41 jobs found in Colchester

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Colchester/Chelmsford. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Colchester/Chelmsford area on a 3 month basis minimum. The main focus of this role is to provide support to Residents by creating person centred support plans. You will meet with Residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our Residents. You will also need to be able to help Residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Maidstone on an initial 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. As a Recovery Coordinator 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 drug and 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 currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Greenwich on an initial 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. As a Recovery Coordinator 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 drug and 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 currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Greenwich on an initial 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. As a Recovery Coordinator 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 drug and 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 – Review Team Location: Hybrid working – London Borough of Hackney Hours: 36 hours per week Rate: £32 per hour (Umbrella) (£26 PAYE) Contract: Initially 3 months - Potential to be extended after this time We are currently recruiting on behalf of Hackney Council for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Review Team on a hybrid working basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated team supporting Hackney residents by ensuring that care and support arrangements remain appropriate, effective, and in line with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory and unscheduled reviews for Hackney residents receiving adult social care services. Ensure reviews are completed in accordance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures. Assess whether current care and support arrangements continue to meet the needs and outcomes of service users. Undertake any work associated with the review process, including...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team role,...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Lewisham on an initial 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. As a Recovery Coordinator 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 drug and 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 looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Care Team within the Social Care industry in Barnet.   Responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

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...

YLG Limited is seeking a dedicated Senior Outreach Worker to join our street-based outreach service supporting individuals experiencing homelessness across London. This role involves regular travel around the boroughs, engaging rough sleepers, conducting assessments, and coordinating access to support and accommodation. The position includes lone working and requires someone confident, empathetic, and able to work autonomously during varied and unsocial hours. Key Responsibilities * Conduct street-based assessments for new rough sleepers and follow-up casework. * Plan, organise, and deliver outreach shifts using referral and mapping intelligence. * Support clients by making referrals to accommodation pathways and relevant services. * Plan annual street counts, map hotspot areas, and compile rough sleeper data. * Attend meetings and liaise closely with partners and support agencies. * Support access to accommodation, healthcare, day centres and housing advice...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Wandsworth on an initial 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. As a Recovery Coordinator 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 drug and 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

Hammersmith and Fulham | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment Team. This is a frontline statutory role responding to new referrals, undertaking timely assessments, and ensuring children and families receive appropriate and proportionate interventions in line with statutory duties. You will work within departmental priorities and professional standards, contributing to high-quality safeguarding practice and effective multi-agency collaboration. In this role, you will: Provide a service in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities Undertake referral screening and complete timely Child and Family Assessments Respond to members of the public and partner agencies via telephone, correspondence, and direct contact Liaise with police, health, education, and other relevant agencies Develop and implement individual case plans in line with...

Tezlom is currently recruiting for a Mental Health Support Worker for one of our services (Ealing, London) that provides specialist accommodation-based support for people who are at risk of homelessness due to complex needs and ill mental health The service offers housing support to ensure the service users can build a bright, stable future. Service users are also provided with opportunities for education, training and volunteering and supported to tackle substance misuse if necessary As a MH support worker for this service, you will be expected to: • Helping clients with mental health who are at the risk of MH crisis • Help clients with their appointments(bookings) • Sign posting to other agencies • Support with their independent life skills so that they are ready for their move on in own accommodation • Assist with life skills like cooking, cleaning, budgets etc. • Encourage clients to lead an independent life supporting themselves The ideal Candidate will have : *...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Drug and Alcohol Workers with ideally some Outreach experience, for contract positions that we have in the Kingston area of London. The positions that we have available currently are suitable for Recovery Workers/Drug and Alcohol workers with outreach experience. The role is working with homelessness and candidates sleeping rough with drug and alcohol issues. You will be working within the drop-in service when required, also carrying out holistic group work. Ideally the role will be to bolster the current Outreach provision. Within the Outreach aspect of the role you will be working in pairs, in the community and visiting local hotspots. This position is working Monday to Thursday, 09:30am to 16:30pm. Hours: - 9:30am to 16:30pm Days: Monday - Thursday Contract: 6 Months (+ongoing) Salary: £19.00 to £21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support....

Connect2Surrey|Surrey County Council Social Worker - up to £35.63 UMB Adults Services Reigate - Hybrid Job Description: The LD&A Social Worker will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to provide high-quality social work support to individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves assessing the needs of service users, ensuring their care and support are well-coordinated, and advocating for their rights and choices, all while adhering to relevant legislation and best practice guidelines. Key Responsibilities: In-depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014, and other relevant legislation. Understanding of person-centred approaches and how to implement them in practice. Knowledge of safeguarding principles and procedures.Essential Criteria: Qualification: Recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., BA or MA in Social Work). SWE Registration Experience: Experience working with adults with mental health issues, ideally in a community or clinical setting....

Philanthropy manager Location: Contracted to our Peterborough office with the flexibility for hybrid working Contract Type: 12-month fixed term contract – maternity cover Full time: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 depending on experience Benefits: We want all our employees to feel valued and engaged and are committed to offering a positive working culture along with a good work-life balance. As well as ensuring we pay our employees fairly, we offer the following benefits: Flexible working, Generous annual leave, Private Medical Insurance, including dental and optical, Pension Scheme, Sick Pay, Death in Service, Employee Assistance Programme, Bike Loan Scheme, Cycle2Work Scheme, Eyecare, Discount Portal. Closing date: Sunday 29 March 2026 Telephone interviews will be held week commencing 30 March and in-person interviews will be held in Peterborough week commencing 6 April 2026 No agencies please Be a part of an energetic and vibrant team who are driven by the...

Probation Service Officer – Unpaid Work / Community Payback Team Location: Leicester  Contract: Full-time, ongoing temporary contract Pay Rate: £18.00 – £21.58 per hour (depending on experience) Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives while contributing to safer communities? We are currently seeking dedicated Probation Service Officers (PSOs) to join the Unpaid Work / Community Payback team within the Probation Service. The Role As a Probation Service Officer, you will play a vital role in supporting the rehabilitation of service users through community payback schemes. This involves managing and supervising individuals completing unpaid work as part of their court order, helping them build skills, take accountability, and give back positively to society. Your key responsibilities will include: Assessing and managing a caseload of service users sentenced to unpaid work. Planning, reviewing, and enforcing Community Payback requirements in line with...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Lincolnshire. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Lincolnshire area on a temporary-permanent basis . The main focus of this role is to provide support to Residents by creating person centred support plans. You will meet with Residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our Residents. You will also need to be able to help Residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp attention to detail...

Job Title - Housing Support Officer Rate - £18-£21 per hour Duration - 6 Months Start Date - ASAP This role involves working with tenants to help them sustain their tenancies, develop independent living skills, and access appropriate services within the community. You will play a key part in promoting stability, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for service users. Key Responsibilities * Provide person-centred support to residents in line with individual support plans * Support tenants to maintain their accommodation and meet tenancy obligations * Carry out regular welfare checks and property visits * Assist with budgeting, benefits applications, and managing rent accounts * Signpost and refer to external agencies including mental health, substance misuse, and employment services * Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records * Carry out risk assessments and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed *...