17 jobs found in Lancaster

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 - 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...

Social Worker - MASH - Trafford - £39ph - NON CASE HOLDING Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Trafford. 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...

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...

Our client Liverpool City Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Family Help team. Consultant Social Worker, Family Help As a Consultant Social Worker, you will be responsible for supervising a team of Outreach Family Support workers providing high quality outreach and home-based Early Help support to children and families across the city, using a whole family approach You will take a strength-based approach to working with children and families and promote child centred, inclusive practice within your team You will provide high quality reflective case supervision to the outreach family support workers which promotes and supports positive outcomes for children and young people You will promote multi-agency partnership working in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for the children and young people supported by the Family Help ServiceBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top...

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...

Lead Practitioner – Likewise Sheffield Location: Portland House, Sheffield S3 8UG Working Hours: 9am-5pm with one late shift 11am-7pm every other Thursday. Contract Type: Fixed Term for 12 months Salary: £31,030 - £41,980 per annum Please note that the close date is subject to change depending on the amount of applications received. Please note: The salary listed reflects the full earning potential for this role. Starting salaries depend on experience and progression within the band. About Waythrough Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers. Make a real difference in your community Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at...

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...

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...

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...

We are looking to recruit a Senior Practitioner – Children In Care within the Social Care industry in Medway.   Responsibilities include: Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so. Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Experienced Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and...

Senior Social Worker | Children in Care (Reunification & Discharge Team) | Staffordshire County Council | £33.30 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Care Reunification & Discharge Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about achieving permanence and positive outcomes for children by supporting safe reunification with families or progressing alternative permanence plans. This role offers a varied caseload focused on completing high-quality assessments and court work, working closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure timely, evidence-based decision making. Role Overview As a Senior Social Worker within the Reunification & Discharge Team, you will manage a specialist caseload centred on permanency planning for children in care. Your work will include undertaking...

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...

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Case Management Team. Experience: Managing a caseload of families under CIN, CP, PLO and court work. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, attending core group meetings, and preparing court reports. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability...

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...