42 jobs found in Tavistock

ob Title Agency Social Worker - Adult Social Care / Mental Health Band / Grade Agency Social Worker Location Torbay & South Devon area (On-site / Community Based) Rate £29.78 per hour (Total rate) Contract Initial 12-week contract ASAP start Potential extension subject to service need Hours Full-time Monday to Friday Job Summary We are currently seeking 3 experienced Agency Social Workers to support Adult Social Care services within either Mental Health or Generic Adult Teams. This is an urgent requirement for experienced practitioners who are confident managing complex caseloads and working autonomously within a fast-paced community setting. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care or Mental Health services Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews Complete safeguarding enquiries (Section 42) Carry out mental capacity assessments and Best Interest decisions...

Somerset Council are looking for a Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team. £38.00 per hour. Inside IR35. Hybrid Working - 3 days in the office. You will be supporting our Safeguarding Teams while we continue to recruit permanent workers to existing vacancies. You will be undertaking duty tasks for children subject to Child In Need and Child Protection Plans, in pre-proceedings and in legal proceedings. In our well established Family Safeguarding model, you will be able to work alongside adult-focused practitioners to inform assessments and plans, in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health. You will work with parents and the wider family network, with access to Family Group Conferencing, to support them to identify strengths, tackle problems and change interactions and behaviours. With permanent Team Managers, you'll be supported with regular and reflective group and personal supervision

Are you an experienced Homeless Support Worker or someone that is looking for new opportunity within the homeless sector? We are looking for staff who are passionate and driven to offer support and guidance to people throughout the area that suffer from homelessness issues. Want the flexibility of being able to work when you want and where you want? Then this could be the perfect opportunity for you! Vetro Social Care are excited to be actively recruiting for experienced hostel support workers or homeless support workers to work in various homeless hostels throughout Bridgend and the surrounding areas on a flexible and ongoing basis. Overview * Title: Homeless Support Worker * Location: Bridgend * Hours: Full time and Part time hours available * Shift Pattern:7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am * Salary: £13.68 (including holiday pay) Benefits: Excellent Rates of pay, weekly pay, and no payroll charges Variety of work in different social care and...

FLOATING SUPPORT WORKER   Location: Cardiff Hours: Full Time (09:00 – 17:00 Monday – Friday)    Are you passionate about supporting individuals experiencing homelessness? Do you want to make a real difference in your community? If so, a national homeless charity in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Support Worker to join their team!    This is a leading homelessness charity committed to providing support and accommodation to individuals in need. Their mission is to end homelessness and ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. By joining their team, you will play a vital role in helping us achieve this vision.    Role and Responsibilities: As a Floating Support Worker, you will provide direct support to individuals facing homelessness, helping them access safe and stable housing. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments to understand clients' housing needs and develop personalised support plans. Deliver a person centred support...

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Services Location: Cardiff Hours: 37 hours per week About the Role We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join an Adult Services team in Cardiff, supporting adults to overcome significant life challenges while promoting independence and wellbeing. You will work within current legislation and professional frameworks to assess needs, plan and review care packages, and safeguard vulnerable individuals. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where professional judgement, person-centred practice, and partnership working are highly valued. Key Responsibilities Assess, plan, implement and review care and support plans for adults and their families Identify risks and safeguard vulnerable adults in line with statutory guidance Support individuals to make informed decisions and enhance independence Manage and prioritise a varied caseload using professional judgement Prepare reports and participate in decision-making...

Intervention Support Worker (Out of Hours) Service: Children's Services - Interventions Hub Grade: 5 | Hours: 37 per week (including unsocial hours & sleep-ins) Reporting to: Team Manager Location: Office, community and home-based Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an Intervention Support Worker to provide emergency out-of-hours support to vulnerable children, young people (0-18) and families. This role delivers both family-based interventions and residential support within emergency placements. You will work in line with CASP, CP and CLA plans, contributing to assessments, child plans and statutory meetings, while maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals. Responsibilities include delivering direct and family-based interventions, staffing emergency placements, facilitating supervised contact, transporting children and families, and participating in a duty rota. Essential Qualifications GCSEs (or equivalent)...

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Job Title: Supported Housing Officer Location: Tudor House, Nailsea Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 per annum Job Type: Part-time / Temporary - 8-month FTC Hours: 24 hours per week Flexible hours between 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday. Excluding bank holidays and weekends Elim Housing is an Aspirational, Flexible and Diverse organisation. We provide services to around 800 individuals and families and we are actively building new homes and developing new initiatives. Providing Supported Housing for over 30 years and Floating Support since 2003, we are currently for a Supported Housing Officer to join our team on part-time basis. This is a temporary 8 month contract This is an exciting opportunity to work at Tudor House, a small supported accommodation service for 16-25 year olds in Nailsea, North Somerset. The successful candidate will provide a wide range of housing management and support services to our residents at Tudor House, along with delivering a low level of support to our residents...

Join Nurseplus as a Recovery Worker – Supporting Homeless Individuals to Rebuild Their Lives At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference. As a temporary Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom are affected by mental ill health, substance misuse, and social exclusion. You’ll be working across a range of services including street outreach, supported housing, hostels, and community-based projects, helping people move towards stability, independence, and long-term recovery. Why Choose Nurseplus? • Flexibility that Works for You: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends. • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly (higher rates apply for bank holidays). • Workwise App: Manage your availability and easily book shifts that work for you. • Paid Industry-Leading Training: Fully funded training...

Temporary Outreach & Housing Support Worker (Agency) Location: Isle of Wight Hours: Flexible shifts available, including early mornings and evenings as required Contract: Temporary / Agency Role Overview We are seeking experienced and adaptable Support Workers to join us on a temporary agency basis, providing outreach and housing support services across the Isle of Wight. This role involves assisting individuals who are rough sleeping, residing in emergency or temporary accommodation, or at risk of homelessness. You will manage a caseload, respond to referrals, and consistently uphold high professional standards while working flexibly. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior experience in homelessness, housing, or complex needs who is confident working independently within an established service. Key Responsibilities Respond promptly to referrals concerning individuals sleeping rough Conduct outreach visits throughout the Isle of Wight, including early...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Fareham & Gosport, Hampshire 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. Join Hampshire's Children's Services as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. Fareham & Gosport are recruiting SWs and SSWs into their Family Help service. The role involves delivering early help, completing assessments, long tyerm Child Protection and Family Safeguarding, working in partnership with local agencies. Hybrid working is available. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team West Berkshire Council Up to £38 per hour This role focuses on providing comprehensive casework to children and young people. You will investigate and analyze information to create realistic action plans that ensure the highest professional standards. Your Responsibilities * Provide effective services to children and families, ensuring needs are professionally assessed. * Prepare written reports and care plans for proceedings in Family and County Courts. * Maintain accurate case records using ICT and performance management data. * Work in partnership with other agencies, parents, and carers. * Participate in conferences and reviews with professionalism and integrity. Requirements * Qualifications: Recognized social work qualification and evidence of CPD. * Experience: Practical experience applying assessment skills in statutory settings. * Knowledge: Deep understanding of child protection, legislation, and attachment theory....

It is essential that the postholder a professional qualification in social work, and current Social Work England (SWE) registration. It is essential that the postholder has: • Experience of working with children/young people in a statutory social care setting, including those in need of safeguarding, and /or equivalent experience of working with adults. • Experience of decision making relating to safeguarding either within a children’s social care arena or an equivalent adult’s arena. • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide range of people. It is essential that the postholder has the ability to travel throughout the county, including areas where there is limited public transport and be able to reach, including but not limited to, families, young people, internal and external clients and within a timely manner. • WCF reserves the right to alter the content of this job description, after consultation to reflect changes to the job or services provided,...

The work style is hybrid with SW in the office twice a week. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of children and young people, ensuring their needs are identified and met. Where necessary, you will arrange appropriate accommodation and provide interventions that safeguard and promote their welfare. Your work will adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to deliver high-quality outcomes You will engage directly with children, families, carers, and communities, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve positive change. Building strong, trusting relationships is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to gather information, plan care, and deliver effective interventions. Maintaining accurate case notes, preparing detailed reports, and presenting evidence in court when required will form a key part of your role. In addition, you will work closely with OT and...

Our client, Reading Borough Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children & Young People Disability Team The work style is hybrid with SW in the office twice a week. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of children and young people, ensuring their needs are identified and met. Where necessary, you will arrange appropriate accommodation and provide interventions that safeguard and promote their welfare. Your work will adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to deliver high-quality outcomes You will engage directly with children, families, carers, and communities, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve positive change. Building strong, trusting relationships is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to gather information, plan care, and deliver effective interventions. Maintaining accurate case notes, preparing detailed...

Join Nurseplus as a Recovery Worker – Supporting Homeless Individuals to Rebuild Their Lives At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference. As a temporary Recovery Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom are affected by mental ill health, substance misuse, and social exclusion. You’ll be working across a range of services including street outreach, supported housing, hostels, and community-based projects, helping people move towards stability, independence, and long-term recovery. Why Choose Nurseplus? • Flexibility that Works for You: Choose shifts that suit your lifestyle – full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends. • Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £12.21 and £17.50 per hour, paid weekly (higher rates apply for bank holidays). • Workwise App: Manage your availability and easily book shifts that work for you. • Paid Industry-Leading Training: Fully funded...

We are currently seeking a dedicated Support Worker to join our team in Birmingham. This role involves providing person-centred care to individuals with a range of needs, including those with physical or learning disabilities, mental health conditions, or elderly care requirements. As a Support Worker, you will assist with daily living tasks such as personal care, medication, meal prep, and supporting individuals in accessing community services. The ideal candidate will be compassionate, reliable, and able to promote independence and dignity. Requirements: * Enhanced DBS * MAPA certification * Availability for full-time hours * Strong communication skills and a caring nature Previous experience as a Support Worker and an NVQ in Health and Social Care are desirable but not essential. Join us and make a meaningful difference as a Support Worker in your community

Day Webster are currently recruiting for an experienced NHS Band 6 Social Worker to support the South Adults Social Care Team.  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 role paying a rewarding hourly rate of up to £27 per hour either on a full time or part-time basis, please contact me at (url removed) The ideal candidate to have experience of working within the Care Act 2014: completing assessments, care plans, reviewing existing packages of care and adjusting those plans where needed to ensure people are receiving appropriate, strengths-based and proportionate levels of support.  What you need – Role requirements Adults experience Valid Driver’s licence Degree or Diploma in Social Work  Active...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for an experienced NHS Band 7 Social Worker to support the South Adults Social Care Team to undertake S9 + S10 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...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking to speak with Drug and Alcohol Workers with ideally some Outreach experience, for contract positions that we have in the Kingston area of London. The positions that we have available currently are suitable for Recovery Workers/Drug and Alcohol workers with outreach experience. The role is working with homelessness and candidates sleeping rough with drug and alcohol issues. You will be working within the drop-in service when required, also carrying out holistic group work. Ideally the role will be to bolster the current Outreach provision. Within the Outreach aspect of the role you will be working in pairs, in the community and visiting local hotspots. This position is working Monday to Thursday, 09:30am to 16:30pm. Hours: - 9:30am to 16:30pm Days: Monday - Thursday Contract: 6 Months (+ongoing) Salary: £19.00 to £21.00 per hour Benefits of working with Belmont Recruitment; * Single point of contact consultant. * 24h support....