Job Summary The Adult Social Care Hospital Social Worker plays a crucial role in evaluating the needs of patients, especially older adults and those with complex health and social care requirements, to organise their discharge from hospital. The main goal is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions by ensuring strong community support. Duties Conduct comprehensive social care assessments for patients within tight timeframes. Identify and evaluate complex needs, including safeguarding issues, mental capacity, and variable conditions. Develop person-centred care plans in collaboration with patients, their families or carers, and multidisciplinary teams. Advise on and facilitate access to suitable social care services, equipment, and adaptations. Liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners, including health professionals, voluntary organisations, housing services, and other local authority departments. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. Identify and respond to adult safeguarding concerns in accordance with local policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Work closely with hospital staff (doctors, nurses, therapists) to facilitate safe and timely discharges. Coordinate discharge plans, including arranging care packages, residential care, or other community-based support. Ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place to support the patient's transition from hospital to home or other suitable environment. Experience Knowledge: extensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices (e.g., Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005). Skills: Excellent assessment, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate should have resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure, considering the crucial nature of discharge planning and patient flow. They must maintain accurate and current records in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies. Additionally, they should be capable of completing all necessary documentation related to assessments, care plans, and safeguarding. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 07, 2025
Seasonal
Job Summary The Adult Social Care Hospital Social Worker plays a crucial role in evaluating the needs of patients, especially older adults and those with complex health and social care requirements, to organise their discharge from hospital. The main goal is to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions by ensuring strong community support. Duties Conduct comprehensive social care assessments for patients within tight timeframes. Identify and evaluate complex needs, including safeguarding issues, mental capacity, and variable conditions. Develop person-centred care plans in collaboration with patients, their families or carers, and multidisciplinary teams. Advise on and facilitate access to suitable social care services, equipment, and adaptations. Liaise effectively with a wide range of internal and external partners, including health professionals, voluntary organisations, housing services, and other local authority departments. Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences. Identify and respond to adult safeguarding concerns in accordance with local policies and procedures. Work collaboratively with other agencies to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Work closely with hospital staff (doctors, nurses, therapists) to facilitate safe and timely discharges. Coordinate discharge plans, including arranging care packages, residential care, or other community-based support. Ensure that all necessary arrangements are in place to support the patient's transition from hospital to home or other suitable environment. Experience Knowledge: extensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices (e.g., Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005). Skills: Excellent assessment, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team. The successful candidate should have resilience and the ability to work effectively under pressure, considering the crucial nature of discharge planning and patient flow. They must maintain accurate and current records in accordance with professional standards and organisational policies. Additionally, they should be capable of completing all necessary documentation related to assessments, care plans, and safeguarding. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Description: Responsibility for planning and delivering services that improve outcomes for children and young people, as set out in the relevant legislation and associated guidance, ensuring that services are sensitive to the needs of children, young people and families, and of the highest professional standards. To ensure young people are appropriately consulted about services and that their views inform service delivery and development To chair meetings as required, encouraging young and adult care leavers to play an active part in pathway planning and promoting partnerships with other agencies. Work in partnership with internal /external agencies to ensure care leavers as vulnerable adults are appropriately safeguarded; to safeguard the children of care leavers who are parents who have child in need/child protection plans and ensure Personal Advisors are actively engaged in child protection oversight and management e.g. attending case conference and core group meetings. Accountable for effective case allocation, using supervision and analysis of management reports to ensure optimum case management and resolution, to monitor and evaluate outcomes of services against agreed standards, and reporting to Service Manager /Senior Management Team as appropriate Responsibility for implementation of policy and procedure, and effective decision-making within delegated authority level, ensuring staff adherence to all directorate policy, procedures and standards To demonstrate leadership and motivational skills, ensuring good communication and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and service user focus that delivers good outcomes for young people and adults. Responsible and accountable for the effective analysis and management of risk for all care leavers (and their children) held within their team, and ensuring compliance by team members with the requirements of relevant legislation, guidance and procedures Responsible and accountable for provision of safe and suitable pathway plans assuring quality of planning and review, working in partnership with young people and families, and partner agencies Responsible and accountable for effective team budget management, compliance with financial rules, identifying pressures and savings and bringing in a balanced budget Responsibility for professional and managerial staff supervision, in accordance with directorate supervision policy; for staff practice improvement and development, management of staff performance and ensuring under-performance is dealt with robustly Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 07, 2025
Seasonal
Description: Responsibility for planning and delivering services that improve outcomes for children and young people, as set out in the relevant legislation and associated guidance, ensuring that services are sensitive to the needs of children, young people and families, and of the highest professional standards. To ensure young people are appropriately consulted about services and that their views inform service delivery and development To chair meetings as required, encouraging young and adult care leavers to play an active part in pathway planning and promoting partnerships with other agencies. Work in partnership with internal /external agencies to ensure care leavers as vulnerable adults are appropriately safeguarded; to safeguard the children of care leavers who are parents who have child in need/child protection plans and ensure Personal Advisors are actively engaged in child protection oversight and management e.g. attending case conference and core group meetings. Accountable for effective case allocation, using supervision and analysis of management reports to ensure optimum case management and resolution, to monitor and evaluate outcomes of services against agreed standards, and reporting to Service Manager /Senior Management Team as appropriate Responsibility for implementation of policy and procedure, and effective decision-making within delegated authority level, ensuring staff adherence to all directorate policy, procedures and standards To demonstrate leadership and motivational skills, ensuring good communication and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and service user focus that delivers good outcomes for young people and adults. Responsible and accountable for the effective analysis and management of risk for all care leavers (and their children) held within their team, and ensuring compliance by team members with the requirements of relevant legislation, guidance and procedures Responsible and accountable for provision of safe and suitable pathway plans assuring quality of planning and review, working in partnership with young people and families, and partner agencies Responsible and accountable for effective team budget management, compliance with financial rules, identifying pressures and savings and bringing in a balanced budget Responsibility for professional and managerial staff supervision, in accordance with directorate supervision policy; for staff practice improvement and development, management of staff performance and ensuring under-performance is dealt with robustly Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Job Description: Children with disabilities social worker Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 07, 2025
Seasonal
Job Description: Children with disabilities social worker Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes and maintains independence and wellbeing; where appropriate involve other agencies and use community resources to provide equality of opportunity, full participation and inclusion in society Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Job Description: Job Role: Assess the needs of children and families, analysing information to support the development of care plans. To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. Assessing their needs to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions, including completing assessments, statutory visits and parenting assessments Key Responsibilities: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. 30% 2. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. 10% TEAM MANAGER SOCIAL WORKER 2 Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families. Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard. 15% 20% Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council's social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations. Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures. 10% 10% To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 07, 2025
Seasonal
Job Description: Job Role: Assess the needs of children and families, analysing information to support the development of care plans. To work closely with children, young people and their families, other staff within the service and partner agencies to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk. Assessing their needs to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions, including completing assessments, statutory visits and parenting assessments Key Responsibilities: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. 30% 2. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. 10% TEAM MANAGER SOCIAL WORKER 2 Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families. Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard. 15% 20% Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council's social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations. Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures. 10% 10% To be responsible for your Continued Professional Development (CPD) and progression through regular check-ins and supervisions. Attending training through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in Luton? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Family Help Hub Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 38 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in Luton? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Family Help Hub Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 38 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in Luton? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in Luton? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East london? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Community Review Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East london? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Community Review Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East London? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East London? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
A leading local authority in the South East is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Team . This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, undertaking focused, analytical assessments and developing SMART care plans that reflect the council's commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice. They will work within a supportive team structure, underpinned by reflective supervision and a strengths-based approach. Key Responsibilities: Carry out high-quality assessments and interventions using the Signs of Safety model Engage directly with children and families to understand their lived experiences Prepare clear, concise reports for Child Protection Conferences, court proceedings, and other statutory meetings Collaborate with multi-agency partners including health, education, and police Maintain accurate case records in line with GDPR and council systems Salary and Benefits: 38,476 - 41,956 per annum 5,000 market premia (payable in 12 equal instalments) 2,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service Generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holiday Excellent local government pension scheme An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease care after 6 months Free parking Hybrid working - working a minimum of 2 days in the office (Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks Essential Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding legislation, and court work Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: Experience using MOSAIC or similar case management systems Familiarity with the council's local procedures and policies If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss further, please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed) Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
A leading local authority in the South East is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Team . This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. The successful candidate will manage a varied caseload, undertaking focused, analytical assessments and developing SMART care plans that reflect the council's commitment to safeguarding and child-centred practice. They will work within a supportive team structure, underpinned by reflective supervision and a strengths-based approach. Key Responsibilities: Carry out high-quality assessments and interventions using the Signs of Safety model Engage directly with children and families to understand their lived experiences Prepare clear, concise reports for Child Protection Conferences, court proceedings, and other statutory meetings Collaborate with multi-agency partners including health, education, and police Maintain accurate case records in line with GDPR and council systems Salary and Benefits: 38,476 - 41,956 per annum 5,000 market premia (payable in 12 equal instalments) 2,000 annual retention payment after 1 years' service Generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holiday Excellent local government pension scheme An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease care after 6 months Free parking Hybrid working - working a minimum of 2 days in the office (Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks Essential Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Completion of the ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment) Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services Strong knowledge of child protection, safeguarding legislation, and court work Excellent communication, assessment, and report-writing skills A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle Desirable: Experience using MOSAIC or similar case management systems Familiarity with the council's local procedures and policies If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss further, please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed) Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Connect2SocialWork are looking for a compassionate Deputy Manager for a 3 bed EBD home in East London. If you have managerial experience working within a children's home and want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, we want to hear from you. The successful Deputy Manager will: Have experience of working in a children's home with managerial / supervisory experience (2 years) Deliver high standards of care, leadership and child protection Be confident and work well on their own initiative Have excellent communication skills Be a good decision maker Hold at least NVQ Level 3 in CYP Working towards NVQ Level 5 or willing to commence when starting this role BENEFITS: Salary: 38,000 - 40,000 per annum Various Contracted hour shifts available 50 paid per sleep Opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 5 paid for by the company (after successful completion of probationary period) Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program Ongoing training and development, opportunities to progress within an expanding company and be part of an effective and supportive team If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss further, please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed) Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Connect2SocialWork are looking for a compassionate Deputy Manager for a 3 bed EBD home in East London. If you have managerial experience working within a children's home and want to make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children, we want to hear from you. The successful Deputy Manager will: Have experience of working in a children's home with managerial / supervisory experience (2 years) Deliver high standards of care, leadership and child protection Be confident and work well on their own initiative Have excellent communication skills Be a good decision maker Hold at least NVQ Level 3 in CYP Working towards NVQ Level 5 or willing to commence when starting this role BENEFITS: Salary: 38,000 - 40,000 per annum Various Contracted hour shifts available 50 paid per sleep Opportunity to achieve an NVQ Level 5 paid for by the company (after successful completion of probationary period) Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Program Ongoing training and development, opportunities to progress within an expanding company and be part of an effective and supportive team If you are interested in this role and would like to discuss further, please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed) Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
