26 postal worker jobs found

Role: Social Worker MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Sonial Worker MASH, you will be responsible to: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk...

Assessment & Intervention Social Worker Southend-on-Sea City Council Up to £38 per hour Southend-on-Sea City Council is currently seeking an experienced and resilient Social Worker to join their busy Assessment & Intervention Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive service dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in a vibrant coastal city. The Role As an Assessment & Intervention Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for children and families. You will be responsible for undertaking high-quality Single Assessments, Section 47 inquiries, and initial interventions to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the community. Working Arrangements & Rota We are looking for candidates who value flexibility and team cohesion. The working arrangement is as follows: * Hybrid Model: There is a requirement to be on-site a minimum of 2 days per week, though this may increase depending on the immediate needs of...

Role 2: Social Worker - Children (North East Lincolnshire Council) 🏢 Council: North East Lincolnshire County Council 📍 Location: New Oxford House, DN31 1HB 💼 Contract: Permanent 🕒 Hours: 37 per week (09:00-17:00) 💷 Salary: £47,754.00 📌 Vacancy: 1 📝 Key Responsibilities 📂 Independently manage complex and high-risk caseloads, including assessment, planning, and Child in Need plans 📘 Practice in line with HCPC Code of Practice, Professional Standards for Social Workers, and PCF 👩‍💼 Provide line management for Social Workers (up to Level 2) 👥 Mentor and support less experienced staff 🧭 Deputise for Case Supervisor when required 📝 Complete robust Single Assessments, analysing risk and need 🔄 Monitor, review, and reassess care/support packages 🤝 Work in partnership with external agencies and act as Lead Professional when required 🔧 Use evidence-based social work methods to achieve care objectives 👨‍👩‍👧 Conduct direct work with children, families, and carers 🚨 Take...

Social Worker - Cared for Children Team Rochdale Borough Council Up to £35 per hour Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a passionate, resilient, and highly experienced Social Worker to join our Cared for Children Team. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for the children and young people in our care, ensuring they have the stability, support, and opportunities they deserve. Key Responsibilities * Complex Case Management: Take specific responsibility for dealing with complex cases, including the high-quality assessment and appropriate management of risks to ensure child safety and wellbeing. * Strategic Planning: Work collaboratively with service users, families, and other professionals/stakeholders to assist in comprehensive service planning and delivery. * Permanence & Pathways: Ensure all statutory duties are met regarding Care Planning, Pathway Plans, and court work, driving cases forward to prevent drift. * Voice of the Child: Ensure...

About the Role Northampton Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding Team. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will: Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the safeguarding team. Lead on complex cases, ensuring the highest standards of practice and compliance. Contribute to service development and mentor colleagues to drive continuous improvement. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children and promote their welfare Assigned a small, manageable caseload to allow time for other key responsibilities Mentor and support newly qualifiedand less experienced social workers. Work closely with your Team Manager and support the team in their absence. Be a key player in safeguarding vulnerable children and planning forpermanence. Ensure adherence to legislation, guidance, and best practice. Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant...

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Children's Services) 📍 Location: Tamworth Library, B79 7DW 🕒 Hours: 37.5 per week 💷 Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour 🏢 Employer: Staffordshire County Council (SCC) 💫 Join Our Mission to Help Children & Families Thrive! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a role where your expertise, compassion, and leadership shape better futures? If so, this opportunity at Staffordshire County Council could be perfect for you! 💛 As a Senior Practitioner, you will: 🔹 Carry out a range of social work interventions 🔹 Promote restorative, strengths-based practice 🔹 Support families in developing their own plans via Family Group Conferences 🔹 Ensure high-quality assessments and timely reports for courts, safeguarding meetings & reviews 🔹 Line-manage and support social workers & students 🔹 Build effective relationships with families and partner agencies 🔹 Help shape positive...

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...

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) 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 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

Devon County Council Social Worker (Children's) (Social and Healthcare Qualified) Temporary 📍 Follaton House, TQ12 4PH ⏰ Hours: 37.00 💷 Pay: £38.00 per hour JD: Children Looked After, Corporate Parenting Experienced Social Worker, 37 hours per week Primary Locations: South & West Rate is up to £38 per hour DoE We are seeking Experienced Social Workers for our South & West teams, supporting children in our care. Focusing on family-led outcomes, you will build and maintain positive relationships with children and their families to achieve safety and stability. You will model high standards of professional social work practice and be used to working at pace, within a high-pressured environment. You will provide good quality assessments to ensure improved consistent outcomes for our children, with no drift or delay for families. Your skills and experience will include: * A social work qualification and registration with Social Work England ✅ * Satisfactory...

Locum Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (Children's Services) £35.00 per hour Wigan Council Contract: Locum | Full-time I am looking for experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in fostering and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support Undertake annual foster carer reviews Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings Complete relevant training and CPD Participate in fostering panel as required Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordsRequirements: Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services (experience essential) Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: West Midlands Rate: £38 Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload Excellent rate of pay...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Safeguarding Team Location: Jersey Rate: £42 Accomodation £150 per week Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? You will manage a diverse caseload of children, addressing Child Protection, Child in Need, and occasionally, Children within Proceedings. The level of involvement in proceedings can be discussed. Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Flexible/Hybrid working opportunities Manageable caseload...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Childrens Assessment Team Location: Channel Islands Rate: £42 Accomodation £150 per week Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Manageable caseload Excellent rate of payQualifications and Experiences: To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have...

Job Title: Experienced Social Workers, Looked After Childrens Team Location: Channel Islands Rate: £42 Accomodation £150 per week Contract: Temporary, 6 months Candidates will require 3 years Perm experience with an English Local Authority What will your responsibilities be? Your responsibilities will include attending Section 47 enquiries, completing Single Assessments, Risk Assessments, and Parenting Assessments. You will collaborate with various professionals and agencies, such as the Police and Education Services, to meet the needs of children, young people, and their families. Additionally, you will undertake work under the Public Law Outline (PLO) and prepare comprehensive Court reports and assessments. Benefits of the role: Manageable caseload Excellent rate of payQualifications and Experiences: To be successful in this role, you must have Social Work England registration, be eligible to work in the UK, hold a qualification in Social Work at degree level, and have...

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...

One of my local government clients is seeking a Finance Administrator to support the Financial Assessment operational support team within the Resources Directorate. In this role, you will work as part of a busy operational support team, handling post, emails and documentation relating to the Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. You will collaborate closely with colleagues across the Council to enhance customer experience and improve service efficiency. You will be joining a supportive, friendly team with the opportunity for hybrid working. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have strong administrative skills, we encourage you to apply. Key Responsibilities: * Handling and distributing incoming post and emails for Financial Assessment and Income and Debt teams. * Collecting, scanning, and indexing documents across various internal systems. * Providing general administrative and operational support to the wider Resources...

Wrexham Council are recruiting a Qualified social worker (Education) for their Children’s service £35p/h Hybrid working The Education Support Service is looking to appoint a highly motivated Education Social Worker. The successful candidate will be highly skilled in this area and have a high level of specialist knowledge and expertise, particularly in relation to school attendance, exclusion and safeguarding. They will be proficient in working with schools and a range of partners and stakeholders, including young people and their parents. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional who is passionate about the importance of education and committed to ensuring that the needs of all children and young people are successfully supported. An enhanced DBS & Social Council for Wales registration is required for this position. The post is term time only and is unable to facilitate home working. Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including: Your...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder. * Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team role,...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Northamptonshire. The Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team vacancy within Northamptonshire will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a...