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Our client Oldham Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Duty & Advice team. You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, which includes representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, this co-location enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will be required to respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely way to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public members of the public and partner agencies to enable you to gain details and enable strong evidenced based decision making in line with our practice standards and statutory duties. You will have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident in making...

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Complex Safeguarding team. About the Candidate: We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with adolescents, who have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of social work and exploitation and who can be creative and innovative in their work. We are looking for workers with a passion for creative direct work approaches, tenacity, and trauma informed ways of working. We would welcome applications from the global majority and specifically males as we are under represented in the area. Experience of working directly with communities is desirable.Responsibilities You will support the locality social work teams in accessing, supporting, and disrupting exploitative abuse and supporting children and their families with recovery from this harm You will consult with partner agencies about individual children presenting with indicators of exploitative abuse and / or...

Experienced Children's Social Worker – Duty & Assessment Pay Rate: Up to £39.00 per hour Location: Local Authority (Hybrid / Flexible Working) Type: Contract / Agency The Role An experienced Children's Social Worker is required for a busy Duty and Assessment Team. You will complete Child and Family assessments, manage case step-downs, and transition cases across to Family Support and Protection teams. Key Requirements * Proven track record in a Duty & Assessment or frontline Children's team. * 2-year verified reference history and fully checked employment gaps. * Relevant Social Work qualifications and active professional registration. * Full driving licence and access to a vehicle. What is Offered * Highly competitive pay up to £39/hr. * Flexible working split between home and modern open-plan offices. * Regular individual, peer, and management supervisions. * Induction and training opportunities matching permanent staff

Location: Enfield Role: Family Support Worker Start date: July/ September School: SEMH Secondary School A specialist secondary SEMH school in North London is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Family Support Worker to join their safeguarding and welfare team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Family Support Worker, Educational Welfare Officer, Safeguarding Officer or community-based professional who is passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and their families. The school is a specialist provision supporting secondary-aged pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. The successful candidate will join a highly supportive team committed to improving outcomes for young people through strong relationships, therapeutic approaches and high expectations. Key Responsibilities Act as the first point of contact for families requiring additional support and guidance. Develop and deliver family support initiatives, workshops and parent...

We have a great opportunity for a new Social Worker to join our fantastic Children Looked After Team based in Woking. This is a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. The salary range for Social Workers is £43,633 - £46,624 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym,...

Job Title: Home First Team, Social Worker (Adults) Location: Dorchester and surrounding regions Contract Type: Temporary, Salary: £32.00 - £35.00 per hour Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The primary focus of these posts is to adopt a home first or discharge to assess way of working to support people in returning home from hospital safely and promptly. You will be an integral part of a successful partnership between health, social care, and our home, independence, and crisis support (HICS) team. What will you be doing? Ability and need to be able to attend all our acute and community hospitals across Dorset to support and facilitate discharge. Requirement to come into the...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Leamington Spa on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. This will be Full Time Contract, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00. 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 will be required for this position

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Lewisham on a 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. This will be 30 Hour a Week Contract, therefore Full Days across 4 Days. 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 will be required for this position

Are you a Qualified Social Worker looking for a new and different kind of role? Look no further… Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Midlothian Council's Drug and Misuse Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate. Benefits: Hybrid working Competitive rates of pay Mileage reimbursement Supervision Weekly pay One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply) A full range of free training available Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities: Assessment and Recovery Planning. Conduct specialist addiction assessments to identify the physical, psychological, and social impacts of substance use. Assist individuals in developing personalized recovery plans, setting realistic goals for both abstinence and harm reduction. Evaluate new referrals and...

Locum Supervising Social Worker Location: Somerset An independent, non-profit fostering agency is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their team on a locum basis. About the role: You will be joining a non-profit independent fostering agency that provides therapeutic support to foster families across Somerset. You will manage a small caseload of approximately 7 foster carers providing high-quality supervision, support, and guidance. Benefits: Hybrid working Work within a therapeutic fostering environment ASAP interview and start Highly competitive locum rates Opportunity for the role to become permanent Join an established and supportive fostering agency Non-profit organisation with child-centred ethos Good Ofsted rated agency Requirements: Registered with Social Work England Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Previous experience within fostering or children's social care Strong knowledge of current legislation and safeguarding...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, working with children and families across long-term safeguarding pathways. This is a busy and engaging safeguarding role, managing cases from initial intervention through to court proceedings and final hearing. You will work with children and families under: Section 17 Section 47 Public Law Outline and Care ProceedingsThe role focuses on assessment and intervention, ensuring children are safeguarded while supporting families to create sustainable change. Hybrid: Minimum 2 days in the office (plus visits as required) Key Responsibilities Manage a long-term safeguarding caseload across CIN and CP frameworks Work on cases progressing through PLO and care proceedings to final hearing Undertake high-quality assessments and interventions to promote welfare and address risk Build strong relationships with children and families, ensuring their views inform...

We are looking for experienced Child & Family Workers for temporary contracts in the North Tyneside and Newcastle areas. 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 children...

Our client Surrey Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Adolescents team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people...

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Assessment team. Casework Management Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.Assessment and Review Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.Advice and Guidance Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.Safeguarding Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people...

Make a Real Difference to Children's Lives We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified Social Worker (Level 2) to join our Children's Social Care team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children, young people, and families, helping them overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes As a Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, developing care and support plans, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. You will play a key role in empowering families, building resilience, and ensuring children receive the support they need to thrive. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families in line with statutory requirements. Develop, implement, and review care and support plans. Manage a caseload that includes vulnerable children and families with complex needs. Carry out safeguarding investigations and child protection work where required. Work...

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Night Support Worker for our well-respected client based in the Manchester area. Our client’s aim is to provide practical, emotional, and social support to assist in people's move towards independence and personal development. The main purpose of the role is to work as a dedicated member of the project team to provide high quality, person centred, outcome focussed support, guidance, and assistance to young people to address their homelessness and housing needs and assist in their personal development to promote and sustain future independent living. Role and Responsibilities: * Support service users in understanding their strengths, identifying targets, and achieving outcomes in line with a support plan, including the creation and review of the support plan * Regularly assess and review needs, risks, and support planning with service users * Work with service users in a group setting and...

Are you a Qualified Social Worker wondering what other opportunities are out there? Look no further… Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Edinburgh City Council's Adult's Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate. Benefits: Hybrid working Competitive rates of pay Mileage reimbursement Supervision Weekly pay One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply) A full range of free training available Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities: Conducting comprehensive assessments under the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 to identify eligibility for services. Investigating concerns and carrying out duties under the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. Designing and implementing care packages, which may include...