9 jobs found in Canterbury

Housing Advice Worker We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent. £27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC. Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary(T&Cs apply)All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother. Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the...

Senior Social Worker Responsible to: -Children, Young People and Education Specialist Children's Services Team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the Health Care Professional’s Council ASYE must be completed if more the 2 years post qualified Purpose of the Job: -Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. -The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). -The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying. Main duties and responsibilities: -Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare...

About Good Company HQ At Good Company HQ, every journey begins with a conversation. Our focus is not ‘the service’ or ‘the system’; it is the person sitting in front of us and the relationship we build with them. HQ has been designed as a warm, welcoming community space where older adults, people living with a dementia, carers and families can drop in, feel safe, feel seen and spend time with people who genuinely care. We believe people age well and live the life they choose, for longer through connection, belonging and meaningful relationships. What makes HQ different is the time we take to listen, notice, understand what matters to someone and walk alongside them as they rediscover confidence, purpose, friendships, hobbies and community in ways that feel human, personal and relational. The HQ Concierge role is central to creating this experience every day. Role purpose The HQ Concierge provides a warm, welcoming and consistent presence at Good Company HQ in Crowborough....

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...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Bromley on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. This will be Full Time Contract, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. 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 will be required for this position

We are currently looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer to join a busy homelessness prevention service. This Housing Options Officer role will focus on preventing homelessness, assessing housing needs and supporting customers to access sustainable housing solutions through a range of housing options. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of customers, carry out housing options assessments and work with internal and external partners to prevent homelessness wherever possible. The Housing Options Officer position is a fully office-based role, requiring attendance Monday to Friday, and would suit someone with previous experience within homelessness prevention, housing options or housing advice services. The Role - Conducting housing options interviews and housing needs assessments. - Providing housing advice and homelessness prevention assistance to customers. - Negotiating with landlords, family members and accommodation providers to prevent homelessness....

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Stratford on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. This will be Full Time Contract, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. 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 will be required for this position

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...

Registered Nurse An exciting opportunity to join Certitude as a Nurse on our Bank Team. Hourly Rate: £17.47 per hour Bank Workers Agreement – Zero Hours Location: Redbridge / Romford About the role We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses to join our Bank Team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care, supporting individuals with a range of medical needs, and working collaboratively within a team. Duties will include: - Deliver safe, effective, and person-centred care - Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans - Administer medications and treatments as prescribed - Monitor progress and maintain accurate records - Engage with the people we support and families with compassion and professionalism About you To be a Nurse at Certitude, the following are essential: - Valid NMC registration - Previous nursing experience - Strong communication and interpersonal skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced environment - Commitment to high...