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Our Client is based in South East London is looking for Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to join their team
Your primary responsibilities will include
To manage a team of frontline officers who arrange emergency and temporary accommodation placements and appropriate referrals into supported accommodation, ensuring all placements and referrals are carried out in a timely manner, making the best use of all available housing stock at all times.
Arrange emergency accommodation on behalf of other Council services, including Children's Social Services and Adult Social Care.
Co-ordinate available properties in the private rented sector and in conjunction with Housing Caseworkers and the Tenancy Management and Resettlement Officers identify highest priority households to be put forward for Direct Lets to prevent and relieve homelessness.
To ensure high quality offers, suitability and discharge of duty decisions are made in a timely manner relating to offers of properties (temporary accommodation & private rented properties) and that staff work proactively to find an appropriate housing solution to bring the Council's ‘relief'/ full housing duty to an end
You are also expected to as a team leader/manager
Adapt the planned delivery of services to ensure changing community and customer needs.
Monitor and review service outcomes ensuring effective delivery of personal and team objectives.
Ensure the continuous improvement in services using creative and informative inventions as well as effective performance and quality management.
Plan, deploy and co-ordinate people resources to meet changing operational needs.
Ensure services meet statutory and identified organisational standards and regulations.
Ensure an understanding of the impact of your service on other functions.
To oversee the co-ordination of a range of accommodation options, including but not restricted to, temporary accommodation (including emergency Bed and Breakfast), Private Sector Leased accommodation, Private Managed Accommodation, Direct Lets and Supported Housing, ensuring maximum occupancy of available accommodation to minimise void times.
To effectively recruit, induct and train staff, undertake regular supervisions and set and monitor objectives; ensure annual performance development appraisals are completed alongside learning and development plans and any performance and HR issues are dealt with as they arise.
To be responsible for leading and motivating the team on a day to day basis to deliver a high quality, professional and customer centric service to internal and external customers; provide and/or facilitate coaching and mentoring and effectively address poor behaviours and poor performance.
To promote a philosophy of putting customer needs first at every opportunity and to put in place arrangements to action this.
To oppose and where possible eradicate all forms of discrimination, making a positive contribution to managing diversity, both as an employer and service provider.
To raise performance in the team by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
Requirement's
Must have an ENHANCED DBS
Shift Pattern
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Pay
£30 P/H
If interested please apply below
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Type: Contract Location: South East London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-12 12:20:00
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Our Client is based in South East London is looking for Accommodation Assessment & Lettings Team Leader to join their team
Your primary responsibilities will include
To manage a team of frontline officers who arrange emergency and temporary accommodation placements and appropriate referrals into supported accommodation, ensuring all placements and referrals are carried out in a timely manner, making the best use of all available housing stock at all times.
Arrange emergency accommodation on behalf of other Council services, including Children's Social Services and Adult Social Care.
Co-ordinate available properties in the private rented sector and in conjunction with Housing Caseworkers and the Tenancy Management and Resettlement Officers identify highest priority households to be put forward for Direct Lets to prevent and relieve homelessness.
To ensure high quality offers, suitability and discharge of duty decisions are made in a timely manner relating to offers of properties (temporary accommodation & private rented properties) and that staff work proactively to find an appropriate housing solution to bring the Council's ‘relief'/ full housing duty to an end
You are also expected to as a team leader/manager
Adapt the planned delivery of services to ensure changing community and customer needs.
Monitor and review service outcomes ensuring effective delivery of personal and team objectives.
Ensure the continuous improvement in services using creative and informative inventions as well as effective performance and quality management.
Plan, deploy and co-ordinate people resources to meet changing operational needs.
Ensure services meet statutory and identified organisational standards and regulations.
Ensure an understanding of the impact of your service on other functions.
To oversee the co-ordination of a range of accommodation options, including but not restricted to, temporary accommodation (including emergency Bed and Breakfast), Private Sector Leased accommodation, Private Managed Accommodation, Direct Lets and Supported Housing, ensuring maximum occupancy of available accommodation to minimise void times.
To effectively recruit, induct and train staff, undertake regular supervisions and set and monitor objectives; ensure annual performance development appraisals are completed alongside learning and development plans and any performance and HR issues are dealt with as they arise.
To be responsible for leading and motivating the team on a day to day basis to deliver a high quality, professional and customer centric service to internal and external customers; provide and/or facilitate coaching and mentoring and effectively address poor behaviours and poor performance.
To promote a philosophy of putting customer needs first at every opportunity and to put in place arrangements to action this.
To oppose and where possible eradicate all forms of discrimination, making a positive contribution to managing diversity, both as an employer and service provider.
To raise performance in the team by contributing to a culture of continuous improvement
Shift Pattern
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Pay
£30 P/H
If interested please apply below
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Type: Contract Location: South East London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-12 12:18:08
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We are looking for a Adult's Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Team
With this role it is REQUIRED to have a Social Work Qualification with 2 years of post qualified experience
About the Team
The team supports adults 18 + with learning disabilities to promote independence and community cohesion in order to provide the best quality of life.
Completing Care Act Assessments, Care Act reviews and risk assessments are key to the responsibilities that this team holds.
Additionally, the team works with Adult Social Care Staff from the council and the NHS to ensure comprehensive care planning and support is given.
About You
Experience working within a Learning Disabilities or community based team lends well to this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/ DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience is essential.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are required.
Benefits
£30.66 per hour umbrella
Supportive team structure
Long term relationship building
Parking available / nearby
Easily accessible via public transport
Hybrid working scheme
For more information - please get in touch
Will Taylor - Candidate Consultant
07442583541/0118 948 5555
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30.66 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-05-09 16:25:10
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Adult Assessment and Safeguarding Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for the first point of intervention for service users and their respective carers following a referral.
Completing short-term assessments managing cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users are some of the key responsibilities in this team.
The team works cohesively with the longer-term teams to make sure each case that needs to be escalated is effectively managed.
The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible - but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.
About you
The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills.
Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working schedule
An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
Parking available / nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Bath, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-09 15:38:17
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Mental Health Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team provides high-quality, person-centred support to adults experiencing mental health challenges, helping them to navigate and access the services they need for recovery and well-being.
They work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team, including mental health professionals, to promote independence, social inclusion, and positive outcomes for service users.
It is important to identify and manage safeguarding concerns and manage any risks effectively.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience working with adults mental health will aid in the effectiveness of the role.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help.
What's on offer?
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your CV
For more information, please get in contact with:
Siobhan Molley - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: Hampshire, England
Salary / Rate: £32 - £33 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-08 17:25:32
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join an Urgent Response Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with at least 2 years of post qualified experience.
About the Team
The team is involved with residents who are able to be supported home from emergency departments in hospital and are at risk of re-admission from home.
The team is comprised of Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Social Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Nurses, Doctors, Pharmacy and Rehab Support Workers.
Also, they put in place urgent care plans and work with the MDT to stabilise residents.
Transferring cases to reablement, completing care act assessments and support planning, whilst also reviewing existing care and support plans is key to this role.
About You
Experience working in a fast paced team such as first response or front door teams will lend well to this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/ DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified work experience is required.
Due to the nature of this position, it is a fully office based role.
Benefits
£33.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Parking available/ nearby
An opportunity to work with a wide variety of Social Work and healthcare professionals
A chance to work on short term caseholding
For more information - please get in touch
Will Taylor - Candidate Consultant
07442 583 541 / 0118 948 5555
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Type: Contract Location: Southwark, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-05-07 17:29:47
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join an Integrated Mental Health Team.
This role requires a Social Work qualification with 2 years minimum post qualified experience.
About the team
This well-established team supports people in the community with severe and enduring mental health conditions.
Additionally, the team are expected to assess, coordinate and arrange care for those with mental health problems and dementia, both in hospital and the wider community.
A person centred approach to improve independence and provide appropriate support is key to this team's daily goals.
About you
Experience working within a Mental Health setting lends well to this position as well as showing passion and drive for the work and achieving positive outcomes.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/ DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience is essential to the role - as well as being a driver with a valid UK driving licence and car.
Benefits
£35.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid work (50% of working hours from home)
Parking available
A well-established, closeknit team
Supportive environment
Easy to access by car
Good transport links
For more information - please get in touch with
Will Taylor - Candidate Consultant
07442583541 / 0118 948 5555
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Type: Contract Location: Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-05-07 17:13:38
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Children's Safeguarding Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team of social workers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children at risk of harm by developing and implementing care plans, providing interventions to support children and families, and working to remove children from harmful situations if necessary.
They work closely with other professionals such as police, healthcare providers, and educators to ensure a multi-agency approach to safeguarding.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience working with within a fostering role is necessary.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help.
What's on offer?
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your CV
For more information, please get in contact with:
Siobhan Molley - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Tower Hamlets, England
Salary / Rate: £37 - £38 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-07 17:00:21
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Children's Safeguarding Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team of social workers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children at risk of harm by developing and implementing care plans, providing interventions to support children and families, and working to remove children from harmful situations if necessary.
They work closely with other professionals such as police, healthcare providers, and educators to ensure a multi-agency approach to safeguarding.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience working with within a fostering role is necessary.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help.
What's on offer?
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your CV
For more information, please get in contact with:
Siobhan Molley - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Bedfordshire, England
Salary / Rate: £36 - £37 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-07 16:55:41
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Children's Safeguarding Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team of social workers play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children at risk of harm, by developing and implementing care plans, providing interventions to support children and families, and working to remove children from harmful situations if necessary.
They work closely with other professionals such as police, healthcare providers, and educators to ensure a multi-agency approach to safeguarding.
About you
A degree within social work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience working with within a fostering role is necessary.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is not essential to the success of this role but will help.
What's on offer?
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid and flexible working scheme
Parking available/nearby
Great opportunity to develop your skill set and enhance your CV
For more information, please get in contact with:
Siobhan Molley - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: Bracknell, England
Salary / Rate: £38 - £39 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-07 16:38:06
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We are Looking for a Locum Supervising Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
Up to £37 per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: £35 - £37.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-07 12:49:37
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved.
They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children).
Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role.
You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £41.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking available on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Wrexham, Wales
Salary / Rate: Up to £41.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-06 16:54:46
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved.
They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children).
Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role.
You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £38 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906
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Type: Contract Location: North Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-06 16:54:30
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We are Looking for a Locum Kinship Social Worker to join our Fostering Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella depending on experience (PAYE payment options available also)
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-06 16:38:40
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We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join our Community Mental Health Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management.
Holistic mental health assessments are key to the day-to-day workings of the team.
The team works hard to support not only the service users to improve their independence where possible - but also their careers and families to ensure the wider support network is effective.
About you
The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills.
Experience working with adults with psychosis and the ability to able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
Up to £34.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working schedule
An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
Parking available / nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £34.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-02 15:11:26
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team works on a range of different referrals, making informed decisions on whether a child needs our service or whether they are able to use mainstream services.
The team is also responsible for creating plans for Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children that make sure the child's needs are being met by everyone caring for and working with them.
They will also take part in essential visits to each child and their families on a regular basis, ensuring that they have the correct provisions in place in order to communicate effectively with the child and their families.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role.
You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £37 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
The opportunity to work for a “Good” Ofsted rated Local Authority
Hybrid 2x a day in the office.
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-02 14:51:43
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We are looking for a Senior Social worker to join a Children's Duty and Assessment Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team are responsible for making assessments and decisions as well as any needed statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved.
They work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children in Need), CP (Child protection) you will also need to make judgements as to what the appropriate course of action would be to each case sent from our MASH Team.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role.
You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
, Up to £37 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
, Hybrid working pattern
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: £37.00 - £38.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-02 14:50:41
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Hospital Discharge Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for the safe discharge of adult patients from Hospital, You will be responsible for the assessment of each patient ensuring that all their needs are met and that they can continue to live their lives as freely as possible.
this position involves assessments from home as well as being present on the wards when necessary.
About you
The ideal Social Worker will be able to manage time effectively to prioritise their workload as well as have good interpersonal skills.
Experience working with adults, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to be able to engage with service users from diverse backgrounds is key to the success of the role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
An opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment
Parking available / nearby
An opportunity to work within a successful service
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-02 14:48:17
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We are looking for an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join our Mental Health Team.
This role requires an AMHP qualification and a minimum of 2 years' experience as an AMHP
About the team
The team works within the community to aid in the care and safety of those with mental health needs.
Working to their rota's (Part-time and full-time) and holding a small caseload of their own.
The team works in collaboration with police and other local agencies across the county / Borough to ensure service users with mental health concerns are aided in the best way possible.
About you
Experience as an AMHP is essential as well as an active AMHP warrant.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience is needed in order to be considered for this role.
Driving is preferrable but not required for this role.
What's on offer?
Up to £48.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Great opportunity to work in a specialist role
Some working from home available
An opportunity to further enhance your AMHP experience
Immediately available
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
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Type: Contract Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £48.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-05-02 14:46:36
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The Responsible Individual (RI) will hold statutory responsibility for ensuring the effective operation, governance, and regulatory compliance of the Ofsted registered children's home.
The RI ensures that the home meets the standards in the
*Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
*, the
*Quality Standards 2015
*, and all relevant legislation.
The RI is the key liaison with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies, safeguarding the welfare and development of children and young people in care.
, Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and other relevant legislation.
, Oversee the home's adherence to Ofsted's inspection framework and Quality Standards.
, Ensure policies, procedures, and practices meet legal and regulatory requirements.
, Act as Ofsted's primary point of contact, submitting notifications and reports as required.
Provide the registered manager and staff team with clear strategic direction and leadership.
o Ensure robust supervision, appraisal, and professional development of the registered manager.
o Monitor the home's performance through regular audits, reviews, and quality assurance processes.
o Ensure sufficient staffing levels with appropriately qualified and vetted personnel.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years in a senior management role within a children's residential setting.
- Proven experience of Ofsted regulations and inspections.
- Strong background in safeguarding and child protection.
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and report writing abilities
- Ability to analyse data, conduct audits, and implement improvement plans.
- Resilient under pressure with a commitment to child-centred care.
Salary - £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus relating to good/outstanding inspections
5 days on-site / 37.5 hours / Mon-Fri / Hertfordshire
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Type: Permanent Location: Hertfordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £55000 - £60000 per annum + + Bonus
Posted: 2025-05-02 09:45:27
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children's in Care Team
This role REQUIRES a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
The team attend multi-disciplinary meetings and collaborate with other agencies to complete assessments and develop child - centered care plans.
Ensure care plans are up to date and reflect the child's needs.
The team will make sure that Children's daily care needs are met and they have a full understanding of the care journey through direct work, life story work and collaboration.
Managing caseloads of up to 18 children, including those of Care Orders, unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children, children placed with parents, and those under placement orders.
About You
Degree within Social Work (Degree/ DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years post qualified work experience is required.
Highly experienced working in a Children in Need Team.
A valid UK driving licence and a car is essential to this role.
What is on offer?
Subsidised Mileage at £0.45p per mile available
Parking available on site / discounted parking available
£38.00 per hour umbrella
Flexible remote working days
For more information, please get in touch with.
Will Taylor - Candidate Consultant
07442583541 / 0118 948 5555
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Type: Contract Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-05-02 08:53:19
