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Senior Family Support Worker We are looking for a Senior Family Support Worker to act as a keyworker delivering packages of support with children, young people, and whole families to prevent escalation to more intensive services. Join South Birmingham s locality-based counselling service operates from community hubs and outreach venues including GP practices, community centres and Family Hubs across Edgbaston and Northfield. Position: Senior Family Support Worker Location: Edgbaston & Northfield Districts/Hybrid Hours: 37 (9 5 Monday Thursday, 9 4:30 Friday) Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term until March 2027 Salary: £30,000 Benefits: The provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, hybrid working where the role allows, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies. Closing Date: 26th April 2026 (Midnight) Interview Date: 5th May 2026 The Role Working with families in a person-centered way, you will help people on your caseload to make positive changes and to develop the skills to manage their issues in the future. You will work within the Early Help Locality multi-disciplinary team to provide a timely and frontline response to the needs of children, young people, and their families, acting in accordance with local policies, procedures and priorities. As an Early Help Senior Family Support Worker, you will have responsibility for practice development. You will work at an operational level with the Service Manager to provide support to the Family Support Worker Team. You will carry a reduced case load, demonstrating a strong practice base that can be role modelled to staff. In addition, you will need to promote inclusion and demonstrate a sound knowledge of safeguarding and quality assurance. Duties and responsibilities include: Leadership & Operational Support Practice Development Direct Work With Families Partnership Working Recording & Administration Safeguarding About You We are looking for someone with a level 3 Qualification in relevant area (Health and Social Care, Family Worker or similar) and experience of: Delivering outreach or one to support work. Supporting families and individuals with complex support needs Forging links and establishing relationships with partner agencies You we also have knowledge of VCSE organisations within the locality and support available for families and good administration and record keeping skills. About the Organisation Our client is leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, with the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking. You may also have experience in areas such as Family Support Worker, Children s Support Worker, Senior Family Support Worker, Senior Children s Support Worker, Family Support Case Worker, Family Outreach Worker, Family Outreach Support Worker. Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People.

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Domestic Abuse Caseworker to support victims of crime. The service provides support across the whole geography of Avon & Somerset. This role involves making initial contact with victims of domestic abuse and other crimes, providing support in a dynamic and ever-changing environment. The role is full-time and is hybrid between Bridewell Police Station in central Bristol and home working. A suitable and confidential workspace at home is therefore required. Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it? Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care? If yes, then we'd love to hear from you What we offer At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes: Flexible Working Options : Including hybrid working. Generous Annual Leave : 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave. Birthday Leave : An extra day off for your birthday. Pension Plan : 5% employer contribution. Enhanced Allowances : Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments. Exclusive Discounts : High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts. Financial Wellbeing : Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance. Wellbeing Support : Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support. Inclusive Networks : Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes. Sustainable Travel : Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans. Career Development : Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression. About the Role As a Domestic Abuse Caseworker you will provide high quality support to victims of domestic abuse and other crimes, leading on completing initial impact and risk assessments that are comprehensive and holistic. You will also contribute to providing cover for the local VS Helpline. Key Responsibilities: Effectively managing a caseload of service users, delivering excellent services which support the commissioners and their service goals to victims. Undertake initial proactive contact with victims, explaining VS services and promoting the benefits of accessing support. Ensure each victim receives an individually appropriate tailored support and information service that fully meets their needs, keeping complex needs central to all processes and decisions. This will be delivered face to face, via telephone, video-chat, text and/or email based on the preferences of the client. Undertake risk and needs assessments to address the specific needs of the client in line with VS operating procedures. To follow relevant safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure an integrated approach to address any safeguarding concerns. Provide information and advocacy to enable service users to navigate and understand the criminal justice process and ensure their rights are upheld in accordance with the Victims Code of Practice. Identify barriers to individuals accessing our services and determine solutions. Work with multi-agency partners to which victims can be referred for ongoing and specialist support such as housing, social services and health provision. Maintain accurate and confidential case records, complying with data protection and all other legislation connected to your work. About You: You will need: An understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as anti-social behavior, domestic abuse, sexual violence and hate crime. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s). Ability to balance competing needs and priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders. This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements. About Us: Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences. Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required. At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process. How to apply: To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Harris Hill is supporting a leading national charity seeking a Kinship Navigator to deliver intensive, one-to-one support to family and friend carers raising children in challenging circumstances. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, research-led programme designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families. You ll work directly in the East London community and in family homes, supporting kinship carers to navigate complex systems including social care, education and health. Key responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 support to a caseload of families over a structured 6-month programme Complete needs assessments, support plans and regular reviews Facilitate local peer support groups Work closely with local authorities and partner agencies Maintain accurate case records and contribute to programme evaluation About you (essential): Experience supporting vulnerable families or carers in a community or statutory setting (Knowledge of policy, guidance and support available for Kinship carers highly desirable) Strong case management and organisational skills Ability to maintain high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical Confident working with multi-agency professionals Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches Able to build trust and manage a varied caseload Professional, empathetic and resilient when supporting families. What s on offer: Based in Newham, East London (community-based with some remote working) Co-located within local authority hubs and spaces with some remote working and frequent community and home visits, and occasional travel to head office in London. 14 month Fixed Term contract (until to August 2027) 28 hours per week (0.8FTE) £32,406 FTE (£25,924 pro rata). Generous annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) Strong training and development support Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, evidence-based programme APPLY ASAP: Please apply today, the charity is keen to interview and hire quickly, due to the programme timelines. A short notice period (up to 1 month) is highly desirable. Apply today for the full job pack and more information! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Harris Hill is supporting a leading national charity seeking a Kinship Navigator to deliver intensive, one-to-one support to family and friend carers raising children in challenging circumstances. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, research-led programme designed to improve outcomes for vulnerable families. You ll work directly in the Oxfordshire community and in family homes, supporting kinship carers to navigate complex systems including social care, education and health. Key responsibilities: Provide tailored 1:1 support to a caseload of families over a structured 6-month programme Complete needs assessments, support plans and regular reviews Facilitate local peer support groups Work closely with local authorities and partner agencies Maintain accurate case records and contribute to programme evaluation About you (essential): Experience supporting vulnerable families or carers in a community or statutory setting (Knowledge of policy, guidance and support available for Kinship carers highly desirable) Strong case management and organisational skills Ability to maintain high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical Confident working with multi-agency professionals Knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches Able to build trust and manage a varied caseload Professional, empathetic and resilient when supporting families. What s on offer: Based in Oxfordshire (community-based with some remote working) Co-located within local authority hubs and spaces with some remote working and frequent community and home visits, and occasional travel to head office in London. 14 month Fixed Term contract (until to August 2027) 28 hours per week (4 days a week) (0.8FTE) £29,000 FTE (£23,200 pro-rata) Generous annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata) Strong training and development support Opportunity to contribute to a high-impact, evidence-based programme APPLY ASAP: Please apply today, the charity is keen to interview and hire quickly, due to the programme timelines. A short notice period (up to 1 month) is highly desirable. Apply today for the full job pack and more information! As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp , Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the MASH Team for Southwark Council Duties and Responsibilities: Triage and manage safeguarding referrals within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) environment. Undertake rapid risk assessments and make informed threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance. Gather, analyse, and share information with key partner agencies to support effective safeguarding outcomes. Provide professional guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers within the team. Ensure all contacts and referrals are progressed in a timely manner, prioritising high-risk cases. Contribute to strategy discussions and decision-making processes relating to child protection concerns. Maintain accurate, high-quality case recordings in line with legislative and local authority requirements. Apply in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures in all aspects of practice. Working Pattern: Hybrid working Pay Rate: 39.04 p/h Umbrella Essential Requirements: Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent Minimum 3 years' experience in children's social care Significant experience within MASH / Front Door services Experience supporting or mentoring junior staff Social Work England Registration Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds and multi-agency working Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy Twice weekly payroll Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration. Please contact me on (phone number removed) or removed) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Qualified Social Workers required within Physical Disabilities team 3-6 Month Contract Rate 38 Per hour (Umbrella Rate) Location: Will need SW's based around the whole of the county so we will try to match you with the nearest office to where you live. Hybrid working (1 day a week in the office / face to face visits) Hampshire have a backlog of assessments and require locums with skills in safeguarding, mental health, MASH and physical health as a priority to help reduce the backlog. We'd like to prioritise people who have Care Director (our case management system) if possible (not a deal breaker, just an ideal) . Skills and Experience Required 1. Statutory Assessment and Planning Expertise Demonstrated experience in undertaking Section 9 Care Act 2014 assessments, identifying eligible needs, and determining appropriate care and support provisions. Skilled in completing unplanned support plan reviews, ensuring responsive reassessment and timely adjustments to care packages in line with changes in need or risk. Proficient in risk assessment and safeguarding, applying legislative frameworks effectively across both mental health and physical disability cases. 2. Knowledge Across Client Groups Practical experience supporting adults with mental health needs, with working knowledge of the Care Programme Approach (CPA) and the interface between the Mental Health Act and the Care Act. Strong understanding of physical disability services, including long-term conditions, mobility and access needs, rehabilitation, and technology-enabled care solutions. Ability to manage complex, dual-diagnosis cases involving coexisting mental and physical health conditions, coordinating across agencies and specialisms. 3. Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Involvement Proven experience working within or alongside a MASH, demonstrating high-level skills in screening, prioritising, and triaging safeguarding referrals. Familiarity with multi-agency working and thresholds for adult safeguarding, with a track record of making sound, evidence-based decisions in time-sensitive situations. 4. Strengths-Based and Person-Centred Practice Committed to a strengths-based approach, working collaboratively with individuals, families, and communities to build on existing capabilities and informal support networks. Experienced in developing support plans that promote maximum independence, reduce reliance on formal care services, and avoid restrictive or institutional responses wherever possible. Skilled in creative problem-solving to achieve cost-effective, least restrictive outcomes that enhance well-being and autonomy. Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Opus people solutions on behalf of Walsall Council have an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker to join their Childrens Safeguarding Team. Job Title: Social Worker - Chidlrens SafeguardingLength of assignment: 3 MonthsHours per week: 37Hourly rate: £33.30Location: Walsall CouncilRemote/Office based: Hybrid Responsibilities: A children's safeguarding social worker in Walsall is responsible for protecting children and young people from harm and ensuring their welfare, in line with legal and policy frameworks. Receiving referrals about children who may be at risk, carrying out initial assessments to determine whether there is concern of abuse, neglect or risk, and deciding what further action is needed. Supporting families to understand risks, helping them make changes to protect children. Sometimes working alongside specialist adult practitioners in the "Family Safeguarding" model, which integrates support across both children's and adult services. Working with other services especially via the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to share information and decide on necessary actions. Maintaining accurate case records, documenting assessments, decisions, supervision notes, monitoring and follow-up actions. If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Windsor & Maidenhead to recruit for a Service Team Manager DOLS and Safeguarding Hub Team. This will be on a permanent basis paying £53,296 - £58,286 per annum P/Annum Responsibilities include: As an Adult Social Care Team Manager at the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead, you will lead, develop, and inspire a multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that reflects our Social Care Futures vision. You will translate our ambition-to enable people in the borough to live independent and fulfilled lives-into outstanding practice and continuous service improvement.This role specifically leads the Safeguarding and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Hub, ensuring robust oversight of statutory duties and promoting a strong safeguarding culture across adult social care. You will bring expertise in the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation, with proven experience in managing complex safeguarding and DoLS processes. You will champion excellent practice around mental capacity, supporting staff to apply principles confidently and consistently.Aligned with the RBWM Adult Social Care Strategy, you will promote prevention, choice, and community connection, ensuring safeguarding responses are timely, proportionate, and uphold individuals' rights and wellbeing. Your leadership will contribute to the borough's strategic aim of creating safer, greener, and cleaner communities with opportunity for all, as outlined in the Council Plan . You will foster a culture of co-production, continuous improvement, and compassionate leadership, ensuring the team delivers high-quality, outcome-focused support that reflects the borough's commitment to dignity, inclusion, and excellence in care Main Duties: Team Leadership & Performance Recruit, induct, coach and appraise a multidisciplinary team (social workers, occupational therapists and non-registered social care practitioners) Set SMART objectives, monitor workloads, oversee case allocation and ensure timely reviews. Champion staff development-identify training needs, run reflective team meetings and promote career progression. Act as a positive role model for our HERO values. Quality Assurance & Compliance Maintain rigorous auditing of care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding referrals Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (CQC, local authority frameworks) and internal policies Respond to complaints, identify learning and develop service improvement plans. Operational Management Oversee day-to-day service delivery: referrals, assessments, reviews and complex case management Focus on resource allocation to maximise value and outcomes. Produce monthly performance reports for senior leadership-KPIs, residents feedback, staff metrics Chair Safeguarding and Best Interest meetings. Person-Centred Practice Embed strengths-based, recovery-oriented, positive risk approaches in all aspects of care planning Promote co-production-engage people who draw on services, carers and advocates in service design and governance. Address health inequalities by tailoring support for diverse and vulnerable populations. Leading with cultural humility. Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement Act as a key liaison with health services, housing, voluntary sector, DWP and legal teams Represent the service at multi-agency forums Develop strategic partnerships to expand community resources and preventative services. Minimum Requirements: Substantial experience in adult social care (minimum 3-5 years), ideally including roles as a Senior Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager or Team Manager. Demonstrable experience in complex case management, including mental capacity assessments, safeguarding adults at risk and working with the Court of Protection Experience of performance management, staff supervision, appraisals and professional development Proven ability to work collaboratively in multi-agency settings (NHS, housing, voluntary sector) to achieve positive outcomes. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Windsor & Maidenhead please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title : Service Team Manager Location : Windsor & Maidenhead Salary: £53,296 - £58,286 per annum