Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Doncaster, South Yorkshire
£32 to £32 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join the Community Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience. About the team: The Community Team supports adults with a range of care and support needs, completing Care Act assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and mental capacity work. The team works closely with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, manage risk and ensure that person-centred care and support plans are in place. This is a varied role suited to a confident Adult Social Worker with strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills within a frontline adult services setting. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Frontline Adult Service lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services
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Social Worker
Staffordshire County Council - East Staffordshire
£40,444 to £45,529 a year
PermanentFull time
We have some exciting new opportunities for social workers available with us in the Assessment and Staying Together teams, with vacancies based in Uttoxeter and Burton, East Staffordshire. Life-changing work. Our Social Workers make a huge difference to the lives of people across our county, and we remain passionate about investing in retaining our own and developing practice and this an exciting opportunity which offers just that. If you are looking for more responsibility, a supportive role with your colleagues whilst continuing to support and safeguard some of our most vulnerable/high risk children and young people, then this could be just for you. We are looking for qualified social workers with post qualifying experience of working with vulnerable children and knowledge of safeguarding and children in care. A career progression framework is in place to support you which includes: Practice Educator Programme. We are ambitious in our learning and development programme with strong links within the West Midlands and our teaching partnership. For more information on working in at Staffordshire and our social worker career pathway, please visit Children & Families - Careers at Staffordshire Hear more from Michael, on what its like to work here! Main Responsibilities You will: Work with families across the continuum of need from Child In Need through to the conclusion of Care Proceedings. Working within a District Model you will work closely with your colleagues in Early Help, Children in Care and Care Leavers and Children with Disabilities Team. In addition, to our colleagues in health and education. Be responsible for completing the statutory duties in co ordinating the child’s plan, reviewing and ensuring that our children are seen and heard. Undertake section 47 investigations Undertake placement of children into Local Authority care, when it is agreed they can no longer remain at home Be responsible for the completion of both Private and Public law reports Be responsible for referring into our centralised services for specialist support/ services. The Ideal Candidate Minimum Essential A qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England. Have a current UK driving licence and vehicle Ideally have completed their ASYE before starting this role But above all, you’ll bring the desire to work with children and families to give them the right support, at the right time with the aim of keeping families together where it’s safe to do so. For an informal chat about the roles, please contact: Layla Pace, Team Manager at layla .pace@staffordshire.gov.uk Interviews will be held on week commencing 12th October 2026 Our Recruitment Process: We anonymise applications during shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered. Please complete your application fully, especially the supporting statement, to highlight what you’ll bring to the role. For information, please note that there is currently an ongoing review within Children and Families to realign individual teams and the wider team’s ways of working. As a result, this role may be affected by the review. For further information, please speak to the hiring manager. Please note: The minimum essential criteria in the ideal section detailed above will be used if you are applying under one of our Interview Guarantee Schemes. About Staffordshire County Council We are no ordinary county council: Our Values: The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively. Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy: We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future. We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too. Our benefits: We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to Our rewards and benefits - Careers at Staffordshire Our recruitment process: As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post. As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
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Social Worker
inploi - Blackpool
from £39.48 a year
PermanentFull time
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 37 hours per week Salary: Grade H1/H2 SCP 27 - 35 £39,481 - £47,665 per annum Closing Date: 8th October 2026 at 23:59pm Blackpool Children's Services has been on an incredible journey of transformation. Whilst the road has at times been challenging, our commitment to improving outcomes for children and families has never wavered. The sustained dedication of our workforce, leaders and partners has led to significant and lasting improvements across our services. In June 2026, Ofsted recognised the remarkable progress made in Blackpool, judging the impact of leaders on social work practice with children and families as Outstanding, alongside Outstanding services for children in care and care leavers, and Good services for children who need help and protection. Inspectors found that children and families now benefit from "consistently high-quality, innovative services that respond to and meet their needs effectively" and recognised the transformational improvements achieved across the partnership. The inspection highlighted our ambitious leadership, strong workforce culture, effective partnership working and unwavering focus on improving the lives of children and families. Ofsted recognised that Blackpool's co-produced Blackpool Families Rock values and practice model are embedded throughout our work, creating a culture that is genuinely caring, relationship-based and focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children. Our stable and experienced leadership team, led by Director of Children's Services Vicky Gent, has remained resolutely focused on children and families, driving sustained improvement and creating an environment where social work can flourish. Inspectors noted that Blackpool Children's Services now has an "extremely committed, motivated and engaged workforce", with practitioners forming enduring relationships with children and providing high-quality, relationship-based support. At the heart of our success is our investment in social work practice and our people. We believe children achieve the best outcomes when social workers have time to build trusted relationships. That is why we continue to focus on manageable caseloads, high-quality supervision, strong practice development support and excellent learning opportunities. Our teams are small, supportive and strengthened by a supervision culture that enables reflective practice and meaningful management support. We are committed to supporting our workforce through flexible and hybrid working arrangements, recognising the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Blackpool is now recognised as a place where social workers can develop, grow and have a real impact. As we continue our journey from improvement to excellence, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are looking for a role where you can make a difference, be supported in your development and be part of a high-performing, ambitious service, we would love to hear from you. 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. 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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Social Worker
inploi - Bolton
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Grade H scp 27 £39,481 to scp 35 £47,665, pro rata £31,584 to £38,132 essential car user allowance up to £963pa Contract: permanent Hours: 29.6 per week Essential requirement: full driving licence, DBS Essential qualification: CQSW/DIPSW/SW Degree or equivalent. Interview date: 9 October 2026 For further information about this role, contact: Sine.hall@bolton.gov.uk Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please read the detailed information at the bottom of this advert before you make an application as it may be rejected if we detect AI use. Ask us about flexible working options to fit with your work/life balance - #HappytoTalkFlexible The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen in Bolton to join the Transition team working with young people age 14-25 with special education needs and disabilities. The successful candidate will work with both Children and Adult services to ensure a smooth transition for young people in preparing them for adulthood. The social worker will be responsible for discharging duties in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Undertaking holistic assessments and developing transition plans that will inform the appropriate future pathway and support for the young person. Furthermore, identifying and completing assessments of informal carers. Please use the covering letter to answer the following questions: Demonstrate ability to work with service users to ensure they can make informed decisions about their needs in accordance with statutory frameworks/local policies. Ability to identify and assess need, options and urgency of situation, and to plan and implement action to meet this. Identify, assess and manage risk to service users whilst balancing their rights and responsibilities. About You We are looking to recruit a qualified social worker, who is enthusiastic and motivated with an interest and passion for working with young people with Disabilities, understanding their needs, current and future aspirations, and to support them in preparing for adulthood. You will have the ability to communicate, develop, maintain and improve relationships working in collaboration with young people, their families and key partners. You will work with commissioners alongside the Deputy/Team manager to develop the market and ensure there is sufficient, effective and good quality provision in the local area. About Us This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents. As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services. Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too. Ready to apply? Then please click Apply and upload your anonymised CV and supporting statement discussing your relevant skills and experience and explain how you believe they make you a strong fit for this role. Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of an individual’s offence/s. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available here. This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification. This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information. For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk Supporting Documents ↗ DBS ID Guidelines ↗ Documents for Right to Work ↗ Top Tips ↗ Privacy Notice ↗ Our Values & Behaviours ↗ Social Worker Benefits ↗ Job description and person spec
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Social Worker
Elysium Healthcare - Nr Pontypool
£41,020 to £41,020 a year
PermanentFull time
As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Social Worker you will be: Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters. Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services Participating in 1:1 supervision To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work degree Registered with Social Work England or applied for Experience within similar environment Experience with working with vulnerable adults Where you will be working: Location: Penperlleni, Nr Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales NP4 0AH You will be working at Aderyn, a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service user with a focus on recovery. As well as a 17 bed rehabilitation unit there is also a 2 bed open rehabilitation cottage. The unit is situated in a picturesque part of Wales with good transport links. You will working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide service users with opportunities to improve their independence and prepare for an independent life in the community. Individual and collaborative therapeutic timetables are developed for each patient and individual psychological therapies are offered. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual salary of up to £41,020 FTE Annual Salary Pro Rata £24,612 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
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Social Worker
NHS Jobs - Nr Pontypool
£24,612 to £41,020 a year
PermanentFull time
As a Social Worker, you can be the reason why lives change for the better, helping some of the most vulnerable people gain a brighter future. With previous experience from the NHS or private care, you can join the multidisciplinary team on a part time basis for 22.5 hours at Aderyn which has a strong emphasis on teamwork and offer a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service users with a focus on recovery. As a Social Worker you will manage a complex caseload and be responsible for social care assessments, risk assessments, facilitate group activities, and will contribute to ICR meetings, supporting service users to make viable plans for their future. You report to the Safeguarding Lead, and will manage internal investigations and liaise with home authorities for service users during their admission and discharging process, while enjoying access to a range of training opportunities that can see your career grow and you achieve your career aspirations. A career at Elysium is one that you can take pride in, knowing that you will be instrumental in helping people to lead a full and valued life, enabling them to live more independently. Its what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Social Worker you will be: Referrals to LADO and Local Authority in line with safeguarding and assessments Educating Hospital staff about relevant safeguarding matters. Completing a full annual social care reassessment within the CPA format Facilitating access to welfare rights, housing, advocacy services and associated support services Participating in 1:1 supervision To be successful in this role, you'll need: A Social Work degree Registered with Social Work England or applied for Experience within similar environment Experience with working with vulnerable adults Where you will be working: Location: Penperlleni, Nr Pontypool, Monmouthshire, Wales NP4 0AH You will be working at Aderyn, a high quality step down service for men with enduring mental health conditions sets a sector-leading example of clear care pathways for service user with a focus on recovery. As well as a 17 bed rehabilitation unit there is also a 2 bed open rehabilitation cottage. The unit is situated in a picturesque part of Wales with good transport links. You will working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide service users with opportunities to improve their independence and prepare for an independent life in the community. Individual and collaborative therapeutic timetables are developed for each patient and individual psychological therapies are offered. What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: Annual salary of up to £41,020 FTE Annual Salary Pro Rata £24,612 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer: Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd
£40 to £40 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Duty and Assessment Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience within a permanent Local Authority setting and a Social Work England Registration. About the team: The Duty and Assessment Team is responsible for receiving and responding to referrals relating to children and families, undertaking timely assessments and determining the appropriate level of intervention to safeguard children. The team works at the front door of children's services, completing initial assessments, strategy discussions and progressing cases to either early help, child in need, or child protection pathways. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Children Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £40.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant 0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Lincolnshire
£37 to £37 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years permanent post qualified experience within a direct local authority. About the team: The Duty and Assessment Service is responsible for receiving and responding to referrals where children and families may need support or where safeguarding concerns have been raised. The team undertakes initial assessments, responds to urgent safeguarding matters and completes section 47 enquiries where required. Working closely with children, families and partner agencies, the service focuses on identifying risk and need at the earliest opportunity and ensuring the right support, intervention or longer-term plan is put in place. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Frontline Children's Service lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £37.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant 0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Kingston Upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
£32 to £32 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join the Community Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience. About the team: The Community Team supports adults with a range of care and support needs, completing Care Act assessments, reviews, safeguarding enquiries and mental capacity work. The team works closely with individuals, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, manage risk and ensure that person-centred care and support plans are in place. This is a varied role suited to a confident Adult Social Worker with strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills within a frontline adult services setting. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Frontline Adult Service lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant 0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com
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Social Worker
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Merseyside
£32 to £32 an hour
ContractFull time
We are looking for an Adult Social Worker to join a Generic Community Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience. About the team: The Generic Community Service supports adults with a range of care and support needs within the community, completing assessments, reviews and care planning to promote independence and wellbeing. The team works closely with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to manage risk, safeguard vulnerable adults and ensure appropriate support is in place. This is a varied role suited to a confident Adult Social Worker with strong assessment skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Adult Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant 0118 948 5555 / 07425728375 - ggordon@charecruitment.com
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