19 planning manager jobs found

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...

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children In Care Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Bournemouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Bournemouth Christchurch & Poole Council Main duties include: Undertake timely assessments and analysis of need and risk, working with families and networks of professionals to create and deliver outcome focussed plans. Ensure that children and young people and carers are aware of their rights and are enabled to participate meaningfully in planning, and in decision making including through the use of independent advocates if...

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Children In Care Team within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Kent is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Kent County Council Main duties include: Undertake timely assessments and analysis of need and risk, working with families and networks of professionals to create and deliver outcome focussed plans. Ensure that children and young people and carers are aware of their rights and are enabled to participate meaningfully in planning, and in decision making including through the use of independent advocates if required. Provide support and...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team with the Social Care industry in Devon County  Council. The Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team vacancy in Devon will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Responsibilities include: To assist the appropriate manager in discharging the full range of statutory duties and BCP Council objectives, within the team which the post holder works, under the supervision, guidance and direction of the relevant manager. To manage a caseload appropriate to the primary function of the team, acting as the case coordinator or ‘lead professional’, undertaking appropriate assessments, and contributing to and coordinating multi-agency multi disciplinary teams and/or conferences where appropriate. To ensure that all service users including adults, families and carers are fully enabled to participate in planning and decision making...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

We have an exciting role at Halton Council, to support our hospital discharge team. You will need to have experience of hospital social work, including the Home First approach is desirable. Duties include strengths based assessment and support planning , mental capacity act assessments/ best interest decision making . You will be part of the duty rota. The role is largely onsite due to the nature of the work. You will be joining a friendly team, with good manager presence and support. Key Responsibilities: Work collaboratively to ensure safe and efficient hospital discharges. Manage a complex caseload, working independently and efficiently. Provide support and intervention for individuals and families during transition from hospital to community-based care. Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless and person-centered care.About You: Previous experience working in an Integrated Hospital Discharge Team. The ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced...

Children’s Social Worker – Birmingham We are currently recruiting experienced Children’s Social Workers to join supportive and dynamic teams within Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated professionals who are passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for young people and their families. The Role As a Children’s Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of children and families and deliver high-quality assessments, care planning and interventions. You will work within statutory frameworks to ensure children are safeguarded and supported to achieve the best possible outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments in line with statutory legislation and safeguarding procedures Manage a varied caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care Develop and review care plans and interventions Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners Prepare high-quality reports for court, reviews and child...

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...

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 are looking to fill a demand for a Social Worker required to work within a Team holding Child in Need, Child Protection and court work in Plymouth. Minimum of three days a week in the office. You must have Social Work England Registration, Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS issued within the pas 12 months. This is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children and young people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk of suffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role also encompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Social Care as defined by legislation and guidance. To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks; ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption. Undertaking assessments of need and risk; planning...

We are looking to recruit an Assessment Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Somerset Council is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Somerset Council Main duties include: Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need' Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and...

We are looking to recruit an Assessment Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. South Gloucestershire Council is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within South Gloucestershire Main duties include: Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need' Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather...

We are looking to recruit an Assessment Social Worker within the Social Care Industry. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Devon County Council is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Devon Main duties include: Experience of Undertaking Child and Family Assessments, S.47 inquiries and intervention and planning for 'Children in Need' Required to use professional knowledge to assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services Must have significant knowledge, experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a...

Job Title: Home First Team, Social Worker (Adults) Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary, FT. (Possibility of temp to perm) Salary: £32.00 - £35.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. What will you be doing? Ability and need to be able to attend all our acute and community hospitals across Dorset to support and facilitate discharge. Requirement to come...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team | Hampshire County Council Locum opportunity £38 per hour Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Well-established Safeguarding Service Supportive management and structured supervision Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a frontline practitioner looking to work within a well-organised authority that is committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding services for children and families. About Hampshire County Council Hampshire County Council is widely recognised for its strong leadership, clear practice framework, and commitment to supporting social workers. The council prioritises high-quality safeguarding practice, ensuring practitioners have the support, supervision, and resources needed to deliver positive outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children subject...

Essex County Council | Locum | £36 per hour | Hybrid Working Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people in care, ensuring they receive stable placements, effective care planning, and positive long-term outcomes. You will work closely with children, carers, families, and partner agencies to promote stability, permanency, and wellbeing for looked after children. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children Undertake statutory visits and ensure compliance with care planning requirements Develop and progress permanence plans including reunification, long-term fostering, SGO, or adoption Prepare reports for LAC reviews, court, and permanency planning meetings Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and partner agencies Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, health, and wellbeing...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Adults Social Worker in the Hospital Discharge Team within Hackney. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Hackney ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance! The responsibilities of the Adults Social Worker includes: Assess the social care needs of adults in an acute hospital setting to support timely, safe discharge Complete Care Act assessments, mental capacity assessments, and best interest decisions in line with legislation Work collaboratively with health professionals, families, and partner agencies to coordinate discharge planning Arrange appropriate packages of care, placements, and...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Colchester/Chelmsford. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Colchester/Chelmsford area on a 3-month basis. The main focus of this role is to provide support to residents by creating person-centred support plans. You will meet with residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our residents. You will also need to be able to help residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness, you will need a sharp attention to...

Family Help Lead Practitioner Children’s Services | Hybrid Working Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? We are seeking a dedicated Family Help Lead Practitioner to join a forward-thinking service focused on safeguarding children and helping families thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is committed to strengths-based, trauma-informed practice and collaborative working across services. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting families, coordinating multi-agency interventions, and ensuring children remain at the centre of all decision-making. The Role As a Family Help Lead Practitioner, you will work directly with children, young people, and families to assess needs, coordinate support, and deliver evidence-based interventions that lead to sustainable, positive outcomes. You will take a whole-family approach, working alongside partner agencies to...