22 jobs found in Chelmsford

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...

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...

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...

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

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....

BBS Recruitment is an independent recruitment agency for the transport and logistics sector, supplying to a variety of clients across London, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas. We also recruit for Social Care and Public Sector roles. We are currently recruiting a Support and Wellbeing Worker for our client based in Haringey, the post holder will deliver a need led service both in supported Housing schemes and within the community. Duties & Responsibilities as a Support and Wellbeing Worker: * Provide person-centred support to vulnerable adults, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. * Build positive relationships with service users to understand their individual needs, preferences, and goals. * Develop, review, and maintain support plans and care plans, ensuring they reflect everyone’s changing needs and circumstances. * Complete annual support plan reviews and contribute to multi-agency meetings where required. * Monitor and support mental health and...

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...

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...

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

Role: Supported Housing Officer Contract Length: 6 Months Rate: £18-£20 per hour Office Presence: 5 Days a week on site We are currently working with a well-established housing provider in West London to recruit an experienced Interim Supported Housing Officer. This role is ideal for a housing professional with a strong background in supported housing and experience working with vulnerable client groups. The role You will deliver a high-quality supported housing service, managing a caseload of residents with complex needs and supporting them to maintain their accommodation and achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include: * Managing a supported housing caseload and delivering housing-related support * Working with residents experiencing mental health issues, asylum seekers, ex-offenders, and individuals affected by domestic abuse * Completing support plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding referrals * Supporting tenancy...

We are currently looking for an experienced Homeless Assessment Advisor to join a busy Housing Options service. This Homeless Assessment Advisor role will focus on carrying out statutory homelessness assessments, making legally robust decisions and supporting applicants to prevent or relieve homelessness. You will initially be required to be in the office 5 days a week and then have the option to work on a hybrid basis, the successful candidate will be required in the office 3 days per week, with the remaining 2 days worked remotely. This Homeless Assessment Advisor position would suit someone with previous experience making homelessness decisions, managing high volume complex homelessness casework and delivering housing advice services. The Role - Conducting homelessness assessments in accordance with the Housing Act 1996 and Homelessness Reduction Act 2017. - Completing comprehensive housing needs assessments and Personalised Housing Plans. - Supporting applicants to...

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...

TEZLOM – Health & Social Care Recruitment Supporting Communities Across West London Join Our Team: Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker Tezlom is a trusted, well-established agency supplying exceptional Health and Social Care staff throughout West London. We are now welcoming applications for compassionate and motivated Mental Health Therapeutic Support Workers to support individuals in our community drop-in centre. ⭐ Your Role As a Mental Health Therapeutic Support Worker, you will play an important part in supporting individuals who are experiencing emotional distress, anxiety, or crisis. You will help create a safe, calm, and welcoming environment where people can feel heard, supported, and empowered. You Will Provide: * A safe and welcoming space for people in need * A supportive, non-judgemental listening ear * 1-to-1 emotional support, advice, and guidance * Support in developing personal safety plans * Help accessing...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with experienced Drug and Alcohol Outreach Workers, for a position that we have available working with a Drug and Alcohol Charity in the Merton area of London. The position will include you carrying out outreach patrols across Merton, working with teams from the local authority and engaging with partners across the borough, you will be required to carry out assessments within the role and also when required carry out duty cover. The position is full-time, working Monday to Friday for 37.5h a week from the hours of 9am to 5pm - initially the role is a 3 month contract but likely to be extended past this for those that impress. Days: Monday - Friday Contract: 3 months+ Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support. * Regular communication updates. * Referal Benefit Scheme

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...

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and...

Belmont Recruitment are looking to speak with candidates for a Rough Sleeper/Outreach Practitioner role based in Surbiton area of South West London. We are looking to speak with experienced Recovery Workers/Outreach Workers with experience within the field ideally or strong transferable skills of working as a Substance Misuse Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity to support the homeless population into treatment to address drug and alcohol needs. You will be; * Engaging with vulnerable individuals who are or may be at risk of homelessness and have experienced housing challenges, with substance misuse, alcohol, and mental health difficulties as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Making positive changes in peoples’ lives, through a non-judgmental, recovery-based approach that values the strengths and choices of those individuals. The position is initially a 3 month contract position, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm for initially 3 months, but the role may be...

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...

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....