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The successful candidates will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (average), working across Monday - Sunday on a two week rolling rota of waking night shifts (9:30PM - 8AM).
You will work every other weekend.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Conduct welfare checks on all clients- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed- Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities- Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols- Carry out cleaning duties- Cover reception, including answering phone calls- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition- Maintain clear, accurate records- Manage the security of the buildingTo apply for this role, you must have;- Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system- Experience of conducting welfare checks- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to emergencies and crisis- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bishop Auckland, England
Salary / Rate: £12.71 - £14.50 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-04 11:04:46
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working across Monday - Sunday, 2PM - 10PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of 8 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed- Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities- Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols- Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition- Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings- Maintain clear, accurate records- Manage the security of the buildingPlease note; this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness- Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system- Experience holding a caseload of key clients and knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding and health and safety procedures- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Bishop Auckland, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £14.5 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-04 11:04:46
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The successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
=In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of 8 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all clients, following safeguarding and emergency procedures as needed- Provide personalised, flexible and creative support, involving clients in decision-making and encouraging participation in activities- Collaborate with external agencies to support clients, adhering to data protection and information sharing protocols- Support clients to access Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities aligned with their goals and aspirations- Contribute to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, including preparing accommodation for new clients and supporting their transition- Assist in coordinating and supporting volunteers and promoting client involvement initiatives and residents' meetings- Maintain clear, accurate records- Manage the security of the buildingPlease note; this role involves lone working.To apply for this role, you must have;- Experience working with young people or those affected by homelessness- Understanding of the needs of individuals facing homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse, or the care system- Experience holding a caseload of key clients and knowledge of risk assessments, support planning, safeguarding and health and safety procedures- Experience of managing challenging behaviour, including responding calmly to crisis- Strong literacy, numeracy and IT skills and ability to take notes- Ability to maintain professional boundaries, work collaboratively and reflect on practices for continuous development ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Tow Law, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-04 11:04:46
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We are currently seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join a Specialist Adolescent Service (SASH).
Do not apply unless you hold a Social Work qualification and have a minimum of 3 years permanant employment within a Local Authority.
About the Role
This specialist service works with vulnerable adolescents and their families to reduce risk, prevent family breakdown, and improve outcomes for young people.
The team supports young people affected by exploitation, homelessness, missing episodes, criminal justice involvement, radicalisation concerns, and those at risk of becoming looked after.
To manage a complex caseload, undertake assessments and interventions as well as complete Section 17 and Section 47 work along with preparing reports for court.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years permanent experience within Children's Services.
Experience working with adolescents, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), and strong knowledge of Section 17 and Section 47 processes is essential.
Strong assessment, safeguarding, report writing, and risk management skills are required.
What's on Offer?
£39 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working opportunities
Specialist Adolescent Service
Supportive management team
Ongoing contract opportunity
Diverse and rewarding caseload
For More Information
Harley Hayward - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07553 040465 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Hertfordshire, England
Duration: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £39 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-04 09:22:05
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We are currently seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join a Specialist Adolescent Service (SASH).
Do not apply unless you hold a Social Work qualification and have a minimum of 3 years' direct employment experience within a Local Authority.
About the Role
This specialist service works with vulnerable adolescents and their families to reduce risk, prevent family breakdown, and improve outcomes for young people.
The team supports young people affected by exploitation, homelessness, missing episodes, criminal justice involvement, radicalisation concerns, and those at risk of becoming looked after.
To Manage a complex caseload, undertake assessments and interventions, complete Section 17 and Section 47 work, prepare reports for court and partner agencies, and work within a multi-agency safeguarding framework to support adolescents with complex needs.
About You
The ideal candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years permanent experience within Children's Services.
Experience working with adolescents, Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), and strong knowledge of Section 17 and Section 47 processes is essential.
Strong assessment, safeguarding, report writing, and risk management skills are required.
What's on Offer?
£38 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working opportunities
Specialist Adolescent Service
Supportive management team
Ongoing contract opportunity
Diverse and rewarding caseload
For More Information
Harley Hayward - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07553 040465 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Hertfordshire, England
Duration: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £39 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-03 16:26:52
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We are looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Pre-Birth Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent position/s.
About the team
This is an early intervention team responsible for working with high risk expectant parents to ensure support and prevent potential risk to the child.
This role involves completing statutory, pre-birth and parenting assessments to provide intervention and safety planning for children and families to avoid further escalation to child protection services.
The team work with a multitude of services to provide well-rounded, goal oriented support to parents in order to address issues such as addiction, homelessness and domestic abuse.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker with substantial knowledge and experience within preventative work or a children's frontline setting.
Ability to work with hard to engage adults is key to the success of this role.
It is also essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and minimum three years post qualified experience.
You must have a valid UK driving licence and vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Preventative working style with values of restorative practice
"Good" Ofsted inspection results
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available/ nearby
Supportive management structure
For more information, please get in contact
Luke Longman - Business Manager
07436380232 / llongman@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour + specialist team, hybrid working
Posted: 2026-06-02 16:08:43
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he successful candidate will be required to work 37.5 hours per week, working Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5PM.
Temporary cover is required for approximately 3 months.
In this position, you will be expected to;- Hold a caseload of up to 14 key clients and conduct regular key working sessions resulting in agreed SMART Support Plans which are reviewed regularly- Complete comprehensive risk and needs assessments- Support all clients to participate in Education, Training, Employment and Volunteering opportunities as appropriate to the development of their skills, assets and aspirations- Deliver one-to one and group support opportunities within the accommodation and in the local community aimed at increasing resilience in the clients we work with- Be flexible, reflective and creative in your engagement with clients and personalised in your support to them- Support clients with move-on and help them progress towards independence- Involve clients in the decisions made about them and encourage participation in the organisations wider community programme of activities- Prepare the accommodation for new clients to move into and support clients to settle in- Send daily occupancy lists to the council- Be responsible for cleaning tasks and domesticated duties within the accommodation- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of clients in the service including using Safeguarding and emergency alert procedures as applicable- Be responsible for the health and safety responsibilities of the building, ensuring regular checks are completedTo apply for this role, you must have;- Experience of working with those experiencing homelessness and an understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse- Experience of holding a caseload, conducting support plans, risk assessments and needs assessments- Effective collaborative working- Knowledge of Health and Safety and a clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures- High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain boundaries- The ability to use IT systems including Microsoft Office and databases and good literacy and numeracy skills ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Chester, England
Salary / Rate: £12.5 - £13.5 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-02 14:00:07
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We are looking for an Adult's Senior Social Worker to join a Substance Misuse Team
Do not apply for this job role if you do not have 2 years' of permanent experience post qualification
About the role
This team works in a multi-disciplinary environment.
This team delivers assessments to see if people are ready for rehab, They work with the homeless and will work closely with the homelessness team in visiting hostels.
Undertaking care act strength-based assessments are vital part of this role.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience within adult's Social Work post qualified.
A successful candidate will have extensive experience working within mental health and have a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour (PAYE payments available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking onsite/ nearby
Support Management and regular supervision
Easily accessible via public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant
jsipson@charecruitment.com / 07775750600 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Greater Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-06-01 15:42:25
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Homelessness Mental Health Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team works to help with both safeguarding adults throughout the borough during mental health crisis and working directly with the homeless population in the borough to improve social inclusion and ensure positive change.
The service works in collaboration with police and other agencies across the borough to ensure service users with mental health concerns are aided in the best way possible.
About you
Experience within mental health outreach is ideal as well as experience working with hard to engage clients.
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.
An AMHP qualification is desirable for this role.
What's on offer?
£33.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Great opportunity to work in a specialist role
Hybrid working available
An opportunity to further enhance your AMHP experience
Immediately available
For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
0118 948 5555 / 07587031097 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.00 per hour + specialist team, hybrid working
Posted: 2026-05-21 16:30:55
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We are looking for an Adult's Senior Social Worker to join a Substance Misuse Team
Do not apply for this job role if you do not have 2 years' of permanent experience post qualification
About the role
This team works in a multi-disciplinary environment.
This team delivers assessments to see if people are ready for rehab, They work with the homeless and will work closely with the homelessness team in visiting hostels.
Undertaking care act strength-based assessments are vital part of this role.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience within adult's Social Work post qualified.
A successful candidate will have extensive experience working within mental health and have a strong understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour (PAYE payments available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking onsite/ nearby
Support Management and regular supervision
Easily accessible via public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant
jsipson@charecruitment.com / 07775750600 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: South London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-08 14:16:28
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Charles Hunter Associates are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' experience within a permanent role.
About the team:
The team works to safeguard children and young people at risk of homelessness or are currently homeless, in line with the Southwark Judgement (2009) and the Children Act 1989, ensuring that statutory duties are carried out.
You will be working collaboratively with partner agencies, this is a fast - faced, supportive environment.
About You:
To be considered, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience.
Previous experience within Children Statutory Social Work.
A full UK Driver's License is essential
What's on offer?
£33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also).
Hybrid working scheme.
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team.
Parking available nearby/ onsite.
Easily accessible via car or public transport.
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2026-04-29 15:57:13
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My client is a fantastic charity with huge ambitions to support as many at risk young people as they can.
Their specialism is bespoke mentoring packages to young people who are in care, at risk of or are offenders, mental health and youth homelessness.
My client is looking for a Youth Support Coordinator to cover Buckinghamshire, primarily Aylesbury.
This is a home based role but will require regular travel to and around Aylesbury and Bucks.
The Youth Work Support Coordinator is paying £28,738 plus mileage and expenses.
This role is a Monday to Friday post with flexible start and finish times available.
As a Youth Work Support Coordinator, your role will be to
Manage a case load up to 20 young people
Operational management of the mentor delivery service
Manage a team of specifically selected volunteer mentors
Onboard brand new referrals including to undertake initial assessments and select the best fit volunteer mentor
Oversee the mentor support being delivered, risk assess and safeguarding your young people.
Signpost relevant resources and services to your young people
Your case load will be in Slough so you will need to be able to drive and live locally to Slough as this role will involve majority of your time in the community.
This role is home based with necessary travel in and around the community.
The successful candidate must have
Hands on experience working with young people in a relevant setting (youth work, children's social care, young offenders or youth justice, community youth services)
Knowledge of safeguarding young people, understanding of difficult backgrounds and the difficulties at risk young people face
Experience in delivering activities and services to young people
Driving License with own vehicle due to role requiring travel in the community
If you are based in Aylesbury, working with young people and would like a more operational role with flexible working times plus home working, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Aylesbury, England
Salary / Rate: £28738 - £29738 per annum + Mileage and Expenses
Posted: 2026-04-28 14:32:30
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Pre-Birth Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent position/s.
About the team
This is an early intervention team responsible for working with high risk expectant parents to ensure support and prevent potential risk to the child.
This role involves completing statutory, pre-birth and parenting assessments to provide intervention and safety planning for children and families to avoid further escalation to child protection services.
The team work with a multitude of services to provide well-rounded, goal oriented support to parents in order to address issues such as addiction, homelessness and domestic abuse.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic and committed Social Worker with substantial knowledge and experience within preventative work or a children's frontline setting.
Ability to work with hard to engage adults is key to the success this role has.
It is also essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and minimum three years post qualified experience.
You must have a valid UK driving licence and vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £33.30 per hour (PAYE payment options available also)
Preventative working environment with vales or restorative practice
Hybrid working scheme
"Good" Ofsted inspection results
Parking available/ nearby
Supportive management structure
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2026-04-27 16:00:44
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My client is a fantastic charity with huge ambitions to support as many at risk young people as they can.
Their specialism is bespoke mentoring packages to young people who are in care, at risk of or are offenders, mental health and youth homelessness.
My client is looking for a Youth Support Coordinator based in Slough, this is a home based role with travel in the local community.
The Youth Work Support Coordinator is paying £28,738 plus mileage and expenses.
This role is a Monday to Friday post with flexible start and finish times available.
As a Youth Work Support Coordinator, your role will be to
Manage a case load up to 20 young people
Operational management of the mentor delivery service
Manage a team of specifically selected volunteer mentors
Onboard brand new referrals including to undertake initial assessments and select the best fit volunteer mentor
Oversee the mentor support being delivered, risk assess and safeguarding your young people.
Signpost relevant resources and services to your young people
Your case load will be in Slough so you will need to be able to drive and live locally to Slough as this role will involve majority of your time in the community.
This role is home based with necessary travel in and around the community.
The successful candidate must have
Hands on experience working with young people in a relevant setting (youth work, children's social care, young offenders or youth justice, community youth services)
Knowledge of safeguarding young people, understanding of difficult backgrounds and the difficulties at risk young people face
Experience in delivering activities and services to young people
Driving License with own vehicle due to role requiring travel in the community
If you are based in Slough, working with young people and would like a more operational role with flexible working times plus home working, apply here! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Slough, England
Salary / Rate: £28700 - £28732 per annum + Mileage and Expenses
Posted: 2026-04-27 13:26:38
