12 jobs found in Ilford

Housing Allocations & Homelessness Officer Location: Ilford, East London Pay Rate: £25.71 per hour Umbrella Contract Type: Temporary / Contract Working Pattern: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Housing Allocations & Homelessness Officer to join a busy local authority housing service in Ilford. The successful candidate will assess housing register applications, determine priority and eligibility, allocate social housing and provide comprehensive housing advice to vulnerable households. You will also support homelessness prevention, temporary accommodation placements and the discharge of homelessness duties. Key Responsibilities * Assess housing register applications, reviews and changes in circumstances. * Determine eligibility, effective dates, priority and medical needs. * Allocate properties through choice-based lettings and direct matching. * Manage temporary accommodation, prevention and PRSO placements. * Provide housing options and...

Social Worker – Children’s Services About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team. The successful candidate will work with children, young people and families to assess needs, manage risk and provide effective social work interventions. You will be responsible for managing a caseload and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and ensure children remain safe and supported. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and implement effective plans to improve outcomes for children. Undertake Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) work. Complete statutory visits and ensure children's needs and welfare remain central to practice. Assess and manage safeguarding risks appropriately. Build positive and professional relationships with...

Introduction to Family Help Are you ready to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team? The Family Help Teams in Redbridge are leading the way in providing seamless, integrated support for children and families. Our approach combines Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment, ensuring every child receives the right help at the right time. We work collaboratively across agencies, focusing on building trusting relationships and bespoke interventions that empower families and keep children safe. What sets Family Help apart? Integrated support: No step ups or step downs-families receive continuous, joined-up help from the start of their journey. Manageable caseloads: Allowing time for meaningful engagement and intensive support. Relationship-based practice: We prioritise deep, trusting relationships with children and families. Creative interventions: Working with community partners, we design bespoke plans that divert children from harm and provide...

Senior Practitioner – Adult | London Borough of Waltham Forest SW Locums is currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner – Adult to join the London Borough of Waltham Forest on a full-time locum basis. Location: London, Waltham Forest Role: Senior Practitioner – Adult Pay Rate: £37.17 per hour Contract: Full-time Locum Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Working Arrangement: Hybrid The Role We are looking for an experienced and confident Senior Practitioner to support Adult Social Care services within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will: * Support and supervise Hospital Social Workers. * Provide strong professional guidance and support to colleagues. * Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) in a fast-paced setting. * Have experience working within Hospital and Acute settings. * Work closely with Reablement services to support positive outcomes for adults. *...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Newham on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £22-23 an hour. This will be 37.5 Hour a Week Contract, Monday to Friday. 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 on the Update Service will be required for this position

Children’s Social Worker – Leaving Care & Transitions London Borough of Bexley | £34.00 per hour | ASAP Start | Flexible Working Help young people build independence, confidence and a brighter future. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a full-time locum opportunity within the Transitions and Leaving Care Service at the London Borough of Bexley. Role Details * £34.00 per hour * Full-time locum * ASAP start * Flexible working pattern * Hybrid working available * Combination of office, home and community-based working About the Role You’ll support young people in care and care leavers as they develop independence skills and prepare for adulthood. Key responsibilities include: * Completing assessments and personalised pathway plans * Supporting access to education, employment, accommodation and health services * Promoting the voice and aspirations of young...

Adult Social Worker – London Borough of Bexley SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker for a full-time locum role with the London Borough of Bexley. Location: Bexley, London Pay: £37.15 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid We are looking for a Senior Social Worker with strong negotiation skills to support review activity and supervise a small team of practitioners dedicated to undertaking reviews. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking for a rewarding locum position, with the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to make a positive impact within Adult Social Care. Why SW Locums? SW Locums is a leading specialist social work recruitment agency, connecting experienced professionals with excellent locum opportunities across London and the UK. Our dedicated consultants provide ongoing support throughout your assignment and help you find roles that match your experience and career goals. Refer a...

STEP INTO YOUR NEXT SENIOR ROLE: Senior Children’s Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Southwark Council | London SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker to join Southwark Council’s Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work and make a real difference to children and families. Role Details * Position: Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker * Location: Southwark, London – Sumner House * Pay: £39.04 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start: ASAP * Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office * Duty: Assessment Team rota approximately every 5 weeks The Role Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children and helping...

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Enfield Council | £37.52 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working SW Locums is looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join Enfield Council’s newly launched Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, strengths-based approach focused on keeping children safe, supporting families and creating sustainable change. The Role You’ll work directly with children and families, managing complex cases and delivering purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: * Completing high-quality assessments * Developing and reviewing Child in Need (CIN) plans * Managing long-term child protection cases * Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families * Managing complex caseloads and...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Band 6 Inpatient Older Adult Discharge Social Worker within Acute Mental Health Services, ensuring effective patient flow and optimal use of inpatient beds. You will be required to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, community services, primary care, partner agencies, and families to identify and overcome barriers to discharge from admission onwards. Provide specialist knowledge of social care, housing pathways, Mental Health Act (s117), Mental Capacity Act, and No Recourse to Public Funds legislation. Support carers, maintain strong links with statutory and voluntary organisations, supervise junior staff, and contribute to reducing length of stay while promoting person-centred outcomes for older adults and individuals requiring complex discharge planning. To find out more about this opportunity please contact (url removed)  What you need: Essential The applicant must have a minimum of two years post graduate Social...

Support Worker – Supported Accommodation Location: London Job Type: Full-time / Part-time Sector: Health & Social Care / Supported Accommodation About the Role We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Support Worker to join our supported accommodation service in London. You will provide practical, emotional and person-centred support to vulnerable adults, helping residents develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve their personal goals. Our residents may have a range of support needs, including experience of homelessness, mental health difficulties, learning disabilities, social vulnerability or other challenges affecting independent living. You will work alongside residents to help them maintain their wellbeing, manage day-to-day responsibilities and work towards greater independence. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in health and social care, supported housing or supported accommodation who is passionate about...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...