56 care worker jobs found

Social Worker Location: Nottingham Team: Child In Care Rate: £32 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: 3 Months Minimum Social Personnel are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for a Child in Care Team in Nottingham. The Child In Care Social Worker will have the below experience: * Experience working with Children in Care. * Ability to manage care proceedings and produce clear assessments/reports * Confident court experience, including giving evidence * Understanding of Care Orders and revocation processes. * Experience supporting young people leaving care. Strong grasp of contextual safeguarding. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Experience in a CIC Team * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Day Webster are currently recruiting for an experienced NHS Band 7 Social Worker to support the South Adults Social Care Team to undertake assessments within the Care Act 2014 alongside reviewing existing care packages. Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs in the community and hospital setting is essential to this role.  Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible for a long term contract. The shift pattern would be Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, although the service would consider other suitable work patterns for the right candidate.  If you would like to find out more about this Social Worker in Adults Social Care paying a rewarding hourly rate of up to £30 per hour either on a full time or part-time basis, please contact me at (url removed) What you need – Role requirements Adults experience Valid Driver’s licence Degree or Diploma in Social Work  Active Professional registration with Social Work England...

Looked After Children (Child In Care) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Location: Bedford Borough (UK-wide caseload) Rate: Social Worker £37.86 / Senior Social Worker £39.31 (rising after 12 weeks AWR) Contract: Locum - Full Time About the Role Bedford Borough Council is seeking 2-3 experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children service - also known as LAC / CLA (Children Looked After) / CIC (Children in Care) / Corporate Parenting teams. This is a strong-performing service that continues to improve following its last Ofsted inspection and is well-supported by management and robust IT systems. You will be working with children subject to full care orders and separated migrant children, managing a varied caseload while contributing to a service...

Social Housing Support Workers The Opportunity: We are seeking compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Support Workers to join our teams across Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness on a temporary, monthly contract basis. In this rewarding role, you will work within social housing settings to provide vital day-to-day assistance to vulnerable residents, empowering them to sustain their tenancies, build independent living skills, and thrive within their local communities. Key Duties: * Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to residents, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs and goals. * Assist customers with practical independent living skills, including budgeting, managing rent accounts, and navigating welfare benefits. * Conduct regular welfare checks and health and safety inspections across housing schemes to ensure resident well-being and compliance. * Act as a key point of contact for residents, offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and a...

Social Housing Support Workers The Opportunity: We are seeking compassionate, proactive, and dedicated Support Workers to join our teams across Kendal and Barrow-in-Furness on a temporary, monthly contract basis. In this rewarding role, you will work within social housing settings to provide vital day-to-day assistance to vulnerable residents, empowering them to sustain their tenancies, build independent living skills, and thrive within their local communities. Key Duties: * Deliver high-quality, person-centred support to residents, tailoring your approach to meet their individual needs and goals. * Assist customers with practical independent living skills, including budgeting, managing rent accounts, and navigating welfare benefits. * Conduct regular welfare checks and health and safety inspections across housing schemes to ensure resident well-being and compliance. * Act as a key point of contact for residents, offering emotional support, crisis intervention, and a...

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...

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...

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an Early Help Lead Worker on behalf of Swansea Council to work with children and their families in their Early Help Service. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. With the main office hub for this role being based in Gorseinon (SA4 4FE). As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. Duties of the role: Complete Early Help Assessments and develop support plans with families Facilitate Team Around the Family meetings Coordinate multi-agency support using a whole family support Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social WorkerThe ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their...

Essex County Council | Locum | £39.00 per hour | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team. This is a rewarding role focused on supporting children and young people in care, ensuring they achieve stability, permanence, and positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a caseload of Children in Care, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality care planning and promote the welfare and development of children and young people. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Children in Care Undertake statutory visits and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans Support permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship, and adoption where appropriate Attend and...

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives. Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Outreach Worker to work in the Redbridge area for a street-based outreach service that provides support and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. * 37.5 hours per week * Shifts: Monday - Friday, 06:00 - 14:30 * Temporary: approx. 1-2 months * £18.41 per hour (£16.43 per hour, with £1.98 holiday pay) Please note: this is an outreach working role and involves travelling across the borough of Redbridge supporting clients in the community. You must be able and willing to travel at times when public transport may not be readily available. Key responsibilities: * Conduct initial assessments of new rough sleepers and provide ongoing casework support * Plan and deliver street outreach shifts using referral and mapping data to identify and verify rough...

Luton | Locum | £38.84 per hour | Hybrid Working Luton Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. This is a rewarding role focused on supporting children in care, promoting stability, and ensuring positive outcomes through effective care planning and relationship-based practice. You will manage a caseload of Looked After Children, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure children receive the support they need to thrive and achieve permanence. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children Undertake statutory visits and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans Support children through long-term fostering, Special Guardianship, reunification, and adoption planning where appropriate Attend and contribute to Looked After Child Reviews and professional meetings Work closely with foster...

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,...

Adult Social Worker - Access & Duty Team Location: Hackney, London Rate: £19.00 £23.00 per hour Contract: Locum Start Date: Immediate We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join Hackney Council's Access & Duty Team. Key Responsibilities: • Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews. • Complete strengths-based assessments and support planning. • Manage a varied caseload of adults with complex needs. • Carry out safeguarding duties including Section 42 enquiries. • Work in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and DoLS. • Develop outcome-focused support plans in partnership with service users and carers. • Work collaboratively with health professionals and multi-agency partners. • Maintain accurate and timely case records and reports. Essential Requirements: • Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW or equivalent). • Current Social Work England (SWE) registration. • Recent Adult Services experience within a UK Local Authority....

Qualified Social Worker – Barnet – Child Protection Team Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Location: Barnet Rate: £38.50 per hour Linscare are currently recruiting rexperienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy Child Protection team based in Barnet. What will your responsibilities be? This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and established team managing a varied safeguarding caseload. Previous experience within Children in Need, Child Protection, Court Work, and Care Proceedings is highly desirable. Requirements: * Qualified Social Worker * Registered with Social Work England * Experience within Family Support & Protection/Safeguarding teams * Enhanced DBS * Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of the role: * Hybrid options * Manageable caseload * Excellent flexible work opportunities * Excellent salary of up to £38.50 per hour Qualification and Experiences To be successful in this role you must...

Your new company A leading support and recovery service provider is seeking an experienced Recovery Worker to join their team on a temporary basis. This organisation delivers high-quality support services to individuals facing substance misuse and complex social challenges, helping service users achieve positive and sustainable outcomes within the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference while working within a supportive and rewarding environment. Your new role As a Recovery Worker, you will manage a caseload of service users, providing tailored support and intervention plans to assist individuals on their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the appropriate care and support.Key responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting a caseload of clients with varying support needs Completing comprehensive assessments, risk assessments,...

Your new company A leading support and recovery service provider is seeking an experienced Recovery Worker to join their team on a temporary basis. This organisation delivers high-quality support services to individuals facing substance misuse and complex social challenges, helping service users achieve positive and sustainable outcomes within the community. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference while working within a supportive and rewarding environment. Your new role As a Recovery Coordinator, you will manage a caseload of service users, providing tailored support and intervention plans to assist individuals on their recovery journey. You will work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure service users receive the appropriate care and support.Key responsibilities will include: Managing and supporting a caseload of clients with varying support needs Completing comprehensive assessments, risk...

Locum Adults Social Worker Location: South West England Pay: £35 per hour NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority in the South West of England area, in order to help them find an Adults Social Worker who can join their Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. This is a hybrid role offering you the flexibility to do some of the work from home. Key Responsibilities: The Social Worker will work with vulnerable adults and connect them to resources that help them continue with their chosen life, either with support or independently. You will also be working with individuals to help them to regain control of their lives in a crisis. They use a model that re-emphasises focus on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them. Benefits: Good pay rate: £35 per hour hybrid role Capped caseloads at 25 Friendly and supportive team environment Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Requirements: Please apply for...

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | 36 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention Team. This is a frontline role focused on undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and delivering timely interventions to improve outcomes for children and families. You will work with children and families from the point of referral, undertaking statutory assessments and progressing plans to ensure children receive the right support and protection when needed. Working Pattern: 36 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases Assess risk and develop outcome-focused care plans Undertake direct work with children and families Lead and participate in strategy meetings, core groups, and multi-agency discussions Progress cases...

Support Worker – NEWBURY (RG14) (Agency / Ad Hoc Shifts)- WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP Location: Newbury (RG14) Pay Rate: £12.71 – £13.82 per hour Job Type: Agency / Temporary Hours: Flexible Ad Hoc Shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays Available) About the Role AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support for a well-established social care provider in Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dedicated individuals seeking flexible agency work with competitive pay rates and the ability to choose shifts that fit around their lifestyle. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex support needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. Key Responsibilities Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs. Assisting with daily living activities including personal care where...