28 jobs found in Paignton

We are looking for an experienced Housing Options Officer / Homelessness Officer to join a local authority housing service. This role is ideal for candidates with strong knowledge of homelessness prevention, housing advice, housing options, case management, and the Housing Act. Key Details Job Title: Housing Options Officer / Homelessness Officer Sector: Local Authority Housing / Homelessness Prevention Pay: £29.35ph umbrella Hours: 37 per week Contract: Temporary, 17 weeks Start: 14 September 2026 Role Purpose You'll provide front-line housing advice, homelessness prevention support and housing options assessments for applicants who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. Key Responsibilities Provide housing advice on homelessness prevention, housing options, tenancy rights and security of tenure. Assess homelessness applications and support applicants under relevant housing legislation. Manage a busy housing caseload with accurate case notes, evidence...

Accommodation Support Officer Make a meaningful impact every day. Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have the resilience and empathy needed to support individuals from diverse backgrounds? We’re looking for committed Accommodation Support Officers to join our team and provide vital support to participants with their housing needs. In this role, you will manage a caseload of adult males either residing in custody or living in the community. Working in close partnership with probation practitioners, you will carry out initial assessments to understand each individual’s circumstances and develop tailored accommodation plans through a series of agreed interventions. You will help participants navigate housing challenges, ensure they are kept informed of decisions that affect them, and support their understanding of their rights throughout the process. We welcome applicants from a variety of professional backgrounds, including social services, mental...

Role: Childrens Support Worker For a child who has experienced trauma or disruption, having reliable adults who listen, understands, and doesn't walk away can change everything. If you have the patience, empathy and resilience to support children through their toughest days, Randstad wants to support you. We work hand-in-hand with children's residential homes and community support teams in across South Wlaes. We know how vital your role is, and we make sure you get the consistent work, fair pay, and respect you deserve. What Your Days Will Look Like Supporting Children with a therapeutic, compassionate approach, supporting young people living in residential care or in community packages. Use PACE principles (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) to help children de-escalate, process difficult emotions, and feel secure. Support young people with mental health challenges, SEMH needs, and social integration. Keep accurate daily records using the "Clear Care" platform...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Reading 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

Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer - Surrey £35 per hour | Initial 3-Month Contract | 2 Days per Week On-Site Park Avenue Recruitment are working with a Local Authority in Surrey who are looking for an experienced Temporary Accommodation Move-On Officer to join their team. The main priority of this role is to help move households out of Temporary Accommodation, with a strong focus on discharge of homelessness duty and progressing cases to a suitable and sustainable outcome. Key responsibilities You will be responsible for managing a caseload of households in Temporary Accommodation and actively progressing cases towards move-on. This will include: Progressing cases towards discharge of duty. Identifying suitable move-on options, including private rented accommodation. Ensuring offers and discharges are completed correctly and in line with homelessness legislation. Supporting households through the move-on process. Liaising with landlords, housing providers, internal...

Description Location:   Horsham, West Sussex Salary:       £28,640 per year Hours:        37 hours per week Contract:  Fixed Term Contract, until 31st May 2027 What you’ll be doing:  As a Housing Support Specialist you’ll work alongside a multi agency team, supporting people who have experienced the trauma and are at risk homelessness / have experienced homelessness, to make positive and lasting changes in their lives. You’ll provide flexible, trauma-informed support, focusing and identifying the support each person needs.  The Housing Support Specialist provides in person, short term tenancy support for people at risk of homelessness or living in temporary accommodation. You will hold a client caseload and provide flexible, trauma-informed housing support for people who have experienced homelessness through one-to-one support sessions and life skills interventions. Full induction and training provided for all successful candidates. We welcome applications from candidates...

Senior Social Worker (SSW) – Social Care Qualified About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker (SSW) to join a Social Care team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality social work practice, manage complex cases and support positive outcomes for adults, children, young people and families. You will use your professional expertise to assess needs, manage risk, develop effective support plans and work collaboratively with individuals, families and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload and undertake comprehensive assessments. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans. Safeguard individuals and respond appropriately to identified risks and concerns. Apply professional judgement and make timely, evidence-based decisions. Work collaboratively with partner agencies and other professionals. Advocate for service users and ensure their views, wishes and strengths are central to...

Senior Social Worker - Adults University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, Coventry (Hybrid Working) £31.97 per hour (UMB) 37 hours per week Location- 2nd Floor, East Wing University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire Coventry, CV2 2DX Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care. Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory requirements. Support safe and effective hospital discharges. Lead on safeguarding enquiries and promote best practice. Work collaboratively with health professionals, partner agencies, service users, and their families. Provide professional expertise and guidance within the team.Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. Significant experience working within Adult Social Care. Proven experience in hospital discharge planning. Strong knowledge and practical experience of safeguarding adults. Ability to work effectively within a...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Watford 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

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families Location: Brent, London Rate : £27 -29 Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week ABOUT THE ROLE Nocturnal Recruitment Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a busy Children and Family Team within a local authority setting in Brent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker with strong statutory experience who is confident working with children and families, managing complex caseloads and undertaking statutory assessments and safeguarding interventions. A minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience is required for this position. The successful candidate will have recent experience working within a statutory Children and Families environment and be confident working on duty, undertaking Section 47 enquiries, attending child protection conferences and completing court-directed assessments under Section 7. There is also potential for the temporary position...

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support worker to join our Homelessness and complex needs Social Care Service in Tower Hamlets. £30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: * Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service * A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) * Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card * Fully paid induction programme and further...

Our client Coventry city Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Hospital discharge and safeguarding service. 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 regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be...

Social Worker – West Locality | Adult Social Care Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour Umbrella Working Pattern: Hybrid Office Days: Monday & Friday Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:45am–5:15pm | Friday 8:45am–4:45pm About the Role We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the West Locality team, supporting adults with care and support needs and their carers to achieve positive outcomes, maintain independence and improve wellbeing. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Adult Social Care, with experience in safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, risk management and reablement/enablement approaches. Key Responsibilities Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments and care planning. Develop, implement and review person-centred care and support plans. Manage a varied and complex caseload within statutory timescales. Undertake safeguarding enquiries and manage risks effectively. Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to best-interest...

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...

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...

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...

Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to people's lives at a critical point in their journey? Hackney Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Hospital Discharge Team, supporting adults with complex needs to achieve safe, timely, and sustainable discharges from hospital back into the community. The role sits within a community mental health social work team and focuses on ensuring individuals receive the right support to transition safely from inpatient settings to community living. About the Role As a Hospital Discharge Social Worker, you will work closely with hospital wards, community mental health teams, health professionals, housing services, carers, and external partners to coordinate effective discharge planning from admission through to community reintegration. Key responsibilities include: Completing Care Act assessments using a strengths-based approach. Coordinating safe and...

Your new companyYour new organisation's mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential. Their aim is to work together to challenge stigma and oppression, by creating a respectful environment. Your new role Support service users from entry into the service through their treatment and recovery journey. Deliver high-quality care to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm. Promote involvement of carers, service users, and the community. Provide advocacy for access to partnership services.Core Duties Assessment & Planning Conduct screening, triage, and risk assessments. Develop recovery plans tailored to individual needs. Assess suitability for group work and onwards referrals. Interventions Deliver psychosocial interventions (e.g., CBT-based approaches). Provide harm minimisation and brief interventions. Facilitate 1-to-1 key work sessions, group work, and structured programs. Recovery Support Help...

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...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Stevenage 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