The salary range for this role is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are recruiting Senior Social Workers to join our Connect to Community (C2C) Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism team. This is a key progression opportunity for confident practitioners who want to work with greater autonomy, take a leadership role in complex decision making, and help shape the quality of practice at the first point of contact for adults in Surrey. This role will be based either in Woking or Guildford. Hybrid working is available, so you won't need to be based out of an office all 5 days of the working week but you will be expected to be out and about in the community as needed. 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 About Connect to Community Connect to Community is Surrey's single front door for adult social care, supporting residents through timely, strengths-based responses following initial triage. C2C brings together professionals from different disciplines to ensure residents receive the right support, at the right time, with fewer handovers. Senior Social Workers in C2C play a critical role in: Managing complex, high risk and urgent situations Leading professional decision making Supporting consistent, high-quality practice across the team Working closely with partners across health, housing, reablement, TEC and the voluntary sector Daily multi disciplinary meetings provide a strong forum for shared learning, professional challenge and collaborative risk management. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will provide expert social work practice within a fast-paced, front door environment. You will work autonomously, applying professional judgement to complex situations while balancing support, risk and safeguarding responsibilities. In this role, you will undertake complex assessments, reviews and interventions in line with the Care Act, taking a leading role in high-risk safeguarding work, including Section 42 enquiries. You will apply advanced professional judgement to manage risk, uncertainty and competing demands, while also supporting urgent responses such as Mental Capacity Act assessments and best interest decision-making. You will be responsible for developing strengths-based support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and prevention, ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. Alongside your direct practice, you will provide professional guidance, mentoring and reflective supervision to less experienced social workers, contributing to a positive learning culture. This includes supporting ASYE development and practice education where required. As a visible source of professional leadership within Connect to Community, you will help ensure consistent decision-making and maintain high standards of social work practice across the team. You will receive regular professional supervision, opportunities to contribute to service development, and the chance to build advanced front door expertise within a supportive multi disciplinary setting. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England Have significant post-qualification experience in adult social care qualification experience and experience of working with people with Mental ill-Health or Learning Disabilities and Autism Demonstrate confident application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation Can evidence expert practice in managing complexity, risk and uncertainty Have experience of supporting or supervising other practitioners Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, carers and partner agencies Experience in front door, duty or urgent response work is particularly relevant to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 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.
Jun 16, 2026
Full time
The salary range for this role is £49,464 - £52,864 per annum, working 36 hours per week. We are recruiting Senior Social Workers to join our Connect to Community (C2C) Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism team. This is a key progression opportunity for confident practitioners who want to work with greater autonomy, take a leadership role in complex decision making, and help shape the quality of practice at the first point of contact for adults in Surrey. This role will be based either in Woking or Guildford. Hybrid working is available, so you won't need to be based out of an office all 5 days of the working week but you will be expected to be out and about in the community as needed. 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 About Connect to Community Connect to Community is Surrey's single front door for adult social care, supporting residents through timely, strengths-based responses following initial triage. C2C brings together professionals from different disciplines to ensure residents receive the right support, at the right time, with fewer handovers. Senior Social Workers in C2C play a critical role in: Managing complex, high risk and urgent situations Leading professional decision making Supporting consistent, high-quality practice across the team Working closely with partners across health, housing, reablement, TEC and the voluntary sector Daily multi disciplinary meetings provide a strong forum for shared learning, professional challenge and collaborative risk management. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will provide expert social work practice within a fast-paced, front door environment. You will work autonomously, applying professional judgement to complex situations while balancing support, risk and safeguarding responsibilities. In this role, you will undertake complex assessments, reviews and interventions in line with the Care Act, taking a leading role in high-risk safeguarding work, including Section 42 enquiries. You will apply advanced professional judgement to manage risk, uncertainty and competing demands, while also supporting urgent responses such as Mental Capacity Act assessments and best interest decision-making. You will be responsible for developing strengths-based support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and prevention, ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. Alongside your direct practice, you will provide professional guidance, mentoring and reflective supervision to less experienced social workers, contributing to a positive learning culture. This includes supporting ASYE development and practice education where required. As a visible source of professional leadership within Connect to Community, you will help ensure consistent decision-making and maintain high standards of social work practice across the team. You will receive regular professional supervision, opportunities to contribute to service development, and the chance to build advanced front door expertise within a supportive multi disciplinary setting. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England Have significant post-qualification experience in adult social care qualification experience and experience of working with people with Mental ill-Health or Learning Disabilities and Autism Demonstrate confident application of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding legislation Can evidence expert practice in managing complexity, risk and uncertainty Have experience of supporting or supervising other practitioners Communicate clearly and professionally with residents, carers and partner agencies Experience in front door, duty or urgent response work is particularly relevant to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 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.
The starting salary for this role is £43,633 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Surrey County Council has an opportunity for a Social Worker to join Connect to Community (C2C) - a new and innovative front door service designed to transform how adults, carers and families access support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in its early stages and play an active role in embedding strengths based practice, shaping ways of working, and influencing how support is delivered at the first point of contact. based practice, shaping ways of working, and influencing how support is delivered at the first point of contact. This role is in our West Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism Team and you will be based in either Woking or Guildford. 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 About Connect to Community Connect to Community (C2C) is Surrey's new single front door for Adult Social Care, developed to provide timely, proportionate and resident focused responses following initial triage. C2C brings together professionals from across social care, occupational therapy, reablement, technology enabled care and the voluntary sector into a multidisciplinary model. This approach reduces unnecessary handovers, improves consistency, and supports better outcomes for residents. As a developing service, C2C is continuously evolving. Staff joining now will have the opportunity to: Contribute to shaping practice models and workflows Influence how strengths-based conversations are embedded at the front door Help refine decision making processes and pathways with with partner services Be part of a learning culture that values professional insight and reflective practice Daily team meetings, led by an Assistant Team Manager, support shared decision making, professional discussion and continuous improvement. About the Role As a Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will deliver professional social work practice within a fast paced front door environment, supporting adults at times of change, risk or crisis. You will undertake strengths based assessments in line with the Care Act, working with adults, carers and families to identify outcomes and develop proportionate support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and prevention through timely advice and intervention. You will contribute to duty and intake activity, responding to urgent situations and arranging immediate support to manage risk, while identifying safeguarding concerns and contributing to safeguarding planning with guidance from senior colleagues. You will ensure that NHS Continuing Healthcare is considered as part of your assessments and work collaboratively with partners to deliver joined up, person centred responses. Alongside your casework, you will be encouraged to share feedback, ideas and learning to support the ongoing development of the service. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England Have completed your ASYE year Have applied knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practice Are confident working in changeable, fast-paced environments Want to contribute ideas, learning and professional insight to service development Value collaboration, reflective practice and strengths-based working Experience of working with people with Mental Ill Health or Learning Disabilities and Autism. 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. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interview dates to be confirmed. 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.
Jun 15, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is £43,633 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Surrey County Council has an opportunity for a Social Worker to join Connect to Community (C2C) - a new and innovative front door service designed to transform how adults, carers and families access support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in its early stages and play an active role in embedding strengths based practice, shaping ways of working, and influencing how support is delivered at the first point of contact. based practice, shaping ways of working, and influencing how support is delivered at the first point of contact. This role is in our West Mental Health and Learning Disability and Autism Team and you will be based in either Woking or Guildford. 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 About Connect to Community Connect to Community (C2C) is Surrey's new single front door for Adult Social Care, developed to provide timely, proportionate and resident focused responses following initial triage. C2C brings together professionals from across social care, occupational therapy, reablement, technology enabled care and the voluntary sector into a multidisciplinary model. This approach reduces unnecessary handovers, improves consistency, and supports better outcomes for residents. As a developing service, C2C is continuously evolving. Staff joining now will have the opportunity to: Contribute to shaping practice models and workflows Influence how strengths-based conversations are embedded at the front door Help refine decision making processes and pathways with with partner services Be part of a learning culture that values professional insight and reflective practice Daily team meetings, led by an Assistant Team Manager, support shared decision making, professional discussion and continuous improvement. About the Role As a Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will deliver professional social work practice within a fast paced front door environment, supporting adults at times of change, risk or crisis. You will undertake strengths based assessments in line with the Care Act, working with adults, carers and families to identify outcomes and develop proportionate support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and prevention through timely advice and intervention. You will contribute to duty and intake activity, responding to urgent situations and arranging immediate support to manage risk, while identifying safeguarding concerns and contributing to safeguarding planning with guidance from senior colleagues. You will ensure that NHS Continuing Healthcare is considered as part of your assessments and work collaboratively with partners to deliver joined up, person centred responses. Alongside your casework, you will be encouraged to share feedback, ideas and learning to support the ongoing development of the service. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England Have completed your ASYE year Have applied knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and safeguarding practice Are confident working in changeable, fast-paced environments Want to contribute ideas, learning and professional insight to service development Value collaboration, reflective practice and strengths-based working Experience of working with people with Mental Ill Health or Learning Disabilities and Autism. 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. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/06/2026 with interview dates to be confirmed. 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.
Heart of England Mencap
Shipston-on-stour, Warwickshire
Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do, be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values. Mission Statement At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to Empower individuals to reach their full potential, inspire them to Enjoy the journey, and create opportunities to truly Live-with purpose, passion, and fulfilment. Culture Statement At the heart of our organisation is a culture rooted in inclusivity, diversity, and support. We believe that every voice matters and that our strength lies in the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our people. We foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage and support career development to ensure all employees have the opportunity for growth and challenges.We are compassionate in our interactions, recognising the humanity in each other and building strong, empathetic relationships across teams and with our customers. Our commitment to professionalism and accountability ensures that we hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking ownership of our actions and delivering on our promises with integrity.Above all, we are customer-focused-driven by the needs of those we serve, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences, and constantly evolving to exceed expectations.Together, these values shape a workplace where people grow, contributions are valued, and excellence is a shared journey. Do you want a rewarding career in care where you can really make a difference everyday? Be a Support Worker for Heart of England Mencap in Shipston on Stour (Rosedale) and change lives every day! £12.88 per hour We have a new opening for support workers to support our customers in the Shipston area. This role is based at our Supported Living home where we have a total of 10 flats boasting a large communal area and fantastic garden. Our customers have a real zest for life and enjoy going on regular trips, more recently we have been on trips to Harry potter world and zoos! We hold regular events at home including movie nights, quizzes and fancy dress evenings - as you can tell, this is a fantastic and rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same!We are looking for people who want to help our adults with learning disabilities to make the most of everyday - it could be ranging from assisting with personal care or prompting medication right through to supporting with daily living skills and supporting our customers to their social activities. We are able to offer up to 40 hours per week on a permanent basis. (flexible shift patterns). Rosedale Mixture of shift times between 7am and 10pm supporting a variety of customers throughout the shift. Will include split shifts e.g. 7am-9am then 2pm-6pm (just an example) Wake night hours also available 10pm-7am with a £1.50 per hour wake night enhancement Sleep ins are available but not urgently needed - 3pm-10pm, (10pm -7am is the sleep in) 7am-9am or 7am-3pm Please check your commute distance especially if you rely on public transport.In our latest inspection, we were rated GOOD by CQC ! Alongside being part of something amazing, our employee benefits include: • Extensive training and development• 25 days plus bank holidays• Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders• Discount card for high street and online retailers• Employee 'Refer a Friend' scheme• Long service awards• Sick pay• Life assurance scheme• Staff recognition awardsREF-
Jun 12, 2026
Full time
Here at Heart of England Mencap we enable people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives allowing them to thrive and do, be and feel their best! We know that we can only achieve this by hiring the best staff who share our values. Mission Statement At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to Empower individuals to reach their full potential, inspire them to Enjoy the journey, and create opportunities to truly Live-with purpose, passion, and fulfilment. Culture Statement At the heart of our organisation is a culture rooted in inclusivity, diversity, and support. We believe that every voice matters and that our strength lies in the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our people. We foster an environment where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to thrive. We encourage and support career development to ensure all employees have the opportunity for growth and challenges.We are compassionate in our interactions, recognising the humanity in each other and building strong, empathetic relationships across teams and with our customers. Our commitment to professionalism and accountability ensures that we hold ourselves to the highest standards, taking ownership of our actions and delivering on our promises with integrity.Above all, we are customer-focused-driven by the needs of those we serve, dedicated to creating exceptional experiences, and constantly evolving to exceed expectations.Together, these values shape a workplace where people grow, contributions are valued, and excellence is a shared journey. Do you want a rewarding career in care where you can really make a difference everyday? Be a Support Worker for Heart of England Mencap in Shipston on Stour (Rosedale) and change lives every day! £12.88 per hour We have a new opening for support workers to support our customers in the Shipston area. This role is based at our Supported Living home where we have a total of 10 flats boasting a large communal area and fantastic garden. Our customers have a real zest for life and enjoy going on regular trips, more recently we have been on trips to Harry potter world and zoos! We hold regular events at home including movie nights, quizzes and fancy dress evenings - as you can tell, this is a fantastic and rewarding opportunity where no two days are the same!We are looking for people who want to help our adults with learning disabilities to make the most of everyday - it could be ranging from assisting with personal care or prompting medication right through to supporting with daily living skills and supporting our customers to their social activities. We are able to offer up to 40 hours per week on a permanent basis. (flexible shift patterns). Rosedale Mixture of shift times between 7am and 10pm supporting a variety of customers throughout the shift. Will include split shifts e.g. 7am-9am then 2pm-6pm (just an example) Wake night hours also available 10pm-7am with a £1.50 per hour wake night enhancement Sleep ins are available but not urgently needed - 3pm-10pm, (10pm -7am is the sleep in) 7am-9am or 7am-3pm Please check your commute distance especially if you rely on public transport.In our latest inspection, we were rated GOOD by CQC ! Alongside being part of something amazing, our employee benefits include: • Extensive training and development• 25 days plus bank holidays• Access to 24-hour Employee Assistance Scheme and trained mental health first aiders• Discount card for high street and online retailers• Employee 'Refer a Friend' scheme• Long service awards• Sick pay• Life assurance scheme• Staff recognition awardsREF-
Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you'll bring creativity, compassion and a strong commitment to person centred, strengths-based practice. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, shared learning and continuous professional growth, with plenty of opportunities for training and development. Our Mental Health Service is entering an exciting period of transformation, reshaping how we work and adopting innovative, needs led approaches to improve outcomes for the people we support. You'll play an active role in this evolving landscape - contributing to new ways of working, strengthening collaboration with health partners, and helping us enhance our engagement with individuals who are hardest to reach. It's a great opportunity to be part of a service that's moving forward and to help shape positive change through your day-to-day practice. 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. Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions. Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges. Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we're unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. Experience working in a UK-based adults' statutory setting. 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? 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. AMHP pathway: We'll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you've completed your AMHP training, you'll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 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. 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: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
Jun 10, 2026
Full time
Joining our Mental Health and Substance Misuse Team as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you'll bring creativity, compassion and a strong commitment to person centred, strengths-based practice. You'll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, shared learning and continuous professional growth, with plenty of opportunities for training and development. Our Mental Health Service is entering an exciting period of transformation, reshaping how we work and adopting innovative, needs led approaches to improve outcomes for the people we support. You'll play an active role in this evolving landscape - contributing to new ways of working, strengthening collaboration with health partners, and helping us enhance our engagement with individuals who are hardest to reach. It's a great opportunity to be part of a service that's moving forward and to help shape positive change through your day-to-day practice. 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. Participating in duty to triage urgent cases as well as triaging safeguarding referrals and making informed decisions. Liaising with colleagues in Health to facilitate hospital discharges. Holding forensic cases and working closely with the Ministry of Justice. What we're looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we're unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. Experience working in a UK-based adults' statutory setting. 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? 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. AMHP pathway: We'll support you to complete your AMHP training and give you the opportunity to complete AMHP work alongside your Social Work duties. When you've completed your AMHP training, you'll be eligible for a market supplement of up to £2,500 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. 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: Welfare Worker, Social Services, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in Luton? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in Luton? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East london? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Community Review Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 06, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East london? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Community Review Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East London? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Oct 03, 2025
Contractor
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East London? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Hospital Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to 32 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Job Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply. If you are interested in this role or would like to hear about other opportunities please get in contact today. Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Job Title: Social Worker - RIACT Location: Darlington (Hybrid) Pay Rate: £26 - £28 per hour Job Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adults' Social Worker to join its client's Responsive Integrated Assessment Care Team (RIACT) based in Darlington. What will your responsibilities be? In this role, you will, Undertake urgent assessments of adults in crisis to determine immediate care and support needs, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Work collaboratively with health professionals, reablement teams, and community services to implement short-term interventions that promote recovery and independence. Develop and review care plans within tight timeframes, ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed and outcomes are clearly documented. Benefits: Hybrid Work Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension Supportive and friendly team Qualifications & Experience: To be successful in this role you must have, Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK driving licence Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Why Liquid Personnel? Free DBS and compliance service Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place "Find your own job" bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. 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 by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - 193328GH - 32721
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Job Title: Social Worker - RIACT Location: Darlington (Hybrid) Pay Rate: £26 - £28 per hour Job Description: Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adults' Social Worker to join its client's Responsive Integrated Assessment Care Team (RIACT) based in Darlington. What will your responsibilities be? In this role, you will, Undertake urgent assessments of adults in crisis to determine immediate care and support needs, aiming to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions. Work collaboratively with health professionals, reablement teams, and community services to implement short-term interventions that promote recovery and independence. Develop and review care plans within tight timeframes, ensuring safeguarding protocols are followed and outcomes are clearly documented. Benefits: Hybrid Work Initial 3-month contract with potential for extension Supportive and friendly team Qualifications & Experience: To be successful in this role you must have, Social Work England registration Eligible to work in the UK Hold a full UK driving licence Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social Work Why Liquid Personnel? Free DBS and compliance service Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies Free access to Liquid's exclusive social work training and CPD portal Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place "Find your own job" bonus - get £250 for bringing your own position to us Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes. 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 by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. BH - 193328GH - 32721
Are you a patient and resilient individual with a passion for helping students with SEN to succeed? Do you excel at creating a positive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to learn and grow? Are you ready to bring your experience to a dedicated team where you can make a tangible difference every day? If you're ready to be the support a student needs to thrive, we would love to hear from you. Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Part time Permanent position Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications Start Date: ASAP Qualification: SEN experience (able to provide personal care) Randstad Education is offering a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a new career in social care. We're looking for candidates who are motivated by empowering others to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. If this describes you, we invite you to apply. This is a part time permanent position and you will be required to support inline with school hours. You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to and I will get back to you soon! Responsibilities : Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and community integration. Provide respectful and dignified personal care , including assistance with toileting. Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans . Foster a safe, positive, and empowering environment for all clients. Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential client records. Preferred Skills : Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable. Knowledge of care planning systems and key working principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong teamwork abilities and the capacity to use your own initiative. Good IT skills for documentation and record-keeping. A full, clean driving licence and access to a car. Personal Attributes : Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours. Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students. Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style. Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties. Patient, empathetic, and resilient. A professional and collaborative team member. Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles. If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to and I will be in touch with you I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Sep 23, 2025
Full time
Are you a patient and resilient individual with a passion for helping students with SEN to succeed? Do you excel at creating a positive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to learn and grow? Are you ready to bring your experience to a dedicated team where you can make a tangible difference every day? If you're ready to be the support a student needs to thrive, we would love to hear from you. Position: Support Worker / SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Cambridge Contract Type: Part time Permanent position Salary: Competitive, based on experience and qualifications Start Date: ASAP Qualification: SEN experience (able to provide personal care) Randstad Education is offering a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking a new career in social care. We're looking for candidates who are motivated by empowering others to live fulfilling lives and achieve their goals. If this describes you, we invite you to apply. This is a part time permanent position and you will be required to support inline with school hours. You can easily apply by simply emailing me your CV now to and I will get back to you soon! Responsibilities : Support clients with daily activities, hobbies, and community integration. Provide respectful and dignified personal care , including assistance with toileting. Assist in the development and implementation of individual care plans . Foster a safe, positive, and empowering environment for all clients. Maintain clear, accurate, and confidential client records. Preferred Skills : Experience working with adults with autism and learning disabilities is desirable. Knowledge of care planning systems and key working principles. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong teamwork abilities and the capacity to use your own initiative. Good IT skills for documentation and record-keeping. A full, clean driving licence and access to a car. Personal Attributes : Be comfortable and confident in managing challenging behaviours. Ability to engage with, and build rapport with the students. Be creative, proactive and flexible in their supporting style. Have experience with SEND or knowledge learning difficulties. Patient, empathetic, and resilient. A professional and collaborative team member. Please note that this role is unable to offer any Sponsorship at this time. All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility vetting including a DBS check and providing satisfactory references. A DBS on the update service would be a distinct advantage due to the urgent nature of some of these roles. If you have recent and relevant experience for this position and are immediately available for work then please email me your CV now to and I will be in touch with you I look forward to hearing from you soon!
