364 social worker jobs found in Blackpool

Think Community Care are looking for qualified Social Workers to pick up short-, medium and long-term temporary contracts in Preston and the surrounding areas. We have a variety of contracts depending on your experience within either adults or children’s services, from entry to management. We endeavour ourselves to provide consistency for our Social Workers and always have contracts lined up if one is about to conclude. We are looking for qualified social worker who either can work as part of a team or a manage a team. Requirements: * Minimum 1 year’s recent work experience as a qualified social worker within adults or children’s services * Social Worker degree (UK) * Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage Benefits: Are you in? Do we need to further convince you why Think Community Care is your ideal agency shift partner? How about: * A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you get...

Think Community Care are looking for qualified Social Workers to pick up short-, medium and long-term temporary contracts in Lancaster and the surrounding areas. We have a variety of contracts depending on your experience within either adults or children’s services, from entry to management. We endeavour ourselves to provide consistency for our Social Workers and always have contracts lined up if one is about to conclude. We are looking for qualified social worker who either can work as part of a team or a manage a team. Requirements: * Minimum 1 year’s recent work experience as a qualified social worker within adults or children’s services * Social Worker degree (UK) * Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage Benefits: Are you in? Do we need to further convince you why Think Community Care is your ideal agency shift partner? How about: * A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you...

Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Tameside Council Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Rate: Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella) - depending on experience Hours: 36 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Agency / Temporary Overview Caritas Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Tameside Council's Duty & Assessment Team. This is a front-line role responsible for managing referrals, conducting assessments, and carrying out statutory duties to safeguard children and families. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-performing team dealing with new referrals, strategy discussions, and Section 47 enquiries. Please note: Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a Duty & Assessment or Front Door team. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage a Duty & Assessment caseload, responding to new referrals and undertaking assessments in line with statutory...

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...

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

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Work Team Manager to lead our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality services to children and young people with complex needs and their families. You will oversee a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring statutory duties are met while driving forward a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team delivering services to children with disabilities Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and SEND legislation Oversee assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions Provide reflective supervision and performance management to staff Work collaboratively with education, health, and partner agencies Manage budgets and resources effectively Drive service improvement and maintain high practice standards About You We...

Think Community Care are looking for qualified Social Workers to pick up short-, medium and long-term temporary contracts in St. Helens and the surrounding areas. We have a variety of contracts depending on your experience within either adults or children’s services, from entry to management. We endeavour ourselves to provide consistency for our Social Workers and always have contracts lined up if one is about to conclude. We are looking for qualified social worker who either can work as part of a team or a manage a team. Requirements: * Minimum 1 year’s recent work experience as a qualified social worker within adults or children’s services * Social Worker degree (UK) * Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage Benefits: Are you in? Do we need to further convince you why Think Community Care is your ideal agency shift partner? How about: * A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you...

Our client, Liverpool Council islooking for a Adult Social Worker to join their team minimum 3 days in office - must be based in Merseyside for caseload management tasks - city wide Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidanceBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first...

Think Community Care are looking for qualified Social Workers to pick up short-, medium and long-term temporary contracts in Liverpool and the surrounding areas. We have a variety of contracts depending on your experience within either adults or children’s services, from entry to management. We endeavour ourselves to provide consistency for our Social Workers and always have contracts lined up if one is about to conclude. We are looking for qualified social worker who either can work as part of a team or a manage a team. Requirements: * Minimum 1 year’s recent work experience as a qualified social worker within adults or children’s services * Social Worker degree (UK) * Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage Benefits: Are you in? Do we need to further convince you why Think Community Care is your ideal agency shift partner? How about: * A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you...

Social Worker - 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...

About the Role Knowsley Council is looking for committed and child-focused Social Workers to join our Child in Need (CIN) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and families who require ongoing support to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will work with children subject to Child in Need plans, providing meaningful interventions that reduce risk, strengthen families, and prevent escalation to child protection where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families under Child in Need plans Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and reviews Undertake direct work with children, ensuring their voice is central to all interventions Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance Maintain accurate, timely case recordings and reports Participate in CIN meetings, core groups, and...

St. Helen's MBC Children's services are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their team. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. This is a full time position with an initial contract of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and offering a pay rate of £14.82 per hour (£19.22ph Umbrella). Duties of the role: Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families  Undertake initial assessment work with families  Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families  Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker The ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their families Full...

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...

As a Children's Team Manager, you will assist in the effective delivery of Social Services, withing your defined area of service. The Team Manager will be responsible for supervising, supporting and advising a team of Social Workers, whilst contributing to the management, delivery and operation of a variety of measurable, high quality, and cost effective services, to meet individual needs. More specific responsibilities include: Managing the prioritisation and allocation of work within the team of Social Workers, identifying resource shortages and contributing to the planning and development of targeted services, delivered within policy and legal obligations. Reporting to the Principal Manager, taking accountability for all elements of individual cases within the team's workload, in accordance with policy and procedures including staff well-being, care and development. Responsibility for ensuring the direction and motivation of staff by the provision of support and supervision on...

We’re looking for an experienced and reliable Children’s Home Care Worker to join a private organisation that provides residential care for children and young people with complex needs, including those with forensic backgrounds and a history of trauma or challenging behaviour. This is a demanding but highly rewarding role, working within a small team to create a safe, stable and supportive environment for young people aged 8 to 18. Key responsibilities: * Supporting young people with day-to-day care, emotional wellbeing, routines, and behavioural needs * Building positive, professional relationships and offering consistent, trauma-informed support * Promoting independence, safeguarding, and emotional development through structured care plans * Supporting young people with education, appointments, and daily living tasks * Working closely with colleagues, social workers, education providers and external agencies * Keeping...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Family Support Worker to join St Helens Council on an initial 3 month temporary contract. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Key Responsibilities: * Support social workers with assessments and care planning * Deliver practical and hands-on support to families in their homes * Supervise Family Time (contact sessions) between children and families * Maintain accurate records and contribute to reports and reviews * Work closely with partner agencies to support families effectively About You * Experience working with children, young people, or families * Strong communication and relationship-building skills * Ability to manage challenging situations in a calm and professional manner * Full UK Drivers Licence and own vehicle Please apply with an up to date CV ASAP if this role would be of interest to you

As a Children's Team Manager, you will assist in the effective delivery of Social Services, withing your defined area of service. The Team Manager will be responsible for supervising, supporting and advising a team of Social Workers, whilst contributing to the management, delivery and operation of a variety of measurable, high quality, and cost effective services, to meet individual needs. More specific responsibilities include: Managing the prioritisation and allocation of work within the team of Social Workers, identifying resource shortages and contributing to the planning and development of targeted services, delivered within policy and legal obligations. Reporting to the Principal Manager, taking accountability for all elements of individual cases within the team's workload, in accordance with policy and procedures including staff well-being, care and development. Responsibility for ensuring the direction and motivation of staff by the provision of support and supervision...

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...

We are currently recruiting Residential Support Workers to join an Ofsted-registered, three-bedroom children's home in Ribchester. Location: Ribchester, PR3 Contract: Temporary to Permanent (Full-time hours) This home delivers high-quality residential care and education to children and young people with mental health needs, including Autism, Social, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (SEBD), and complex behaviours. Key Responsibilities: Support children in building and maintaining relationships with family and friends Encourage participation in community activities such as clubs and day centres Assist with all aspects of daily living Safeguard vulnerable children, reporting any concerns or signs of harm Carry out housekeeping duties and maintain high standards of hygiene within the home when requiredRequirements: Experience working with children aged 6-18 with learning disabilities, complex needs, or Autism Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)...

We currently seeking a Substance Misuse Recovery Worker for our client in Preston on an initial 3 month contract to start ASAP. The rate of pay will be negotiated between £21-23 an hour. As a Recovery Coordinator 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 drug and 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