9 jobs found in Colchester

Central Recruitment is currently working with a local authority dedicated to preventing people from becoming homeless and supporting individuals in finding long-term, affordable and sustainable housing. Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Outreach Worker, to work in the Redbridge area at a street-based outreach service providing support and assistance to individuals experiencing homelessness. * 37.5 hours per week * Monday - Friday * Hours: 06:00 - 14:30 * Temporary: approx. 2 months * £18.41 per hour (£16.43 per hour, with £1.98 holiday pay) This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in the lives of adults with a history of homelessness. 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: * Plan and organise street outreach shifts,...

Looking for your next opportunity in Hospital Discharge with a local authority that understands the importance of flexibility, work-life balance, and professional support? We're recruiting experienced Hospital Discharge Social Workers to join a well-established team, supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital. With hybrid working available 3–4 days per week and flexible hours that accommodate commitments such as school runs, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Receive   Hybrid working - Work from home 3–4 days per week, with a balance of hospital and community-based working. Flexible working hours - A supportive management team that understands the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. 35-hour working week - Full-time hours designed to support a better work-life balance. Career development opportunities - Ongoing training and progression within Adult Social Care....

Outreach & Sustainment Officer – Waltham Forest PAYE: £18.53 per hour Role Purpose We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Outreach & Sustainment Officer to support individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness across Waltham Forest. In this role, you will deliver proactive, trauma-informed outreach, engaging with vulnerable individuals to provide welfare checks, assess their needs, and connect them with housing, health, welfare, and specialist support services. Your work will help reduce harm, improve well being, and support people to move away from rough sleeping. You will also provide ongoing tenancy sustainment support from the point an individual moves into temporary accommodation, supported housing, or independent living. This includes helping service users settle into their accommodation, build independence, access essential services, and maintain long-term housing stability. Working collaboratively with internal teams and external...

Adult Social Worker – Triage Team Location: Civic Offices, Bexleyheath, London Borough of Bexley Pay: £43.63 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum (36 hours per week) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available Start Date: ASAP SW Locums, one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Triage Team at the London Borough of Bexley. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the front door of Adult Social Care within a fast-paced, integrated health and social care team. You'll play a key role in delivering timely interventions and supporting vulnerable adults when they need it most. Key Responsibilities: * Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity Assessments. * Manage telephone triage, duty responsibilities, and urgent referrals. * Undertake safeguarding enquiries and dynamic risk assessments. * Respond effectively to crisis situations. * Work collaboratively with...

Job title: Partnerships Manager Responsible to: Director of Delivery, Innovation & quality (MindCHWF) & Senior Operations Manager (Turning Point) Hours: 37.5 hours per week – Full-time Salary: Starting salary is £ £46,448.13 PA at full time equivalent (P04-SP41) with scope to increase to £49,612.14 (P04-SP44) Contract type: 31 March 2027 (with potential for extension) Location: [(Apply online only) Mare Street, Hackney] with working across locations in City & Hackney Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest, working in partnership with Turning Point and Antidote, provide the City and Hackney Integrated Recovery Service (Substance Use). The service is based in each of City and Hackney’s neighbourhoods in order to be accessible, local and inclusive. A full integrated service will contribute to recovery, social inclusion and improving the quality of life of all our service users in the City of London and Hackney borough. A full integrated service, shaped by the...

Youth Support & Development Worker Location: Hackney, London Rate: £24.43 PAYE / £32.92 Umbrella per hour Hours: 36 hours per week Start Date: ASAP Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced Youth Support & Development Worker to join the London Borough of Hackney's Children and Families Service. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and families by delivering high-quality youth support services, early help interventions and targeted programmes designed to improve outcomes and support personal development. The Role As a Youth Support & Development Worker, you will plan, deliver and evaluate a range of open access and targeted youth work programmes within Youth Hubs, schools and community settings across Hackney. You will build positive relationships with young people, provide individual and group support, and help them access opportunities that promote wellbeing, educational achievement and...

Our client is seeking a compassionate and proactive Housing Support Worker to help people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. This role offers the chance to make a real difference by providing empathetic support, practical advice, and person-centred guidance to individuals moving from crisis towards stability. My client are looking for experienced Housing Support Workers who are well versed in providing outreach and sustainment services. This role will require people in the office one day a week, and the other four providing site based support through outreach as well as working from home when not required on site. The role: Provide non-judgemental, empathetic support via phone, email and face-to-face contact. Carry out client assessments, identifying needs, risks and opportunities. Support clients with housing benefit, welfare and other entitlements. Develop and deliver person-centred support plans. Liaise with accommodation providers and partner services to secure safe...

Shape Futures, Change Lives – Children's Social Worker (Young Adult Services) Location: London Borough of Haringey, Greater London Pay: £32.75 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote after induction) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is proud to be one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, trusted by local authorities and social work professionals across the country. We offer competitive rates, weekly payroll, dedicated consultant support, and access to some of the best locum opportunities in the market. We are currently recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Young Adult Services (Leaving Care Team) at the London Borough of Haringey. Haringey is recognised for its commitment to improving outcomes for young people leaving care, fostering a supportive working culture where social workers are encouraged to deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice. This is a...

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Service Location: Southwark, London Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments and support positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments, initial court work and Looked After Children processes. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and colleagues to assess risk, safeguard children and develop effective plans. Key Responsibilities * Complete complex child and family assessments and safeguarding interventions. * Manage a caseload involving child protection, court and care planning processes. * Develop...