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We are recruiting for a Leaving Care/ UASC Team social worker on a full-time permanent contract in a Kent based local authority.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience as a Children's Social Worker in either an unaccompanied
minors or leaving care service.
Benefits for you as a Social Worker:
A competitive salary up to £51,000 per annum
Easily Accessible Local Authority
Flexible hybrid working
Supportive management team
On the up Local authority
Responsibilities for you as a Social Worker:
You will manage a case load of children between the ages of 16 to 18 years including post 18 plans.
You will work with the multi-agency team around the child or young people.
You will contribute/be part of our journey to 'Good to Outstanding' journey to continue to improve quality of practice and compliance across the services for our children and young people.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with service users to support them prepare for adulthood; working proactively with appropriate stakeholders to assess the individual's needs and ensure young people have positive outcomes.
Please follow the instructions on this website, or contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Kent, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £45800 - £51100 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:54:08
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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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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 3 years of 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.
They also visit the children at their homes every 6 weeks to help and support the children's needs and their families.
In this role the team will also attend IPCP meeting sessions.
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 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 clean driving license and car is important.
What's on Offer
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases - Connecting with the families
Lower Caseloads
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:19
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We are looking for a Team Manager to join a Children and Families Safeguarding 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 the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
This role does not have any line management responsibility but does require an ability to work as part of a QA team, work with Social Care teams and also autonomously, demonstrating an ability to use initiative and experience to deliver a positive Quality Assurance system.
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.
You need to have a good understanding of what good social work practice looks like and be passionate about systemic and relational based practice models.
There is a requirement to work on site a minimum of 3 days a week, in order to build trusting relationships with teams, so that quality assurance becomes embedded as part of a positive and supportive culture of improvement.
What's on Offer
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases - Connecting with the families
Lower Caseloads
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
Responsibilities
Collaborative auditing
Facilitating live audits
Coaching and mentoring
Producing high quality reports and action plans
Pelivering bite-sized learning opportunities and supporting our “Care, Inspire, Thrive Children's Workforce Academy”
Liverpool is currently adopting the Family Safeguarding Model and we would be particularly keen to welcome applications from practitioners experienced in this model.
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Type: Contract Location: Liverpool, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £45.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:18
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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 Adult's Social Worker to join a Localities 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 to support vulnerable adults to promote and maintain their independence.
The role involves undertaking assessments and possibly MCA and BIA work.
This role will involve following section 42.
The team work directly with the community in the local area.
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.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, direct community work, and section 42 assessments.
What's on Offer
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct opportunity
Hybrid working is available
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07776849119
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Type: Contract Location: Cymru
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:16
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We are looking for a Senior Practitioner to join an Adult's Social Care Vision 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 to support adults with mental health issues to promote and maintain the independence.
The team makes decisions on the best outcomes for them.
You will provide social work leadership to our dedicated social care staff, helping them to identify opportunities to grow and develop.
You will facilitate and promote safe and high-quality care and supervise social work staff and promote the significant contribution that mental health social work makes to the delivery of mental health care.
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.
You will be seconded to work at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust (GMMH) (in line with the current s.75 partnership agreement).
You will manage a limited caseload of complex cases, provide guidance in relation to the Care Act 2014, Mental Health Act, Mental Capacity Act and Human Rights Act and other relevant legislation.
Experience in adults social work is non-negotiable.
What's on Offer
Up to £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking Accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct Role
9am-5pm working hours
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 16:48:16
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment 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 children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
The team make a decision on the best outcome for the family.
On a day-to-day basis, the team will complete section 47, section 17 and section 7 assessments to find the severity of the situation and make sure it is dealt with in the best manor.
The team work closely with the child protection team and the children in need team.
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 work in a fast-paced team and utilise experience in front-line services is essential in order to be successful.
A valid UK driving licence and car is also essential.
What's on offer
£38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Hybrid working scheme
Fast paced, short term case holding
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 £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:15
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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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We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for an organisation's Fostering team.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
This small organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and their families and work with a therapeutic & creative approach.
About you
The successful candidate will have experience within Children's Social Work post qualification whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation.
Experience in fostering may also be useful.
What's on offer?
Up to £33,000 dependent on experience
Mileage covered
Hybrid working
Excellent Training & development opportunities
Parking on site
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Permanent Location: West Yorkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33000 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:48:14
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team focuses on managing child protection, children in need and looked after children's cases.
They work with children and families where there are concerns about abuse, neglect, or significant harm.
The team uses a multi-disciplinary approach, often bringing together social workers, mental health practitioners, domestic abuse workers, and substance misuse specialists to support whole-family needs.
This will also involve some court work where workers write reports and present evidence.
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 / 07553040465
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Type: Contract Location: Cambridge, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:43:06
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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
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
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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We are looking for a Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the Team
This team focuses on managing child protection, children in need and looked after children's cases.
They work with children and families where there are concerns about abuse, neglect, or significant harm.
The team uses a multi-disciplinary approach, often bringing together social workers, mental health practitioners, domestic abuse workers, and substance misuse specialists to support whole-family needs.
This will also involve some court work where workers write reports and present evidence.
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?
£40 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: Peterborough, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £40 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-15 16:38:55
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We are looking for an Adult's 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 works to provide specialist services for adults over 18 to support recovery from periods of difficulty with their mental health and for people to stay as independent as possible.
The team work to provide support that is person-centred which gives choice and control of their lives.
The day-to-day responsibilities include participation in duty rota's, attending Section 117 meetings and completing mental capacity act assessments.
About you
Experience working in a mental health setting is essential, along with excellent communication skills.
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
£30.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Parking available / nearby
An opportunity to enhance your CV
Easily accessible via car and public transport
Warm and friendly team environment
For more information, please get in contact.
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945
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Type: Contract Location: South Yorkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £30.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-14 17:20:51
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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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A new job opportunity has become available for a dedicated Support Worker to work in an exceptional care home based in the Walton-on-Thames, Surrey area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers
A boutique luxury home is a purpose-built, modern facility offering residential and nursing care.
Also features a therapy and exercise room and a stunning, octagonal glass public cafe
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*To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
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As the Support Worker your key duties include:
Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
Ensure accurate record keeping at all times
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
Have a genuine desire to care for others
A good team player
Good verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience of working in a care setting
The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour and the annual salary £23,587.20 per annum.
This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 36 hours a week on days.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
Enhanced rates for bank holidays
Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
Paid breaks
Uniform provided
Refer a friend scheme
Costs for an enhanced DBS
Rewards for years of service
Reference ID: 6957
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Type: Permanent Location: Walton-On-Thames, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £23587.20 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:45:25
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A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Support Worker to work in a brand new state of the art care home in the Holt, Norfolk area.
You will be working for one of UK's leading health care providers
The latest flagship nursing home in historic Holt is the embodiment of elegance and luxury living, combining superb facilities.
We are proud to offer residential, dementia, respite and nursing care in a beautiful and well-designed setting
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*To be considered for this position you must have an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
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As a Support Worker your key duties include:
Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality of care to residents
Assist with daily tasks, inclusive of all personal care assistance from supporting with personal hygiene, through to days out and companionship
Encourage independence, well-being and supporting vulnerable individuals with their daily routines and activities
Ensure accurate record keeping at all times
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for this position:
Have a genuine desire to care for others
A good team player
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to show a can-do attitude always
The successful Support Worker will receive an excellent salary of £12.60 per hour and the annual salary is £23,587.20 per annum.
We currently have permanent vacancies for a mix of shifts available.
In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
Mileage from home to work at 25p per mile (T&C's apply)
Pension scheme
Comprehensive induction and paid training programme with career prospects
Enhanced rates for bank holidays
Recognition schemes (Employee of the Month and Company Care Awards)
Paid breaks
Uniform provided
Refer a friend scheme
Costs for an enhanced DBS
Rewards for years of service
Reference ID: 6617
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Holt, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: Up to £23587.20 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:41:42
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Are you passionate about leading and developing high-performing support teams? Do you have experience in delivering person-centred services for individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and dedicated Team Manager to oversee two supported living services in Mansfield and Skegby.
In this hands-on leadership role, you will work closely with a Service Manager to ensure high standards of care, staff development, and operational efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and support a team of support workers across two service locations
Promote a culture of quality, dignity, and empowerment for the individuals we support
Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to appropriately
Manage staff performance, training, induction, and supervision
Create and monitor rotas and staffing plans in line with budgets
Keep person-centred care and support plans up to date and compliant
Maintain strong relationships with families, local authorities, and external partners
Ensure all regulatory health, safety, and quality checks are completed
Support individuals in accessing meaningful employment and community involvement
Manage team meetings, on-call responsibilities, and service records
What We're Looking For
Experience supporting people with learning disabilities, autism, and/or mental health needs
NVQ Level 3 in Social Care Management (or equivalent qualification)
Proven leadership and people management experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Competent IT user with confidence in systems and documentation
Flexibility to work evenings/weekends and participate in an on-call rota
Ability to travel between Mansfield and Skegby and attend off-site training as required
What's In It For You
Enhanced company sick pay and parental leave benefits
Time-and-a-half pay for bank holiday working
25+ days annual leave plus two wellbeing days per year
Fully funded training and recognised qualifications
Access to mental health, wellbeing, and occupational health support
Discounts at thousands of retailers via a dedicated employee portal
Long-service awards, travel schemes, and professional development opportunities
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Type: Contract Location: Mansfield, England
Salary / Rate: £30 - £30.03 per annum
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:39:54
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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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Applications are invited from suitably-experienced Social Worker to join the Children in Care and Care Leavers Team part of the Children & Family Community Services on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands.The team comprises; a Manager, Deputy Manager, two senior Social Workers (of which this role is one) four Social Workers and two Personal Advisors/Social Work Assistants supporting the Care Leavers. The salary range is £55,661 - £63,762 dependant on experienceReporting to the Team Manager or Deputy you will:- have specific responsibility for ensuring those children and young people who are subject to interim care proceedings, care requirements or in the voluntary care of the statutory Social Work Services.- ensure the child's health, educational, social and emotional needs are met through effective working with parents, carers, colleagues, and other agencies, ensuring the child is central to all planning.The island of Guernsey is in the Channel Islands and has a population of 65,000.
It has some of Britain's finest and best-kept beaches, an especially mild and sunny climate, and an offbeat, historic harbour town in St.
Peter's Port, the island's capital.The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Social Work service provides an excellent Children and Families Service, supported by Social Workers recruited to a very high standard.This includes undertaking work with children subject to care requirements in accordance with the Children (Guernsey and Alderney) Law 2008.
The Law has introduced fundamental and significant changes to how concerns relating to children and young people are dealt with and is based broadly on the Children’s Hearing System in Scotland.Person requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current full UK statutory registrationThree years current or recent Children & Families experience including some experience with Children in Care and Care LeaversExperienced in Court work, giving evidence Be in possession of a clean and current car driving licence; own vehicle required, (mileage expensed at full rate)The benefits of working in Guernsey include: - A higher-than-UK salary. - A flat rate 20% income tax. - No Council tax or VAT - A relocation payment of £5,000
*- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive For an insight into Jarrodean as a Consultancy and for a summary of all current roles visit jarrodean.com If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Guernsey
Salary / Rate: £55.6k - 63.8k per year + £5,000 relocation
Posted: 2025-07-14 16:19:38
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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.
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: £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
07990044930 / 0118 948 5555 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-07-11 15:27:28
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Safeguarding 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 Safeguarding team works a variety of complex cases, including working with children who could be involved in county lines, sexually exploited or subject to child protection plans and children in need plans.
The day-to-day responsibilities include carrying out and/or progressing Child Protection plans and Children in Need plans with the clear aim to achieve the appropriate outcomes for children and families.
This team take part in regular supervision and comprehensive support when dealing with complex cases as well as personal supervision to all of their Social Workers.
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 working directly within a Child Protection team including court work in the last 18 months is crucial for this role.
You will need to show passion for integrated working and have effective communication skills to be considered for this role.
What's on offer
£37.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
On site parking
Hybrid work model
Case and personal supervision
Easily accessible via car and public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Zain Ali - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 0743 641 2945 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2025-07-11 15:22:09
