59 jobs found in Hitchin

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...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Looked After Children (Child In Care) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Location: Bedford Borough (UK-wide caseload) Rate: Social Worker £37.86 / Senior Social Worker £39.31 (rising after 12 weeks AWR) Contract: Locum - Full Time About the Role Bedford Borough Council is seeking 2-3 experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children service - also known as LAC / CLA (Children Looked After) / CIC (Children in Care) / Corporate Parenting teams. This is a strong-performing service that continues to improve following its last Ofsted inspection and is well-supported by management and robust IT systems. You will be working with children subject to full care orders and separated migrant children, managing a varied caseload while contributing to a service...

Support Worker – Bedfordshire (Agency / Ad Hoc Shifts)- WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP Location: Bedfordshire Pay Rate: £12.71 – £13.82 per hour Job Type: Agency / Temporary Hours: Flexible Ad Hoc Shifts (Days, Nights, Weekends & Bank Holidays Available) About the Role AA Euro Healthcare is currently recruiting Support Workers to provide high-quality care and support for a well-established social care provider in Bedfordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for compassionate and dedicated individuals seeking flexible agency work with competitive pay rates and the ability to choose shifts that fit around their lifestyle. As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in empowering adults with learning disabilities, autism, and complex support needs to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities. Key Responsibilities Providing person-centred support tailored to individual needs. Assisting with daily living activities including personal care where...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Redbridge | Locum | £37.52 – £39.04 per hour | 3 Vacancies | Hybrid Working Redbridge Council is seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join their innovative Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that brings together Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment to provide seamless support for children and families. The Family Help model ensures children receive the right support at the right time, with no step-ups or step-downs between services. Practitioners work across the continuum of need, building strong relationships with families and delivering creative, strengths-based interventions that improve outcomes and keep children safe. What makes Family Help different? Integrated support from Early Help through to statutory intervention Manageable caseloads that allow for meaningful direct work Relationship-based practice at the heart of service delivery Creative and...

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...

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....

Day Webster are currently recruiting for an experienced NHS Band 7 Social Worker to support the South Adults Social Care Team to undertake assessments within the Care Act 2014 alongside reviewing existing care packages. Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs in the community and hospital setting is essential to this role.  Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible for a long term contract. The shift pattern would be Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week, although the service would consider other suitable work patterns for the right candidate.  If you would like to find out more about this Social Worker in Adults Social Care paying a rewarding hourly rate of up to £30 per hour either on a full time or part-time basis, please contact me at (url removed) What you need – Role requirements Adults experience Valid Driver’s licence Degree or Diploma in Social Work  Active Professional registration with Social Work England...

Central London – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

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 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...

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...

Our client Achieving for children in Windsor & Maidenhead is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team. About the role The senior social worker - Pods main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, giving due consideration to their race, culture, religion and linguistic background. They will manage an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards, including the most complex cases. The senior social worker will undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned, investigating concerns regarding a child or young person's safety or wellbeing, make an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and decide on the most appropriate course of action. They will complete...

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...