Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 43,626.47 per annum dependent upon experience Location: Recruiting social workers across North Wales - Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham Covering Area: Cymru North Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days after length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Scheme Free on-site Parking Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North. Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the social work team. Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form Fs for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face-to-face training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (additional payment to social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) About Us Set up by a former Foster Parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our head office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and Foster Parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people Ensure that Foster Parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures Provide and record regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g., respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined Ensure each child and Foster Parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments You Must Have A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence Contact For more information about this post, please contact Anna Pearson, Fostering Service Manager, on (phone number removed). We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by the Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Jul 06, 2026
Full time
Foster Care Associates (The FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker Salary: Up to 43,626.47 per annum dependent upon experience Location: Recruiting social workers across North Wales - Anglesey, Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham Covering Area: Cymru North Benefits Company Car or 2,000 Car Allowance 30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days after length of service + bank holidays Company Pension Scheme Free on-site Parking Life Assurance Employee Discount Scheme Medical Cash Plan This is an amazing opportunity to join Foster Care Associates. We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Full Time Supervising Social Worker to join our inspirational and friendly team to develop and promote the fostering services in Cymru North. Our office is based in Abergele and we support the hybrid model of working with lots of flexibility to work from home. Benefits of Joining Our Team We are committed to the wellbeing of our staff. The aim of our Staff Wellbeing Strategy is to increase all our employees' wellbeing, self-esteem, and sense of belonging to a team and create new environments for them to spend productive time together. This includes walk and talks at the beach or in parks, wellbeing hour, park runs, mindfulness sessions, sea dipping, yoga sessions, raft racing and charity events to name a few. Our office environment is friendly and inviting with tea, coffee, breakfast and lunch items always available for our staff to contribute towards their wellbeing. Robust induction, supportive management team, monthly reflective supervision with line manager and regular learning and reflective opportunities with the social work team. Additional Benefits Refer a friend scheme with a monetary incentive Opportunity to complete Form Fs for an additional payment An exceptional platform available for online and face-to-face training opportunities Opportunity to complete Practice Assessor Award OOH service (additional payment to social workers for undertaking evening and weekend OOH duty service) About Us Set up by a former Foster Parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked-after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that is still where our head office is today. We have come a long way since those early days. Over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it is underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we are one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. Just because we are large, does not mean we are impersonal. At FCA we are one big family, and we are committed to supporting every single child and Foster Parent, every single minute of the day. Duties Will Include Support Foster Parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster Parents, ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people Ensure that Foster Parents fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures Provide and record regular supervision to allocated Foster Parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family, e.g., respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined Ensure each child and Foster Parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation Attend meetings and/or provide reports for commissioning teams to address individual packages of care Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F assessments You Must Have A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work Wales or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively, including occasional nights away Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence Contact For more information about this post, please contact Anna Pearson, Fostering Service Manager, on (phone number removed). We would love to hear from you to join our amazing friendly team, so to be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. No agencies please. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the Disability Confident Employer by the Jobcentre Plus. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services,
Early Help Social Worker- 4 positions Salary GRADE 07 (£34,434 - £38,220) About us Here in Warrington, we are on our own journey and are proud to be graded Good in all areas in our 2024 Ofsted inspection. It says: - "Social workers told inspectors that they enjoy working in Warrington. They feel valued and benefit from a culture of openness and learning. Workers feel well supported by managers, with supervision taking place regularly, which is mostly reflective and focuses on children. Senior leaders are extremely visible and approachable, listening to staff views. There is a strong focus on and a commitment to workforce development. Warrington has a practice framework and culture which is based on shared values. Social workers are supported to access a wide range of appropriate training opportunities, reinforcing and embedding the learning culture. These opportunities support social workers to develop new skills, enabling them to work very effectively with children and families, along with supporting their professional development" We have a strong vision for social work practice in Warrington and are developing a new approach to social work. We are currently embedding a relationship-based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We are working alongside the Centre for Systemic Social Work, who are providing a comprehensive training programme to social workers and managers across our teams. In Warrington we want all children and families to benefit from high quality and purposeful relationships with professionals. We believe this will help create the best opportunities for people to change and reach their full potential. We also believe one of the most effective ways to improve the outcomes for children and families is through providing our social workers with the best conditions in which they can thrive. We are based in Time Square; this is a great workspace with hubs and pods in order to provide a great environment to work, furthermore, with cafes and restaurants on the doorstep, with excellent transport links to surrounding areas .So, if you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people with relationship-based practice at the heart of everything we do and develop great relationships, then come and join us in Warrington where we are passionate about our work with children and families. We have high aspirations for our children and welcome those who share our ambition. The role It's an exciting time to be joining Children Social Care in Warrington, as we have been chosen as a Pathfinder authority for the Families First for Children reforms. We have several opportunities across the duty and assessment teams for Early Help Social Worker. In relation to this post, we will consider applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers, Social Workers at a Grade 07 (£34,434 - £38,220) / Grade 8 depending on experience. This role also has a market supplement of £3,000 per a year. Duty and Assessment Team - this is a fast-paced team who is responsible for the initial assessment of children and family to determine the ongoing level of need. The team complete assessments at Child In Need and within Section 47s. Within this team we have early help social workers, who primarily focus on supporting children and their families who are also supported by early help services. As part of this role, you would be responsible for working closely with early help services to contribute to the support being offered to families prior to and during the initial assessment period. What's needed? Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to use own initiative Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to deadlines Positive approach to managing stress and the ability to work under pressure Ability to use IT and present information Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of people including team members, service users, carers, colleagues within the department and with other agencies. Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet targets and respond to unforeseen events. Negotiation, problem solving and decision-making Ability to adapt to change Ability to model and promote excellent practice within the team and to wider audiences Education, Qualifications and Knowledge Recognised social work qualification SWE registration Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Knowledge of relevant legislation, Government policy and guidance Benefits As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get: Essential Car Allowance 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Further Information For an informal confidential discussion please contact Karen Garner - or Becky Mullen - The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. DBS clearance is required. If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.
Jul 03, 2026
Full time
Early Help Social Worker- 4 positions Salary GRADE 07 (£34,434 - £38,220) About us Here in Warrington, we are on our own journey and are proud to be graded Good in all areas in our 2024 Ofsted inspection. It says: - "Social workers told inspectors that they enjoy working in Warrington. They feel valued and benefit from a culture of openness and learning. Workers feel well supported by managers, with supervision taking place regularly, which is mostly reflective and focuses on children. Senior leaders are extremely visible and approachable, listening to staff views. There is a strong focus on and a commitment to workforce development. Warrington has a practice framework and culture which is based on shared values. Social workers are supported to access a wide range of appropriate training opportunities, reinforcing and embedding the learning culture. These opportunities support social workers to develop new skills, enabling them to work very effectively with children and families, along with supporting their professional development" We have a strong vision for social work practice in Warrington and are developing a new approach to social work. We are currently embedding a relationship-based practice model that has systemic practice at its core. We are working alongside the Centre for Systemic Social Work, who are providing a comprehensive training programme to social workers and managers across our teams. In Warrington we want all children and families to benefit from high quality and purposeful relationships with professionals. We believe this will help create the best opportunities for people to change and reach their full potential. We also believe one of the most effective ways to improve the outcomes for children and families is through providing our social workers with the best conditions in which they can thrive. We are based in Time Square; this is a great workspace with hubs and pods in order to provide a great environment to work, furthermore, with cafes and restaurants on the doorstep, with excellent transport links to surrounding areas .So, if you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people with relationship-based practice at the heart of everything we do and develop great relationships, then come and join us in Warrington where we are passionate about our work with children and families. We have high aspirations for our children and welcome those who share our ambition. The role It's an exciting time to be joining Children Social Care in Warrington, as we have been chosen as a Pathfinder authority for the Families First for Children reforms. We have several opportunities across the duty and assessment teams for Early Help Social Worker. In relation to this post, we will consider applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers, Social Workers at a Grade 07 (£34,434 - £38,220) / Grade 8 depending on experience. This role also has a market supplement of £3,000 per a year. Duty and Assessment Team - this is a fast-paced team who is responsible for the initial assessment of children and family to determine the ongoing level of need. The team complete assessments at Child In Need and within Section 47s. Within this team we have early help social workers, who primarily focus on supporting children and their families who are also supported by early help services. As part of this role, you would be responsible for working closely with early help services to contribute to the support being offered to families prior to and during the initial assessment period. What's needed? Self-motivated and flexible with the ability to use own initiative Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to deadlines Positive approach to managing stress and the ability to work under pressure Ability to use IT and present information Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a range of people including team members, service users, carers, colleagues within the department and with other agencies. Ability to prioritise and organise workload to meet targets and respond to unforeseen events. Negotiation, problem solving and decision-making Ability to adapt to change Ability to model and promote excellent practice within the team and to wider audiences Education, Qualifications and Knowledge Recognised social work qualification SWE registration Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Knowledge of relevant legislation, Government policy and guidance Benefits As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get: Essential Car Allowance 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata) Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme Further Information For an informal confidential discussion please contact Karen Garner - or Becky Mullen - The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post. DBS clearance is required. If you are applying for the job internally, please ensure that you apply via the Careers Page on SAP. In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment. Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.
Qualified Social Workers Opportunities Across the UK Are you a qualified social worker looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're actively searching for a new role or simply curious about what's available, I'd love to hear from you. We work with local authorities and organisations across the UK and currently have a wide range of vacancies in a variety of social work settings, including permanent and locum positions. Opportunities available in: Children's Services Adult Services Mental Health Hospital Social Work Learning Disabilities Safeguarding Duty & Assessment Child Protection Looked After Children Leaving Care Fostering & Adoption Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Senior Practitioner Team Manager Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, hybrid, remote (where available), locum, or permanent work, I can help match you with roles that suit your skills, experience, and career goals. I'd love to hear from you if you are: A qualified social worker. Looking for your next role or considering a move. Interested in opportunities anywhere in the UK. Registered (or eligible to register) with the relevant UK social work regulator. Get in touch If you're interested, simply apply or send me a message to letting me know: The type of social work you're looking for. Your preferred location(s). Whether you're interested in locum or permanent work. When you're available to start. Even if you're not looking right now, feel free to get in touch. I'm always happy to have a confidential conversation and keep you updated with future opportunities that match your experience. Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Jul 02, 2026
Contractor
Qualified Social Workers Opportunities Across the UK Are you a qualified social worker looking for your next opportunity? Whether you're actively searching for a new role or simply curious about what's available, I'd love to hear from you. We work with local authorities and organisations across the UK and currently have a wide range of vacancies in a variety of social work settings, including permanent and locum positions. Opportunities available in: Children's Services Adult Services Mental Health Hospital Social Work Learning Disabilities Safeguarding Duty & Assessment Child Protection Looked After Children Leaving Care Fostering & Adoption Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) Senior Practitioner Team Manager Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, hybrid, remote (where available), locum, or permanent work, I can help match you with roles that suit your skills, experience, and career goals. I'd love to hear from you if you are: A qualified social worker. Looking for your next role or considering a move. Interested in opportunities anywhere in the UK. Registered (or eligible to register) with the relevant UK social work regulator. Get in touch If you're interested, simply apply or send me a message to letting me know: The type of social work you're looking for. Your preferred location(s). Whether you're interested in locum or permanent work. When you're available to start. Even if you're not looking right now, feel free to get in touch. I'm always happy to have a confidential conversation and keep you updated with future opportunities that match your experience. Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Havering to recruit for an Adavanced Practitioner Children With Disabilities team within the Social Care industry on a permanent basis paying up to £54,267 to £58,461 P/Annum + Benefits. Key Responsibilities : Within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy, assess for and provide services to children and families in need, with appropriate supervision. Including responsibility for children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic. Liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, health colleagues, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers, to ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided. Senior Practitioners may be responsible for supervision of some staff (up to level III Social Workers) in the service. In accordance with the National Assessment Framework, making comprehensive assessment of needs, in partnership with the child, parents, other family members and professionals as appropriate. Planning, implementing, reviewing and terminating interventions. Working closely with the specialist Transition Service in the Adult Division, in order to facilitate a seamless transition for young people to move forward into adulthood and into adult service provision, working closely with the specialist Transition Service in the Adult Diversion. Providing reports to Child Protection Conferences. Formulating and progressing care plans for looked after children in line with departmental procedures. Maintaining personal contact with looked after children at a rate no less than that laid down in Placement Regulations. To act as duty social worker as required. To make recommendations to Managers (or other budget holder as appropriate) regarding financial expenditure entailed in care plans and to undertake delegated financial responsibilities. To take responsibility within the team for the development of practice; to contribute to training; to have liaison responsibilities and to represent the team on working parties and other bodies as required. Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as Advanced Practitioner within the UK Social Care industry. Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD To discuss this Advanced Practitioner - CWD vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Havering and the surrounding areas please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Salary: up to £54,267 to £58,461 P/Annum + Benefits Location: Havering
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
Ackerman Pierce is currently supporting a leading local authority within Havering to recruit for an Adavanced Practitioner Children With Disabilities team within the Social Care industry on a permanent basis paying up to £54,267 to £58,461 P/Annum + Benefits. Key Responsibilities : Within the framework of the appropriate legislation, regulations, departmental procedures and child care policy, assess for and provide services to children and families in need, with appropriate supervision. Including responsibility for children and families where needs are particularly complex and problematic. Liaising as necessary with other divisions, Council Departments, health colleagues, schools, carers, voluntary and independent sector providers, to ensure that services are efficiently and effectively provided. Senior Practitioners may be responsible for supervision of some staff (up to level III Social Workers) in the service. In accordance with the National Assessment Framework, making comprehensive assessment of needs, in partnership with the child, parents, other family members and professionals as appropriate. Planning, implementing, reviewing and terminating interventions. Working closely with the specialist Transition Service in the Adult Division, in order to facilitate a seamless transition for young people to move forward into adulthood and into adult service provision, working closely with the specialist Transition Service in the Adult Diversion. Providing reports to Child Protection Conferences. Formulating and progressing care plans for looked after children in line with departmental procedures. Maintaining personal contact with looked after children at a rate no less than that laid down in Placement Regulations. To act as duty social worker as required. To make recommendations to Managers (or other budget holder as appropriate) regarding financial expenditure entailed in care plans and to undertake delegated financial responsibilities. To take responsibility within the team for the development of practice; to contribute to training; to have liaison responsibilities and to represent the team on working parties and other bodies as required. Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as Advanced Practitioner within the UK Social Care industry. Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD To discuss this Advanced Practitioner - CWD vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Havering and the surrounding areas please email your updated CV to us or contact Dan Mulvey for more information. Job Title: Advanced Practitioner Salary: up to £54,267 to £58,461 P/Annum + Benefits Location: Havering
Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, First Response Team Pay rate £46 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team manager in a First Response team in Leicestershire Council.We have a gap in our Team Manager structure in First Response Assessments. This is a Part-time post 18.5 hours per week Weds-Friday starting asap. We would need a manager to work opposite an existing manager to have responsibility for a team of 5 SW's and 1 Senior Practitioner. The manager would supervise 3 staff and be responsible for case management of this team. We operate a 5 week rolling rota onto duty and allocated back up days. We would expect the manager to be office based on duty and back up days and have a presence in the office to support the team, with the expectation to be office based a minimum of 50% of the time (and 100% on duty weeks) Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, First Response Team Pay rate £46 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work as a Team manager in a First Response team in Leicestershire Council.We have a gap in our Team Manager structure in First Response Assessments. This is a Part-time post 18.5 hours per week Weds-Friday starting asap. We would need a manager to work opposite an existing manager to have responsibility for a team of 5 SW's and 1 Senior Practitioner. The manager would supervise 3 staff and be responsible for case management of this team. We operate a 5 week rolling rota onto duty and allocated back up days. We would expect the manager to be office based on duty and back up days and have a presence in the office to support the team, with the expectation to be office based a minimum of 50% of the time (and 100% on duty weeks) Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.
