Adult Social Care Social Worker
inploi - Blackpool
from £39.48 a year
PermanentFull time
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27-35 £39,481 - £47,665 per annum Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 at 12 noon Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Blackpool Adult Social Care is looking for committed, caring, and enthusiastic Social Workers to join our hospital and community-based teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a large, supportive service working closely with health and community partners to improve outcomes for the people of Blackpool. We are proud to be on an exciting transformation journey, with our teams recently externally audited and recognised as a beacon of good practice, particularly for our strengths in: Legal literacy Person-centred and strengths-based practice About the Role You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working collaboratively with health and care professionals across Blackpool. Your work will support adults and carers to remain safe, well, and as independent as possible within their own homes and communities. This is a varied and rewarding role, involving: Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005-compliant assessments Safeguarding practice Active participation in multi-disciplinary meetings Working alongside hospital and community health colleagues Teams Recruiting Now We currently have 1 full-time, permanent vacancy in the following team: Neighbourhood Social Work Team About You We are keen to hear from Social Workers who: Are passionate about supporting adults and carers in Blackpool Are committed to excellent social work practice Enjoy working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams What We Offer In return, Blackpool Council offers a strong package of professional support and benefits, including: Competitive salary, with the possibility of salary matching within the band for candidates from similar roles Regular professional supervision Practice development support and ongoing CPD opportunities Social Work England registration fee paid Generous annual leave: 26 days, rising to 28 days after 5 years 32 days after 10 years Plus the option to purchase up to 5 additional days through salary sacrifice Blackpool Council Staff Benefits Scheme, including social work benefits and diversity support Employee Assistance Programme, offering free: Counselling Financial advice Legal guidance You will be joining a supportive, experienced team where your contribution is valued and your professional development is actively encouraged. Interested? Let’s Talk For an informal discussion about these opportunities, please contact: Cynthia Aisien, Team Manager – Cynthia.Aisien@blackpool.gov.uk Sarah Lawrenson, Team Manager – Sarah.Lawrenson1@blackpool.gov.uk They will be happy to discuss the roles and answer any questions. At this point in time we are not able to offer a Visa sponsorship in this role due to operational reasons. Click here Please click here free guidanceYouth Hub - The Platform We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory reference history of at least two years, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of Right to Work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and amendments to the exemptions order, which mean that certain offences are ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed, guidance on the "filtering" of offences can be found at New filtering rules for DBS certificates (from 28 November 2020 onwards) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) For further information on the health and wellbeing support on offer during your employment, please see here. Have you got what it takes to ride the Roller Coaster ride of Social Work in Blackpool? for further information on the career path and development opportunities available at Blackpool please see here.
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Paralegal – Adults Social Care
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Lambeth, London
£20.55 to £20.55 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Paralegal – Adults Social Care needed in SW London This is a temporary role and the rate is £20.55ph PAYE The reference number is: OR115956 The successful candidate will work hybrid with 1 day a month in the office. They will assist in providing an efficient and effective legal service by providing paralegal support to the Adult social care team. They will conduct routine legal work under supervision of the Senior Lawyer, will provide support to the management team in the administration of team procedures, team meetings and implementing Lexcel procedures and will carry out the duties of the post in a pro-active and enabling manner and within the policy objectives. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website
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Solicitor - Adult Social Care
Sunderland City Council - Sunderland
£50,001 to £110,000 a year
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A qualified solicitor is required to join our Public Protection and Employment team to undertake adult social care legal work.andnbsp; The successful candidate will work alongside two other experienced solicitors in this field and will provide advice and support to the Council in relation to a broad and varied caseload.andnbsp; The post-holder will be based at the Counciland#39;s new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on an agile (home working) basis.andnbsp; Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the post.andnbsp;andnbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Penny Latham on 07443202081 or Julienne Collinson on 07769160966.andnbsp; Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk andnbsp; Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items. andnbsp;
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Director Of Adult Social Care
Triumph Consultants Ltd - Somerset
£130,919 to £130,919 a year, pro rata
TemporaryFull time
What's involved with this role: Role: Director of Adult Social Care Ref: 5304720 Permanent Pay Rate: £117,677.00 to £130,919.00 pa Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Baths & North East Somerset, Keysham BS31 1FS This is a high-profile opportunity to lead Adult Social Care across a diverse and complex footprint shaping services, strategy and partnerships that directly improve the lives of residents. As Director of Adult Social Care, you will lead a complex and high-impact portfolio spanning statutory adult social care, safeguarding, transformation, prevention and health integration. You will provide ambitious, compassionate leadership with a clear focus on independence, wellbeing, resilience and better outcomes for communities. As part of the Corporate Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the council’s wider strategic direction. Working alongside the Directors of Public Health and Children’s Services within the People service, you will help drive a genuinely joined-up approach across the whole system. You will build strong relationships across the NHS, voluntary and community sector, elected members and regional partners, influencing beyond organisational boundaries and delivering meaningful change at scale. Make your mark This is more than a traditional Adult Social Care leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of care across an entire system, influence long-term policy and strategy, and create a lasting legacy through innovation, prevention and community-led approaches. If you are an ambitious, collaborative and compassionate leader ready to make a significant impact, this is an opportunity to lead change at scale across B&NES. The opportunity Lead the strategic direction and delivery of Adult Social Care across B&NES. Drive transformation, prevention and earlier intervention. Develop innovative, community-based models of care and support. Strengthen health and social care integration and partnership working. Champion technology and new approaches to improve outcomes and efficiency. Influence corporate, regional and wider system strategy. Provide visible, values-led leadership through a complex and changing environment. About you You will be an experienced and accomplished senior leader with the credibility, judgement and presence to operate at corporate and system level. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience within adult social care or a comparable complex public service environment. Strong understanding of statutory adult social care, safeguarding and transformation. Proven ability to work effectively with elected members and senior stakeholders. Exceptional partnership and influencing skills across organisational boundaries. Strategic vision combined with the ability to deliver complex change. A strong commitment to prevention, independence, inclusion and improved resident outcomes. The confidence to challenge, innovate and lead through complexity. How to Apply If you meet the criteria and feel you could add real value to this role and organisation, please send your CV, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Right to Represent confirmation to: toni.coates@tclrec.com Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. 1 Job Ref: 5304720 Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates. We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed. Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.
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Solicitor (Adult Social Care)
inploi - Blackpool
from £48.74 a year
PermanentFull time
Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37 per week (hybrid working) Salary: NJC Grade H3 SCP 36-40 £48,738 - £53,051 per annum Closing Date: Monday 12th October 2026 at 23:59 We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our Adult Social Care Legal Team to work within an innovative Local Authority. Your role will be to provide legal advice and services to the Council and its external clients in respect of Adult Social Care Law. You will be required, but not limited to, advising officers and senior managers on complex adult social care law issues, conducting and advocating in Court of Protection proceedings, supporting young adults around transition to adult social care within specific legal frameworks, drafting and negotiating legal documentation, supporting officers around ordinary residence and giving legal advice on the implications of new legislation, case law and policy developments. For more information please contact Karen Taylor, ASC Legal Team Manager, by email E: karen.taylor@blackpool.gov.uk Click here to view the Job Description. Please click here to see the benefits of working for Blackpool Council. Are you a Blackpool resident aged between 16-24? Would you benefit from some free guidance on producing a quality application for job vacancies such as this one? Blackpool Council?s Youth Hub - The Platform, has highly skilled Employment Advisers that can support you with demonstrating how you can evidence you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria requirements on a Job Description.
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Director of Adult's Social Care
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Bath
£117,677 to £130,919 a year
PermanentFull time
A local authority is looking for a Director of Adult's Social Care. This is a permanent and full-time position. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the organisation This ambitious local authority is currently on an improvement journey since early 2025 and has put necessary changes in place after receiving a "require improvement" rating from CQC. Despite this, this local authority has a great long-standing reputation in the South West. About the job Multidisciplinary working Transformation programmes Innovative planning Strategic decision making & planning Budget management & planning About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with significant post qualification experience in Adult's Social Work to a senior management & leadership level with all relevant CPD training and qualifications. This is a long-term position where you will play a pivotal role in transformation. What's on offer? A salary of £117,677 - £130,919 dependent on experience Mileage paid Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Local Authority pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans High street Discounts Further benefits Hours: Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny 07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
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In-House Care Trainer (Adult Social Care)
Welfare HS Solutions - Remote
£30,000 to £35,000 a year
RemoteContractFull time
About the Role Welfare HS Solutions is seeking a dedicated, permanent In-House Care Trainer to join our internal Learning & Development team at our Luton headquarters. This is a direct-hire, salaried payroll position created to onboard, upskill, and maintain compliance for our internal adult social care staff pipeline. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our quality assurance, taking newly hired healthcare assistants and support workers through their mandatory inductions, practical competencies, and ongoing compliance updates. 📌 Important Note for Applicants: This is a standard, direct-hire employment contract for an immediate, vacant desk within our company. We are a direct healthcare provider and employer; we do not sell training courses, we do not charge learners, and we do not operate as an external commercial training school. Key Responsibilities Internal Onboarding: Deliver and assess the 15 core standards of the UK Care Certificate to all incoming healthcare staff. Practical Instruction: Lead hands-on classroom sessions for mandatory care components, including People Moving & Handling (using hoists and slide sheets) and Basic Life Support. Competency Sign-Off: Assess and physically verify classroom and workplace competencies before staff are deployed to local care environments. Compliance Tracking: Update and maintain internal staff training matrices, ensuring all annual refreshers (Safeguarding, Infection Control, Medication Admin) are completed ahead of schedule. 1-to-1 Mentoring: Provide direct, ongoing coaching to healthcare assistants looking to progress their careers within the organization. What We Offer Guaranteed regular salary (not commission or course-dependent pay). Fixed, reliable Monday-to-Friday schedule. Company-funded Enhanced DBS check. A fully equipped, modern internal training room right here in Luton. Clear pathways to progress into an internal L&D Management position. How to Apply If you are an experienced care professional looking to step away from floor shifts and transition into a structured, rewarding internal training role, click Apply Now to submit your CV for an immediate review.
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Residential Social Care Worker - Adults
The Together Trust - Hazel Grove, Stockport
£22,000 to £27,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Togetherwe make a difference, develop and learn, andsupporteach other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities . We have an opportunity for a Residential Social Care Worker (RSCW) to join our Adult Residential Care team in Hazel Grove. Hours – 37.5 hours per week (working 5 shifts each week over a 7-day rota, candidates must have the flexibility of working any day of the week – including weekends.) Starting Salary - £26,230.00 (£13.45 ph) with biennial increments Salary Enhancement - Sleep in payment of £107.60 per sleep. Enhanced pay of time and a quarter for weekend shifts hours worked. A bout the position…. You will work as part of the Adult residential care team providing support for individuals with their physical, clinical, health, emotional and social needs with an emphasis on promoting independence. The core tasks of a Residential Social Care Workerare to provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the residents. Support includes ventilation, tracheostomy, gastrointestinal tract support and peg feeding. A major part of this role is the administration of medication, moving and handling and personal care. You will follow hospital care plans and processes therefore completing and updating of these forms in a concise manner is a requirement of the role. Due to the intensity of the service users, you must have a good understanding of English and be happy to complete all the paperwork and care plans to a good quality. The postholder will assist with the assessments of need and formulation of plans considering the wishes, feelings and Best Interests of the residents. You will undertake direct work that is designed to meet the needs of agreed care plans, enabling residents to reach their full potential. A number of administrative hours will be spent attending meetings, supervisions/appraisals, training and annual residents reviews. The RSCW will also undertake activities with the residents within the community. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the work undertaken with the residents, completing written reports for planning meetings and statutory reviews. A part of this role is to undertake a range of domestic duties, including cooking and some cleaning ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. What can you bring to the team?...... We are seeking a Residential Social Care Worker who has previous experience of working in an adult residential setting and working unsociable hours. Do you have flexibility to respond to the needs of the service and residents along with good communication and interpersonal skills? We are seeking individuals who have an ability to write reports with good organisational and time management skills. Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity , paternity and adoptive leave . Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home Apply now! To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description. The Job Pack outlines lots of information about the Trust. Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us Does this sound like you – if it does apply now. Should you have any questions relating to this role please emailed Jobs@togethertrust.org.uk. We would love to hear from you. We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. Please Note: We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can do to support you The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself). This role will involve regulated activity. Skills: Autism, complex needs, Keywords: Residential support worker, Care worker, Support worker, adult support worker
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Assistant Director Adult Social Care
inploi - Tameside
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Contract Type: Permanent Salary: £111,070 Hours Per Week: 36 hours Base Location: Tameside One, Market Place, Ashton-under-Lyne, 0L6 6BH Assessment Date: Thursday 8th October 2026 This is an exceptional opportunity for an inspirational and strategic leader to join Tameside Council as our Assistant Director of Adult Social Care. Reporting directly to the Strategic Director of Adults (DASS), you will play a pivotal role in delivering our vision that people are supported to live well at home for as long as possible, leading high-quality, person-centred adult social care services that promote independence, prevention and community resilience. As a key member of the Adult Services Extended Leadership Team, you will provide visible leadership across Adult Social Care, working with elected members, health partners, providers, communities and wider stakeholders to improve outcomes for adults and carers across the borough. The Role We are seeking a highly experienced senior leader who can drive innovation, transformation and continuous improvement across a broad Adult Social Care portfolio. You will: Provide strategic leadership for Adult Social Care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services. Lead the implementation of the Adult Social Care Strategy, embedding our "Living Well at Home" approach. Champion prevention, independence and strengths-based practice. Act as a system leader across health and care, working closely with the NHS, Integrated Care Board, Greater Manchester partners, providers and the voluntary and community sector. Ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and high standards of professional practice. Drive performance improvement, service innovation and financial sustainability. Promote co-production, ensuring the voices of adults and carers shape service design and delivery. Lead and develop high-performing teams that embody Tameside's STRIVE values. Key Areas of Responsibility The Assistant Director has leadership responsibility across a wide-ranging Adult Social Care portfolio including: Integrated Care and Support Services Neighbourhood Teams Early Support Advice Hub and Carers Services Reablement and Occupational Therapy Learning Disabilities, Autism and Mental Health Services Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) Functions Independent Living and Shared Lives Safeguarding, Quality and Practice Mental Capacity Act Services Adult Safeguarding Partnership Arrangements About You You will be an accomplished and credible senior leader with significant experience operating within adult social care, health or related public services. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate: A successful track record of strategic leadership in a large and complex organisation. Significant experience delivering service transformation and performance improvement. Strong understanding of Adult Social Care legislation, policy and best practice, including the Care Act and safeguarding responsibilities. Experience of leading through change, inspiring teams and developing organisational capability. Strong financial acumen and experience managing substantial budgets. Excellent partnership-working skills with experience of working across complex systems and organisational boundaries. Political awareness and the ability to work effectively with elected members and senior stakeholders. A commitment to reducing inequalities, improving outcomes and placing residents at the heart of decision-making. About Us ‘’Hello, I’m Joe Kelly, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care and Health, and a proud resident of Tameside. ‘’Our vision for adult social care is simple: to support people to live well in the place they call home. That means enabling people to live well and age well, so they can enjoy long, healthy and fulfilled lives in our borough. I’m extremely proud of the way our services work together to support people to live a good life, one where they are able to do the things that truly matter to them. ‘’I believe strongly in authentic and compassionate leadership, and in supporting our workforce to practise in ways that genuinely listen to the people we support. Together, we deliver care that enables people to live their best lives - maximising opportunities, maintaining independence, and helping people stay connected to their communities. ‘’By joining us at Tameside, your voice will be heard. You’ll be part of an ambitious and supportive team that builds on the strengths of our communities and connects social care and health in local neighbourhoods. You’ll be encouraged to develop, reflect and grow in your career, while playing a direct role in shaping how we do things differently and delivering a truly transformative approach to social care. ‘’The people we support are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to an inclusive approach that recognises, values and champions the diversity of our borough, prioritising the strengths of everyone we support. If this sounds like something you want to be part of, join Team Tameside and make a real difference in our residents’ lives.’’ Assessment Process Assessment Day: Thursday 8 October 2026, which will consist of three stakeholder panels and a final interview panel as follows: Extended Leadership Team/Corporate Leadership Team panel Partners panel People with lived experience panel. Following the stakeholder panels there will be a final interview panel with a presentation topic and questions. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures This is a politically restricted post. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship. We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria. Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please click here for more information on our guaranteed assessment scheme. For further details about this role or an informal discussion, please contact Sarah Donlon, Executive Support Officer on 0161 342 4297 or Sarah.Donlon@tameside.gov.uk Supporting Documents ↗ Job Description & Person Specification
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Remote Adult Social Care Lawyer
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Remote, North West
£295.78 to £390.75 a day
On-siteContractFull time
Remote Adult Social Care Lawyer needed Paying £295.78 per day ref OR117363 Full time hours on a temporary basis An experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer is required to manage a caseload of Court of Protection matters and provide legal advice on a range of adult social care issues. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in this area of law and be confident working independently, managing cases from instruction through to conclusion. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
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