Our client Sefton MBC is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Early Help support and prevention team. Key responsibilities: Assessing the needs and strengths of children and families. Working with families experiencing difficulties such as school attendance issues, parenting challenges, domestic abuse, mental health concerns, substance misuse, or housing problems. Creating and coordinating early help plans with families and partner agencies. Providing direct support and interventions to improve outcomes for children. Working closely with schools, health services, police, youth services, and community organizations. Monitoring progress and reviewing plans to ensure families receive appropriate support. Identifying safeguarding concerns and escalating cases when necessary. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Jun 27, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Sefton MBC is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Early Help support and prevention team. Key responsibilities: Assessing the needs and strengths of children and families. Working with families experiencing difficulties such as school attendance issues, parenting challenges, domestic abuse, mental health concerns, substance misuse, or housing problems. Creating and coordinating early help plans with families and partner agencies. Providing direct support and interventions to improve outcomes for children. Working closely with schools, health services, police, youth services, and community organizations. Monitoring progress and reviewing plans to ensure families receive appropriate support. Identifying safeguarding concerns and escalating cases when necessary. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client Northamptonshire's Children's Trust is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their prevention and safeguarding team. Key responsibilities: Assessing the needs and risks affecting children and families. Investigating safeguarding concerns, including neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse. Developing and implementing child protection and child-in-need plans. Working closely with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies. Supporting families to address difficulties early and improve outcomes for children. Attending case conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings when required. Maintaining accurate case records and reports. Typical skills and qualities: Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures. Strong assessment and analytical skills. Ability to build relationships with children and families while managing risk. Effective communication and multi-agency working. Resilience and sound professional judgment. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Jun 26, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Northamptonshire's Children's Trust is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their prevention and safeguarding team. Key responsibilities: Assessing the needs and risks affecting children and families. Investigating safeguarding concerns, including neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse, or sexual abuse. Developing and implementing child protection and child-in-need plans. Working closely with schools, health professionals, police, and other agencies. Supporting families to address difficulties early and improve outcomes for children. Attending case conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings when required. Maintaining accurate case records and reports. Typical skills and qualities: Knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures. Strong assessment and analytical skills. Ability to build relationships with children and families while managing risk. Effective communication and multi-agency working. Resilience and sound professional judgment. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Our client Hackney council is looking for an Adult Social Worker to join their Access and Duty team. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will be part of Adult Services and will provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults, carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments and care planning and safeguarding. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act and in a strengths based approach. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with individual's experience and capabilities. The post holder will be working to promote personalised support and facilitating the opportunities for service user choice and control, they will be responsible for managing a case load, conducting robust assessments in partnership with service users, their carers and multi-disciplinary partners where appropriate. They will clearly identify outcomes that need to be achieved through provision of this service. They will also help people identify how best to meet their own longer term needs and aspirations by enabling them to identify appropriate asset based goals and building outcomes-focused support plans. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Assessment and Signposting Understanding of the context of the provision of statutory social care for children and families, adults and older people and awareness of relevant legislation underpinning care and support - for instance the Children Act 1989 or the Care Act 2014. To provide strengths based assessments, signposting and assistance in a way that is consistent with customer service standards and which promotes independence. Have awareness and understanding of safeguarding issues and local authority statutory duties pertaining to them with appropriate and timely support and interventions showing an understanding of capacity assessment, risk enablement, working with an understanding of unwise decision making and Making Safeguarding Personal. To ensure customers get the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information and advice, helping them take advantage of opportunities and make decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role. Assessment and Support Planning To participate in the assessment of needs of residents in line with the legislative framework and Care Act wellbeing principle and thresholds, and in partnership with multi-disciplinary professionals, using knowledge and skills to manage risks. To assist in the identification of need and work towards addressing their needs for information and advice and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make choices for their support. To agree with service users and carers clear and achievable outcomes and devise appropriate support plans Where appropriate, to proactively promote preventative activities, resources and universal services including creative Telecare solutions where appropriate, to improve health and wellbeing as part of the assessment and review of support plans. Record Keeping and Performance Monitoring To maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive records and ensure service users have information about their assessed needs and agreed support plans. To produce high quality and within allocated timescales, accurate records of all work undertaken, and ensure contact and assessment information is updated regularly and accurately on the appropriate client and document management databases in line with the requirements for local and national standards and performance indicators. To report progress against performance objectives and use supervision to discuss caseload action plans and record progress made and mitigating circumstances. Equal Opportunities To demonstrate through personal and professional example a commitment to equality of opportunity for all groups of staff and service users and to challenge discrimination, racism, sexism and other forms of unjust behaviour. The post holder is expected to be committed to the Council's core values of public service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way they carry out their duties. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Jun 26, 2026
Seasonal
Our client Hackney council is looking for an Adult Social Worker to join their Access and Duty team. PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The post holder will be part of Adult Services and will provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of adults, carers and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. The postholder will participate in assessments and care planning and safeguarding. All assessments and support plans will be completed in accordance with the wellbeing principles of the Care Act and in a strengths based approach. Guidance, support and supervision will be provided in line with individual's experience and capabilities. The post holder will be working to promote personalised support and facilitating the opportunities for service user choice and control, they will be responsible for managing a case load, conducting robust assessments in partnership with service users, their carers and multi-disciplinary partners where appropriate. They will clearly identify outcomes that need to be achieved through provision of this service. They will also help people identify how best to meet their own longer term needs and aspirations by enabling them to identify appropriate asset based goals and building outcomes-focused support plans. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Assessment and Signposting Understanding of the context of the provision of statutory social care for children and families, adults and older people and awareness of relevant legislation underpinning care and support - for instance the Children Act 1989 or the Care Act 2014. To provide strengths based assessments, signposting and assistance in a way that is consistent with customer service standards and which promotes independence. Have awareness and understanding of safeguarding issues and local authority statutory duties pertaining to them with appropriate and timely support and interventions showing an understanding of capacity assessment, risk enablement, working with an understanding of unwise decision making and Making Safeguarding Personal. To ensure customers get the right help at the right time, addressing their needs for choice, early intervention, prevention, information and advice, helping them take advantage of opportunities and make decisions regarding their support. This will include devising appropriate well-being and support plans. The use and understanding of Advocacy will be key to this role. Assessment and Support Planning To participate in the assessment of needs of residents in line with the legislative framework and Care Act wellbeing principle and thresholds, and in partnership with multi-disciplinary professionals, using knowledge and skills to manage risks. To assist in the identification of need and work towards addressing their needs for information and advice and helping them take advantage of opportunities and make choices for their support. To agree with service users and carers clear and achievable outcomes and devise appropriate support plans Where appropriate, to proactively promote preventative activities, resources and universal services including creative Telecare solutions where appropriate, to improve health and wellbeing as part of the assessment and review of support plans. Record Keeping and Performance Monitoring To maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive records and ensure service users have information about their assessed needs and agreed support plans. To produce high quality and within allocated timescales, accurate records of all work undertaken, and ensure contact and assessment information is updated regularly and accurately on the appropriate client and document management databases in line with the requirements for local and national standards and performance indicators. To report progress against performance objectives and use supervision to discuss caseload action plans and record progress made and mitigating circumstances. Equal Opportunities To demonstrate through personal and professional example a commitment to equality of opportunity for all groups of staff and service users and to challenge discrimination, racism, sexism and other forms of unjust behaviour. The post holder is expected to be committed to the Council's core values of public service, quality, equality and empowerment and to demonstrate this commitment in the way they carry out their duties. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed. Double payrolls each week. Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Reconnect Worker This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul s team of Reconnect Workers across Manchester, and help prevent young people from experiencing homelessness. Position: Reconnect Worker Location: Manchester Contract : Permanent Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week Salary: £ 29,242 (FTE including Manchester Weighting) Plus Pension and Other Benefits plus, Actual salary: £11,696.80 (inc. £1,200 GMW, without GMW actual salary is £10,496.80) Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 About the Role With the support of your manager, you will deliver our Reconnect, mediation and family support service across Manchester. The role focuses on reducing family breakdown and preventing youth homelessness by supporting young people and families at key moments. You will manage a caseload of clients, including those in school, staying temporarily with volunteer hosts, or living in our accommodation services. You will provide tailored guidance and mediation to young people aged and their families, helping to improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. This will involve one-to-one sessions, joint mediation and wider family support. You will also ensure the safe day-to-day running of the service, maintain accurate records, and contribute to our national prevention team to shape best practice in family and mediation work. Key Deliverables Work directly with young people aged and their families, delivering personalised guidance, mediation and support Carry a caseload of clients per full-time equivalent, acting as the named keyworker Process referrals from agencies to build and maintain a full caseload Complete risk assessments, needs assessments, change plans and outcome questionnaires with clients Build strong working relationships with colleagues, local agencies and statutory bodies to promote the service and support young people holistically Maintain clear, accurate and timely records in line with monitoring and evaluation requirements Support safeguarding procedures and advocate for young people and families where necessary Take part in networking, service promotion and collaborative work with schools and professionals Provide monthly reports to management for monitoring and fundraising purposes Keep up to date with sector developments and engage in training to enhance practice Work collaboratively with national family support colleagues to strengthen Depaul UK s prevention approach Operate in line with all Depaul UK policies and procedures, including safeguarding, EDI, health and safety and lone working About You You will need to have the following skills and experience: Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative and solution-focused in your approach and committed to working in an assets-based way. To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner s Certificate (IMPC). Training will be provided if the candidate doesn t hold the qualification, but training will have to be completed before the end of the probation period. Experience of working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks and carry out efficient organisation and administration. Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients. Ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on families. High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the region. Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service. Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as: Family Support Worker, Reconnect Worker, Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Mental Health Support Worker etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Reconnect Worker This is an exciting opportunity to join Depaul s team of Reconnect Workers across Manchester, and help prevent young people from experiencing homelessness. Position: Reconnect Worker Location: Manchester Contract : Permanent Hours: Part-time, 15 hours per week Salary: £ 29,242 (FTE including Manchester Weighting) Plus Pension and Other Benefits plus, Actual salary: £11,696.80 (inc. £1,200 GMW, without GMW actual salary is £10,496.80) Closing Date: Sunday 12th October 2025 About the Role With the support of your manager, you will deliver our Reconnect, mediation and family support service across Manchester. The role focuses on reducing family breakdown and preventing youth homelessness by supporting young people and families at key moments. You will manage a caseload of clients, including those in school, staying temporarily with volunteer hosts, or living in our accommodation services. You will provide tailored guidance and mediation to young people aged and their families, helping to improve communication, reduce conflict and strengthen relationships. This will involve one-to-one sessions, joint mediation and wider family support. You will also ensure the safe day-to-day running of the service, maintain accurate records, and contribute to our national prevention team to shape best practice in family and mediation work. Key Deliverables Work directly with young people aged and their families, delivering personalised guidance, mediation and support Carry a caseload of clients per full-time equivalent, acting as the named keyworker Process referrals from agencies to build and maintain a full caseload Complete risk assessments, needs assessments, change plans and outcome questionnaires with clients Build strong working relationships with colleagues, local agencies and statutory bodies to promote the service and support young people holistically Maintain clear, accurate and timely records in line with monitoring and evaluation requirements Support safeguarding procedures and advocate for young people and families where necessary Take part in networking, service promotion and collaborative work with schools and professionals Provide monthly reports to management for monitoring and fundraising purposes Keep up to date with sector developments and engage in training to enhance practice Work collaboratively with national family support colleagues to strengthen Depaul UK s prevention approach Operate in line with all Depaul UK policies and procedures, including safeguarding, EDI, health and safety and lone working About You You will need to have the following skills and experience: Significant experience working with young people and families in crisis; reflective, creative and solution-focused in your approach and committed to working in an assets-based way. To hold or complete a Level 4 Interpersonal Mediation Practitioner s Certificate (IMPC). Training will be provided if the candidate doesn t hold the qualification, but training will have to be completed before the end of the probation period. Experience of working independently and managing own caseload; self-motivated and able to prioritise tasks and carry out efficient organisation and administration. Experience of carrying out risk and needs assessments and support planning for clients. Ability to develop strong, collaborative and productive relationships with colleagues and key external agencies, promoting the value of our work and its impact on families. High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain impartiality Willingness and ability to travel independently and work from a number of different locations across the region. Commitment to working in a manner, which promotes diversity and equality ensuring that everyone is treated with respect and dignity and no one, suffers from discrimination. In return for working here, you will receive: A comprehensive training package tailored to your needs and role Flexible working model for suitable roles. 26 days annual leave rising to 30 after five years of service. Family-friendly leave policies including - maternity, adoption and parental leave and Carers leave. Auto-enrolment to pension scheme employer from day 1 with employer contribution up to 7% and increasing with service Employee Assistance Programme and access to the app 24/7 GP appointments, prescription service, health checks and nutrition advice. Discount vouchers including gym, retail, food & drink, travel, electricals and more. Cash benefit plan for you and your partner (living with you) and children under 18 including covering Dental, Optical, Hospital Stays, Scans and More Death in service (4x Base salary) Legal Advice line About the Organisation Depaul UK delivers a wide range of support and housing services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. We specialise in the provision of services that prevent homelessness, increase the resilience of those we work with and energise opportunities for employment, education, training and volunteering in the communities we work within. Our organisation reaches from Newcastle to London, Greater Manchester and Milton Keynes. You may have experience in areas such as: Family Support Worker, Reconnect Worker, Support Worker, Social Care Worker, Mental Health Care Worker, Voluntary Worker, Mental Health Support Worker etc. PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
