12 learning mentor jobs found

About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our Social Work Academy at Peterborough City Council. This is a pivotal role supporting the development of newly qualified social workers (ASYE) and mentoring less experienced team members. You will play a key part in shaping the future of social work practice through supervision, coaching, and assessment. Key Responsibilities Provide supervision and Practice Educator support to ASYE social workers under the direction of the Team Manager. Carry a complex caseload appropriate to your qualifications, experience, and competencies, with a high degree of autonomy and regular supervision. Coach and mentor less experienced staff, promoting best practice and continuous professional development. Work collaboratively with service users and their families to assess needs and deliver appropriate services. Ensure all work is carried out within the legislative and procedural framework of Peterborough City...

Principal Social Worker – Family Help Team Cornwall Council Pay Rate: £23.00 PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) £29.45 LTD (inclusive of holiday pay) Location: Redruth, West Cornwall Contract: Full-time About the Role Cornwall Council is seeking a qualified and experienced Principal Social Worker to join their Family Help Team based in Redruth. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a senior role within a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services to children, young people, and their families. Cornwall’s Children and Family Services are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting welfare through effective frontline practice. You will be part of a team of innovative, motivated, and passionate professionals who are focused on achieving the best outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide leadership and expert guidance within the Family Help Team Support complex casework and decision-making to ensure high standards of practice Contribute to...

General Overview: Duty and assessment team is the frontline, single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. Reports will initially come into the MASH service, and then be passed on to DAAT. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each, with every team consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. As far as service expectations go, CIN cases are expected to be visited within 5 days, whereas CP cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or same day if possible, and the service moves at pace to ensure every child is seen promptly. DAAT is a countywide service, covering all areas of Northamptonshire. This may sound daunting to potential candidates, however the team hopes to support candidates long term to have their 'allocated area' to work in, meaning they will only cover cases within a given geographical...

Our public sector client based in the South West is seeking an outstanding individual to join their senior leadership team. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the Council's financial resilience, statutory compliance and long-term sustainability. As Assistant Director of Finance, you will play a central role in the Council's corporate leadership, working closely with the wider accountancy teams to strengthen financial stewardship and support effective service delivery. You will help shape the medium- and long-term financial strategy, safeguard the integrity of statutory reporting, and provide authoritative, solutions focused advice to Members and senior officers. This role comes at a time of significant financial pressure and change across local government, offering the opportunity to influence critical decisions and help steer the organisation through an evolving and highly challenging fiscal landscape. Reporting to the Director of Finance (Section...

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Team for a fixed-term assignment running from April to June. The successful candidate will provide high‑quality social work practice, contributing to complex case management, risk assessments, safeguarding, and strength‑based interventions for adults with learning disabilities, autism, and other neurodiverse needs. This role requires a practitioner with strong professional judgment, the ability to lead on complex cases, and confidence in multi‑agency working. The Senior Social Worker will support colleagues within the team, offer guidance on statutory duties, and ensure that all practice aligns with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation. They will be expected to maintain clear, accurate case records and ensure timely progression of assessments and reviews. Due to the operational needs of the service, the post‑holder must be within a commutable...

Deputy Manager – Residential Care Home in London Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. Rate: £25.79per hour (Umbrella) TYPE: 28 hours per week Shift Pattern: Shift work including 7:00am–2:30pm and 2:00pm–9:30pm (including some weekends) We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Deputy Manager to join our Residential Care Home in London. You will support the Home Manager in the day-to-day running and development of the service, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered in line with CQC regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about providing person-centred care to older people, including those living with dementia. About You We’re looking for someone who is: * Experienced in...

Social Worker job Children's Social Worker (Emergency Duty Team (EDT)) in Coventry. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: up to £33.30 ph (umbrella, depending on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Emergency Duty Team (EDT) HOURS: see shifts below Office Based: Yes Social Worker JOB DESCRIPTION EDT experience is essential. Candidates should be able to work autonomously and effectively managing safeguarding scenarios out of hours independently with the use of an on call rota system for decision making As a member of the Council’s Responsive Services, the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours social care) offers essential support services, generally, outside of standard office hours to address urgent social...

Location: Large Local Authority Contract: Interim Duration: Competitive, with potential extension Rate: £600 to £800 per day with some flex Start: ASAP Are you an experienced finance transformation leader with a strong track record in local government? We're recruiting for an exceptional interim professional to take on a unique dual remit as Strategic Head of Adults' and Children's Services (two roles, one for Children's and one for Adults), supporting a major council through a period of significant change. The Roles These are high‑impact strategic positions requiring deep insight into Adults' and Children's Services' financial landscapes. You will lead transformation activity across both directorates, shaping financial strategy, strengthening controls, and driving service improvement. Key responsibilities include: Leading financial transformation initiatives across Adults' and Children's Services Providing strategic financial leadership to senior stakeholders Supporting...

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Transition Support Service, Community Services in Waltham Forest. Transition social worker to work in a 0-25 Service Team. must have Learning Disability experience. To work across the boundaries of Children’s and Adult Services to enable a joined up approach to the management of transition planning and in supporting young people with disabilities to develop their maximum potential. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role: * To develop transition planning for young people who are eligible for services and support from Adult Health and Social Care services. * To ensure that there are effective arrangements in place which support a smooth transition for young people with disabilities from Children’s Services to Adult Health and Social Care provision. * To provide the highest standard of care and commitment to supporting young people with disabilities in ensuring...

SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker for this role that sits in the children's disability team (children up to 18 years old). Experience of working in this team is essential Hybrid working but there will be some office days to be agreed as some of the role will also to offer advice and signposting to families. Candidates must have a recognised professional Social Work Qualification – eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and either hold a Practice Educator qualification and/or be willing to achieve this qualification within first year of employment. You must also hold right to work in the UK, a minimum of 3 years post qualified social work experience in a permanent role in the UK in a similar statutory setting to meet DfE guidelines and hold active Social Work England registration. Essential requirements and experience: * Must have substantial and demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory Children’s Social Care setting. * Must have experience...