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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team within West Midlands.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post permanent qualified experience.
About the team
This team works collaboratively the children and their families to better understand type of support that they require to live safely and happily.
The team ensure plans are made for the children and the families and reviews have taken place every 12 weeks.
Social workers are required to visit the homes every 6 weeks, this is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for the children's need.
The team will also attend IPCP meetings.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' permanent experience is required for this post.
The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role.
A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.
What's on Offer
Up to £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
'Good' Ofsted inspection results
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management
For more information, please get in touch
Zoe Bellinger - Team Leader for the North and South East
Please call on 07384466390 or email zbellinger@charecruitment.com for more information.
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Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-21 16:55:12
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We are looking for a children's Social Worker to join a locality team.
This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works with vulnerable children who are subject to child protection plans, care plans and works in collaboration with a range of frontline teams to identify risk that can affect a child's welfare.
The day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out regular home visits, reviewing care plans and carrying out child centred practice with children.
The team take effective communication with parent's/carers very seriously to ensure positive outcomes for each child involved and ultimately reduce risk.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience in permanent contract/s is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience in carrying out child centred assessments is essential, along with excellent communication skills.
You will need to show a passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how to engage with parents/carers is crucial for this role.
What's on offer
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid work model
An opportunity to enhance your CV
Parking available / nearby
Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-21 16:52:06
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We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join a Locality Team.
About the team
This team works with individuals that are aged over 18+, this team will support those within the community that may have LD, PD or MH difficulties or could be an older person, the team will be required to carry out face to face assessments, Care Act 2014 and MCA assessments.
This is a long term case holding team, this team prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming team.
About you
You will be completing the necessary assessments in relation to Adult Social Care.
A Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required.
Experience of working with 65+, Physical Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health/ and or hospital.
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Accessible public transport
Working from home on a hybrid basis
For more information, please do contact
Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-21 16:51:54
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We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join the Integrated Discharge Team.
THIS POST REQUIRES A SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION OF A MINIMUM 2 YEAR POST EXPERIENCE.
About the team
This is a fast-paced service, the team works within a hospital environment.
Social Workers will be onsite carrying out Mental capacity, Safeguarding, Care Act 2014 and Discharge to assess.
This service does offer flexibility to work from home and in the office on a hybrid working from home basis.
About you
A Social Work Degree/DipSW/CQSW within a minimum of 1 year post ASYE experience is required.
You will be carrying out the necessary assessments in relation to adult social care and using strength-based approaches to creatively identify solutions.
Experience of working with complex care, hospital discharge, community and review will be desired for this post.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Accessible public transport
Working from home on a hybrid basis
For more information, please do contact
Zoe Bellinger- Senior Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: North West England, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-21 16:50:56
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We are Looking for a 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 £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: Dorset, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-18 13:35:34
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An opportunity has arisen for a Children Home Manager to join a well-established residential children's home supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties.
As a Children Home Manager, you will be leading a residential service and overseeing all aspects of care, compliance, staffing, and safeguarding.
This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 for a 40 hour work week and benefits.
Must have experience working with children.
You will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the home operates in full compliance with regulatory standards and national care frameworks
* Managing the end-to-end referral process and placement planning
* Overseeing safeguarding practices and ensuring risk assessments are regularly reviewed
* Managing rotas, staff deployment, and induction for new team members
* Ensuring effective budget control and resource management within the home
* Overseeing accurate recording systems and regular case reviews
* Facilitating the involvement of children in the day-to-day running of the home
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Registered Manager, Children Home Manager, Care Manager, Homecare manager, Home Manager or in a similar role.
* At least 2 years' experience working with children and young people (within last 5 years)
* Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent recognised qualification)
* Significant experience in working with young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health needs within a residential setting
* At least one year's experience in a supervisory or management capacity
* Ability to deliver or maintain at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance cover
* Health and wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay entitlement
* Childcare support and family-friendly benefits
* Structured career development and ongoing training
This is a great opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a forward-thinking provider committed to transforming young lives.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Greenwich, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-07-18 12:08:43
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We are looking for a Best Interest Assessor to join a DoLS team.
This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team works to protect vulnerable adults who lack the capacity to consent to their care by ensuring that they are protected and their human rights are upheld.
The day-to-day responsibilities include undertaking both Mental Capacity and best interest assessments, carrying out DoLS reviews and co-ordinating the assessment process under the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
This team offers a warm and friendly team environment.
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.
You must have at least 2/3 years of recent experience as a BIA / DoLS assessor in order to be considered for this role.
A driving licence is crucial for this role.
What's on offer
£36.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid Work
An opportunity to enhance your professional judgement
A rare opportunity to come by on a locum basis
Parking available / nearby
Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945
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Type: Contract Location: Leicestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-17 17:16:55
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We are Looking for a 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 £35 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 Gloucestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-17 17:04:22
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An opportunity has arisen for a Ofsted Registered Manager / Care Manager to join a well-established residential children's home supporting young people with emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties.
As a Registered Manager / Care Manager, you will be leading a residential service and overseeing all aspects of care, compliance, staffing, and safeguarding.
This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 for a 40 hour work week and benefits.
Must have experience working with children.
You will be responsible for:
* Ensuring the home operates in full compliance with regulatory standards and national care frameworks
* Managing the end-to-end referral process and placement planning
* Overseeing safeguarding practices and ensuring risk assessments are regularly reviewed
* Managing rotas, staff deployment, and induction for new team members
* Ensuring effective budget control and resource management within the home
* Overseeing accurate recording systems and regular case reviews
* Facilitating the involvement of children in the day-to-day running of the home
What we are looking for:
* Previously worked as a Registered Manager, Children Home Manager, Care Manager, Homecare manager, Home Manager or in a similar role.
* At least 2 years' experience working with children and young people (within last 5 years)
* Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent recognised qualification)
* Significant experience in working with young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health needs within a residential setting
* At least one year's experience in a supervisory or management capacity
* Ability to deliver or maintain at least a 'Good' Ofsted rating
What's on offer:
* Competitive salary
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance cover
* Health and wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Sick pay entitlement
* Childcare support and family-friendly benefits
* Structured career development and ongoing training
This is a great opportunity for a Registered Manager to join a forward-thinking provider committed to transforming young lives.
Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner.
In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message.
For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website.
It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data.
If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us.
Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Type: Permanent Location: Greenwich, England
Start:
Duration:
Salary / Rate: £40000 - £50000 Per Annum
Posted: 2025-07-17 16:37:15
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join an Older People Physical Disabilities team.
This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience
About the team
This team works to support Adult's aged 65+ with varying degrees of physical disabilities into the most independent life they can, with the aim of supporting service users into community inclusion.
The day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out person-centred, strength-based assessments to identify the risks that these individuals may be facing and close collaboration with other Social Workers, Nurses, Doctors and Psychologists to create care plans and co-ordinating care for others.
This team offers supervision and support when dealing with complex cases.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience working in community based, multidisciplinary teams lend well to the success of this role.
There is a necessity to be within commuting distance of Reading due to the need for client/site visits and to attend the office for meetings.
What's on offer
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payments options available also)
On site parking
Hybrid work model
Supervision and support when dealing with complex cases
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945
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Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-16 16:56:24
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We are looking for a children Social Worker to join a Children 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
This team works to support children based in residential settings, foster care and special guardianship settings to ensure they are getting the support they need.
The day-to-day responsibilities include regular visits every 6-12 weeks, reviewing care plans every 6 months and taking part in court proceedings when necessary.
This team offers regular supervision to all their Social Worker's to ensure comprehensive support is given when dealing with complex cases.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience in permanent contract/s is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience in completing court work, safeguarding assessments and CIC assessments lends well to the success of this role.
A valid UK driving licence is preferred but not essential.
What's on offer
£37.52 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
On site parking
Access to training and development pathways
An opportunity to be apart of the local authority's transformation journey
Easily accessible via car and public transport
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - candidate consultant
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37.52 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-16 16:55:31
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We are looking for an Adult's Senior Practitioner to join a Discharge and Assessment team.
This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works to conduct assessments and ensures that care plans are in place for people leaving hospital.
The day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing and supervising a team of 4 or more Social Workers with the aim to ensure the best of practice is being carried out, offering comprehensive support to Social Workers when dealing with complex cases and making sure that reports are delivered on time.
About you
Experience in management is essential for this role.
You will need to show passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how to work with hard to engage adults.
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 as well as a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.
What's on offer
£36.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid work model
Parking available / nearby
An opportunity to enhance your CV
Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945
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Type: Contract Location: City of London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-15 17:29:01
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We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of practitioners.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years of post qualified experience
About the team
The fast-paced team works to independently undertake cases to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
In this role, assessing risk factors will be important to then follow and create care plans/ packages (Care act 2014) for the patients to be discharged, and making sure this is done at the right time.
We are a new supportive team of social workers who are based at Wythenshawe hospital in South Manchester.
The team has a 'home first' approach where we aim to safely assess people in hospital and support them to return home, or if they are unable to, complete assessments for 24hr care.
The role includes duty work, attending board rounds and working closely with health colleagues to get best outcomes for patients.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
Experience in working with children and adults is important to be able to build a rapport with the patient.
Ability to help them express their needs and make informed decisions and contribute to service planning lends well to this role.
What's on offer?
£30.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options will also be available)
Hybrid working scheme
Easily accessible by public transport
Supportive management team
Free access to CPD webinars through Charles Hunter Associates
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:21
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I am looking for an Adults' Social Worker to join a Learning Disability Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with disabled adults to understand and support them in what they need.
In this team they also promote independence for the adults whilst protecting them.
The team of social workers, work alongside the social managers and clinical leads and complete face to face visits.
Completing care act assessments, mental capacity assessments and community DOL assessments are all part of the role.
The team work within the Care Act 2014 at all times and work in a strengths based way.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete Mental Capacity and /or Best Interest Assessments, eligibility assessments and relevant documents for the community DOL is important.
You would need to ensure that the requirements of the MCA 2005 are met and that the service users' rights under the ECHR (human rights Act 1998) are upheld.
You must have a good level of knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults, and to undertake safeguarding enquiries and interventions and have good knowledge of Direct Payments.
What's on Offer
Up to £33.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Hybrid Working
Excellent Training on the job available
Full time hours
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Nottinghamshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:17
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role.
Visits to the children at their homes every 6 weeks is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for each case.
In this role the team will also attend IPCP meetings.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role.
A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.
What's on Offer
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
'Good' Ofsted inspection results
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
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Type: Contract Location: Leicestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:17
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We are looking for an AMHP to join a team of Qualified Adult's Social Worker
This role requires an AMHP qualification, a current Social Work England registration and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
About the team
This team works in the community to improve the treatment and safety of people with mental health issues.
The team makes decisions on the best outcomes for them.
Care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users, risk assessment and management and safeguarding are just some of the day-to-day duties of an adult social worker, in the mental health team.
The team have lower caseloads but they're longer term.
This team work in collaboration with the police to protect and help people in the correct manor.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with adults with psychosis and complex needs, experience of Care Act assessments and reviews and able to manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy & procedure including Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act will also be necessary for the role.
What's on Offer
Up to £40.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking Accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct Role
Longer caseloads
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £40.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:15
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An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a motivated Senior Support Worker to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Woodbridge, Suffolk area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
This special residential care home provides high quality residential care, dementia care and respite care
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*To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care
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As a Senior Support Worker your key duties include:
Recognise and facilitate the daily needs of residents
Conduct formal supervisions and appraisals
Contributing to care planning and coaching support workers
Take an active professional role in promoting the services offered when dealing with relatives, prospective residents and enquiries
Participate in updating and writing care plans and resident documentation
Be responsible for making and reporting realistic assessments of each resident to ensure continuity of care
Be responsible for administrating medication to the residents in accordance with policies and procedures
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Proven experience of working in a care setting
A good team player
Good verbal and written communication skills
Have a genuine desire to care for others
The successful Senior Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £13.00 per hour and the annual salary is £24,336 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week working on nights.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Competitive rates of pay
Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
Excellent working environment
Uniform provided
Assistance with Enhanced DBS
Reference ID: 4984
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Type: Permanent Location: Woodbridge, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £24336 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:39:20
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Main Activities & Responsibilities:
To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and ‘buddy' system.
To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including
To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
To represent the service, adults and carers' views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).
To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).
EXPERIENCE:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Significant experience in social work, including assessment and support planning with both individuals and carers to improve their well-being.
Significant experience of working in social care with adults, especially older adults and adults with physical disabilities.
Significant experience of ensuring the full and active participation of users and carers in their own care arrangements.
Significant experience of working in conjunction with other health and social care agencies and
Significant experience of using community resources, family and natural networks of support to create sustainable packages of care for individuals and help prevent, reduce or delay the need for statutory services.
Demonstrable experience of supporting and mentoring
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
It is essential that the post holder has:
Specialist knowledge of theories and practice relating to Social Work to achieve successful outcomes for adults and carers.
Detailed knowledge of current legislation relating to adults and
Detailed knowledge of strength-based
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in
Good inter-personal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of
The ability to organise work effectively and deal with multiple
The ability to work as part of a multiple disciplinary team and build strong working relationships with other agencies and communities.
Good IT
Assessment and support planning skills relating to work with adults and carers including those with complex needs.
Partnership working and negotiation
Ability to manage conflict
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
It is essential that the post holder has:
A professional qualification in social
Current Social Work England
It is desirable that the post holder has:
Any relevant post-qualifying
Practice Educator Level
A Level 1 qualification in Essential Digital Skills or evidence of excellent IT skills in Microsoft
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Type: Contract Location: Worcester, England
Salary / Rate: £18 - £20 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 11:44:50
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We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join the Learning Disabilities Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 year post qualified experience.
About the team:
The team is responsible for managing a caseload of adults in the community who have learning disabilities.
In your role, you will be expected to manage your own caseload, carrying out assessments and developing tailored care plans to support each individual in their daily lives.
About you:
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 year post qualifying needed to be considered for this role.
It is essential for the candidate to have previous experience of working within a busy Adult Frontline Team.
It is essential to have a UK Driver's License.
What's on offer?
£28.40 hourly umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
Hybrid working scheme.
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team to broaden your skills.
Excellent training to ensure you succeed within your role.
Regularly held supervisions and a supportive culture with a stable management team.
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: Walsall, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £28.40 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-14 17:12:12
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We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Fostering team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works with individuals in the community of foster carers who provide foster placements to children and young people.
The day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out form F assessments, care planning and liaising with the Family Safeguarding team with the aim of ensuring that both the children and foster carers are receiving the support they need.
This role offers supervision to all of their Social Workers to ensure that support s provided when dealing with complex cases and a warm and friendly team environment.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience in permanent contract/s is essential in order to be considered for this role.
You must have knowledge and an understanding of Fostering regulations and National Minimum Standards for this position.
A driving licence is essential.
What's on offer
£38.00 - £41.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
An opportunity to enhance your CV
On site parking
Hybrid work model
Easily accessible via car and public transport
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945
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Type: Contract Location: Greater Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: £38.00 - £41.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-14 17:03:45
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Responsibilities:
To be the key point of contact within Health and Social Care services for eligible clients completing assessments.
Provide high quality information to vulnerable adults, carers and relevant stakeholders.
Work in partnership with appropriate health, housing and community stakeholders for the benefit of vulnerable adults around i.e.
signposting, referrals, multi-disciplinary working, joint assessments and relevant meetings.
Develop personalised support / care plans with individuals, their unpaid carers and other stakeholders as appropriate.
Putting the person at the centre of the process, facilitate the selection of support services, activities or other routes.
Support people to find creative, individual and efficient ways of solving problems or challenges in their lives.
To promote self-directed support and direct payments to all service users and carers.
Assist people to make their plans happen by signposting or researching and providing information about local services and opportunities.
Manage the recording and administration around assessment and planning and agreeing care provision through up to date.
To assess, issue where appropriate, and assist in process for major and minor adaptations, equipment and completion of housing needs or void property reports where relevant.
Undertake service user/carer reviews periodically and as required against outcomes.
Ensure clients are aware of processes in changing support, raising concerns about providers, complaints processes and awareness of safeguarding.
Identify debt management concerns during interventions and raise as appropriate in partnership with the Financial Assessment Team and Debt Recovery.
To recognize where social work or occupational therapist (or other professional) involvement is required.
To undertake regular risk assessments and help service users devise risk management strategies.
Knowledge and Skills:
Of support planning and personalised outcomes, and how mental illness impacts on the lives of individuals and their families.
Of key statutes and guidance underpinning adult social care for mental health service-users.
Knowledge of preventative and reablement approaches that improve independence.
Understanding of safeguarding, deprivation of liberty, and dignity in care as applicable to vulnerable adults using social care and health services.
Knowledge of the physical and psychological needs of vulnerable adults and their carers.
Knowledge of the role of social workers, occupational therapists and other professional staff within the health and social care context.
Ability to assess and manage the range of risks that mental health service-users may experience.
Ability to form collaborative relationships and work in partnership with service users, carers and colleagues.
Ability to work within a pressured environment using time effectively to meet deadlines and individual performance targets.
Required:
Evidence of formal development within the field of health or social care, to equivalent of NVQ 3 level, or equivalent experience.
IT skills across a range of systems and tools e.g.
social care client database, e-mail, internet based programmes, word processing.
Strong literacy / numeracy skills and report writing skills.
Must have Enhanced DBS.
Extensive experience of working in a health or social care environment.
Extensive experience in working directly with mental health service-users and their carers.
Experience of promoting service user independence using a empowering strengths-based approach.
If interested, please submit CV and call Varsha on 02036913890 between 9am to 5pm (Mon to Fri) ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £18 - £19.5 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:34:31
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Responsibilities:
To arrange emergency, temporary accommodation placements and make 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.
To make offers of properties in line with Housing legislation and make robust decisions to discharge duty where necessary that will withstand legal scrutiny.
Arrange emergency accommodation on behalf of other services, including Children's Social Services and Adult Social Care as and when required
Co-ordinate available properties in the private rented sector and in conjunction with Housing Caseworkers, 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)
To work proactively to find an appropriate housing solution to bring the ‘relief'/ full housing duty to an end
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and guidelines so that accommodation is allocated based on need and all offers of accommodation are suitable
Proactively contribute to the action plan to reduce the number of households in temporary accommodation by monitoring and maximising move on opportunities from temporary accommodation and supported housing.
Ensure accurate records are maintained of those in all types of emergency, temporary and supported housing, maintaining statistical information for local and central government statistical returns
Required
Must have current Basic DBS.
Must have working knowledge of Part 7, S193, S188 and Discharge of Duty.
Willingness to undertake home visits which are effective and take into account health and safety requirements.
Flexible and proactive, with a commercially-minded approach to developing services and sustaining relationships with landlords.
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Type: Contract Location: Lewisham, England
Salary / Rate: £19 - £20.50 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:17:00
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join an Adult's First Response Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team specialises in community based work by providing a first response service for people in the community in need of support.
The team works in a very fast paced environment and focusses on short term case holding for 4-6 weeks to start the process of long term care solutions, crisis intervention work, organise respite services and complete placement assessments.
A positive attitude, proactive working style and ability to work to strict timescales is key to the success of this position.
About you
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a community based Social Work team.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience is essential for this role.
A valid UK driving licence and car is preferred but not essential.
What's on offer?
£38.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Supportive management structure
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
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Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-11 15:27:28
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Sacco Mann are recruiting for a Court of Protection paralegal to join an outstanding full-service law firm based in Newcastle.
The firm has been servicing its clients for over 125 years, and they are looking to hire a paralegal with either private practice or local authority court of protection experience, who can support the Court of Protection team.
This role will be suitable for a paralegal who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal.
The Role
Joining the Court of Protection team, you will be supporting fee earners with their Court of Protection caseloads.
The team work on various matters including deputyship, vulnerable adults, brain injuries and much more.
Key Responsibilities
Drafting court of protection applications including deputyship orders, statutory wills, gifting applications)
Preparing supporting documents such as capacity assessments
Assisting on preparation of Lasting Power of Attorney
Liaising with clients, their families, social workers and medical professionals
Maintaining and updating client files
Conducting legal research
About You
Previous and significant experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal within a Court of Protection team (this must be within private practice or within local authority)
Someone who is looking for a long-term career as a paralegal
Knowledge of Mental Capacity Law
Experience using case management systems
Experience of conducting legal research on mental capacity, health and welfare decisions, and case law development
What's in it for you?
28 days holidays plus additional bank holidays
Hybrid working
Good career progression opportunities
Life insurance
Private Medical Insurance
Health Cash Plan
If you are interested in this Court of Protection Paralegal role in Newcastle then please get in touch with Chloe Murphy on 0113 467 9783 to find out more information or if you've a CV to hand, please submit this for review.
To hear about other legal opportunities that we have available, please visit our website.
Alternatively, if you know anybody who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referral.
For full terms, please visit our website.
Please note our advertisements use PQE and salary level purely as a guide.
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Type: Permanent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Salary / Rate: £23000 - £26000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-11 10:32:50
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We are looking for a children Social Worker to join a Family Support team.
This role requires a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works with vulnerable children who are subject to care plans and works in collaboration with the Child Protection team to identify risk that can affect a child's welfare.
The day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out regular home visits, reviewing care plans every 6 months and carrying out child centred practice with children.
The team take effective communication with parent's/carers very seriously to ensure positive outcomes for each child involved and ultimately reduce risk.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience in permanent contract/s is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience in carrying out child centred assessments is essential, along with excellent communication skills.
You will need to show a passion and enthusiasm for integrated working and an understanding of how to engage with parents / carers is crucial for this role.
What's on offer
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
On site parking
Hybrid Work Model
An opportunity to enhance your CV
Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945
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Type: Contract Location: Buckinghamshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-10 17:15:58
