29 government jobs found in Bolton

Adults Social Worker Bolton                 £30 per hour To do everything possible to ensure the team provides an efficient and effective service to the residents of Bolton. This involves; Detailed assessment of need (Care Act) and effective asset based support planning. Taking into account available resources. Universal and voluntary services Carers assessments Capacity assessment and Best Interest decision making Continuing Health Care assessments Inter disciplinary and multi agency working. To find out more information please contact B(url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Do you have experience of working directly with Children and Families and are looking for your next role? Look no further! We are working in partnership with Local Authority who are seeking a Family Time Worker to work within their Children and Families Team in Bolton! Within this role, you will work alongside Safeguarding Social Workers in delivering high-quality intervention with children and families to support in achieving positive outcomes. Please note, this work will involve working with families subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and those involved within court proceedings. Responsibilities will include the following: Supporting with family time, completing home visits and directly working with children. Completing work with families around behaviour management strategies and routines and boundaries. Budgeting and supporting in referring families to support services available.Requirements: Relevant Level 3 qualification e.g. NNEB, NVQ3, BTEC, Early Years,...

Family Time Worker Are you a passionate Family Time Worker looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Family Time Worker to work in a service based in Bolton. Pay Rates: - £16.43 - £20.83 Umbrella Rate Information the Role: Successful candidates will be offered 37.5 hours per week. What you will be doing: To contribute to risk assessments and protecting children and young people from danger, harm, and abuse To plan and record interventions effectively, to support and contribute to the overall assessment held by referring social care teams  To deliver quality interventions within the Framework for Action parenting capacity guidance To offer support and evidence-based intervention around child development using EYFS (Early Years Framework Strategy) guidance and behaviour management strategies To work in partnership with families on protection plans in their own home, where appropriate To communicate and work with a range of professionals...

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...

Family Time Worker – Children’s Services (Staying Safe) Location: Bolton Contract: Ongoing temporary assignment Contact: (url removed) Are you passionate about supporting children and families to build safer, healthier relationships? Bolton Council’s Staying Safe Service is looking for dedicated Family Time Workers to join their Family Time team and help improve outcomes for Looked After Children (LAC) and their families. This is a rewarding opportunity to work directly with children and parents, delivering high-quality Family Time sessions, supporting parental capacity, and contributing to assessments that guide meaningful decisions for a child’s future. Key Responsibilities As a Family Time Worker, you will: Support the protection and safeguarding of children by identifying risks and contributing to risk assessments. Deliver structured, high-quality Family Time sessions and direct work with parents, carers, and children. Communicate session planning, delivery, and...

Kinship Social Worker - Bolton Council Bolton Council Up to £37 per hour Bolton Council is seeking an experienced and committed Kinship Social Worker to join our busy Kinship Team. This is a vital role focused on providing an effective and efficient social work service, ensuring the best outcomes for children placed with family and friends. We require a candidate with significant post-qualifying experience in working with and supporting Kinship Carers and Special Guardians. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of statutory and supportive functions, including: * Assessment: Undertake robust and timely assessments of prospective Kinship Carers and Special Guardians to determine suitability. * Review and Monitoring: Conduct annual reviews and other statutory reviews as required to evaluate and monitor the quality of care provided by Kinship carers to looked after children. * Support and Supervision: Provide ongoing supervision...

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...

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...

Social Worker – Duty and Assessment   Tameside £39 per hour We are looking for enthusiastic, innovative and committed Social Workers to join us in our Duty and Assessment as well as Safeguarding and Support teams. The duty team will take cases from the point of referral, complete assessments, strategy meetings, initiate legal proceedings and PLO where required and the case will then transfer to our long term team thereafter. The long term teams will work with children and families needing longer term support under Child in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline and Care Proceedings. You will receive regular supervision and work in a supportive culture where we are ambitious about delivering effective social work practice and supporting you to be the very best you can be. To find out more information please contact B(url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

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...

Are you passionate about customer service? We are looking for a Temporary Customer Service Advisor to support the public sector in Rochdale by efficiently addressing customer inquiries and providing excellent service. Client Details This public sector organisation operates in Rochdale and is dedicated to delivering outstanding services to the community. As a medium-sized organisation, they focus on ensuring the needs of their customers are met efficiently and effectively. Description Respond promptly to customer inquiries via phone, email, or in person. Provide accurate information about services and policies. Handle and resolve customer complaints in a professional manner. Maintain and update customer records in the database. Assist customers with applications and service requests. Collaborate with team members to improve customer satisfaction. Follow up on customer queries to ensure timely resolution. Adhere to organisational guidelines and confidentiality policies.Profile A...

Fostering Social Worker - Family and Friends Team Rochdale Borough Council Up to £35 per hour Rochdale Borough Council is seeking a passionate Social Worker to join our Fostering Service as part of the dynamic Family and Friends Team. This is an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation, supporting our commitment to keeping children safe and ensuring they thrive within connected care arrangements. Why Join Rochdale's Fostering Service? This is an exciting time to be joining the service! We are investing heavily in our staff and fostering families through leading-edge practice models: * We have successfully launched the Mockingbird and No Wrong Door programs. * We are currently underway with plans to train all fostering staff and foster carers in the Secure Base model. * All social workers in the fostering service will be trained in Dyadic Developmental Practice and Psychotherapy (DDP) level 1. Key Responsibilities We require an experienced...

Position Design Manager Location Warrington Pay Rate £400-a-day to £480-a-day Contract length 6mths -24mths depending on performance with potential to extend The Role After a series of project wins an exciting opportunity has arisen at one of UK’s largest main contractors. They are looking to recruit a Design Manager to join their fit out and refurbishment division. A highly successful company working on some of the UK’s most prestigious construction projects with an annual turnover more than £2bn and over 2000 employees nationwide. They cover a range of sectors including Retail, Education, Commercial, blue lights, custodial, Data centres and Distribution. The initial projects you would be working on would be multiple blue lights refurbishment projects across the North West with the project values generally ranging from £5m to £10m, experience working on fit-out or refurbishment projects previously is essential. Key Accountabilities will include: * Manage the proposals *...

Head Of Finance Location: Fishergate, PR1 8RE Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 3+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 34.53 per hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage financial planning and analysis. Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes. Ensure compliance with financial regulations. Provide strategic financial guidance to the organization. Lead and develop the finance team. Prepare financial reports and present findings to senior management. Collaborate with other departments to support overall organizational goals. Person Specifications Must Have: Proven experience in financial management. Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong communication and presentation skills. Relevant finance qualifications or certifications. Eligibility to work in the UK. Nice to Have: Experience in a public sector environment. Knowledge...

The Internal Communication Manager will oversee and enhance internal communication strategies to ensure consistent and effective messaging across the organisation. This temporary role in the public sector requires expertise in managing communication channels and delivering impactful internal campaigns. Client Details This public sector organisation based in Liverpool oversees and supports a broad sector of organisations. Its role includes promoting governance, offering guidance, and helping ensure that organisations in the sector operate with transparency and accountability. Description Develop and implement internal communication strategies to align with organisational goals. Manage internal communication channels, ensuring timely and effective dissemination of information. Create engaging content for internal campaigns and employee updates. Collaborate with various departments to ensure consistent messaging and tone. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal...

Child and Youth Justice Service Practitioner Location: Central and East Lancashire (Preston, Burnley, and surrounding areas) About the Role We are seeking a committed and professional practitioner to join our Child and Youth Justice Service. The successful candidate will work within a multi-agency environment to support children involved with the youth justice system, with a focus on preventing offending, reducing re-offending, and lowering custody rates. You will manage a varied caseload of children in both community and custodial settings, ensuring high-quality assessment, intervention, supervision, and support. This role requires a practitioner who is resilient, child-centred and motivated to deliver high-quality work in line with the Youth Justice Board principles of Child First, Trauma-Informed and Restorative practice, and the Probation Service values of Purpose, Humanity, Openness and Together. Qualifications & Requirement Preference for a qualified Probation...

Complex And Vulnerable Casework Officer Location: Princes Way, BD1 1NN Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 2+ months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £ 20.66 Per Hour Job Ref: (phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Work with families and other agencies to support complex and vulnerable cases. Manage cases involving social care and related services. Ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards. Person Specifications Must Have Strong communication skills. Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Experience with SEND processes and IT systems like Capita. Understanding of social care, Youth Justice System (YJS), Elective Home Education (EHE), Children Missing Education (CME), or similar fields. Nice to Have Experience working with local government or similar organizations. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any...

Social Worker (Adults) Cheshire East Council Are you a dedicated Social Worker (Adults) looking for an engaging contract role? We are seeking a passionate and qualified Social Worker (Adults) to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults while working within a supportive and professional environment. Job Title: Social Worker (Adults)  Location: Cheshire East Council Employment Type: Agency  Pay Rate: 28.92 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 37.03 LTD inclusive of holiday pay  Responsibilities of the Social Worker (Adults) As a Social Worker (Adults), your core responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments for adults requiring social services. Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality service delivery. Providing expert advice and support to vulnerable adults and their families. Maintaining...

Henley Recruitment are seeking an experienced and proactive Construction Site Manager to oversee daily site operations in Lancaster. The role will be overseeing multiple sites within a small, specified area, retrofitting updated heating systems into government buildings. This role requires excellent leadership, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to confidently communicate with tenants, subcontractors, and clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid H&S background and the ability to build positive working relationships onsite. Key Responsibilities: * Manage day-to-day site activities and workforce coordination * Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, tenants, and project stakeholders * Ensure works are carried out safely, on schedule, and to specification * Conduct regular site inspections and enforce compliance with H&S standards * Prepare and maintain site records, including RAMS and daily logs Required Qualifications & Skills: * Valid...

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...