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We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join an Adult's MASH Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience and a Social Work England Registration. About the team: The team focuses on receiving, screening and triaging safeguarding concerns, sharing information and making informed decisions to reduce risk and protect individuals. Working within this team offers the opportunity to develop strong analytical skills, work closely with a range of partners and play a key role in delivering early interventions and safeguarding outcomes. This is a highly - rewarding, non - case holding role. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in an Adult Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £30.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant / -

Our client Somerset Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their children in need service. The responsibility of the Children's Services Function is to promote and ensure the safety, well bring and learning of children and young people. Within the Service, Children and Young People's Social Care Team provide services to "Children in Need", children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children "Looked After" and consultancy across Early Help Services. The Family Front Door Social Worker is responsible for triaging acute level of need referrals from professionals and families, gathering and analysing information, and making clear, evidence-based recommendations. The role ensures an effective interface between our families, partner agencies and Children's Social Care, to ensure that Children and Families within Somerset get the correct level of support and the the correct time. All Practitioners at the Front Door are office based for their intervention, assessment and triage of Children and Families. The Social Worker will need to be able to manage diverse and frequently complex situations which may require a statutory discussion under Section 47 of the Children Act. Strong assessment and analytical skills are required and the ability to priorities needs and risks within a short timeframe. Workers will be part of a Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and will be required to participate in MASH discussions when required. It is essential that the practitioner is able to offer clear, balanced and evidence based findings to our partner agencies in the best interest of children. This is to ensure that they are receiving a timely and robust package of support from professionals around them. JOB DESCRIPTION Effectively evaluate/triage all incoming referrals to form a professional assessment and recommendation for Children And Families. In order to do this the practitioner needs to remain curious and reflective to ensure recommendations are balanced and considered in the best interest of children and families. Triage and analyse referrals which may include requests to support Children under Section 17 CiN and Children at risk of immediate harm who require immediate protection under Section 47 of the Children Act. Have a good understanding of Early Help Services within Somerset and understand the interface between these two strands in order to ensure recommendations are proportionate and the correct service is provided for Children and Families in line with their needs. Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council's equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction. 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 Qualified social worker to join their Duty and assessment team. General Overview: Duty and assessment team is the frontline, single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. Reports will initially come into the MASH service, and then be passed on to DAAT. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each, with every team consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. As far as service expectations go, CIN cases are expected to be visited within 5 days, whereas CP cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or same day if possible, and the service moves at pace to ensure every child is seen promptly. DAAT is a countywide service, covering all areas of Northamptonshire. This may sound daunting to potential candidates, however the team hopes to support candidates long term to have their 'allocatedarea' to work in, meaning they will only cover cases within a given geographical area (e.g. - Daventry/Northampton Central/Corby) 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.

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

Restorative Justice Co-ordinator, North London Pay rate to £28.31 per hour, 25 hours per weekContract role, Youth Justice ServicePertemps are recruiting for experienced Restorative Justice Co-ordinator in North London.You will need to have a relevant qualification (eg Probation) and have worked within Youth Offending/Youth Crime. As Restorative Justice Co-ordinator you will be required to assist in the prevention of offending and reoffending by young people by providing effective services as required by legislation, guidance and published National Standards. Specifically you will have responsibility for the delivery of all restorative justice work (including unpaid work) undertaken by the YOT. This will include ensuring that all victims of young offenders supervised by the YOT are contacted and offered the opportunity to participate in an appropriate restorative justice intervention; the co-ordination of all direct and indirect reparation work; the co-ordination of all Community Panel Meetings; and the recruitment, training and delivery of ongoing support to volunteer Community Panel Members. In addition, you will act as the 'community champion' for the YOT, identifying community capital/resources that will support and advance the objectives of the YOT and support the re-integration of young offenders and victims into their local communities. Please get in touch for more information.This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children's Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Our Client, Tameside Council, is seeking a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Team. Fantastic payrate of £39 per hour! Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Responsibilities of this role: To undertake procedurally compliant assessments and section 47 enquiries that clearly identify levels and types of risk or need based on documented evidence. To record and analyse information gathered during the process of social care assessment in line with policies and best practice. Engage with children, their carers and families in such a way as to clearly understand their circumstances, wishes and feelings and form conclusions which direct longer-term interventions focussed on the best interests of the child. To have involvement in the process of taking and recording children's contacts and referrals, contributing to acheving a full understanding of the issues being referred, the relative urgency, the level of risk or need and the action needed in individual cases. Requirements of this role: Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent) Must have minimum of 3 years Post Qualifying experience working as a social worker Benefits of working through Reed, include: Dedicated Recruitment Consultant. Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team. Free CV building and Interview support. Free DBS checks. Weekly payroll. PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more. CPD contributions. Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients. Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010. Does this role interest you? Apply today!

Your new company Coventry City Council are looking to recruit a highly experienced Senior Practitioner to work within their MASH TEAM. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to develop their skills and who are committed to achieving the best for the people of Coventry. Your new role Coventry is looking for an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to manage the TEAM. As a senior practitioner, you will have a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures, and institute legal processes where necessary. Carry out complex assessments and social work support to departmentally determined professional standards. You will also assist the team manager with team meetings, attend case and other reviews/meetings as required.You will also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff, NQSW's, students and Social Workers and assist in the achievement of team/service development to ensure the service achieves its objectives. This role is a rolling contract to cover a vacancy recruitment. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration along with 3 years post-qualifying permanent experience. What you'll get in return Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 17 years of recruitment expertise Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd Support for CV writing and interview skills Option for PAYE or Umbrella payroll £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place. You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Adult's Social Worker, Adult Safeguarding Team, North Lincolnshire Pay rate - £28 to 35 per hour Contract role, Adult Safeguarding Team Pertemps are recruiting for experienced Adult's Social Worker in Scunthorpe This is to work in a Adult Safeguarding Team Complete section 42 enquiries in line with Care Act 2014 duties. Complete mental capacity assessments in line with MCA 2005. Record on case recording system. There is plenty of hybrid working available (Attending the office 2 days per week is required (visits can be completed on these days also). Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children's Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

Adult's Social Worker, First Contact Team, Stockton on Tees Pay rate - to £203.71 per day Contract role, Adult First Contact Team Pertemps are recruiting for experienced Adult's Social Worker in Stockton on Tees. This is to work in a Adult First Contact Team The First Contact Adults team is based at Dunedin House in Stockton and the worker would be expected to work in the office 2-3 days per week but this would be more at the start until trained. There is then an option to work at home following training for 2-3 days per weeks. There is plenty of hybrid working available. Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:- A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on or email for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn't the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children's Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager

? Qualified Social Worker - Child Protection Case Management Team North Yorkshire £35 per hour ? Hybrid Working Available Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for protecting vulnerable children and supporting families? This is your opportunity to join a proactive, supportive, and committed Child Protection Case Management Team in North Yorkshire - a role where your work will have a direct and lasting impact. About the Role You'll work with children and families across a diverse and complex caseload, including: Children in Need (CIN) Child Protection (CP) Children Looked After (CLA) Care Proceedings (PLO & Private Law) Using the Signs of Safety model, you'll focus on relationship-based practice - facilitating family meetings, direct work with children, and building support networks to reduce risk and prevent escalation. Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act Lead Section 47 investigations and Child Protection conferences Develop and review child-centred care and safety plans Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings Conduct DOLS and Mental Capacity assessments (where applicable) Work collaboratively with partner agencies (police, health, early help, education) Support and mentor less experienced staff and students Promote safe, stable, and permanent outcomes for children What We're Looking For You'll be a confident, child-focused professional who can thrive in a high-paced safeguarding environment. We're looking for someone who can balance empathy with resilience. Essential requirements: Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) Registered with Social Work England 4+ years' experience in Children's Services (preferably CP/CIN/CLA) Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and court processes Skilled in engaging families and working within multi-agency settings Clear, confident communicator with excellent report-writing skills Able to manage a complex caseload with professionalism and purpose Why Work with Pertemps? As an agency Social Worker with Pertemps, you'll receive: Your own dedicated consultant with access to exclusive UK-wide roles Fast-track online registration process Reliable weekly payroll Full compliance support Referral bonuses and incentives Ongoing access to new opportunities and contract extensions This role is ideal for candidates based in or commuting from: York, Leeds, Harrogate, Wakefield, Doncaster, Sheffield, Bradford, Huddersfield, Pontefract, Halifax, Hull, Scarborough, Middlesbrough, Manchester, Oldham, Blackburn, Preston, Stockport, and surrounding areas. Not quite the right role? We recruit across all specialisms in social work - including IRO, MASH, CLA, BIA, Adult Social Work, Team Managers, Service Managers, and more. Refer a colleague and earn a bonus - even if you're not looking right now! Get in touch today for a confidential conversation. Let's find the right role for you.Apply now or share with someone who could be a great fit.