1218 senior support worker jobs found

Senior Support Worker Role Overview We are looking for confident and experienced Senior Support Workers to join a supportive team working with young people in both educational and residential settings. This position involves supporting individuals throughout their daily routines, both on-site and during external activities. You will play a key role in helping young people build independence, resilience, and confidence by offering consistent emotional and practical support. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll contribute to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. Professionalism is essential in this role, as you will be expected to act as a positive role model and represent the organisation appropriately at all times. About the Provision This service provides specialist education and residential care for young people aged 11 to 19 with autism, complex learning needs, and behaviours that may challenge. It operates on a...

Senior Family Support Worker We are looking for a Senior Family Support Worker to act as a keyworker delivering packages of support with children, young people, and whole families to prevent escalation to more intensive services. Join South Birmingham’s locality-based counselling service operates from community hubs and outreach venues including GP practices, community centres and Family Hubs across Edgbaston and Northfield. Position: Senior Family Support Worker Location: Edgbaston & Northfield Districts/Hybrid Hours: 37 (9 – 5 Monday – Thursday, 9 – 4:30 Friday) Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term until March 2027 Salary: £30,000 Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: 26th April 2026 (Midnight) Interview Date: 5th May 2026 The Role Working with families in a person-centered way, you will help people on your caseload to make positive...

Live In Senior Support worker Are you a Male and Female Support worker looking for your next opportunity in Care and ready to start immediately ? We are looking for a live in Support worker that has done this type of role before. CTRC Team are looking for experienced, caring and professional Live In Support workers that are committed and reliable. If not Training can be given, We have an opportunity based in London , To enable Service Users develop and improve their life skills and encourage Clints to lead a full and active life within the community. To promote the independence of vulnerable adults and strive to enhance individual lifestyles by offering access to social, leisure and recreational activities, along with support in further education and employment * Therefore we are looking for a carer that is comfortable with mobility / moving and handling/ Working with Severe Learning Disability with complex needs. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the patient for...

Exceptional Opportunity: Senior Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. This role is designed for a professional passionate about protecting vulnerable children within a diverse and vibrant community, offering a competitive pay rate of up to £35.00 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload of children in need of protection and those subject to public law proceedings. * Conduct comprehensive Section 47 investigations and produce high-quality assessments to inform interventions. * Represent the council in court, providing expert testimony and detailed reports to ensure the child’s best interests. * Mentor and provide informal supervision to less experienced staff members to foster professional growth. * Collaborate with multi-agency partners such as schools, health professionals, and police...

Advance Your Career: Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team Derbyshire County Council is looking for a skilled and committed Advanced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team based in Alfreton. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to provide high-level support and stability to children and young people, ensuring they have the best possible outcomes while in our care. We are offering a competitive pay rate of up to £26.63 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage a specialized caseload of children in care, focusing on long-term stability and permanency planning. * Lead on complex assessments and the implementation of care plans that prioritize the safety and emotional well-being of young people. * Provide expert guidance and mentoring to junior staff members, acting as a point of escalation for complex clinical decisions. * Coordinate and chair multi-agency meetings to ensure that health,...

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Richmond Mental Health Social Care Team, delivering high-quality, person-centred social care services to adults with enduring mental health needs. About the Role This is a social care-focused position, with work centred exclusively on statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the team, supporting the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 15 complex cases Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning Provide supervision and support to Social Workers and Social Care Assessors Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM), leading Section 42 safeguarding enquiries Promote and maintain high standards of front-line practice Participate in and help oversee the duty...

Senior Care Worker Purpose of the Job: Managing and leading a team of staff in Registered Care Centre, including the allocation of tasks to meet the needs of individual people we support and their carers. Provide short stay and residential services. Generally, assist the Deputy Manager and Registered Manager to provide high quality care and maintain a customer friendly service. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage and lead a team of staff, ensuring they are deployed on the 24-hour Rota to meet the individual needs of people we support of the Registered Care Centre and the specification contained in the Service Level Agreement and the standards set by the Regulator. Supervise and assist service users with personal care to ensure the provision of physical and emotional care, enabling independence where possible in all aspects of individual rehabilitative care plans whilst maintaining client privacy and dignity. Take specific responsibility for people we support to assess...

Lead the Future of Mental Health Care in Redbridge — Senior Practitioner, Adults (London) Join Redbridge Council’s dynamic Mental Health Wellness Team as a Senior Practitioner (Adults) and play a key leadership role in transforming the lives of those living with mental health challenges. This is your opportunity to influence frontline practice, guide a dedicated team, and make a tangible impact within an integrated mental health service based at our Mental Health Hub in Wanstead. We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker Practitioner with extensive knowledge of mental health services. The ideal candidate will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with a strong background in adult mental health social work. In this pivotal role, you will lead on safeguarding within the team, supervise and support AMHP and Mental Health Social Work staff, and manage the allocation of social work–specific cases across the Mental Health Wellness Teams. You’ll work closely with...

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families (Families First Team) Location: Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Pay Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour Contract: 3–6 months (initial) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (office presence required for key duties) Employer: Central Bedfordshire Council About the Role Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Families First Team, supporting its journey from “Good” to “Outstanding” with Ofsted. This is a relationship-based role where you will work with children and families from assessment through to intervention, ensuring consistent support and improved long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings * Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and risk analyses * Prepare and present evidence in court * Build effective relationships with children and families * Chair and contribute to...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. 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 Advanced Practitioner 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...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the MASH Team for Southwark Council Duties and Responsibilities: * Triage and manage safeguarding referrals within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) environment. * Undertake rapid risk assessments and make informed threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance. * Gather, analyse, and share information with key partner agencies to support effective safeguarding outcomes. * Provide professional guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers within the team. * Ensure all contacts and referrals are progressed in a timely manner, prioritising high-risk cases. * Contribute to strategy discussions and decision-making processes relating to child protection concerns. * Maintain accurate, high-quality case recordings in line with legislative and local authority requirements. * Apply in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures in all...

Senior Practitioner | PASS Team | Thurrock £35ph | The Vanguard of Early Help Are you tired of just managing crisis? It’s time to lead the prevention. Thurrock Council’s Prevention and Support Service (PASS) isn’t just another local authority team; it is a high-impact, multidisciplinary engine designed to keep families safe, together, and out of the statutory system. We are looking for a Senior Practitioner who doesn't just follow the "Team Around the Family" model but champions it. The Role: Beyond Case Management As a Senior Practitioner in Grays, you aren’t just holding a caseload; you are a clinical anchor for the service. You will bridge the gap between targeted intervention and statutory prevention. * Lead the Intervention: Deliver sophisticated, direct work with families facing domestic abuse, mental health challenges, and substance misuse. * Architect of Best Practice: Provide the high-level consultation and mentoring that elevates the practice of the...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services | Earn Up to £37 per Hour | Barnet Council | Hybrid Working Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join a highly supportive and forward-thinking team at Barnet Council, where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of children and families. The Role We are seeking a skilled Senior Social Worker to join a long-term team managing a varied caseload including: * Children in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Court work You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work practice, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while working collaboratively with families and partner agencies. Key Requirements * Proven experience working within CIN, CP, and court proceedings * Strong assessment, analytical, and case management skills * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment * Social Work qualification and registration with...

Job Title: Rail Civils Supervisor Location: Birmingham Contract: Permanent  Shifts: Days, Nights and Weekends Pay: Competitive, PAYE    Division: Civils and Construction  As the PTS Civils Supervisor, you will manage the planning and delivery of Rail Civils projects, ensuring site teams have the information, materials and equipment to deliver the works effectively and efficiently. Liaising with the head of the department, senior supervisor, construction and civils coordinator and client on-site. Ensuring high standards of communication and customer service are upheld and a professional working relationship is maintained. What you’ll do: Ensure teams understand plans to deliver works as specified by the client. Oversee and create equipment lists for site delivery works. Consider occupational and environmental risks to members of the public. Maintain a healthy working relationship with principal contractors and/or contractors, obtaining future work plans to assist growth....

Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Support - Secondary School - Newham Location: Newham, East London Start Date: ASAP or September 2025 Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (with potential to become permanent) Salary: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Remedy Education is working with a welcoming, inclusive and progressive school in Newham to recruit Behaviour Mentors to support students across Ks1 - KS4 This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in behaviour support, youth work, or special educational needs to make a real difference in the lives of young people. The school caters to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, and has a strong, supportive senior leadership team in place. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to students aged 11-16 Implement positive behaviour strategies and support emotional regulation Help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage in...

Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting for an experienced interim professional to lead a review and transformation of safeguarding and quality assurance services within Adult Social Care. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive review of safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Principal Social Worker function, Quality Assurance, the Client Affairs Team, and the Professional Standards Academy. They will assess service effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate connectivity with wider operational and commissioning services to address any recurring challenges. The role will involve developing a proposed service restructure, including practical recommendations and options for a mini-restructure where appropriate. The candidate will also explore commercial opportunities within the Client Affairs function to support wider transformation objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement will be required to ensure alignment...

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Hammersmith & Fulham, London, UK Start Date: 31/03/2026 Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Salary: £50–£100 per day Hours: 8:30am – 1:00pm (Monday to Friday) Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training such a recognised Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent). Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Role Overview We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a nursery-aged pupil with Autism in a welcoming and well-structured primary setting in Fulham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Early Years professional to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment with strong SEN provision and excellent early years practice. Key Responsibilities • Provide...

Position: Pastoral Support Assistant Contract Type: Full-Time Temporary (Term Time Only) Start Date: 13/04/2025 Location: Hertfordshire, London, UK Salary: £90–£100 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. About the Role We are recruiting for a confident and compassionate Pastoral Support Assistant to work within a dedicated secondary pastoral provision supporting students who have been temporarily withdrawn from mainstream lessons. This role is based within a specialist support hub designed to provide a calm, structured environment for students who require additional support with behaviour, emotional regulation, or other individual needs. The provision supports a small group of pupils (typically 3–5 at a time, with capacity for up to 15), allowing for a highly...