45 jobs found in Banbury

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's trust is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team. Job Purpose As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify risk, need, and vulnerability. Develop, implement, and review effective intervention and safeguarding plans to promote positive outcomes. Manage and reduce risk to children through timely safeguarding actions and care planning. Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central to...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Children – OAS Location: Hybrid Rate: £38 per hour Contract: Locum Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Children to join the OAS team on a locum basis. This role is suited to a confident and experienced social worker with a strong background in children's safeguarding who can hit the ground running and manage a complex workload effectively. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with children, families and partner agencies to ensure that safeguarding concerns are identified and addressed appropriately, with the child's welfare and best interests at the centre of all decision-making. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families with safeguarding needs. Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective plans to safeguard children. Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and assess risk....

Protect. Empower. Create Safer Futures. Social Worker – Safeguarding Northamptonshire Children’s Trust | £35.43 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time Locum SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding to join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in a rewarding safeguarding assignment based at Penrith Drive Children’s Centre. The Opportunity You’ll join a dedicated Prevention & Safeguarding service supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs. The team manages cases transferring from DAAT at the first Initial Child Protection Conference or first Child in Need meeting, supporting families through to closure. Where cases progress to court proceedings or long-term care, they transfer to the relevant Children in Care teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can hit the ground running, manage risk effectively and deliver purposeful social work that makes a difference. Key Details * £35.43 per hour *...

Protect. Empower. Create Safer Futures. Social Worker – Safeguarding Northamptonshire Children’s Trust | £35.43 per hour | ASAP Start | Full-Time Locum SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding to join Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in a rewarding safeguarding assignment based at Penrith Drive Children’s Centre. The Opportunity You’ll join a dedicated Prevention & Safeguarding service supporting children and young people with a wide range of needs. The team manages cases transferring from DAAT at the first Initial Child Protection Conference or first Child in Need meeting, supporting families through to closure. Where cases progress to court proceedings or long-term care, they transfer to the relevant Children in Care teams. This is an opportunity for an experienced practitioner who can hit the ground running, manage risk effectively and deliver purposeful social work that makes a difference. Key Details * £35.43 per hour *...

Senior Social Worker - Adults University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry (Hybrid Working) £31.97 per hour (UMB) 37 hours per week Location- 2nd Floor, East Wing University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Coventry, CV2 2DX Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care. Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory requirements. Support safe and effective hospital discharges. Lead on safeguarding enquiries and promote best practice. Work collaboratively with health professionals, partner agencies, service users, and their families. Provide professional expertise and guidance within the team.Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant experience working within Adult Social Care. Proven experience in hospital discharge planning. Strong knowledge and practical experience of safeguarding adults. Ability to work effectively within a...

Social Worker - Learning Disabilities Team Location-West Midlands Duration - 12 weeks Hours per week- 37 hours Hybrid Working Pay Rate-28.40 We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join a dedicated Learning Disabilities Team in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve their goals, maximise their independence, and live safe, fulfilling lives within their communities. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred social work practice, ensuring individuals are empowered to make choices and have control over the support they receive. The Role As a Social Worker within the Learning Disabilities Team, you will manage a varied caseload and work closely with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities...

Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team Location- West Midlands Duration-12 weeks Hours per week- 37 hours Pay rate- £28.40 We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy and dedicated Hospital Discharge Team in the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of integrated health and social care services, supporting adults to achieve safe, timely, and person-centred discharges from hospital. You will play a key role in promoting independence, reducing delays, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time to maximise their recovery and wellbeing. The Role As a Hospital Social Worker, you will work closely with NHS colleagues, community services, individuals, and their families to facilitate effective discharge planning and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions. Key responsibilities include: Undertaking strengths-based assessments to identify care and support needs. Supporting...

We are recruiting on behalf of a small, community-focused housing association in Birmingham for an experienced Income Officer to provide temporary cover. As an Income Officer, you will focus primarily on rent arrears and income management, managing a relatively small caseload and ensuring appropriate recovery action is taken in line with policies and procedures. Key Responsibilities: Review rent accounts and identify missed payments and arrears. Take appropriate action to progress arrears cases. Contact tenants to discuss arrears and negotiate repayment arrangements. Draft and issue rent-related correspondence. Maintain accurate case records and update the housing management system. Liaise with the DWP regarding benefits and income-related matters. Refer tenants to appropriate debt, money and welfare advice services. Respond to tenant enquiries and provide general housing support. Undertake occasional tenant and property visits where required. Support wider housing management...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Birmingham 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

Social Worker – West Locality | Adult Social Care Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid Office Days: Monday & Friday Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:45am–5:15pm | Friday 8:45am–4:45pm About the Role We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the West Locality team, supporting adults with care and support needs and their carers to achieve positive outcomes, maintain independence and improve wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Adult Social Care, with experience in safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, risk management and reablement/enablement approaches. Key Responsibilities Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments and care planning. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans. Manage a varied and complex caseload within statutory timescales. Undertake safeguarding enquiries and manage risks effectively. Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Barnet on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be 22.5 Hour a Week Contract, Flexible with Days worked. 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

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support worker to join our Homelessness and complex needs Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets. £30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Enfield Council | £37.52 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working SW Locums is looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join Enfield Council’s newly launched Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, strengths-based approach focused on keeping children safe, supporting families and creating sustainable change. The Role You’ll work directly with children and families, managing complex cases and delivering purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: * Completing high-quality assessments * Developing and reviewing Child in Need (CIN) plans * Managing long-term child protection cases * Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families * Managing complex caseloads and...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Inpatient Older Adult Discharge Social Worker within Acute Mental Health Services, ensuring effective patient flow and optimal use of inpatient beds. You will be required to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services, primary care, partner agencies, and families to identify and overcome barriers to discharge from admission onwards. Provide specialist knowledge of social care, housing pathways, Mental Health Act (s117), Mental Capacity Act, and No Recourse to Public Funds legislation. Support carers, maintain strong links with statutory and voluntary organisations, supervise junior staff, and contribute to reducing length of stay while promoting person-centred outcomes for older adults and individuals requiring complex discharge planning. To find out more about this opportunity please contact (url removed)  What you need: Essential The applicant must have a minimum of two years post graduate Social...

Support Worker – Supported Accommodation Location: London Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Sector: Health & Social Care / Supported Accommodation About the Role We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Support Worker to join our supported accommodation service in London. You will provide practical, emotional and person-centred support to vulnerable adults, helping residents develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve their personal goals. Our residents may have a range of support needs, including experience of homelessness, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, social vulnerability or other challenges affecting independent living. You will work alongside residents to help them maintain their wellbeing, manage day-to-day responsibilities and work towards greater independence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in health and social care, supported housing or supported accommodation who is passionate about...

Senior Practitioner – Adult | London Borough of Waltham Forest SW Locums is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adult to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest on a full-time locum basis. Location: London, Waltham Forest Role: Senior Practitioner – Adult Pay Rate: £37.17 per hour Contract: Full-time Locum Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Working Arrangement: Hybrid The Role We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Practitioner to support Adult Social Care services within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will: * Support and supervise Hospital Social Workers. * Provide strong professional guidance and support to colleagues. * Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a fast-paced setting. * Have experience working within Hospital and Acute settings. * Work closely with Reablement services to support positive outcomes for adults. *...

Senior QSW (Health Liaison Worker) – Adults London Borough of Merton | £36.50 per hour | ASAP Start SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Qualified Social Worker (Health Liaison Worker) – Adults for a full-time locum role with the London Borough of Merton. Role Details * £36.50 per hour * 35 hours per week * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Full-time locum About the Role You will work closely with community health colleagues, particularly GPs, to strengthen integrated health and social care working. The role focuses on targeted case management, promoting independence and self-management, helping people remain in their own homes, and preventing unnecessary hospital and care home admissions. You will also support the day-to-day running of care management activities, provide cover for the Team Manager/Assistant Team Manager when required, and carry out statutory duties. Compliance Requirements * DBS on the Update Service *...