12 jobs found in Houghton le Spring

We are looking for experienced Child & Family Workers for a minimum of 6 month period to cover increased workload across Sunderland. To work with children, young people and families, providing support and interventions to make children safer so they can live at home where it is safe to do so. If children can't remain living at home intervention and support with their network to find the best alternative care arrangements. To support rehabilitation home to parents/ carers when this is the plan. To facilitate and supervise family time between cared for children and their parents and family, the aim is to promote safe, positive and purposeful family time and to ensure that the child or young person is safeguarded during the supervised family time session. To support social workers who have case responsibility for children who are subject to Child Protection Plans (CP) or Child in Need Plans (CIN) and Cared for Plans (CLA), this will include family support work, direct work with...

Complex Care Support Worker (Mental Health) Newcastle £12.71 - £20 per hour Contract Type: Zero Hour Must have a full UK driving licence We are currently looking to recruit experienced Complex Care Support Workers to work across a range of specialist services in Newcastle, supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol dependency, dual diagnosis, mental health needs, and complex behaviours. Opportunities include residential rehabilitation services, supported living, community-based recovery programmes, specialist units, and private healthcare settings as part of our established health and social care agency. The Role As a Complex Care Support Worker at Pin Point Health and Social Care, your main duties will include: * Supporting individuals with drug and alcohol recovery programmes in line with personalised care and support plans. * Providing practical and emotional support to promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term recovery. * Administering and recording...

Job Title - Housing Support Officer Duration - 9 Months Rate - £17- 20 per hour You will manage a caseload of service users, providing tailored support to help them overcome barriers and achieve sustainable outcomes. Main Duties * Deliver structured, person-centred support in line with agreed support plans * Help residents sustain their tenancies and understand their rights and responsibilities * Complete needs assessments, risk assessments, and regular support reviews * Provide guidance around budgeting, debt management, and welfare benefits * Liaise with local authorities, support agencies, and healthcare professionals * Encourage engagement with employment, training, and community activities * Maintain clear, accurate records and case notes * Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are always adhered to What We’re Looking For * Previous experience within housing, supported accommodation, or...

Social Worker - MASH - Calderdale - £35ph - NON CASE HOLDING Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Calderdale. The purpose of MASH is to make the right decisions for the right families at the right time. This in turn will ensure timely and necessary actions to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children. Benefits as a MASH Social Worker include: NON CARE HOLDING Competitive pay rate Long contracts for good performance Supportive team and management Progression opportunities Flexible working available Duties as a MASH Social Worker include: Deliver high quality social work services, at a level appropriated for a professionally qualified post, to young people and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people are safeguarding and protected. Mentor, guide and manage Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Officers (MASHOs) and provide high quality case work decisions and operational...

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Blackburn - £40 per hour Caritas are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team based in Blackburn. The successful Social Worker would be ambitious and effective in practice to help change lives and make a sustainable difference. You should be knowledgeable of and have experience with Looked After Children processes, have two plus years' experience working as a social worker and understand systemic family therapy. Benefits as a Looked After Children Social Worker include: Progression opportunities Flexible working available Supportive team and management Competitive pay rate Long contracts for good performance Duties as a Looked After Children Social Worker include: Provide court reports for cases in care proceedings Involve and consult with clients and their families in all matters relating to their welfare and development. Ensure, with other staff and volunteers that people from ethnic...

Recovery Worker – Drug & Alcohol Services Locations: Fleetwood & St Annes, Lancashire Job Type: Full-Time (Part-Time Considered) Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Make a Difference Every Day We are looking for a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Recovery Worker to join our team supporting individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse across Fleetwood and St Annes. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about empowering people to achieve sustainable recovery and improve their health, wellbeing, and quality of life. About the Role As a Recovery Worker, you will manage a caseload of clients, delivering person-centred support through every stage of their recovery journey. You will work closely with healthcare professionals, community organisations, and partner agencies to provide holistic interventions that reduce harm and promote long-term recovery. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of individuals with drug and...

Remedy Recruitment Group are currently seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to work within Bury Councils Hospital Team. Job Purpose To provide a professional Social Work services to Adults customers across Adult Operations and/or Mental Health Services as required. To promote customers in maintaining choice and control of their lives. To manage a complex caseload, demonstrate expert and effective social work practice, assess and manage high levels of risk whilst striking a balance between support and control in order to protect people from harm. To chair a range of meetings i.e. Best Interests and Discharge Planning, offer expert support to case conferences, and produce high quality assessments and reports. Model good social work practice and start to take responsibility for the practice of others, mentoring newly qualified social workers and providing support and guidance to junior staff with management oversight. As an employee of Bury Council you have a...

Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Intervention team. Purpose of the Role To provide high-quality social work services to children, young people, and their families by undertaking assessments, managing child protection and child in need cases, and implementing interventions that promote children's safety, wellbeing, and permanence. Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory assessments under relevant children's legislation. Assess the needs, strengths, and risks affecting children and families. Develop and implement child-focused plans to safeguard and promote welfare. Manage a caseload of children requiring assessment and intervention. Complete child protection enquiries and investigations. Prepare reports for court proceedings and attend court as required. Chair and participate in professional meetings where appropriate. Work in partnership with children, families, carers, schools, health professionals, police, and...

Social Worker - MASH - Oldham - £39ph - NON CASE HOLDING Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Oldham. The purpose of MASH is to make the right decisions for the right families at the right time. This in turn will ensure timely and necessary actions to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children. Benefits as a MASH Social Worker include: NON CARE HOLDING Competitive pay rate Long contracts for good performance Supportive team and management Progression opportunities Flexible working available Duties as a MASH Social Worker include: Deliver high quality social work services, at a level appropriated for a professionally qualified post, to young people and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people are safeguarding and protected. Mentor, guide and manage Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Officers (MASHOs) and provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision of...

Social Worker - Assessment and Support - Blackpool - £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Support Service in Blackpool. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Social Worker role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits and...

Social Worker - MASH / Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering...

Social Worker - MASH - Salford - £39ph - NON CASE HOLDING Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Salford. The purpose of MASH is to make the right decisions for the right families at the right time. This in turn will ensure timely and necessary actions to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children. Benefits as a MASH Social Worker include: NON CARE HOLDING Competitive pay rate Long contracts for good performance Supportive team and management Progression opportunities Flexible working available Duties as a MASH Social Worker include: Deliver high quality social work services, at a level appropriated for a professionally qualified post, to young people and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people are safeguarding and protected. Mentor, guide and manage Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Officers (MASHOs) and provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision of...