15 jobs found in Chester

Are you passionate about helping people? Then take a look at this opportunity to join our team as a Personal Wellbeing Coach on a fixed term contract. Working as part of our Personal Wellbeing Team, you’ll support offenders both in custody and as they reintegrate into society. Focusing on their wellbeing and lifestyle, you’ll provide a tailored service ensuring they have the skills and confidence they need to live successfully in the community. You’ll give in-depth advice and support, so we’ll need your ability to motivate others and facilitate learning to change attitudes and behaviour, with the aim to avoid the possibility of re-offending. You’ll be on hand to provide a warm and welcoming experience to help them in their first steps into reintegration. Acting as an advocate, you’ll also ensure their voices are heard and that they have support in making decisions. Our successful candidate will ideally have lived experience of the criminal justice system (as an ex-service user) or...

Agency Social Worker – Older People Location: Crown Buildings, Wrexham Pay Rate: £33.42 per hour Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary / Agency Contract Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 3 days office-based About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Agency Social Worker to join the Team for Older People within Wrexham County Borough Council. Based at Crown Buildings, Wrexham, this is a varied hybrid role combining office-based working, community and hospital visits, and home-based working. You will manage a caseload of older adults, working collaboratively with citizens, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, maximise wellbeing and achieve positive outcomes. You will also participate in the team's duty rota, supporting the management of new referrals, urgent enquiries and priority work. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of older adults, providing high-quality strengths-based...

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a experienced and enthusiastic RECOVERY & TENANCY SUSTAINMENT WORKER within New Start’s Adult Services division. The successful candidate will support the Harmony Project offering advice, guidance and targeted support to residents accessing the supported accommodation service. You will join us on a 18 month fixed term contract, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (weekend working not required) and in return will receive a competitive salary of £(phone number removed). New Start is a family-run, not-for-profit organisation, providing residential and supported accommodation services for vulnerable adults, families, children and young people. We deliver a diverse range of homelessness projects and temporary housing solutions, helping some of the most complex and disadvantaged groups across Merseyside. The services we provide aim to enhance lives by offering good quality homes and structured support; encouraging clients to achieve...

Family Support Worker About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Children’s Support Worker to join a Children’s Social Care service, providing practical and social support to children, young people and families aged 0–25. You will work alongside qualified Social Workers and partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable children, support care planning and deliver direct interventions that promote positive outcomes, wellbeing and resilience. Key Responsibilities Provide practical and direct support to children, young people and families in their homes and the community. Contribute to assessments, care planning and reviews, maintaining a child-centred approach. Undertake home visits, welfare checks and safeguarding visits, identifying and reporting risks appropriately. Support children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children plans. Support and supervise family contact in line with agreed care plans, including transport where required....

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Crewe on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be 37.5 Hour a Week Contract, Monday to Friday. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: * Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; * Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; * Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; * Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; * Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; * Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS on the Update Service will be required for this position

Our client Sefton MBC is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital team. Adult Social Worker - Hospital Team Job Description Job title: Adult Social Worker - Hospital Team Role purpose: To provide professional social work support to adults in hospital, helping patients and their families address social care, safeguarding, wellbeing and discharge needs. The role involves working closely with health and social care professionals to ensure patients can leave hospital safely and with appropriate support. Key responsibilities Complete assessments of adults' social care and support needs. Develop and review care and support plans. Support safe and timely hospital discharge. Assess patients' ability to manage safely at home and identify appropriate support. Arrange or coordinate care packages, residential or nursing placements and community support where appropriate. Work with patients, families, carers and other professionals to identify solutions. Undertake...

Support Worker Location: Denbigh Pay Rate: £14.39 - £15.41 per hour* Reference: SW/Denbigh/2 Are you a compassionate individual looking to make a difference in people’s lives? We’d like you to join us at Jane Lewis as a Support Worker in Denbigh What We Offer you as a Support Worker: Competitive pay: £14.39 - £15.41 per hour (holiday pay inclusive) Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle Free comprehensive training Enhanced DBS check provided 24/7 support from our dedicated branch team Your Role as a Support Worker: Supporting individuals with mental health conditions in a residential and community setting Encouraging independence with daily living tasks Supporting service users with hobbies, activities, and social engagement Building positive, professional relationships with people who have varying needs and abilities Promoting dignity, respect, and wellbeing always Requirements: Aged 18 or over Right to work in the UK (no sp0ns0rship available) Minimum 6 months’...

Education Opportunities – September Start We Do Social Work is currently recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated professionals for a range of exciting opportunities across primary and secondary education settings from September. Whether you're looking for flexible work, a longer-term opportunity or your next permanent position, we have a variety of roles available to suit different experience levels and career goals. Opportunities available Full-time positions Part-time roles Day-to-day supply opportunities Long-term placements Support and specialist education roles We are looking for We welcome applications from experienced education professionals as well as candidates looking to take the next step in their careers. Opportunities may be available across a range of support, pastoral, SEND and educational settings. Why work with We Do Social Work? Competitive rates of pay Flexible working options to suit your availability Opportunities across local education...

Social Worker (Adults) – Social & Healthcare Qualified Job Reference: JAJF4131 – G9 Service Area: Adult Social Care Contract: Locum / Temporary About the Role We are seeking a qualified and experienced Adult Social Worker to support adults with care and support needs, helping individuals maintain their independence, wellbeing and quality of life. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to assess needs, manage risk and develop appropriate care and support plans. Key Responsibilities Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews of adults with care and support needs. Develop person-centred care and support plans focused on strengths, independence and positive outcomes. Manage an allocated caseload, prioritising complex and safeguarding cases appropriately. Assess and manage risk, including responding to safeguarding concerns. Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest decision-making...

Are you a Child Protection Social Worker in the West Midlands who is looking to increase your pay above the regional rate cap? If you're a Social Worker living in the Stafford/Stoke/Shropshire region this may apply to you…. Child Protection roles are available in the Merseyside region at £40 per hour. We are working with several local authorities in the region and ive helped a number of West Midlands Social Workers increase their pay rate by nearly £7 per hour! Benefits of the role: £40 per hour rate Flexible working negotiated Hybrid working model Manageable caseload Free parkingBenefits of working with Leaders in Care Top class payroll system (no missed payments) Specialist dedicated consultant (chasing every query) Negotiating needs on your behalf Direct relationships with hiring managers nationwideSuccessful Child Protection Social Worker will have their flexible working options negotiated by me as I have direct relationships with the hiring managers. Childcare days and...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Manchester on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be 37.5 Hour a Week Contract, Monday to Friday. As a Recovery Worker you will be required to: * Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey; * Providing screening, assessment, and recovery planning and onward referral; * Reducing alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community; * Promoting carer, service user and community involvement; * Providing advocacy for access to partnership services; * Working with service users to support social (re)integration, enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery, resilience, peer support and self determination. An Enhanced Adults and Children's DBS on the Update Service will be required for this position

Adult Social Care Practitioner – Adult Early Support Team Location: Manchester Team: Adult Early Support Team (AEST) 🌟 Exciting Opportunity – Adult Early Support Team We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Care Practitioner to join a dynamic and rapidly expanding Adult Early Support Team (AEST) within Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, innovative and motivated professional who wants to make a real difference to the lives of adults in the community. The Adult Early Support Team takes a strengths-based, preventative approach, providing effective support from the first point of contact. The team works to prevent, reduce or delay the escalation of care and support needs, while promoting independence, resilience and positive outcomes for residents. About the Role You will work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment, supporting adults who may be experiencing a range of complex circumstances and social care...

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Night Support Worker for our well-respected client based in the Manchester area. Our client’s aim is to provide practical, emotional, and social support to assist in people's move towards independence and personal development. The main purpose of the role is to work as a dedicated member of the project team to provide high quality, person centred, outcome focussed support, guidance, and assistance to young people to address their homelessness and housing needs and assist in their personal development to promote and sustain future independent living. Role and Responsibilities: * Support service users in understanding their strengths, identifying targets, and achieving outcomes in line with a support plan, including the creation and review of the support plan * Regularly assess and review needs, risks, and support planning with service users * Work with service users in a group setting and...

Family Worker About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Family Worker to join a dedicated Family Support service, working intensively with children and families experiencing complex and challenging circumstances. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled family support professional who is passionate about helping families achieve positive, sustainable change. You will work in partnership with families to build trusting relationships, identify strengths and challenges, develop tailored support plans and deliver interventions that improve outcomes for children and young people. You will hold an allocated caseload and take responsibility for coordinating support from a range of professionals and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of families with multiple and complex needs. Act as the Lead Professional, coordinating multi-agency support and chairing Team Around the Family meetings. Complete comprehensive assessments to...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Adoption service. This post is based in our Blackburn with Darwen, Life Long Families Team and includes statutory case responsibility for children on Placement Orders with a care plan of adoption. You will be responsible for working closely with the RAA Adoption Lancashire Blackpool to track children who are on PLO or in the court arena and attend care planning meetings. From the point of Placement Order you will gain statutory responsibility for the child, completing all LAC functions including visits, PEPs, reviews, etc whilst also working with the RAA to family find and progress with a match to adoption panel. You will ensure that the child's voice is central and that all documents including the CPR, panel paperwork and other life story documents are written in a way that will help the child to understand when they are older their identity, journey and the decisions made on their...