442 social worker jobs found in Runcorn

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...

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...

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...

We are looking to recruit a Childrens Qualified Social Worker–within the Social Care industry in the Stockport area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker role will be for a minimum of 6 months.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments Section 47 Investigations Contributing to the duty rota Initiating care proceedings Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children Initial child protection reports conference reports  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker – within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a...

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...

We are looking to recruit a Childrens Qualified Social Worker–within the Social Care industry in the Rochdale area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker role will be for a minimum of 6 months.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments Section 47 Investigations Contributing to the duty rota Initiating care proceedings Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children Initial child protection reports conference reports  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker – within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a...

Think Community Care are looking for qualified Social Workers to pick up short-, medium and long-term temporary contracts in Shrewsbury 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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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 teaming up with a Local Authority to appoint an experienced Family Practitioner to join their Early Help Team in Staffordshire. As a Family Practitioner, you'll work collaboratively with families and use a restorative approach to make a positive impact. You will provide support and interventions, helping children, young people, and their families stay together and thrive. Here's the exciting part: you'll enjoy hybrid working arrangements, including the flexibility to work from home, in the office, and out in the community. Key Responsibilities: Implement the council's restorative practice model, supporting families and enabling reunions. Conduct thorough Early Help Assessments and create child-centred Initial Plans. Organise engaging meetings, events, and groups for families and professionals. Collaborate with Social Workers to support children in need and those in care. Undertake specific tasks outlined in assessments and plans, working directly with children and...

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP *** Cerise Healthcare is recruiting for exceptional Support Workers to work with our client, providers of support to Adults with Learning Disabilities who reside in a Supported Living Services in St Helens and the surrounding areas. Benefits to Cerise Healthcare’s Support Workers include: * Competitive pay rates * Flexible hours to suit your needs * Opportunities to progress * Leading training courses * Generous refer a friend scheme Cerise Healthcare’s Support Workers understand the importance of enabling service users to lead an independent life. Providing person-centred care they actively enhance the service users’ life style and promote respect and dignity. Support Workers will assist service users with all aspects of their life with which they require assistance, this could include; * Personal Care * Managing challenging behaviour * Assisting with their finances * Prompting/assisting with medication * Assisting...