Gloucestershire County Council - Adult Social Care
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Senior Social Worker Job Location: Gloucester This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Location: Gloucester Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum pro rata Hours per Week: 22.2 (3 days per week) Job Requisition Number: 14536 This post is not open to job share Are you a Social Worker passionate about working with people to promote independence, dedicated to making a difference and looking for your next career move? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have a part time (22.2 hours) Senior Social Worker position available in our Gloucester Locality Team. The team has a supportive and engaged management structure including an Integrated Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Managers, Social Work Leads, Social Care Leads, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and an administration team. The Senior Social Worker role could be the perfect next step of your career; with this role offering you more challenge and complexity, without the added management responsibility. We look to our Senior Social Workers to provide expert social work practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk. You will work closely with a range of professionals and more senior managers to ensure a balance of support and independence is achieved, through offering expert evidence based opinion. To find out more about working in the Gloucester Team, visit 'Meet Our Teams' by clicking here. About you: As a Senior Social Worker, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must: Have a social work qualification and be SWE registered Have completed your ASYE programme and have at least 2 years post completion service Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Have the passion to promote people's strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practice Have up to date knowledge of legislation and demonstrable experience of providing credible approaches to practice. Be able to prioritise, using a risk based approach Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. Read more about our values on our website. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Gloucester team. You can be confident of becoming part of a welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive team. Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. Find out more about living and working in Gloucestershire . You'll be entitled to our full benefits package, including: Regular formal and informal support Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Free staff parking Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. Cycle to Work scheme Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) We're closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn't for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Subject to meeting qualifying conditions, we offer relocation of up to £8,000 to use towards the cost of relocating to Gloucestershire. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Profile. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. You will find a link below to our Job Description. For an informal discussion with the team manager, please contact Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Senior Social Worker - Job Profile This position is subject to an enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Senior Social Worker Job Location: Gloucester This is a Gloucestershire County Council job. Job Location: Gloucester Salary: £41,771 - £47,181 per annum pro rata Hours per Week: 22.2 (3 days per week) Job Requisition Number: 14536 This post is not open to job share Are you a Social Worker passionate about working with people to promote independence, dedicated to making a difference and looking for your next career move? We would love to hear from you! About the role: We have a part time (22.2 hours) Senior Social Worker position available in our Gloucester Locality Team. The team has a supportive and engaged management structure including an Integrated Social Care Manager, Deputy Social Care Managers, Social Work Leads, Social Care Leads, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers, Social Care Practitioners and an administration team. The Senior Social Worker role could be the perfect next step of your career; with this role offering you more challenge and complexity, without the added management responsibility. We look to our Senior Social Workers to provide expert social work practice in complex situations, assessing and managing higher levels of risk. You will work closely with a range of professionals and more senior managers to ensure a balance of support and independence is achieved, through offering expert evidence based opinion. To find out more about working in the Gloucester Team, visit 'Meet Our Teams' by clicking here. About you: As a Senior Social Worker, we understand the work you do on a daily basis and provide the support you need to make a difference to the people of Gloucestershire. To join us, you must: Have a social work qualification and be SWE registered Have completed your ASYE programme and have at least 2 years post completion service Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Have the passion to promote people's strengths and the ability to make a difference in a safe working approach to social work practice Have up to date knowledge of legislation and demonstrable experience of providing credible approaches to practice. Be able to prioritise, using a risk based approach Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about. Read more about our values on our website. If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role. About us: This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Gloucester team. You can be confident of becoming part of a welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive team. Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. Find out more about living and working in Gloucestershire . You'll be entitled to our full benefits package, including: Regular formal and informal support Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years' service, plus bank holidays, pro rata for part time hours Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme Free staff parking Access to training and workshops so you can develop your skills Clear career progression pathways, to support you in progressing professionally and personally Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone. Cycle to Work scheme Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network. Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&C's apply) We're closer than you think: We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn't for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further. Subject to meeting qualifying conditions, we offer relocation of up to £8,000 to use towards the cost of relocating to Gloucestershire. Applying: Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Profile. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post. You will find a link below to our Job Description. For an informal discussion with the team manager, please contact Additional Information: To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below: Senior Social Worker - Job Profile This position is subject to an enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check. Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.
Supporting People On Probation Navigator Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Are you passionate about helping people overcome addiction and rebuild their lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real impact? We're looking for a Drug & Alcohol Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults with drug and alcohol support needs within an integrated healthcare setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals, prison staff, and community partners to empower people on their recovery journey and support successful rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. What You'll Be Doing Managing a diverse caseload of clients with drug and alcohol support needs. Completing assessments, care plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews. Delivering engaging one-to-one and group interventions using evidence-based psychosocial approaches. Providing practical harm reduction advice and recovery-focused support. Supporting clients through both harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment pathways. Working collaboratively with healthcare, probation, housing, employment, and community services to deliver seamless, holistic care. Helping individuals prepare for release by building links with community services and promoting positive outcomes. Contributing to service targets, measuring outcomes, and maintaining accurate case records. Undertaking second signatory duties and oral swab testing where required (training provided). We're Looking For Someone Who Is passionate about supporting people to achieve lasting recovery. Builds trust quickly and treats everyone with dignity, empathy, and respect. Can confidently manage a busy caseload while maintaining high-quality support. Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Is proactive, resilient, and motivated to make a real difference every day. Can adapt to changing priorities and thrives in a dynamic environment. What You'll Need Experience working within drug and alcohol services, healthcare, mental health, criminal justice, or another related support setting. Experience carrying out assessments, care planning, and risk management. Confidence delivering one-to-one and group interventions. A good understanding of harm reduction and recovery-focused practice. Strong organisational, IT, and record-keeping skills. A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering outstanding client care. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required. Willingness to travel to nearby services within the local cluster, with reasonable notice, to support continuity of care. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Support for Families We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace. Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Supporting People On Probation Navigator Location: Cambridgeshire Salary: £26,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent Are you passionate about helping people overcome addiction and rebuild their lives? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment where every day brings the opportunity to make a real impact? We're looking for a Drug & Alcohol Recovery Worker to join our dedicated team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults with drug and alcohol support needs within an integrated healthcare setting. This is a rewarding opportunity to work alongside healthcare professionals, prison staff, and community partners to empower people on their recovery journey and support successful rehabilitation and reintegration into the community. What You'll Be Doing Managing a diverse caseload of clients with drug and alcohol support needs. Completing assessments, care plans, risk assessments, and regular reviews. Delivering engaging one-to-one and group interventions using evidence-based psychosocial approaches. Providing practical harm reduction advice and recovery-focused support. Supporting clients through both harm reduction and abstinence-based treatment pathways. Working collaboratively with healthcare, probation, housing, employment, and community services to deliver seamless, holistic care. Helping individuals prepare for release by building links with community services and promoting positive outcomes. Contributing to service targets, measuring outcomes, and maintaining accurate case records. Undertaking second signatory duties and oral swab testing where required (training provided). We're Looking For Someone Who Is passionate about supporting people to achieve lasting recovery. Builds trust quickly and treats everyone with dignity, empathy, and respect. Can confidently manage a busy caseload while maintaining high-quality support. Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Enjoys working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Is proactive, resilient, and motivated to make a real difference every day. Can adapt to changing priorities and thrives in a dynamic environment. What You'll Need Experience working within drug and alcohol services, healthcare, mental health, criminal justice, or another related support setting. Experience carrying out assessments, care planning, and risk management. Confidence delivering one-to-one and group interventions. A good understanding of harm reduction and recovery-focused practice. Strong organisational, IT, and record-keeping skills. A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering outstanding client care. Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends when required. Willingness to travel to nearby services within the local cluster, with reasonable notice, to support continuity of care. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Support for Families We support our employees through every stage of family life by offering enhanced maternity and paternity pay for eligible employees who have completed 26 weeks' continuous service, alongside family-friendly policies and a supportive, inclusive workplace. Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Criminal Justice Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We're seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker based in Southend-on-Sea, working full time (35 hours per week), to support adults aged 18+ involved in the criminal justice system who need help with drug and/or alcohol use. You'll work within an integrated healthcare framework delivering person-centred psychosocial interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild their lives while working closely with courts, probation, healthcare teams and community partners. What You'll Be Doing Deliver assessments, care planning and tailored interventions for service users Provide 1:1 harm reduction and recovery support Advise magistrates and probation teams on suitability for ATRs and DRRs Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and effective support Work collaboratively with GPs, prisons, probation and external agencies Support clients with housing, benefits, training and employment referrals Maintain accurate case notes, reports and performance data Contribute to service targets, outcomes and continuous improvement What We're Looking For Experience supporting vulnerable adults or working in criminal justice, substance misuse or health/social care settings Strong understanding of risk assessments, safeguarding and case management Ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach Be part of a supportive team delivering life-changing services to those who need them most. If you're motivated by helping others create safer, healthier futures, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and make an impact in Southend-on-Sea. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 06, 2026
Full time
Criminal Justice Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We're seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker based in Southend-on-Sea, working full time (35 hours per week), to support adults aged 18+ involved in the criminal justice system who need help with drug and/or alcohol use. You'll work within an integrated healthcare framework delivering person-centred psychosocial interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild their lives while working closely with courts, probation, healthcare teams and community partners. What You'll Be Doing Deliver assessments, care planning and tailored interventions for service users Provide 1:1 harm reduction and recovery support Advise magistrates and probation teams on suitability for ATRs and DRRs Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and effective support Work collaboratively with GPs, prisons, probation and external agencies Support clients with housing, benefits, training and employment referrals Maintain accurate case notes, reports and performance data Contribute to service targets, outcomes and continuous improvement What We're Looking For Experience supporting vulnerable adults or working in criminal justice, substance misuse or health/social care settings Strong understanding of risk assessments, safeguarding and case management Ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach Be part of a supportive team delivering life-changing services to those who need them most. If you're motivated by helping others create safer, healthier futures, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and make an impact in Southend-on-Sea. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years' service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Adults & Communities (Promoting Independence) Role: Qualified Social Worker (Grades 9-11) Service: Promoting Independence Location: Leicestershire County Council Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adults & Communities department. Operating within the Promoting Independence and Personal Care & Support teams. Core Responsibilities Person-Centred Assessments & Support Planning: Supporting citizens to self-assess their risks and outcomes, determining personal budgets, and designing cost-effective, mutually agreed support plans. Complex Case Coordination: Acting as care coordinator for high-risk, complex cases involving trauma, difficult life circumstances, or specific specialist needs. Statutory Frameworks & Safeguarding: Investigating and managing high-risk situations involving adult safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Promoting Independence & Asset-Based Support: Maximising natural support networks, community resources, universal services, and Direct Payments. Multidisciplinary Working: Partnering effectively with health colleagues, local providers, emergency services, and voluntary agencies to deliver integrated support and facilitate hospital discharges. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Qualification: Recognized Degree in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW. Professional Registration: Active, valid registration with Social Work England (or HCPC equivalent). Vetting: Must hold an Enhanced DBS check (cleared for regulated activity). Statutory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, personalisation, and safeguarding policies. What Leicestershire County Council Offers You Competitive Pay: £34.00 per hour. Flexible Working: A supportive operational environment with modern hybrid working options. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Aug 05, 2026
Contractor
Adults & Communities (Promoting Independence) Role: Qualified Social Worker (Grades 9-11) Service: Promoting Independence Location: Leicestershire County Council Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Adults & Communities department. Operating within the Promoting Independence and Personal Care & Support teams. Core Responsibilities Person-Centred Assessments & Support Planning: Supporting citizens to self-assess their risks and outcomes, determining personal budgets, and designing cost-effective, mutually agreed support plans. Complex Case Coordination: Acting as care coordinator for high-risk, complex cases involving trauma, difficult life circumstances, or specific specialist needs. Statutory Frameworks & Safeguarding: Investigating and managing high-risk situations involving adult safeguarding, Mental Capacity Assessments, and Continuing Healthcare (CHC). Promoting Independence & Asset-Based Support: Maximising natural support networks, community resources, universal services, and Direct Payments. Multidisciplinary Working: Partnering effectively with health colleagues, local providers, emergency services, and voluntary agencies to deliver integrated support and facilitate hospital discharges. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Qualification: Recognized Degree in Social Work, CQSW, or DipSW. Professional Registration: Active, valid registration with Social Work England (or HCPC equivalent). Vetting: Must hold an Enhanced DBS check (cleared for regulated activity). Statutory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act, personalisation, and safeguarding policies. What Leicestershire County Council Offers You Competitive Pay: £34.00 per hour. Flexible Working: A supportive operational environment with modern hybrid working options. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Qualified Social Worker - Mental Health & Reablement Role: Qualified Social Worker Service: Adult Social Care (Mental Health & Reablement) Location: Leicestershire County Council (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract Leicestershire County Council is seeking a skilled, empathetic Social Worker to join their specialized Mental Health & Reablement Team . This service bridges the gap between acute mental health recovery, community integration, and short-term reablement, helping individuals regain their autonomy and build sustainable independence within their local communities. Core Responsibilities Operating as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary service, your daily duties will include: Strengths-Based Assessments: Conducting comprehensive social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, prioritizing reablement goals and person-centered support plans. Mental Health Recovery Support: Managing a varied caseload of adults presenting with complex mental health needs, supporting their transition from hospital or secondary mental health care into community settings. Mental Capacity & Safeguarding: Completing Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA), Best Interest decisions, and managing adult safeguarding enquiries to protect vulnerable individuals. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with health professionals, occupational therapists, community mental health teams (CMHTs), and secondary care services to deliver seamless, reablement-focused care pathways. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with an active, valid Social Work England (SWE) registration. Adult Services Experience: Substantive post-qualifying experience within statutory Adult Social Care, Adult Mental Health, or Reablement/Intermediate Care teams. Legislative Knowledge: Strong, applied working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983/2007, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Communication & Resilience: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with individuals, carers, and multi-agency partners. What Leicestershire County Council Offers You Competitive Pay: An hourly rate of £34.00 per hour . Workplace Balance: A modern hybrid working model combining community/office presence with working from home options. A Supportive Environment: Access to structured supervision, peer support, and a progressive service focused on enablement over long-term dependency. Make a Difference in Leicestershire If you are a passionate mental health practitioner dedicated to supporting adults on their journey back to independence, apply today. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Aug 05, 2026
Contractor
Qualified Social Worker - Mental Health & Reablement Role: Qualified Social Worker Service: Adult Social Care (Mental Health & Reablement) Location: Leicestershire County Council (Hybrid Working) Pay Rate: £34.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing Interim Contract Leicestershire County Council is seeking a skilled, empathetic Social Worker to join their specialized Mental Health & Reablement Team . This service bridges the gap between acute mental health recovery, community integration, and short-term reablement, helping individuals regain their autonomy and build sustainable independence within their local communities. Core Responsibilities Operating as part of an integrated, multidisciplinary service, your daily duties will include: Strengths-Based Assessments: Conducting comprehensive social care assessments under the Care Act 2014, prioritizing reablement goals and person-centered support plans. Mental Health Recovery Support: Managing a varied caseload of adults presenting with complex mental health needs, supporting their transition from hospital or secondary mental health care into community settings. Mental Capacity & Safeguarding: Completing Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA), Best Interest decisions, and managing adult safeguarding enquiries to protect vulnerable individuals. Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Working closely with health professionals, occupational therapists, community mental health teams (CMHTs), and secondary care services to deliver seamless, reablement-focused care pathways. Mandatory Candidate Criteria Professional Registration: Must be a Qualified Social Worker with an active, valid Social Work England (SWE) registration. Adult Services Experience: Substantive post-qualifying experience within statutory Adult Social Care, Adult Mental Health, or Reablement/Intermediate Care teams. Legislative Knowledge: Strong, applied working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act 1983/2007, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Communication & Resilience: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with individuals, carers, and multi-agency partners. What Leicestershire County Council Offers You Competitive Pay: An hourly rate of £34.00 per hour . Workplace Balance: A modern hybrid working model combining community/office presence with working from home options. A Supportive Environment: Access to structured supervision, peer support, and a progressive service focused on enablement over long-term dependency. Make a Difference in Leicestershire If you are a passionate mental health practitioner dedicated to supporting adults on their journey back to independence, apply today. Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
Criminal Justice Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We re seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker based in Southend-on-Sea, working full time (35 hours per week), to support adults aged 18+ involved in the criminal justice system who need help with drug and/or alcohol use. You ll work within an integrated healthcare framework delivering person-centred psychosocial interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild their lives while working closely with courts, probation, healthcare teams and community partners. What You ll Be Doing Deliver assessments, care planning and tailored interventions for service users Provide 1:1 harm reduction and recovery support Advise magistrates and probation teams on suitability for ATRs and DRRs Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and effective support Work collaboratively with GPs, prisons, probation and external agencies Support clients with housing, benefits, training and employment referrals Maintain accurate case notes, reports and performance data Contribute to service targets, outcomes and continuous improvement What We re Looking For Experience supporting vulnerable adults or working in criminal justice, substance misuse or health/social care settings Strong understanding of risk assessments, safeguarding and case management Ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach Be part of a supportive team delivering life-changing services to those who need them most. If you re motivated by helping others create safer, healthier futures, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and make an impact in Southend-on-Sea. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 04, 2026
Full time
Criminal Justice Worker Location: Southend on Sea Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 DOE Vacancy Type: Permanent About The Role Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference? We re seeking a passionate Criminal Justice Worker based in Southend-on-Sea, working full time (35 hours per week), to support adults aged 18+ involved in the criminal justice system who need help with drug and/or alcohol use. You ll work within an integrated healthcare framework delivering person-centred psychosocial interventions, harm reduction and recovery-focused support. This is a rewarding opportunity to help people rebuild their lives while working closely with courts, probation, healthcare teams and community partners. What You ll Be Doing Deliver assessments, care planning and tailored interventions for service users Provide 1:1 harm reduction and recovery support Advise magistrates and probation teams on suitability for ATRs and DRRs Manage a varied caseload, ensuring timely and effective support Work collaboratively with GPs, prisons, probation and external agencies Support clients with housing, benefits, training and employment referrals Maintain accurate case notes, reports and performance data Contribute to service targets, outcomes and continuous improvement What We re Looking For Experience supporting vulnerable adults or working in criminal justice, substance misuse or health/social care settings Strong understanding of risk assessments, safeguarding and case management Ability to build positive relationships with clients and partner agencies Organised, resilient and able to manage competing priorities Confident using IT systems and maintaining accurate records A proactive, compassionate and solution-focused approach Be part of a supportive team delivering life-changing services to those who need them most. If you re motivated by helping others create safer, healthier futures, we d love to hear from you. Apply now and make an impact in Southend-on-Sea. About Us We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community. We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - Flexible working Training and development opportunities Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional) Season Ticket Loan Scheme Cycle to work scheme Crisis Loan Scheme Electric Car Scheme 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees) Access to Blue Light Card 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays Contributory Pension Scheme Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years service and up to 9% thereafter Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria) Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
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
Support Worker Location: Redbourne Centre, North Lincolnshire Hours : Full time, up to 37.5 hours per week. The post will be rotational across a 7-day service, working nights, days and weekends. Salary: £12.52 per hour Due to the rural location of this service, suitable candidates will hold a UK driving licence or have other appropriate means of transport to commute The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders, and complex needs. We provide individuals with practical, physical and emotional support enabling them to achieve as much independence and choice as possible whilst promoting social inclusion. We are looking for kind and compassionate individuals that have a passion for supporting others and have pride in delivering an outstanding service to those in our care. Benefits of working for us: Competitive rates of pay Training & Development, Care Certificate & Beyond - CareTech offers many solutions to building a successful career in the social care sector through the use of extensive training and development with the possibilities to earn care certificates along with many other certifications. Guaranteed hour contracts Paid for training - you will be compensated for your induction period and all the training you receive during that time as well. Paid DBS Holiday pay Pension Scheme Care recognition awards The role: We are looking for candidates that have a real passion to support others along with delivering the highest standards of care. The ideal candidates will adopt a professional approach to our tenants care at all times whilst establishing relationships with tenants and their carers. To assist the senior team with the assessment of individual tenant needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of tenants / tenants, including following the clinical risk assessment plan. To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job. To undertake clinical work related tasks as delegated by senior staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency. To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice. To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants. To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager. Qualifications/Requirements: Level 2 Health and Social Care (Not Essential) Experience in a care setting (Not Essential) Good communication skills Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems Data Protection The post holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018. This includes, if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold data only for the specified registered purposes and to use or disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Who we are! The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders and complex needs. Some individuals may have a forensic background with associated risk and be on a Community Treatment Order. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.
Sep 22, 2025
Full time
Support Worker Location: Redbourne Centre, North Lincolnshire Hours : Full time, up to 37.5 hours per week. The post will be rotational across a 7-day service, working nights, days and weekends. Salary: £12.52 per hour Due to the rural location of this service, suitable candidates will hold a UK driving licence or have other appropriate means of transport to commute The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders, and complex needs. We provide individuals with practical, physical and emotional support enabling them to achieve as much independence and choice as possible whilst promoting social inclusion. We are looking for kind and compassionate individuals that have a passion for supporting others and have pride in delivering an outstanding service to those in our care. Benefits of working for us: Competitive rates of pay Training & Development, Care Certificate & Beyond - CareTech offers many solutions to building a successful career in the social care sector through the use of extensive training and development with the possibilities to earn care certificates along with many other certifications. Guaranteed hour contracts Paid for training - you will be compensated for your induction period and all the training you receive during that time as well. Paid DBS Holiday pay Pension Scheme Care recognition awards The role: We are looking for candidates that have a real passion to support others along with delivering the highest standards of care. The ideal candidates will adopt a professional approach to our tenants care at all times whilst establishing relationships with tenants and their carers. To assist the senior team with the assessment of individual tenant needs, planning, delivery and evaluation of care for a number of individuals or groups of tenants / tenants, including following the clinical risk assessment plan. To exercise a reasonable and agreed degree of professional autonomy and make judgements and decisions in order to satisfy the expectations and demands of the job. To undertake clinical work related tasks as delegated by senior staff, following appropriate training and assessment of competency. To undertake clinical supervision to further develop competence and clinical practice. To liaise effectively with all stakeholders in the care process, including carers and relatives, aspiring to provide an effective, seamless and integrated service to tenants. To maintain accurate, legible records of care provided, based upon the care plan incorporating all relevant communication and liaison. This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager. Qualifications/Requirements: Level 2 Health and Social Care (Not Essential) Experience in a care setting (Not Essential) Good communication skills Experience working with young people and/or adults with Learning disabilities, Autism and mental health problems Data Protection The post holder must at all times respect the confidentiality of information in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018. This includes, if required to do so, obtain, process and/or use information held on a computer in a fair and lawful way, to hold data only for the specified registered purposes and to use or disclose data only to authorised persons or organisations as instructed. Who we are! The Redbourne Centre is a specialist care home with nursing. We provide a supportive, therapeutic and homely environment for men aged 18+ with mild to moderate intellectual disability, mental health disorders and complex needs. Some individuals may have a forensic background with associated risk and be on a Community Treatment Order. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact every applicant. We will be in touch 7-10 days after receipt of your CV if progressing your application to the next stage. Some of our roles require male or female employees only, where this is indicated it is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. STRICTLY NO AGENCIES The Caretech Group is a Sponsored Employer but our sponsorship programme is currently full. Please only apply if you have an existing right-to-work in the UK that doesn't require sponsorship and you are not currently under an existing sponsorship.
