We are looking for a Children's Residential Operations Manager to work with the Service Director (who is the RI), to support our amazing children and young people with their own needs, desires and dreams to reach their personal best. About Us ROC Northwest part of the CareTech Family offers residential care and education for SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) children and young people, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning and Physical Disabilities, as well as other complex needs associated with trauma and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). What We Offer £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance. £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Service Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out Long Service Awards About the Role As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within the North West region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. In your new role, you will: Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments. Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers. Ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery. Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff. Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals. Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans. Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation. Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the ROC training program. You will ideally have: Senior management experience within the Children's Residential care sector. Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children and young people in residential settings. Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives. Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service. Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure. Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders. Why ROC Northwest? • As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
May 20, 2026
Full time
We are looking for a Children's Residential Operations Manager to work with the Service Director (who is the RI), to support our amazing children and young people with their own needs, desires and dreams to reach their personal best. About Us ROC Northwest part of the CareTech Family offers residential care and education for SEMH (social, emotional, mental health) children and young people, including children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Learning and Physical Disabilities, as well as other complex needs associated with trauma and ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). What We Offer £65,000 per annum DOE. £3,000 welcome bonus & £3,600 car allowance. £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus As a member of the CareTech leadership team you will participate in a Management Incentive Plan that will enable you to share in the long term success of the Company. Continuous development from our in-house Leadership Academy. Whose courses provide our existing and future leaders the time and psychological space to explore the expectations of a leader, with a focus on core behavioural skills. To motivate, empower, inspire and stretch leaders to develop their knowledge and skills in leadership and management, by reflecting on themselves and how they interact and work with their teams, their networks and the wider business. Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Service Wellbeing Programme Recommend a Friend scheme Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out Long Service Awards About the Role As the Operations Manager, you will oversee and manage the residential services within the North West region. You will ensure compliance with all statutory and legislative standards while managing to a budget and maintaining high standards of leadership and management. Working closely with your management colleagues, you will strive to provide the highest quality care for children and achieve excellent care outcomes. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that our homes deliver outstanding services, are staffed by trained professionals, remain within budget, foster nurturing environments, and serve as a home away from home for vulnerable young people. It's worth noting that all homes within Inspire are rated 'Good or Above' by Ofsted. In your new role, you will: Ensure the operational management of care delivery and services, including environments. Provide line management support and supervision to Home Managers. Ensure adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and relevant legislation. Work collaboratively with Inspire Senior Management and CareTech Management teams to support service delivery. Lead on safeguarding matters, ensuring the safety of all children and staff. Support admissions and placement targets in coordination with Referrals. Establish and maintain effective placement plans, risk assessments, and healthcare plans. Support staff team stability, competency, and motivation. Conduct training needs analysis and participate in the ROC training program. You will ideally have: Senior management experience within the Children's Residential care sector. Experience in managing and developing others in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with children and young people in residential settings. Level 5 Leadership and Management for Care Services or equivalent qualification. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of equality, anti-discrimination policies, legislation, compliance, and best practice initiatives. Ability to drive change and motivate others within the service. Proven ability to meet targets and deliver results under pressure. Effective presentation skills to engage stakeholders. Why ROC Northwest? • As part of the CareTech family, To be part of the most exciting Children's care team in the UK, to make a difference each day every day for the young people we support. • All of our colleagues - Care & Support Workers, Educators, Clinicians, Therapists, Fostering and Support Services are fully committed to CareTech's goals. They understand the challenges and rewards of working with our Service Users, Children and Young People and know that every day they will achieve things that really matter. • A career in Care can be life-changing. The chance to make a real, positive difference every day and the opportunity to build experience, skills and recognised qualifications in a friendly, empowering environment, where people are at the heart of everything we do. • As one of Europe's largest Care & Special Needs Education providers, you will be able to grow and develop your career at CareTech - a place where we can offer job satisfaction and long-term career prospects. CareTech is a Disability Confident Employer and an Equal Opportunities Employer. We value the wisdom that comes from life experience and are committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of all in our care. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide at least two references covering the past two years. Applicants must also provide information for all positions related to working with children and the vulnerable and details of employment going back to full time education. If you are ready to make a difference and meet the needs of children in a nurturing environment, apply now and join our dedicated team!
Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified Social Worker , you'll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You'll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you'll be doing: Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions. Building positive and professional relationships. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment. Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Joining our Older Adults Team as a qualified Social Worker , you'll be innovative, person-centred and committed to working in a strengths-based way. You'll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you'll be doing: Conducting comprehensive assessments of individuals' needs and available support. Managing a complex caseload whilst providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Triaging safeguarding referrals and make informed decisions. Building positive and professional relationships. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach. Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks and social services' statutory duties. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Career growth: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified social workers. Starting salary for NQSWs: £36,369 per annum for first year of employment. Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 per annum. Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Newly Qualified Social Worker, Senior Case Worker, Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
Role: Perinatal Support Worker Location: Home based ( regional travel around North Northamptonshire.) Contract Type : Temporary contract with strong possibility of it being made permanent Hours: 37 hours ( Monday- Friday) Hourly Rate: £14 - £18 pounds an hour (dependent on pay status.) Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Perinatal Support Worker to provide support to families during pregnancy and early parenthood. The service offers universal and targeted parenting support for families experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and parent-infant relationship difficulties. The role involves supporting mothers, fathers and co-parents with children under two years old through evidence-based parenting programmes, antenatal groups, targeted parent-infant interventions, peer support, and community drop-in sessions. The aim is to help parents feel more confident in their transition to parenthood and in caring for their children. Key Responsibilities Co-facilitate evidence-based parenting support groups including Mellow Bumps, Mellow Dads, Watch, Wait and Wonder, The Solihull Approach, and peer support/drop-in groups. Hold a caseload of families providing one-to-one support and Video Interaction Guidance interventions. Support delivery of community outreach activities alongside the Project Coordinator. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using case management systems. Complete assessments, evaluations, and outcome measurement tools. Participate in supervision, appraisals, and ongoing training and development. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection in all aspects of work. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Essential Requirements Enhanced DBS on Update Service or issued within the last 12 months UK driving Licence with access to a vehicle Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Mental Health, or Early Years. Experience supporting pregnant women and new parents with mild to moderate mental health needs and/or experience within an Early Years setting. Experience delivering group work and one-to-one support. Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Confident using IT systems including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and case management systems. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, please call the team on (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Ellie or email your CV at (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Role: Perinatal Support Worker Location: Home based ( regional travel around North Northamptonshire.) Contract Type : Temporary contract with strong possibility of it being made permanent Hours: 37 hours ( Monday- Friday) Hourly Rate: £14 - £18 pounds an hour (dependent on pay status.) Job Summary We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Perinatal Support Worker to provide support to families during pregnancy and early parenthood. The service offers universal and targeted parenting support for families experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges and parent-infant relationship difficulties. The role involves supporting mothers, fathers and co-parents with children under two years old through evidence-based parenting programmes, antenatal groups, targeted parent-infant interventions, peer support, and community drop-in sessions. The aim is to help parents feel more confident in their transition to parenthood and in caring for their children. Key Responsibilities Co-facilitate evidence-based parenting support groups including Mellow Bumps, Mellow Dads, Watch, Wait and Wonder, The Solihull Approach, and peer support/drop-in groups. Hold a caseload of families providing one-to-one support and Video Interaction Guidance interventions. Support delivery of community outreach activities alongside the Project Coordinator. Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records using case management systems. Complete assessments, evaluations, and outcome measurement tools. Participate in supervision, appraisals, and ongoing training and development. Promote equality, diversity, inclusion, safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection in all aspects of work. Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Essential Requirements Enhanced DBS on Update Service or issued within the last 12 months UK driving Licence with access to a vehicle Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care, Mental Health, or Early Years. Experience supporting pregnant women and new parents with mild to moderate mental health needs and/or experience within an Early Years setting. Experience delivering group work and one-to-one support. Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection procedures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Confident using IT systems including Microsoft Teams, Outlook, and case management systems. Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. For more information, please call the team on (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Ellie or email your CV at (url removed) Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Devon are recruiting a highly motivated and talented Social Worker with experience in Children's Services to join their team in Exeter. As a temporary member of staff you will be considered an integral part of this team. Exeter is a picturesque city in Devon. 37 hours a week, 3 month+ contracts on a rate of 35ph The team operates a county wide multi-agency approach, operating effectively and efficiently to deliver the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. You will be required to act quickly, in a coordinated and consistent way. So working well under pressure and to tight deadlines will be an expectation. You will have the ability to write succinct evidence based reports and present social care information and issues that can impact on the risk or needs assessment of the child/young person. This may involve disclosing proportionate and relevant information related to the parents/cares or siblings. Although at times this role can be highly demanding, it is an office based role with minimal travel. This is a fantastic opportunity, especially for somebody who would like to step away from a case holding team and community visits. The successful candidates will be working within the following teams: Assessment team responding to all initial contacts made to the Safeguarding & Family Support Service Generic Safeguarding Team provides a range of services for Child Protection and Family Support Services and including children who are looked after The social work role in the MASH requires good IT and interpersonal skills and the ability to make sound risk assessments at the point of referral to children's social care. It would be helpful, although not essential, to have an understanding and working knowledge of Care First 6. You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed) or email your CV to: 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.
May 20, 2026
Seasonal
The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Devon are recruiting a highly motivated and talented Social Worker with experience in Children's Services to join their team in Exeter. As a temporary member of staff you will be considered an integral part of this team. Exeter is a picturesque city in Devon. 37 hours a week, 3 month+ contracts on a rate of 35ph The team operates a county wide multi-agency approach, operating effectively and efficiently to deliver the best possible outcomes for children, young people and families. You will be required to act quickly, in a coordinated and consistent way. So working well under pressure and to tight deadlines will be an expectation. You will have the ability to write succinct evidence based reports and present social care information and issues that can impact on the risk or needs assessment of the child/young person. This may involve disclosing proportionate and relevant information related to the parents/cares or siblings. Although at times this role can be highly demanding, it is an office based role with minimal travel. This is a fantastic opportunity, especially for somebody who would like to step away from a case holding team and community visits. The successful candidates will be working within the following teams: Assessment team responding to all initial contacts made to the Safeguarding & Family Support Service Generic Safeguarding Team provides a range of services for Child Protection and Family Support Services and including children who are looked after The social work role in the MASH requires good IT and interpersonal skills and the ability to make sound risk assessments at the point of referral to children's social care. It would be helpful, although not essential, to have an understanding and working knowledge of Care First 6. You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings. To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/ (phone number removed) or email your CV to: 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.
The starting salary for this position is £42,239 per annum, working 36 hours per week (pro rata for part time). Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in collaborative, innovative environments? We're looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our fantastic Mental Health Social Care teams. We are open to applications from both experienced and newly-qualified social workers who are passionate about supporting adults with mental health needs. "Working and training with Surrey County Council as a Mental Health Social Worker has been a rewarding experience. I feel supported by management and my colleagues who are experienced and knowledgeable. We also find time to socialise which has been a fun bonus" - Issy Irwin, Mental Health Social Worker We're proud to offer flexible working, with team bases across the County. We currently have the following vacancies: Tandridge (Oxted) - 1 Dorking - 3 Guildford - 1 Surrey Heath (Camberley) - 1 Mental Health Hospital Discharge (Based in Woking but Countywide) - 2 Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents We've recently restructured and are launching an exciting new way of working - and this is your chance to be part of it from the very start. You'll have real influence in shaping practice, building strong team cultures and helping us deliver a values-driven, strengths-based service that truly puts residents first. Our new operating model brings together Connect to Community (C2C) and Area Teams, creating a seamless journey for residents: Our C2C Teams act as the first point of response, providing urgent assessments, safeguarding, and support planning. Our Area Teams offer continuity for those with longer-term or complex needs, focusing on proactive case management and person-centred care. Our new operating model is designed to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and increase meaningful time with people in their communities, focusing on what really matters: listening, building relationships and creating solutions that work. These roles sit within our Mental Health Service which sits within the Area model. About our Team The team consists of Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Social Care Assistants. This role will include hybrid working with an expectation of being office based 2 days per week. We will provide an induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning. About the Role The Mental Health Service delivers services to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria in line with the Care Act. We communicate with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of service for Surrey residents who have mental health needs and their carers. Team members are friendly, cohesive and proud of their record in providing an effective service in the community. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be carrying out assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and providing direct social work intervention in relation to those with mental health needs. Everything we do is guided by our values - collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents - and we're looking for Social Workers who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents. If you want to be part of a service that's growing, evolving and committed about doing things differently, this is the place to build your next chapter. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Experience in Social Work, a working knowledge of Care Act legislation, mental capacity act, and mental health act including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes including assessment and risk management skills. Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of practice issues. Experience or an understanding of mental health, including assessment and risk management skills Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Using one example, please describe how you have completed a Care Act assessment and developed a proportionate support plan, including how you identified, assessed and managed risk, and how you reviewed outcomes over time. Please provide an example that demonstrates your understanding/experience of working with people with mental health needs, including your approach to risk management and safeguarding enquiries, and how you keep your practice up to date through ongoing professional development. Please describe a time you worked with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of support for an adult with mental health needs (and/or their carer), including how you communicated, coordinated actions and kept the person's outcomes at the centre of the work. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/05/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
May 20, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this position is £42,239 per annum, working 36 hours per week (pro rata for part time). Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Do you thrive in collaborative, innovative environments? We're looking for dedicated Social Workers to join our fantastic Mental Health Social Care teams. We are open to applications from both experienced and newly-qualified social workers who are passionate about supporting adults with mental health needs. "Working and training with Surrey County Council as a Mental Health Social Worker has been a rewarding experience. I feel supported by management and my colleagues who are experienced and knowledgeable. We also find time to socialise which has been a fun bonus" - Issy Irwin, Mental Health Social Worker We're proud to offer flexible working, with team bases across the County. We currently have the following vacancies: Tandridge (Oxted) - 1 Dorking - 3 Guildford - 1 Surrey Heath (Camberley) - 1 Mental Health Hospital Discharge (Based in Woking but Countywide) - 2 Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents We've recently restructured and are launching an exciting new way of working - and this is your chance to be part of it from the very start. You'll have real influence in shaping practice, building strong team cultures and helping us deliver a values-driven, strengths-based service that truly puts residents first. Our new operating model brings together Connect to Community (C2C) and Area Teams, creating a seamless journey for residents: Our C2C Teams act as the first point of response, providing urgent assessments, safeguarding, and support planning. Our Area Teams offer continuity for those with longer-term or complex needs, focusing on proactive case management and person-centred care. Our new operating model is designed to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and increase meaningful time with people in their communities, focusing on what really matters: listening, building relationships and creating solutions that work. These roles sit within our Mental Health Service which sits within the Area model. About our Team The team consists of Approved Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers, and Social Care Assistants. This role will include hybrid working with an expectation of being office based 2 days per week. We will provide an induction, supervision and regular reflective practice sessions for additional peer support and learning. About the Role The Mental Health Service delivers services to Surrey residents who meet social care criteria in line with the Care Act. We communicate with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of service for Surrey residents who have mental health needs and their carers. Team members are friendly, cohesive and proud of their record in providing an effective service in the community. As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will be carrying out assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and providing direct social work intervention in relation to those with mental health needs. Everything we do is guided by our values - collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents - and we're looking for Social Workers who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents. If you want to be part of a service that's growing, evolving and committed about doing things differently, this is the place to build your next chapter. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England. Experience in Social Work, a working knowledge of Care Act legislation, mental capacity act, and mental health act including experience in preparation of support plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes including assessment and risk management skills. Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of practice issues. Experience or an understanding of mental health, including assessment and risk management skills Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Using one example, please describe how you have completed a Care Act assessment and developed a proportionate support plan, including how you identified, assessed and managed risk, and how you reviewed outcomes over time. Please provide an example that demonstrates your understanding/experience of working with people with mental health needs, including your approach to risk management and safeguarding enquiries, and how you keep your practice up to date through ongoing professional development. Please describe a time you worked with partner agencies to ensure a high standard of support for an adult with mental health needs (and/or their carer), including how you communicated, coordinated actions and kept the person's outcomes at the centre of the work. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/05/2026 with interviews to follow. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Join us as an Assistant Team Manager and help shape the future of children's services in Hampshire. As part of our Family Help Teams , you'll play a pivotal role in supporting frontline Social Workers to deliver early, targeted support to families in their local communities. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. We're looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambitious, child-focused practice. What you'll do: Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families, including child protection, child-in-need, care proceedings and contextual safeguarding. Champion the Hampshire Approach , ensuring children's voices are central to all decision-making. Contribute to effective caseload management by co-working complex cases, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards in written work, assessments and care planning. Support the development of less experienced staff within the Family Help Hubs through supervision, mentoring and group sessions, while ensuring regular case reviews and team briefings are conducted. Provide leadership through chairing statutory meetings, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as a key point of reference for casework decisions and task allocation. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Significant UK-based frontline statutory social work experience, including senior-level practice within Children & Families services. Proven ability to successfully lead, mentor and support other professionals within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent assessment and supervision skills. Confident in making key safeguarding decisions to ensure children are safe and protected at all times. Proven track record in service development and innovation. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children's Services Practitioner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Join us as an Assistant Team Manager and help shape the future of children's services in Hampshire. As part of our Family Help Teams , you'll play a pivotal role in supporting frontline Social Workers to deliver early, targeted support to families in their local communities. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. We're looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambitious, child-focused practice. What you'll do: Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families, including child protection, child-in-need, care proceedings and contextual safeguarding. Champion the Hampshire Approach , ensuring children's voices are central to all decision-making. Contribute to effective caseload management by co-working complex cases, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards in written work, assessments and care planning. Support the development of less experienced staff within the Family Help Hubs through supervision, mentoring and group sessions, while ensuring regular case reviews and team briefings are conducted. Provide leadership through chairing statutory meetings, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as a key point of reference for casework decisions and task allocation. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Significant UK-based frontline statutory social work experience, including senior-level practice within Children & Families services. Proven ability to successfully lead, mentor and support other professionals within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent assessment and supervision skills. Confident in making key safeguarding decisions to ensure children are safe and protected at all times. Proven track record in service development and innovation. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children's Services Practitioner.
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time for Bradford Children & Families Trust. The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £46,142 per annum. Main duties: Undertake preventative work with service users to diminish safeguarding concerns, investigating concerns of significant harm and making appropriate use of legislation to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. To provide a Social Work Service to individuals, their families and carers by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through direct therapeutic work, care planning and management. Manage a caseload, exercising complex decision-making in line with professional criteria and making sure that casework is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed. Engage effectively with situations of increasing complexity and challenge including multi-agency input, complex family organisational dynamics, multiple problems/disadvantaged, multiple significant risk factors, and the need to take into account the public interest. Accept responsibility for and supervision of service users who are provided with care service and undertake expert and robust review of such cases. Provide expert witness and give evidence to court and other relevant bodies as required, including giving evidence in court in proceedings, and including the presentation of reports and applications for appropriate legal orders. Work in partnership with other agencies and organisations, in order to fulfil the provision of a Social Work Service, representing the perspective of the organisation. Maintain contact with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector professionals for information exchange, the exercise of judgement and in order to influence outcomes in case planning and decision-making. Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, chairing and leading meetings when required and participate in planning meetings and reviews, demonstrating and promoting information sharing within/between organisations. Mentor less qualified and less experienced Social Workers to develop their expertise and/or offer placements to Social Work Students as a Practice Educator. To self-manage your own challenging and demanding workload of cases, seeking support where necessary and undertake research, and apply knowledge regarding emerging best practice. Maintain up to date, accurate, concise and purposeful records of work in line with the departmental policy on case recording and access to files, producing high-quality assessments that accurately assess and manage higher levels of risk and complexity. To act in accordance with the priorities and policies of the department, actively promoting and supporting the council policies on equality and working in an anti-oppressive manner. Requirements of this Social Worker: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning Best Candidate Care at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Fostering Team to work full time for Bradford Children & Families Trust. The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £46,142 per annum. Main duties: Undertake preventative work with service users to diminish safeguarding concerns, investigating concerns of significant harm and making appropriate use of legislation to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. To provide a Social Work Service to individuals, their families and carers by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through direct therapeutic work, care planning and management. Manage a caseload, exercising complex decision-making in line with professional criteria and making sure that casework is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed. Engage effectively with situations of increasing complexity and challenge including multi-agency input, complex family organisational dynamics, multiple problems/disadvantaged, multiple significant risk factors, and the need to take into account the public interest. Accept responsibility for and supervision of service users who are provided with care service and undertake expert and robust review of such cases. Provide expert witness and give evidence to court and other relevant bodies as required, including giving evidence in court in proceedings, and including the presentation of reports and applications for appropriate legal orders. Work in partnership with other agencies and organisations, in order to fulfil the provision of a Social Work Service, representing the perspective of the organisation. Maintain contact with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector professionals for information exchange, the exercise of judgement and in order to influence outcomes in case planning and decision-making. Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, chairing and leading meetings when required and participate in planning meetings and reviews, demonstrating and promoting information sharing within/between organisations. Mentor less qualified and less experienced Social Workers to develop their expertise and/or offer placements to Social Work Students as a Practice Educator. To self-manage your own challenging and demanding workload of cases, seeking support where necessary and undertake research, and apply knowledge regarding emerging best practice. Maintain up to date, accurate, concise and purposeful records of work in line with the departmental policy on case recording and access to files, producing high-quality assessments that accurately assess and manage higher levels of risk and complexity. To act in accordance with the priorities and policies of the department, actively promoting and supporting the council policies on equality and working in an anti-oppressive manner. Requirements of this Social Worker: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning Best Candidate Care at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism) An exciting opportunity for a dedicated Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker to provide person-centred care, promote independence and support adults within a supported living environment and community setting. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Supported Living Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Practitioner, Residential Support Worker SALARY: £25,740 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per Week, Shifts between 07:00-22:00 including nights 22:00-07:00 on a rota basis JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker to join a growing supported living service, delivering high-quality care and support to adults with autism and learning disabilities. As a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker you will provide person-centred support, enabling individuals to develop daily living skills, build confidence and engage in meaningful community activities. The Registered Manager encourages a creative and proactive approach, empowering the team to deliver innovative, outcome-focused support. Working as a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker, you will support care planning, promote independence, ensure safeguarding, build positive relationships and help individuals achieve their personal goals within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. DUTIES Your duties as the Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism) include: Provide Person-Centred Care: Deliver tailored support aligned with individual care plans and needs Promote Independence: Support daily living skills, encouraging autonomy and confidence Support Personal Care: Assist with personal care in a respectful, dignified and compassionate manner Facilitate Community Engagement: Enable participation in social, leisure and community-based activities Develop Positive Relationships: Build trust with individuals, families and professionals Support Care Planning: Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and outcome-focused support Maintain Accurate Records: Complete documentation, reports and daily notes in line with standards Ensure Safeguarding & Compliance: Follow safeguarding procedures, health and safety and best practice Encourage Wellbeing: Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion and a balanced lifestyle Work Collaboratively: Engage with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism Proven experience in a support worker, care assistant or healthcare environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and nights Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and care planning DESIRABLE Experience in supported living, residential care or community care settings Knowledge of autism support, behavioural support or complex needs Relevant Health and Social Care qualification or training Experience with documentation, care records and compliance standards BENEFITS Supportive and friendly working environment In-house training and development opportunities Employee health plans Employee perks scheme including Blue Light Card Pension scheme Increasing holiday allowance with service Employee Assistance Programme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14630 Full-Time, Permanent, Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online
May 20, 2026
Full time
Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism) An exciting opportunity for a dedicated Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker to provide person-centred care, promote independence and support adults within a supported living environment and community setting. If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you: Supported Living Support Worker, Care Assistant, Support Practitioner, Residential Support Worker SALARY: £25,740 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Full-Time 37.5 Hours per Week, Shifts between 07:00-22:00 including nights 22:00-07:00 on a rota basis JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker to join a growing supported living service, delivering high-quality care and support to adults with autism and learning disabilities. As a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker you will provide person-centred support, enabling individuals to develop daily living skills, build confidence and engage in meaningful community activities. The Registered Manager encourages a creative and proactive approach, empowering the team to deliver innovative, outcome-focused support. Working as a Learning Disabilities & Autism Support Worker, you will support care planning, promote independence, ensure safeguarding, build positive relationships and help individuals achieve their personal goals within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. DUTIES Your duties as the Support Worker (Learning Disabilities & Autism) include: Provide Person-Centred Care: Deliver tailored support aligned with individual care plans and needs Promote Independence: Support daily living skills, encouraging autonomy and confidence Support Personal Care: Assist with personal care in a respectful, dignified and compassionate manner Facilitate Community Engagement: Enable participation in social, leisure and community-based activities Develop Positive Relationships: Build trust with individuals, families and professionals Support Care Planning: Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and outcome-focused support Maintain Accurate Records: Complete documentation, reports and daily notes in line with standards Ensure Safeguarding & Compliance: Follow safeguarding procedures, health and safety and best practice Encourage Wellbeing: Promote emotional wellbeing, inclusion and a balanced lifestyle Work Collaboratively: Engage with colleagues and multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality care CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS ESSENTIAL Previous experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism Proven experience in a support worker, care assistant or healthcare environment Strong communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach Ability to work flexible shifts including evenings and nights Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety and care planning DESIRABLE Experience in supported living, residential care or community care settings Knowledge of autism support, behavioural support or complex needs Relevant Health and Social Care qualification or training Experience with documentation, care records and compliance standards BENEFITS Supportive and friendly working environment In-house training and development opportunities Employee health plans Employee perks scheme including Blue Light Card Pension scheme Increasing holiday allowance with service Employee Assistance Programme HOW TO APPLY To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P14630 Full-Time, Permanent, Social Care Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. awd online
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Integrated Front Door (MASH) Team to work full time for Bradford Children & Families Trust. The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £46,142 per annum. Main duties: Undertake preventative work with service users to diminish safeguarding concerns, investigating concerns of significant harm and making appropriate use of legislation to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. To provide a Social Work Service to individuals, their families and carers by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through direct therapeutic work, care planning and management. Manage a caseload, exercising complex decision-making in line with professional criteria and making sure that casework is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed. Engage effectively with situations of increasing complexity and challenge including multi-agency input, complex family organisational dynamics, multiple problems/disadvantage, multiple significant risk factors, and the need to take into account the public interest. Accept responsibility for and supervision of service users who are provided with care services and undertake expert and robust review of such cases. Work in partnership with other agencies and organisations, in order to fulfil the provision of a Social Work Service, representing the perspective of the organisation. Maintain contact with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector professionals for information exchange, the exercise of judgement and in order to influence outcomes in case planning and decision-making. Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, chairing and leading meetings when required and participate in planning meetings and reviews, demonstrating and promoting information sharing within/between organisations. To self-manage your own challenging and demanding workload of cases, seeking support where necessary and undertake research, and apply knowledge regarding emerging best practice. Participate in the provision of training throughout the department, assisting in the development of new resources, working on specialist projects and acting as a member of a professional development or service planning group. Maintain up to date, accurate, concise and purposeful records of work in line with the departmental policy on case recording and access to files, producing high-quality assessments that accurately assess and manage higher levels of risk and complexity. To act in accordance with the priorities and policies of the department, actively promoting and supporting the council policies on equality and working in an anti-oppressive manner. Requirements of this Social Worker: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Integrated Front Door (MASH) Team to work full time for Bradford Children & Families Trust. The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £46,142 per annum. Main duties: Undertake preventative work with service users to diminish safeguarding concerns, investigating concerns of significant harm and making appropriate use of legislation to safeguard and promote the welfare of service users. To provide a Social Work Service to individuals, their families and carers by assessing and identifying their needs and meeting them through direct therapeutic work, care planning and management. Manage a caseload, exercising complex decision-making in line with professional criteria and making sure that casework is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed. Engage effectively with situations of increasing complexity and challenge including multi-agency input, complex family organisational dynamics, multiple problems/disadvantage, multiple significant risk factors, and the need to take into account the public interest. Accept responsibility for and supervision of service users who are provided with care services and undertake expert and robust review of such cases. Work in partnership with other agencies and organisations, in order to fulfil the provision of a Social Work Service, representing the perspective of the organisation. Maintain contact with a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector professionals for information exchange, the exercise of judgement and in order to influence outcomes in case planning and decision-making. Contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments, chairing and leading meetings when required and participate in planning meetings and reviews, demonstrating and promoting information sharing within/between organisations. To self-manage your own challenging and demanding workload of cases, seeking support where necessary and undertake research, and apply knowledge regarding emerging best practice. Participate in the provision of training throughout the department, assisting in the development of new resources, working on specialist projects and acting as a member of a professional development or service planning group. Maintain up to date, accurate, concise and purposeful records of work in line with the departmental policy on case recording and access to files, producing high-quality assessments that accurately assess and manage higher levels of risk and complexity. To act in accordance with the priorities and policies of the department, actively promoting and supporting the council policies on equality and working in an anti-oppressive manner. Requirements of this Social Worker: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Registered or eligible for registration. Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Neil Clements; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
Your new company The Occupational Therapy service in Southend is a progressive place to work, and we are always developing and improving our services in line with the needs of the community. We work with adults and children and their families to help them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths-based approach.At Southend, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and knowledge. Find out more about the values we follow.Our Values and Behaviours - Southend-on-Sea City Council jobs (job-essentials)The Occupational Therapy service is dynamic and innovative with a diverse range of opportunities to work across our rotation. Our current teams are - OT Referral Hub Early response Reablement Able2 Community Strengths Healthy at home Housing Children Taking the exciting steps to apply for this role, you could be making an impact in one of these amazing teams. Each team offers very specific learning and development opportunities with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who can support you through induction and beyond. Should you be successful, we can work with you to ensure you meet your professional development needs in line with the RCOT Career Development Framework.Our Service is committed to ensuring that you are supported in this challenging role with the appropriate level of training and support. Some examples of what we offer are Monthly formal supervision at a minimum Monthly peer supervision Monthly service meetings Regular statutory training Clinical Effectiveness workshops Career development workshops Shadowing opportunities Networking opportunities with external providers And many more! Your new role Southend City Council's Occupational Therapy Service are looking to appoint an experienced full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist. The team support adults and children with physical disabilities and long-term conditions to live well in the community. Their vision is to promote independence, wellbeing and prevention, reducing reliance on long-term care and support wherever possible.This is a varied and rewarding role, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of skills within statutory OT practice. The post is rotational and will include work across a range of areas, which may include the Referral Hub (early intervention, triage and prevention), joint working with the Housing Team, including rehousing and adaptations, major adaptations, moving and handling and seating assessments, reablement, and preventative, strengths-based community OT interventions. The starting area of work is not fixed, allowing flexibility based on service needs and professional development.This role involves travelling around the city of Southend. A driving licence and the use of a car are essential. What you'll need to succeed To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to be an enthusiastic and passionate HCPC registered Occupational Therapist who has a range of skills and knowledge which enable you to work effectively with the residents of Southend and local areas. Have experience across mixed areas such as adaptations, housing, reablement, or moving and handling is desirable, but support and development will be provided through the rotational structure.Have the ability to apply strengths-based and person-focused approaches to your practice. Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team, and be an effective communicator, able to work sensitively with people with complex needs. Skills Strong assessment and problem-solving skills The ability to develop close working relationships with the community and local services/providers Ability to work in a team and engage and participate within each service area. Robust clinical reasoning in line with evidence-based practice Ability to carry out strength-based and proportionate assessments A willingness to learn and develop yourself and bring your ideas to the table Ability to work proactively and independently and often from your home-based setting Willingness to participate in service development and training for the wider service Knowledge Robust understanding of the Care Act 2014 and how this applies to your assessment, intervention and outcomes. Understanding of Safeguarding within the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Broad knowledge of medical conditions and how they impact the person and their lived experience. Familiarity with moving and handling practices and legislation Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and occupational therapy within a social services setting. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 20, 2026
Full time
Your new company The Occupational Therapy service in Southend is a progressive place to work, and we are always developing and improving our services in line with the needs of the community. We work with adults and children and their families to help them achieve positive outcomes through a strengths-based approach.At Southend, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and knowledge. Find out more about the values we follow.Our Values and Behaviours - Southend-on-Sea City Council jobs (job-essentials)The Occupational Therapy service is dynamic and innovative with a diverse range of opportunities to work across our rotation. Our current teams are - OT Referral Hub Early response Reablement Able2 Community Strengths Healthy at home Housing Children Taking the exciting steps to apply for this role, you could be making an impact in one of these amazing teams. Each team offers very specific learning and development opportunities with enthusiastic and knowledgeable colleagues who can support you through induction and beyond. Should you be successful, we can work with you to ensure you meet your professional development needs in line with the RCOT Career Development Framework.Our Service is committed to ensuring that you are supported in this challenging role with the appropriate level of training and support. Some examples of what we offer are Monthly formal supervision at a minimum Monthly peer supervision Monthly service meetings Regular statutory training Clinical Effectiveness workshops Career development workshops Shadowing opportunities Networking opportunities with external providers And many more! Your new role Southend City Council's Occupational Therapy Service are looking to appoint an experienced full-time, permanent Occupational Therapist. The team support adults and children with physical disabilities and long-term conditions to live well in the community. Their vision is to promote independence, wellbeing and prevention, reducing reliance on long-term care and support wherever possible.This is a varied and rewarding role, offering opportunities to develop a broad range of skills within statutory OT practice. The post is rotational and will include work across a range of areas, which may include the Referral Hub (early intervention, triage and prevention), joint working with the Housing Team, including rehousing and adaptations, major adaptations, moving and handling and seating assessments, reablement, and preventative, strengths-based community OT interventions. The starting area of work is not fixed, allowing flexibility based on service needs and professional development.This role involves travelling around the city of Southend. A driving licence and the use of a car are essential. What you'll need to succeed To be shortlisted for this position, you will need to be an enthusiastic and passionate HCPC registered Occupational Therapist who has a range of skills and knowledge which enable you to work effectively with the residents of Southend and local areas. Have experience across mixed areas such as adaptations, housing, reablement, or moving and handling is desirable, but support and development will be provided through the rotational structure.Have the ability to apply strengths-based and person-focused approaches to your practice. Comfortable working autonomously while contributing effectively within a team, and be an effective communicator, able to work sensitively with people with complex needs. Skills Strong assessment and problem-solving skills The ability to develop close working relationships with the community and local services/providers Ability to work in a team and engage and participate within each service area. Robust clinical reasoning in line with evidence-based practice Ability to carry out strength-based and proportionate assessments A willingness to learn and develop yourself and bring your ideas to the table Ability to work proactively and independently and often from your home-based setting Willingness to participate in service development and training for the wider service Knowledge Robust understanding of the Care Act 2014 and how this applies to your assessment, intervention and outcomes. Understanding of Safeguarding within the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 Broad knowledge of medical conditions and how they impact the person and their lived experience. Familiarity with moving and handling practices and legislation Understanding of the Social Model of Disability and occupational therapy within a social services setting. What you'll get in return When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623827'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623827'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623826'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623826'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623825'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623825'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours 'on-call rota' YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. Are you a person centred leader who thrives on empowering others and driving positive outcomes for young people? If so, we are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. What you will be doing As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a key role in the running, quality, and impact of our services. Working closely with the Supported Housing Manager, you will help lead a safe, supportive, and high performing environment where young people can thrive. Service Provision You will support the Supported Housing Manager with the day to day delivery of the service, ensuring we meet all requirements set out in the service specification and remain fully compliant with Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted standards . Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the full referral, interview, and induction process for all bedspaces and ensuring that every resident understands their Occupancy Agreement and House Rules. Maintaining the quality, safety, and presentation of the accommodation by working closely with our Housing and Property Services team to coordinate estate inspections, health and safety risk assessments, repairs, and the timely turnaround of void rooms. Supporting effective income collection across the service, working with the Rents team to build and maintain a positive rent payment culture among residents. Leadership and People Management You will directly line manage members of the staff team, ensuring their practice, professionalism, and development reflect our high standards. You will: Provide coaching, guidance, and clear expectations to ensure staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their work with young people. Create a team culture rooted in creativity, consistency, and best practice, ensuring staff are equipped to empower young people to reach their goals while maintaining appropriate and safe boundaries. Be responsible for creating and maintaining staff rotas to ensure adequate service coverage at all times. General Responsibilities Participate in the management on call rota, offering out of hours support to services across the wider locality. Embed Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches, and restorative practices throughout your work, ensuring our support model is compassionate, reflective, and person centred. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. You have experience line managing staff and building positive, supportive team cultures. You bring consistency, are well organised and approachable, and are confident in setting clear expectations. You enjoy motivating others, supporting staff development, and planning effective rotas to ensure high quality service delivery. You will bring experience working in supported housing or similar services, supporting young people and/or adults at risk, along with proven experience in managing or supervising a team. You will already have a solid understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a strong working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE). You will be an effective communicator with strong facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with confidence, calmness, and a solution focused approach. You will also have experience overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, ensuring safety, accountability, and robust decision making. Just as importantly, you will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, modelling best practice for the team and the young people we support. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 May 2026 at midnight. Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
May 20, 2026
Full time
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the requirement of working one late shift per week, one shift at the weekend per month and be part of an out of hours 'on-call rota' YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice. We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen. We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support. Our Values - we do what's right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide us in all our actions. Are you a person centred leader who thrives on empowering others and driving positive outcomes for young people? If so, we are searching for a motivational and resilient leader who thrives on developing others, championing best practice, and nurturing a collaborative and compassionate culture. You will bring a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to both your team and the young people we support, ensuring everyone feels understood, safe, and empowered. If you are energised by leading teams, shaping services, and supporting staff to deliver exceptional, person-centred support - even in challenging moments - this could be the role for you. As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a central role in our Eastbourne and Hailsham services - supported accommodation for young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Our services operate 24/7 to provide a safe, stable home where young people can feel understood, encouraged and supported. You will be based at our Eastbourne Foyer, located in the heart of Eastbourne, where the service maintains strong connections with and contributes actively to the local community. The role also involves travel across Eastbourne and Hailsham to our other East Sussex sites. Across our East Sussex sites, we work with around 50 young people, each with their own story, strengths, challenges and ambitions. Support Workers hold individual caseloads and meet regularly with residents to build support plans, celebrate progress, and set meaningful goals for the future. Your leadership will help create the environment where this work thrives - one where young people feel empowered and staff feel confident and supported. What you will be doing As Deputy Supported Housing Manager, you will play a key role in the running, quality, and impact of our services. Working closely with the Supported Housing Manager, you will help lead a safe, supportive, and high performing environment where young people can thrive. Service Provision You will support the Supported Housing Manager with the day to day delivery of the service, ensuring we meet all requirements set out in the service specification and remain fully compliant with Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted standards . Your responsibilities will include: Overseeing the full referral, interview, and induction process for all bedspaces and ensuring that every resident understands their Occupancy Agreement and House Rules. Maintaining the quality, safety, and presentation of the accommodation by working closely with our Housing and Property Services team to coordinate estate inspections, health and safety risk assessments, repairs, and the timely turnaround of void rooms. Supporting effective income collection across the service, working with the Rents team to build and maintain a positive rent payment culture among residents. Leadership and People Management You will directly line manage members of the staff team, ensuring their practice, professionalism, and development reflect our high standards. You will: Provide coaching, guidance, and clear expectations to ensure staff feel confident, supported, and motivated in their work with young people. Create a team culture rooted in creativity, consistency, and best practice, ensuring staff are equipped to empower young people to reach their goals while maintaining appropriate and safe boundaries. Be responsible for creating and maintaining staff rotas to ensure adequate service coverage at all times. General Responsibilities Participate in the management on call rota, offering out of hours support to services across the wider locality. Embed Psychologically Informed Environments (PIEs), Trauma Informed approaches, and restorative practices throughout your work, ensuring our support model is compassionate, reflective, and person centred. If you are enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate. You have experience line managing staff and building positive, supportive team cultures. You bring consistency, are well organised and approachable, and are confident in setting clear expectations. You enjoy motivating others, supporting staff development, and planning effective rotas to ensure high quality service delivery. You will bring experience working in supported housing or similar services, supporting young people and/or adults at risk, along with proven experience in managing or supervising a team. You will already have a solid understanding of the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) and Ofsted frameworks, as well as a strong working knowledge of Trauma Informed Care and Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE). You will be an effective communicator with strong facilitation skills, able to navigate challenging situations with confidence, calmness, and a solution focused approach. You will also have experience overseeing safeguarding procedures within residential settings, ensuring safety, accountability, and robust decision making. Just as importantly, you will understand the importance of maintaining professional boundaries, modelling best practice for the team and the young people we support. If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact . Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at . CLOSING DATE: Sunday 31 May 2026 at midnight. Please note applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and we may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification. We are not able to support a work permit or offer a visa sponsorship for this role. Candidates must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently. An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced DBS (including the Children's and Adults' barred lists) check, along with a reference and background check carried out by a third-party service provider.
Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time permanent position based in Southampton. Salary; 25,750- 26,383 per annum Hours; 37.5h per week Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role) About the Role We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse Complete evidence-based risk assessments Develop and review individual safety plans Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately Maintain accurate and confidential case records Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection frameworks Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and supervision Build strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies Promote awareness of domestic abuse services within the community Manage a proactive and organised caseload Ensure child safety remains paramount in all interventions Work in line with legislation, policy and best practice guidance Contribute to service development and continuous improvement About You Experience advocating for vulnerable individuals Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework Strong understanding of domestic abuse and child protection Experience facilitating group work or structured interventions Ability to assess and manage complex risk Excellent communication and partnership-working skills Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused approach Ability to work independently and as part of a team Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle Willingness to participate in on-call duties This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within an innovative family safeguarding model, supporting survivors and promoting lasting change.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Belmont Recruitment are recruiting for Domestic Abuse Outreach Workers with a focus around Family Safeguarding, for a full-time permanent position based in Southampton. Salary; 25,750- 26,383 per annum Hours; 37.5h per week Location; Southampton (Community & Co-Located role) About the Role We are recruiting a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker to join a multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Team in Southampton. This community-based role works alongside social care and partner agencies to deliver a whole-family approach to domestic abuse and child protection, helping keep children safe at home wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one outreach support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse Complete evidence-based risk assessments Develop and review individual safety plans Deliver practical and emotional advocacy support Support parents to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children Provide direct 1:1 support to children affected by domestic abuse Participate in MARAC, HRDA and court processes as required Identify and assess risk posed by individuals using abusive behaviours Support delivery of group work and parenting interventions Escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately Maintain accurate and confidential case records Work within safeguarding, confidentiality and data protection frameworks Contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions and supervision Build strong working relationships with statutory and voluntary agencies Promote awareness of domestic abuse services within the community Manage a proactive and organised caseload Ensure child safety remains paramount in all interventions Work in line with legislation, policy and best practice guidance Contribute to service development and continuous improvement About You Experience advocating for vulnerable individuals Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding framework Strong understanding of domestic abuse and child protection Experience facilitating group work or structured interventions Ability to assess and manage complex risk Excellent communication and partnership-working skills Resilient, empathetic and solution-focused approach Ability to work independently and as part of a team Clean driving licence and access to a vehicle Willingness to participate in on-call duties This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference within an innovative family safeguarding model, supporting survivors and promoting lasting change.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623824'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 20, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623824'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service has recently been rated Good' by Ofsted . We are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. Wwe are now looking for a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our committed team. Our North England service covers Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East of England. About the Role This exciting opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion. As a Supervising Social Worker , you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to deliver high-quality care. Key responsibilities include: Managing a protected caseload with access to innovative social work training Supervising, supporting, and developing foster carers Undertaking assessments of prospective foster carers Contributing to the matching process and foster home stability Working collaboratively with children, families, carers and professionals Maintaining accurate and timely records in line with regulatory standards Delivering training to foster carers Following Induction period participating in the out-of-hours rota (with additional payment) What We're Looking For We're seeking an individual who is: A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) Registered with Social Work England Experienced in fostering or children's social care Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why Join Barnardo's? A supportive and inclusive working environment Access to high-quality training and development , including DDP and trauma-informed approaches Generous annual leave and pension scheme Opportunities to develop your career within a well-respected national charity Additional Information A recognised Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential Experience in Family Placement, Child Protection, or Looked After Children services is required A full UK driving licence , access to a car, and business-use insurance are essential due to the nature of the role Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Barnardo's is one of the UK's leading children's charities, and our North England Fostering Service has recently been rated Good' by Ofsted . We are committed to providing safe, nurturing, and supportive homes for children and young people. Wwe are now looking for a passionate and skilled Supervising Social Worker to join our committed team. Our North England service covers Yorkshire, Humber, and the North East of England. About the Role This exciting opportunity has arisen following an internal promotion. As a Supervising Social Worker , you will play a vital role in supporting foster carers to deliver high-quality care. Key responsibilities include: Managing a protected caseload with access to innovative social work training Supervising, supporting, and developing foster carers Undertaking assessments of prospective foster carers Contributing to the matching process and foster home stability Working collaboratively with children, families, carers and professionals Maintaining accurate and timely records in line with regulatory standards Delivering training to foster carers Following Induction period participating in the out-of-hours rota (with additional payment) What We're Looking For We're seeking an individual who is: A qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) Registered with Social Work England Experienced in fostering or children's social care Skilled in building strong, supportive relationships Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Why Join Barnardo's? A supportive and inclusive working environment Access to high-quality training and development , including DDP and trauma-informed approaches Generous annual leave and pension scheme Opportunities to develop your career within a well-respected national charity Additional Information A recognised Social Work qualification and SWE registration are essential Experience in Family Placement, Child Protection, or Looked After Children services is required A full UK driving licence , access to a car, and business-use insurance are essential due to the nature of the role Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Manageable Caseload Long-Standing, Supportive Management Flexible Working Regular Supervision Are you looking for a role where you're genuinely supported and valued - not just by us as your agency, but by an experienced and welcoming management team / service. Leaders in Care are supporting with a highly rated council in the Bristol area, currently seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection team. This roleoffers a competitive rate of £42 per hour and the opportunity to join a fast-paced yet supportive working environment. Perks: Immediate starts available (with flexibility to wait up to 4 weeks for the right person) Flexible working options with option for condensed hours Ongoing support from Leaders in Care throughout your placement, with weekly check ins to ensure you're happy in work Why this team stands out: Caseloads are kept manageable and are evenly distributed, so you won't feel overwhelmed. You'll be supported by a highly experienced, longstanding management team that truly understands the demands of frontline work. They provide regular reflective supervision and professional guidance - all without micromanaging - so you can work with confidence and autonomy. The role includes: Working on Child in Need cases Managing ongoing care proceedings Conducting thorough assessments Making informed decisions to protect and support children and families While a range of experience will be considered, previous work in Child Protection and court proceedings is desirable. As this is a statutory role, you'll need a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. If you're ready for a new opportunity where your work is valued and your wellbeing is prioritised, get in touch today. Call Chris on , or send your updated CV to .
May 19, 2026
Full time
Manageable Caseload Long-Standing, Supportive Management Flexible Working Regular Supervision Are you looking for a role where you're genuinely supported and valued - not just by us as your agency, but by an experienced and welcoming management team / service. Leaders in Care are supporting with a highly rated council in the Bristol area, currently seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection team. This roleoffers a competitive rate of £42 per hour and the opportunity to join a fast-paced yet supportive working environment. Perks: Immediate starts available (with flexibility to wait up to 4 weeks for the right person) Flexible working options with option for condensed hours Ongoing support from Leaders in Care throughout your placement, with weekly check ins to ensure you're happy in work Why this team stands out: Caseloads are kept manageable and are evenly distributed, so you won't feel overwhelmed. You'll be supported by a highly experienced, longstanding management team that truly understands the demands of frontline work. They provide regular reflective supervision and professional guidance - all without micromanaging - so you can work with confidence and autonomy. The role includes: Working on Child in Need cases Managing ongoing care proceedings Conducting thorough assessments Making informed decisions to protect and support children and families While a range of experience will be considered, previous work in Child Protection and court proceedings is desirable. As this is a statutory role, you'll need a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England. If you're ready for a new opportunity where your work is valued and your wellbeing is prioritised, get in touch today. Call Chris on , or send your updated CV to .
About the Role At Norwood, we believe every family deserves the right support to help them navigate the experiences of raising a neurodivergent child. As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with neurodiverse children, young people, parents and carers, helping families feel more confident, supported and connected. You will provide practical and emotional support through one-to-one family work, peer support groups, parenting programmes and community-based guidance. You will help families navigate challenges, celebrate progress and build the tools and confidence to move forward positively. This is a strengths-based and relationship-led role within our Children & Family Services team, where collaboration, empathy and impact are central to the work. About Norwood Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. At Norwood, you will make a real difference every day. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team where kindness is shown in how we care, respect shapes how we work together, belonging ensures everyone feels valued, and empowerment enables people to thrive. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives. Your Day to Day You will: Hold a caseload of families and provide personalised one-to-one support Complete intake assessments and co-produce support plans with families Support parents and carers around education, wellbeing, transitions and family life Deliver and facilitate parenting programmes, workshops and peer support groups Help families understand and access appropriate services and support Build positive working relationships with schools, local authorities, the NHS and partner organisations Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to joined-up support planning Maintain accurate case records and professional reports Support safeguarding and wellbeing at all times Some evening and weekend work may be required to support programmes, workshops and family sessions. Qualifications, Training & Experience You will bring: Experience supporting neurodiverse children, young people and families Experience within family support, education, youth work, social care or community settings Understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusive practice Knowledge of neurodiversity and the challenges families may face Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records Confidence facilitating groups, workshops or support sessions A warm, empathetic and values-led approach It would strengthen your application if you have: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification Accredited NVR facilitator Knowledge of SEND or social care legislation Experience supporting transitions into adulthood Counselling, coaching or facilitation skills Lived experience as a parent or carer of a neurodiverse child Reward & Benefits 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) Enhanced parental pay Employee Assistance Programme Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App Blue Light Card scheme access Cycle to Work scheme £300 refer-a-friend bonus Career development pathway Free on-site parking A supportive, experienced team and management. A bit more information : Norwood's Children and Family Services support neurodivergent children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives. We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks for young people, parent educational courses, workshops and peer support groups. Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential. Whether it's through play, support or learning, we believe every child and their families should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive as individuals and as a unit. Safe Recruitment: Norwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, and young people we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with OFSTED, and appointment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right to Work in the UK and a DBS check appropriate to the role. Email: Disclaimer: At Norwood, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. At this time, Norwood is not a UK Home Office licensed sponsor and is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
May 19, 2026
Full time
About the Role At Norwood, we believe every family deserves the right support to help them navigate the experiences of raising a neurodivergent child. As a Family Support Worker, you will work directly with neurodiverse children, young people, parents and carers, helping families feel more confident, supported and connected. You will provide practical and emotional support through one-to-one family work, peer support groups, parenting programmes and community-based guidance. You will help families navigate challenges, celebrate progress and build the tools and confidence to move forward positively. This is a strengths-based and relationship-led role within our Children & Family Services team, where collaboration, empathy and impact are central to the work. About Norwood Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives. At Norwood, you will make a real difference every day. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team where kindness is shown in how we care, respect shapes how we work together, belonging ensures everyone feels valued, and empowerment enables people to thrive. We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives. Your Day to Day You will: Hold a caseload of families and provide personalised one-to-one support Complete intake assessments and co-produce support plans with families Support parents and carers around education, wellbeing, transitions and family life Deliver and facilitate parenting programmes, workshops and peer support groups Help families understand and access appropriate services and support Build positive working relationships with schools, local authorities, the NHS and partner organisations Attend multi-agency meetings and contribute to joined-up support planning Maintain accurate case records and professional reports Support safeguarding and wellbeing at all times Some evening and weekend work may be required to support programmes, workshops and family sessions. Qualifications, Training & Experience You will bring: Experience supporting neurodiverse children, young people and families Experience within family support, education, youth work, social care or community settings Understanding of safeguarding, equality and inclusive practice Knowledge of neurodiversity and the challenges families may face Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records Confidence facilitating groups, workshops or support sessions A warm, empathetic and values-led approach It would strengthen your application if you have: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification Accredited NVR facilitator Knowledge of SEND or social care legislation Experience supporting transitions into adulthood Counselling, coaching or facilitation skills Lived experience as a parent or carer of a neurodiverse child Reward & Benefits 25 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) Enhanced parental pay Employee Assistance Programme Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App Blue Light Card scheme access Cycle to Work scheme £300 refer-a-friend bonus Career development pathway Free on-site parking A supportive, experienced team and management. A bit more information : Norwood's Children and Family Services support neurodivergent children and young people and those with neurodevelopmental disabilities, and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives. We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks for young people, parent educational courses, workshops and peer support groups. Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential. Whether it's through play, support or learning, we believe every child and their families should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive as individuals and as a unit. Safe Recruitment: Norwood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, and young people we support. This role is subject to safer recruitment checks in line with OFSTED, and appointment is conditional upon satisfactory pre-employment checks, including Right to Work in the UK and a DBS check appropriate to the role. Email: Disclaimer: At Norwood, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. At this time, Norwood is not a UK Home Office licensed sponsor and is unable to offer visa sponsorship.
Weekly expenses support Flexible working encouraged Manageable 10-15 caseload Stable safeguarding team If you are an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for stability, this Advanced Social Worker role offers consistent work within a well-established safeguarding team and a manageable caseload of around 10-15. You will join a service where expectations are realistic and social workers are supported to focus on meaningful safeguarding practice. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be part of a stable team where caseloads are shared fairly and professionals are trusted to manage their work without unnecessary oversight. Flexible working is actively encouraged to help maintain a healthy balance between demanding safeguarding work and life outside of it. Package & Benefits • £40-£43 per hour. • Weekly expenses support through a loyalty bonus of £1-£3 per hour. • Manageable caseload of approximately 10-15 cases. • Flexible working arrangements encouraged. • Market-leading timesheet system designed to simplify weekly submissions. About the Company You will be joining a local authority children's service with a long-standing safeguarding team and a collaborative working culture. The service focuses on sustainable caseloads, supportive leadership, and creating an environment where social workers can deliver consistent safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload, supporting children in need and those subject to child protection plans. • Undertake safeguarding assessments and contribute to effective child protection planning. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure safe and timely interventions. • Contribute to team discussions and share expertise to support consistent safeguarding practice. About You • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. • Minimum three years' post-qualification experience within children's services. • Safeguarding experience within a statutory local authority setting. If you'd like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would be happy to speak with you. Contact or call for more information or a confidential discussion.
May 19, 2026
Full time
Weekly expenses support Flexible working encouraged Manageable 10-15 caseload Stable safeguarding team If you are an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for stability, this Advanced Social Worker role offers consistent work within a well-established safeguarding team and a manageable caseload of around 10-15. You will join a service where expectations are realistic and social workers are supported to focus on meaningful safeguarding practice. As an Advanced Social Worker, you will be part of a stable team where caseloads are shared fairly and professionals are trusted to manage their work without unnecessary oversight. Flexible working is actively encouraged to help maintain a healthy balance between demanding safeguarding work and life outside of it. Package & Benefits • £40-£43 per hour. • Weekly expenses support through a loyalty bonus of £1-£3 per hour. • Manageable caseload of approximately 10-15 cases. • Flexible working arrangements encouraged. • Market-leading timesheet system designed to simplify weekly submissions. About the Company You will be joining a local authority children's service with a long-standing safeguarding team and a collaborative working culture. The service focuses on sustainable caseloads, supportive leadership, and creating an environment where social workers can deliver consistent safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Manage a safeguarding caseload, supporting children in need and those subject to child protection plans. • Undertake safeguarding assessments and contribute to effective child protection planning. • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure safe and timely interventions. • Contribute to team discussions and share expertise to support consistent safeguarding practice. About You • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. • Minimum three years' post-qualification experience within children's services. • Safeguarding experience within a statutory local authority setting. If you'd like to explore this opportunity, even if your CV is not fully up to date, we would be happy to speak with you. Contact or call for more information or a confidential discussion.
