NHS Jobs - London

from £14.50 an hour

PermanentFull time

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for anSocial Therapistto join our team atCygnet Hospital Ealing. As aSocial Therapist, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team on an in-patient ward, with supervision, support and training you will deliver interventions defined within the personalised care plan, spend time engaging, connecting and supporting service users, families, carers and friends through their recovery pathway. You will help facilitate activities/groups and ward based projects and be actively involved in every aspect of their physical, psychological and social care of people who uses our service. You will be expected to work 38.5 hours a week (Days and night shifts) across a 7 day rota.Between (7:30am to 8:00pm) and (7:30pm to 8:00am) **Please note due to the nature of the service we can only currently take on Female applicants** Sunrise Ward is our 14 bed highly specialised eating disorder service for women, including those with extremely low BMIs. We focus on supporting individuals to attain a healthy BMI and prepare for a return to home. Cygnet Hospital Ealingprovides a welcoming, non-institutional environment, offering personalised treatment for service users with an eating disorder or personality disorder over two separate wards.Y our day-to-day Assess service users for social therapy as part of a multidisciplinary needs assessment Plan & deliver social therapy observations & activities & determine their effectiveness Provide a variety of individual & group therapy work relating to social situations Monitor, evaluate & adapt ongoing clinical work according to each individuals needs Attend clinical meetings & communicate with colleagues, agencies & families/carers Comply with the codes of practice We Are Looking For Someone Who Is Qualified inSocial Therapy / Psychology Degree/Postgraduate Diploma/Masters or equivalent Experienced within a care environment, or with a passion for working in this setting Preferably experienced in a multidisciplinary team & in an evidence-based framework Why Cygnet? Well offer youPay rate £14.50 Per Hour (Increasing to £14.80 per hour after 3 months) Strong career progression opportunities Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities Expert clinical supervision & peer support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving. Please note, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. What next? If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you. Click the button to apply

NHS Jobs - Brighton

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

ContractFull time

PCN Social Prescriber's provide personalised support to individuals, their families, and carers to take control of their well-being, live independently, and improve their health outcomes. The role will focus on strengthening personal resilience and reducing health inequalities by addressing wider determinants of health such as debt, poor housing, physical inactivity, and low understanding of health conditions. The Social Worker will take a holistic approach, working closely with individuals to co-produce personal action plans, reconnect them with community resources, and encourage them to achieve their health and well-being goals.

NHS Jobs - STEVENAGE

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

PermanentFull time

Job Responsibilities 01) To be a champion of social care with a comprehensive understanding of legislation and statutory guidance. 02) To take a lead in the promotion of adult safeguarding practice and undertake safeguarding enquires and contribute to the provision of care plans that protect both adults and children from abuse. 03) To undertake comprehensive assessments and reviews, for people who may present with a high risk, or those with significant interpersonal, social, legal and/or environmental complexities, ensuring people are assessed appropriately against social care eligibility criteria as defined by The Care Act 2014. 04) To offer direct support to service users and their carers, and to colleagues, through information and advice, to ensure that those who do not meet social care eligibility are appropriately signposted and supported. 05) To ensure that appropriate health and social care services are commissioned with and on behalf of service users, including the duty to offer direct payments, and that processes are in place for service users to be charged by the local authority for the social care services they receive, if applicable. 06) To ensure that commissioned services allow choice to service users and carers and focus on people living in the community with appropriate support and access to universal services. 07) To undertake regular risk assessments and ensure that vulnerable people are kept safe. 08) To undertake carer assessments, including identifying contingency plans, and provision of support. 09) To be skilled in partnership working and identify, develop, and facilitate a wide range of recovery-focused community services, ensuring that colleagues within the locality are also aware of developments and best practice. 10) To ensure the involvement of service users and their carers to that the Trust can learn from their experiences to make improvements to service delivery. 11) To ensure accurate computer records of all work undertaken are kept up to date. 12) To undertake your own post qualifying and other appropriate training to ensure high standards of practice and continuation of your registration with Social Work England. 13) To provide both management and reflective supervision to newly qualified social workers and unregistered social care staff. 14) To support newly qualified social workers through the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE), with opportunities to train as an ASYE assessor. 15) To undertake duties as an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) or be willing to undertake AMHP training 16) To participate in your own regular supervision and ensure regular reflection on your own practice as both a social worker and AMHP. 17) To undertake other tasks and duties which form part of the delegated social care responsibilities accepted by the Trust on behalf of Hertfordshire County Council. 18) To adhere to Trust policies and procedures. 19) To undertake additional training as required. 20) To carry out any other duties as appropriately identified by your Line Manager. Working Relationships The postholder will be expected to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team. They will need to work in partnership with service users and carers and a wide range of stakeholders within and outside of the Trust. They will need to demonstrate principles of dignity and respect, focusing on personalisation, choice, and control. They will be a champion and expert in the field of social care and safeguarding and will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues within the service provide high quality social care services. Communication Requirements The postholder will receive and share highly complex, sensitive, and contentious information about service users and carers with other professionals and key stakeholders both within and outside of the Trust. Information will include assessment and details of risk and may be conveyed in a hostile or highly emotive atmosphere. Communication may focus on issues of a highly sensitive nature, e.g. child protection, adult safeguarding, Mental Health Act assessments. Social workers are professionally accountable for information which may be shared formally, either verbally or in writing. Communication with some service users and carers may be controversial and received with hostility and/or rejection. Clinical Responsibility The postholder will demonstrate professional knowledge and competence gained through social work training, leading to registration with Social Work England. Expertise within their specialism must be underpinned by theory and post qualification training. The postholders work will be relatively autonomous, but a reasonable level of support and supervision is provided. Their work will focus on integrated assessment, care planning and care management directly with service users and carers who present with the most complex circumstances. Leadership and Management Responsibility The postholder will be professionally accountable for their own activities and for the advice and guidance they give to other qualified and unqualified staff within the locality. This will include providing clinical supervision to less experienced social workers and un-registered social care staff. The postholder will undertake appraisals of staff they supervise. They will supervise and mentor students. Financial Responsibility The postholder will be an authorised signatory for packages of care for service user and carers within a delegated scheme of responsibility. They will handle cash and valuables of service users as required. The post holder will act as an agent of appointeeship and handle service user resources in accordance with legislation. They will ensure that Local Authority charging policies are carried out in line with local and national guidance. Service Development and Improvement The postholder will implement policy and propose changes in relation to general social care and mental health practice and development which will have an impact across the locality and/or Trust. They will be proactive in identifying where improvements could be made. They may be asked to comment on local policies. Analytical and Judgement Skills The postholder will assess needs and outcomes and analyse a wide range of information in relation to service users and carers. They will ensure that complex information is analysed, and recommendations made, for which there is professional accountability. They will involve service users and carers to enable us to learn from their experiences. The postholder may be asked to undertake surveys and audits within their locality and contribute to trust wide surveys when required. Planning and Organisational Skills The postholder will plan and organise activities requiring formulation and adjustment which may be complex. They will set up, review, and adjust care plans and organise multi-disciplinary meetings and case conferences, negotiating with other professionals and stakeholders as appropriate. They will be expected to chair case discussions and strategy meetings. The postholder will be expected to contribute to team and countywide rotas of work and contribute to duty systems. They will contribute to AMHP rotas as required. Physical Working Conditions and Environment The postholder will undertake visits in a variety of environments, within and outside of Hertfordshire, including own homes, acute units, residential and day units. This may include the need to manage verbal aggression and aggressive behaviour. They will need to use light physical effort. The role also requires sitting and concentration for sometimes long periods of recording and report writing. Mental and Emotional Effort Within the role there is a frequent requirement for prolonged concentration, which is required when dealing with service users and carers who may be experiencing a crisis, or when wiring reports and case notes. They may experience service users who pose challenging behaviours or be exposed to highly distressing circumstances, e.g. exposures to situations of direct or threatened abuse, or disclosures of violence, abuse and extreme risk. Work may frequently be interrupted to deal with emergency situations and to give urgent advice to colleagues. Attendance at courts and tribunals will include close cross-examination and a high level of concentration and competence.

Cornwall Staff Agency

£25.38 to £25.38 an hour

On-siteTemporaryFull time

Social Worker – Adult Social Care Across Cornwall – Locations available in Truro, Redruth, Hayle, Liskeard & Bude Monday to Friday | 8:45am – 5:15pm £25.38 per hour Weekly PAYE pay every Friday + holiday pay We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a busy Adult Social Care team supporting vulnerable adults with health and social care needs. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred assessments, care planning, safeguarding, intervention, and review work while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for service users and carers. Key Responsibilities: Carry out statutory assessments, reviews, and support planning Manage complex caseloads involving vulnerable adults and families Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies Promote safeguarding and ensure legal responsibilities are met Support individuals with complex needs including dementia, mental health, and family crisis situations Maintain accurate case records and reports Work within relevant legislation, policies, and professional standards Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with relevant social work qualification Current Social Work England registration Experience within Adult Social Care Strong assessment, safeguarding, and care planning experience Excellent communication, report writing, and organisational skills Ability to manage complex and sensitive situations professionally Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred What’s on Offer: £25.38 per hour Weekly PAYE pay every Friday Holiday pay included Full-time Monday to Friday hours Supportive team environment Opportunity for ongoing contract work Enhanced DBS required. To apply, please submit your CV today – lucy@cornwallstaffagency.co.uk CWTEMP

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Stockport, Greater Manchester

£39,862 to £45,091 a year

PermanentFull time

A Local Authority is looking for a Qualified Social Worker for their Children and Families team in Greater Manchester area. This is a permanent and  full-time  position that is hybrid working.   You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)   About the team This team work with children from the point they are identified as needing support until the point where their needs are no longer met by statutory services. Learning and development is a key part of this team's culture. About the job Safeguard children and promote their welfare. Assess the needs and risks of children and families. Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Work directly with children and families to improve outcomes. Coordinate support with schools, health services, and other agencies. Monitor and review plans to ensure children remain safe and supported. Maintain accurate records and prepare reports when required. About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in  Children's Social Work  whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.   What's on offer? A salary of up to £45,091 dependent on experience Up to 30 days annual leave, dependent on grade and length of service Discounted Parking Essential Car User Allowance Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Further benefits   For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham 07825213518 / scunningham@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

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - staffordshire, Staffordshire

£33.30 to £33.30 an hour

ContractFull time

We are looking for an Experienced 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 C The ability to work in a fast-paced team and utilise experience in front-line services is essential to be successful. A valid UK driving licence and car is also essential. Multi-agency family assessments are carried out in this team which include visiting families, conducting direct work with children and young people, gathering and analysing information to allow us to consider next steps. You will need to have significant experience of social work practice within the field of social work with children and families, using a strengths-based practice model, with a proven track record of success. What's on offer £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available) Parking available/nearby Easily accessible via car or public transport Hybrid working model Flexible working scheme Fast paced, short term case holding For more information, please get in touch Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant 07776849119 / ogiles@charecruitment.com

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Leicester, Leicestershire

£33.30 to £33.30 an hour

ContractFull time

We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the West Midlands This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts. About you The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have extensive experience in a fostering setting. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year). A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role. About the team This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children. The team work very closely with each carer to ensure they are well equipped to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person and in turn, setting them up for successful placements. The team pride themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce. What's on offer? £33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Parking available/ nearby Training and development opportunities Easily accessible via car For more information, please get in touch Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant 07776849119

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Plymouth, Devon

£38 to £38 an hour

ContractFull time

We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work. About the team The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance. About you Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience. What's on offer? Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working pattern. Parking available on site Opportunity to progress court experience For more information, please get in touch with. Thomas Sherwood 07442 576 906

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - St. Austell, Cornwall

£32.50 to £32.50 an hour

ContractFull time

We are Looking for a Social worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team The team are responsible for managing complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a comprehensive understanding of Mental health procedures and a minimum of 1 years' experience managing Social Work Professionals. What's on offer? £32.50 ph (PAYE payment options available also) Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes. Enhance your CV and Skill set Parking available onsite For more information, please get in touch with: Thomas Sherwood 07442 576 906

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - St. Austell, Cornwall

£32.50 to £32.50 an hour

ContractFull time

We are Looking for a Social worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team The team are responsible for managing complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a comprehensive understanding of Mental health procedures and a minimum of 1 years' experience managing Social Work Professionals. What's on offer? £32.50 ph (PAYE payment options available also) Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes. Enhance your CV and Skill set Parking available onsite For more information, please get in touch with: Thomas Sherwood 07442 576 906