26 male support worker jobs found

Team Manager – Children in Need Location: Cheshire West and Chester Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent local government benefits Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available Lead Positive Change for Children and Families Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a dedicated Children in Need Team, supporting children, young people, and families to achieve sustainable improvements in their lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality practice, developing staff, and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You will join a forward-thinking authority committed to relationship-based practice, strong management support, and achieving the best outcomes for children and families. About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership to a team of social workers and family...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

North London – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. * Maintain...

Central London – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Our client Achieving for children in Windsor & Maidenhead is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team. About the role The senior social worker - Pods main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, giving due consideration to their race, culture, religion and linguistic background. They will manage an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards, including the most complex cases. The senior social worker will undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned, investigating concerns regarding a child or young person's safety or wellbeing, make an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and decide on the most appropriate course of action. They will complete...

Our client Telford and Wrekin council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adults with learning disabilities & Autism team. Job purpose To assess plan and manage a professional Social Work case load and to attend and actively participate in weekly Peer review meetings where the work being undertaken with individuals and families is discussed within the ethos of Asset based social work and Community Led Support to make recommendations for final case decisions to be made by the Team Manager. To undertake duties expected of social workers in line with the Professional Capabilities Framework and Knowledge and Skills statements and in line with Social Work England code of conduct. Major Tasks To manage a caseload in line with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for an Experienced Qualified Social Worker undertaking strength based assessments and provide evidence when identifying a level of need in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005,...

This role has a starting salary of £63,823 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. This role is fixed term until March 2029 with the possibility for further extension subject to funding. We are excited to be recruiting an Employment Support Operations Manager to join our fantastic team. The contractual base will be Woodhatch Place, Reigate but this is a county-wide hybrid role. 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 volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our...

Team Leader – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Location: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: £44.17 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time Locum (37.5 Hours per Week) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join the highly regarded Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team at Bedford Borough Council. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a stable and well-established service that is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This position offers a competitive rate of £44.17 per hour and the opportunity to lead a committed team within a supportive local authority environment. About the Team The Children with Disabilities Team is a stable and experienced service consisting of 10 Social Workers alongside a dedicated Short Breaks Team. The service works with children and young people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support, protection, and services they require...

Social Worker – Locality Team | Westmorland and Furness Council | £45 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council to recruit experienced Social Workers to join their Locality Teams. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive service committed to relationship-based practice, early intervention and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families. Working within the Locality Team, you'll manage a varied and rewarding caseload, supporting children and their families through assessment, planning and intervention. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, work collaboratively with partner agencies and make a genuine difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people across the area. Role Overview As a Locality Social Worker, you will hold responsibility for children and families requiring statutory intervention. You'll undertake assessments, manage Child in Need and...

Social Worker – Assessment & Staying Together Teams | Staffordshire County Council | £38–£40 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to recruit experienced Social Workers to join their Assessment and Staying Together Teams across the county. These teams play a vital role in supporting children and families at a point where timely intervention and effective relationship-based practice can make a lasting difference. Staffordshire's approach focuses on keeping families together wherever it is safe to do so, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time while promoting stability and positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive local authority offering hybrid working, manageable expectations and the chance to work within services committed to restorative practice and achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. Role Overview As a Social Worker within the Assessment and...

Social Worker – Localities Service Hampshire County Council – New Forest Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Localities Service Based in the New Forest Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work cases Strong focus on relationship-based practice Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-established Localities Service? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join its New Forest team, working with children and families to deliver meaningful interventions that create lasting positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most respected local authorities, where social workers...

Social Worker – Permanence Team Dorset Council £40 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £40 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Permanence Team Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Candidates must be local to Dorset Supportive and experienced management team Focus on achieving long-term stability for children Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for achieving lasting outcomes for children? Dorset Council is seeking a committed and motivated Social Worker to join its Permanence Team, supporting children and young people to achieve safe, stable, and permanent living arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established service that is dedicated to ensuring children experience stability, security, and positive futures. Offering a competitive rate of £40 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement with 3 office...

Advanced Social Worker – Child Protection Team Bristol City Council £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Child Protection Team | 1 Day per Week Working from Home Key Highlights £42 per hour Advanced Social Worker opportunity Child Protection Team Locum contract 1 day per week working from home Complex and rewarding frontline practice Supportive leadership and strong team culture Opportunity to mentor and support less experienced practitioners Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Child Protection Team? Bristol City Council is seeking a highly skilled practitioner to join its frontline service, working with children and families where robust safeguarding intervention is required to ensure children remain safe and achieve positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker who enjoys managing complex cases,...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Newport Children's Services – Isle of Wight Council Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Safeguarding Service Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Beautiful Isle of Wight location Supportive and stable management team Strong focus on relationship-based practice Excellent opportunity to develop frontline safeguarding experience Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a unique and rewarding setting? Newport Children's Services at Isle of Wight Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Service, supporting children and families through effective intervention, assessment, and long-term planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive service where relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything they do. Offering...

Social Worker – Fostering Service – Somerset Council £38 per hour | Hybrid Working | 3 Days in the Office | Locum Opportunity Key Highlights: £38 per hour Fostering Service Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and well-established fostering team Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of foster carers and children Flexible locum contract with competitive rates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next challenge within a dedicated Fostering Service? Somerset Council is seeking a motivated and passionate Social Worker to join their fostering team, supporting foster carers and ensuring children receive safe, stable, and nurturing placements. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive local authority that places children and carers at the heart of everything they do. You'll play a vital role in recruiting, assessing, supporting, and developing foster carers while contributing to positive outcomes for...

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Location: Bedfordshire Hybrid Working Available Day rate: £400 to £420 per day Are you an experienced procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector? We're partnering with a forward-thinking local authority to recruit a Senior Procurement Officer supporting Children's & Public Health services on an interim basis. This is a high-impact role where you'll lead strategic commissioning and procurement activity that directly improves outcomes for communities. The Role Reporting to the Manager for Commissioning & Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering strategic and operational procurement support across Children's & Public Health. Key responsibilities include: Leading end-to-end procurement and commissioning projects, including high-value and high-risk tenders Developing and implementing category and sub-category strategies to drive value and efficiency Providing expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders...

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary(T&Cs apply)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the...

Social Worker – Assessment Service Newport Children's Services, Isle of Wight £42 per hour 37 Hours per Week Hybrid Working Full-Time Contract Key Highlights £42 per hour competitive agency rate Full-time position working 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility Join a supportive and well-established Assessment Service Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families across the Isle of Wight Immediate interview and start available for suitable candidates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic Assessment Team? Newport Children's Services on the Isle of Wight are seeking a motivated and dedicated Social Worker to join their frontline Assessment Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise will help safeguard children and support families through timely and effective interventions. About the Authority The Isle of Wight...