * Provides and sets an excellent example of customer care for other staff. * Effectively sets direction for a team providing motivation for all to deliver...