385 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 and Assessment | Wigan | £39 per hour Wigan Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Duty and Assessment team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for a confident practitioner who can manage fast-paced frontline work, complete robust assessments, and make sound decisions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest stage. This role would suit a Social Worker with solid frontline statutory experience, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work decisively within a busy Duty and Assessment setting. Role Overview As part of the Duty and Assessment team, you will be responsible for completing timely assessments, responding to referrals, and making clear recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right level of support and intervention. You will need to be confident in managing risk, engaging families, and working closely with partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding outcomes. Key responsibilities...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

Job Title: Support Worker Area : Blackpool Pay Rate: GBP16 - GBP20 per hour Hours: Full-Time, Part-Time, Flexible Shifts Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for dedicated and compassionate Support Workers to join our team in the your area. If you are someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, rewarding environment and has a desire to empower individuals to live independently, we want to hear from you! About the Role: As a Support Worker, you will provide essential support to individuals with varying needs, ensuring they have the opportunity to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will assist with personal care, daily activities, medication management, and social engagement, tailored to each individuals requirements. Your role will involve both practical support and emotional encouragement, helping clients achieve their personal goals. What Were Looking For: Previous experience in care or support work. A...

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)...

Service Care Solutions are supporting a reputable non-profit provider who are looking to recruit Recovery Worker. As a Recovery Worker, you will play a crucial role by supporting individuals that are suffering with Drug & Alcohol addiction. Please find a description of the role below. Role: Recovery Worker Rate: £18.14 to £20.62 per hour (PAYE exc.)/ £20.15 to £23 per hour (Umbrella/Ltd) Location: Preston Working: 5 days per week. 37.5 hours. Contract:  Role Overview: Our client vision is for people of all ages to be safe, build ambitions for the future and to reach their full potential. They create services and support people's complex Health and Social needs, helping them to build healthier lives that meaning and value for themselves and their families. Complete assessments for Service users. Supporting the individuals from Point of Entry Provide Screening, Assessment and Recovery Plans Deliver One to One intervention Experience of working within the Substance Misuse...

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

PMLD Teaching Assistant Are you a support worker, care worker, youth worker or teaching assistant looking to transition into a rewarding role within a specialist school environment? We are currently recruiting on behalf of a specialist SEN school in Preston that supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including autism, communication difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health needs. The Role You will work as part of a supportive staff team to provide both classroom and individual support to pupils with complex additional needs. The role will involve working closely with teachers and other support staff to create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment. Key responsibilities include: • Supporting pupils in the classroom on a 1:1 basis or in small groups • Helping students access learning activities and remain engaged • Supporting communication and social development, providing personal care where needed • Assisting with...

Residential Support Worker  A specialist education and care provider in Longridge, Preston is seeking dedicated and resilient Support Workers to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis through a leading education recruitment agency. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs, including social, emotional, and mental health challenges, in a structured and therapeutic setting. The Role As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role in helping young people develop independence, emotional regulation, and life skills. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, high-quality care and support both in and out of the classroom setting. Key Responsibilities Supporting young people with daily routines and structured activities Promoting positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing Building trusting relationships with students Assisting with educational engagement and life skills development Maintaining...

ADHOC Behaviour Support Worker/ 1:1 Support Worker – SEMH & SEND Location: Various schools across East Lancashire Pay: £92.95–£100 per day (dependent on experience) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Flexible / Temporary (with potential for permanent opportunities) Teaching Personnel are recruiting… Teaching Personnel are currently seeking ADHOC Behaviour Support Worker and 1:1 Support Workers to work across a variety of primary, secondary and alternative provision settings. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for flexible work to build upon their behaviour management experience. The Role You will be supporting pupils with a range of needs, including: Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Challenging behaviour and additional learning needs Responsibilities include: Providing 1:1 and small group...

Ashberry Recruitment are currently looking for candidates to fulfil the role of a Homelessness Support Worker for our well-respected client based in Blackburn. The role is on an ongoing temporary basis and could result in a permanent role a successful applicant. You must be able to commit to a rolling rota, with occasional weekend work. (1 in 6 weekends) Responsibilities * You will manage a caseload of clients, addressing their emotion, physical and social behavioural needs supporting them to progress towards independence. * You will support our programme of meaningful activity by running group sessions and activities within the accommodation to support residents’ individual development and social engagement. * You will ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service at all times possible including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable. * You will also take joint responsibility with your team members for the well being and day to...

Behaviour Support Worker – SEMH Provision Location: Blackburn Pay: £92.95–£100 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP Contract: Full-time, temporary until end of academic year (with potential to become permanent) Teaching Personnel are recruiting… Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a specialist alternative provision in Blackburn to recruit a Behaviour Support Worker to start immediately. This provision supports pupils across Key Stages 2, 3 and 4 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, many of whom have experienced disruption to their education. The setting offers a nurturing, structured environment, with small class sizes and a strong focus on building positive relationships and re-engaging students in learning. The Role As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will: Support pupils displaying challenging behaviour on a 1:1 and small group basis Help students regulate emotions and access learning Use de-escalation strategies to manage...