Head of Service – Adult Social Care Neighbourhoods
inploi - Bolton
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Grade N scp 50 £64,504 to scp 53 £67,830, essential car user allowance up to £963pa Contract: permanent Hours: 37 per week Essential requirement: full driving licence, DBS Essential qualification: Relevant social work or equivalent professional qualification & registered with social work England Interview date: 3 & 4 November 2026 For further information about this role, contact: Karen.Kenyon@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 It is an exciting time to join Bolton’s Adult Social Care leadership team as Head of Service for Neighbourhoods. This is a central senior leadership role, providing strategic and operational oversight of Social Work Services. You will lead and develop teams delivering high-quality social work services, working closely with other Heads of Service. This will help ensure residents are supported and empowered to live independently, safely and well for as long as possible. You will be influential in developing a workforce for the future, championing high-quality, lawful and person-centred social work practice across the council, locally and with partners. You will be responsible for the continuous improvement, learning and delivery of the Directorates innovation and service plans to meet our priorities to: Support people to live well at home Make best use of our resources Work together in partnership. Working with colleagues across commissioning, finance, housing and legal services, you will provide visible senior leadership to support good, safe and effective services. You will build strong partnerships across the Bolton system fostering collaboration and connections. You will provide professional challenge, support escalation and ensure learning from reviews, complaints, coroners’ findings and quality assurance activity leads to measurable outcomes. The role involves working flexibly across the Directorate and within the service as required, and at any council sites across the Borough to meet the needs of the service. Please note interviews are currently scheduled to take place week commencing 2nd November 2026. About You You will need to have: A degree or equivalent in Social Work Registration with Social Work England We are looking for someone who is confident and experienced in operational management and leading in a complex adult social care environment. You will be passionate about good social work practice, person-centred support and making a real difference for adults and families in Bolton. You will bring strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to support complex cases, have sound professional judgement and challenge, the ability to work well with partners, using learning and evidence to improve practice, strengthen services and support positive outcomes. 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 ↗ Social Worker Benefits ↗ Documents for Right to Work ↗ DBS ID Guidelines ↗ Our Values & Behaviours ↗ Top Tips ↗ Privacy Notice ↗ Job description and person spec
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Social Worker - Standard (Adults)
Wax Recruitment Ltd - Huyton
from £25 an hour
HybridContractFull time
Job title: Social Worker - Standard (Adults) Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: 2nd Floor, Nutgrove Villa, Westmorland Road, Huyton, Merseyside, L36 6GA, Knowsley Borough Council Hours per week 37 Salary: £25.00 per hour 3 days remote, 2 days offcie Hybrid working, based in Nutgrove villa Huyton L36 Office days Tuesday and Friday Job description Experienced safeguarding social worker Adult MASH experience would be an advantage Promote the welfare and safeguarding of adults in Knowsley. Under the direction of the management team, you will ensure that the needs of adults referred to Adult safeguarding are monitored in accordance with the requirements of the Care Act 2014 and Knowsley’s safeguarding policy and procedures. You will carry out safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014. Enquiries will be different levels of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge in line with the capability of an experienced Social Worker. Case load in the region of between 12 - 15 cases You will work one day a week s MASH duty social worker, taking calls, completing partnership checks and some initial enquiries. On occasions you may be required to cover sickness and leave. Implement and act in accordance with the Information Security Acceptable Use Policy, Data Protection Policy and GDPR. • Protect the Council’s information assets from unauthorised access, disclosure, modification, destruction or interference. • Report actual or potential security incidents.
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Adults Senior Social Worker
Surrey County Council - Ashford, Surrey
£34,350 to £34,350 a year
HybridPermanentPart time
The starting salary for our Senior Social Worker roles is £34,350 per annum based on a 25 hour working week (pro rata to full-time salary of £49,464). We are looking for a part-time, 25 hours a week Senior Social Worker with a passion and drive for improving the lives of others to join our West 2 Area Team. In return for giving your commitment to our residents, we'll give our commitment to developing your skills and experience to enable you to progress in your career. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team The West 2 Area Team covers the geographical areas of Runnymede, Spelthorne and Woking and as a part of the job role you will be expected to travel and case hold across the wider area and support our duty function. There is an expectation that 2 days per week will be spent in the office. This opportunity is open to registered Social Workers looking to develop experience, remaining closely connected to frontline social work practice within a fast paced, multidisciplinary environment and will involve duty oversight as well long-term complex cases. We are proud to say you will be well supported by our teams with regular supervision, management support as well as peer-to-peer learning and support. You will work within a fantastic team that works closely with our Health colleagues, enabling a positive and collaborative approach to our work. Our diverse teams are committed to making a positive difference to our residents' lives. In return we will provide you with the training, excellent supervision, and development opportunities to progress your career. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker in Surrey, you will be expected to have experience in assessing the social care needs of service users and provide direct social work intervention to some of the most challenging and complex service users and their carers. You will provide effective support to individuals using a strength-based approach to enable individuals to live as independently as possible with more choice and control. You will supervise and support staff and will need to be flexible to work in a challenging environment, You will be supported and will benefit from a structured induction programme. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A relevant degree and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification professional experience as a social worker is also required. Experience of providing professional supervision (can include unqualified and non-professional supervision). You will be motivated and flexible with high professional standards and sound knowledge and experience of current legislation and its application to practice in a social care setting. An applied knowledge of The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act and experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries is essential alongside experience of working in complex situations using professional judgement and a range of interventions. You will have experience of, and be able to provide, professional, reflective supervision, guidance and advice to less experienced social workers, including those completing ASYE and social work students. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a business insured vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. This advert will close at 23:59 on Sunday 18 October 2026, with interviews to be held on 29 October 2026. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation and will move to new authorities in April 2027. This role is currently employed by Surrey County Council and will remain so until then. If you are employed by Surrey County Council on 1 April 2027, your employment will transfer under TUPE arrangements to one of the new councils, with your current terms and conditions protected. The provisional allocation for this post is West Surrey subject to final confirmation through the wider transition process later this year. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Social Worker (Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team)
East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
On-sitePermanentPart time
Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 04 October 2026 An opportunity has arisen within the Adult Care Assessment and Triage Team for a qualified and committed Social Worker to support Adult Social Care in Derbyshire. This team undertakes a unique function in the department and provides support to a varied mix of cases, including exposure to some unusual, or uncommon casework. The assessment of cases within this service is completed in short timescales and so may be of interest to applicants who enjoy extensive variety and the satisfaction of quick outcomes. We are looking to recruit a qualified social worker to join our established team. In this role you will be providing professional triage and assessment of Adult Social Care needs at the front door of Derbyshire Adult Care. What we expect from our applicants: Someone who can provide a timely response to adult’s presenting with a wide variety of needs, disabilities, and circumstances Be able to provide person centred and strength-based assessments remotely through a variety of online/communication tools. Confident in using the Care Act 2014, including a good understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal, and the Mental Capacity Act Someone who is a team player who is able to work closely with other disciplines and teams Comfortable working autonomously with a positive and can-do attitude What you can expect from the role with Derbyshire County Council: Working for Derbyshire County Council really puts you at the heart of local communities, and provides great satisfaction being able to help local people. A welcoming and accepting team who provide regular peer support, as well as receiving professional and line management supervision. Rewarding work with a real variety of cases, leading to quick outcomes that make a difference to people and their lives Great learning and development opportunities – Derbyshire County Council want you to succeed and will provide thorough support to ensure you can achieve your goals. Great benefits including: 25-27 days of annual leave (depending on grade) plus another 5 once you reach 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part time) Flexi time Generous local government pension scheme Guaranteed incremental annual pay increases Cycle to work scheme Discounts at selected county leisure centres and much more…… The work is ordinarily office-based, as we undertake remote assessment and triage; the team are based in The Co-op Building, Matlock. We are continuing to offer a hybrid approach to working, so you will be able to work both in the office and at home as suits your needs and the needs of the service. Have a question about the role? Or would like to have an informal visit or shadowing with the Team to find out more about working with us? Please contact Nigel.Uttley@derbyshire.gov.uk Provisional Interview Date: TBC
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Adults Social Worker - Home Care Project Team
Cambridgeshire County Council - Huntingdon
£41,958 to £44,822 a year
TemporaryFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for two full-time experienced and motivated Social Workers to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire. This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas: · Older People · Physical Disabilities · Learning Disabilities · Adult & Autism This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations. You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on Laura.Green@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02 nd and the 09 th of November. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities. Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert. What will you be doing? You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals. You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements. As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework. You will also work closely with key providers throughout implementation, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and quality assurance to help ensure consistently high standards of care are maintained across Cambridgeshire. About you We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers. With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively. You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme. For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification. About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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Adults Social Worker - Home Care Project Team
NHS Jobs - Huntingdon
£41,958 to £44,822 a year
ContractFull time
We have an exciting opportunity for two full-time experienced and motivated Social Workers to join us as part of a dedicated 12-month programme supporting the implementation of a new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire. This high-profile programme will play a key role in shaping the future of home care services for adults across the county, ensuring people receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. As part of this programme, you will undertake reviews with adults currently receiving home care services across the following service areas: Older People Physical Disabilities Learning Disabilities Adult & Autism This role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to a significant transformation programme, working directly with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner agencies to ensure support arrangements continue to meet people's needs and aspirations. You will be joining a dedicated team focused on delivering one of the most important programmes currently underway across adults. Why Join Us? This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a major programme that will help shape the future delivery of home care services across Cambridgeshire. Through your work, you will have a direct impact on improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and older people, while helping to implement a new and innovative Home Care Framework. If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, develop your skills and be part of an ambitious and exciting programme, we would love to hear from you. For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Laura Green on Laura.Green@cambridgeshire.gov.uk. We are planning to hold interviews for these positions in the week commencing the 02nd and the 09th of November. Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we believe benefits our employees, the organisation and our communities.Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development A pay progression scheme to enable you to accelerate through the pay grade as you gain experience and skills Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert.What will you be doing? You will complete strengths-based reviews and work collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, providers and partner organisations to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. You will refer individuals to advocacy services where appropriate and ensure care and support plans accurately reflect their current needs, outcomes and goals. You will support adults to maximise their independence, wellbeing and connections within their communities, identifying opportunities to improve outcomes through strengths-based approaches and personalised support. You will also maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory and organisational requirements. As part of the programme team, you will contribute to the successful implementation of the new Home Care Framework across Cambridgeshire, working towards key milestones while maintaining a strong focus on quality and person-centred practice. You will provide support and guidance to individuals as they navigate changes associated with the new framework. You will also work closely with key providers throughout implementation, providing appropriate oversight, challenge and quality assurance to help ensure consistently high standards of care are maintained across Cambridgeshire.About you We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference and improving outcomes for adults and carers. With excellent communication, relationship building and engagement skills, you will be comfortable working with a diverse range of individuals, families, carers and professionals. You will have strong assessment, review and care planning skills relevant to your role and be organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities effectively. You will bring a strengths-based approach to your practice, promoting independence, choice and positive outcomes for the people we support. You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative and supportive team and be motivated by the opportunity to play an important role in a significant service transformation programme. For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description and Person Specification.About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you dont meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please dont be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. https://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers
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Community Wellbeing Senior Practitioner (Adult social care)
Herefordshire Council - Hereford, Midlands
£42,123 to £46,579 a year
PermanentFull time
About The Role Job Title: Senior Practitioner Hours:37 Salary: HC09 £42,123 - £46,579 per annum + £3,000 Welcome Payment (please see guidance) Contract: Permanent Location: Hereford Closing date: 11/10/26 Interview date: TBC The Role Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is actively seeking dynamic, self-motivated, and professionally confident Senior Practitioner to join our welcoming and supportive team. An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Care Act Assessment Team for a Senior Practitioner on a permanent basis, working 37 hours per week. You will hold a small caseload, and be supported to make evidence-based decisions, working as part of the management team to support performance and lead practice. What will you be doing? You will have scope to practice alongside a variety of customer groups and a whole spectrum of people with health and social care needs, such as mental health, learning disability, physical disability, frailty and Safeguarding. The role currently involves supporting the team to facilitate discharges and undertaking Care Act (2014) assessments & support planning for people in Herefordshire who have recently left hospital via a Discharge to Assess pathway and who may require ongoing services, intervention, information/advice and signposting. We will also support you to build and develop identified specialisms and maintain your professional development. You may already have supervisory experience and are looking to make the next step. If you are a qualified social worker with relevant experience of Strength Based working under the Care Act 2014 and registered with Social Work England, we would be keen to hear from you. You will need a strong commitment to personalised and outcome focussed practice, with a sound knowledge base about adult social work, strong interpersonal and organisational skills, a developed understanding of social care practice, legislation and knowledge of incorporating community assets into service provision. Herefordshire is a rural county and the ability to travel is essential to the post. About You As a Senior Practitioner you will be: - Registered with Social Work England. - Hold a Social Work qualification. - At least three years post qualified experience in Adult Social Care. - Experienced in line management and supervision. - Experienced in undertaking person centred, asset based, outcome focused assessment, care management and review. We Offer A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes: - Salary range of £40,777 - £45,091 + £3,000 welcome payment (please see guidance) - Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - Career progression: clear pathways to progress - Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum during the request period - Flexible working: including the potential for job-sharing, part-time hours and agile working. - Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 access to support and counselling - Payment of professional membership fees (based on role requirements) - Pick your perks – our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. Why Choose Us? We're proud and excited to unveil our new recruitment video, a celebration of Herefordshire's people, places, and purpose. Set in the heart of England and filled with pride, compassion and possibility, the video brings to life what it means to work somewhere you truly belong. At Herefordshire Council, every role matters and every person makes a real difference for our communities. We’re a team where people feel valued, supported and empowered to grow together. You will probably have heard a lot about how beautiful it is in terms of countryside and open spaces (and it is!) but there is so much more going on here, including world-class cultural assets like the Mappa Mundi, vibrant theatres and a thriving food and drink sector. One of Herefordshire’s biggest assets is the strong and diverse communities. Our Talk Community approach brings that together supporting people to help themselves, encouraging them to help their communities and identifying how communities can help individuals. Our ambitious transformation programme aims to further build on this to offer an all-age approach. We’re excited about the potential of what we can achieve for the benefit of all residents of Herefordshire, stronger together and building brighter futures. Don’t meet all parts of the job description? Herefordshire Council is committed to strengthening a diverse and inclusive work environment which reflects the communities of Herefordshire. If you are looking at the next stage of your career and have a broad base of fieldwork experience, we can provide supportive and welcoming opportunities to help you develop your professional, management & supervisory skills. Reasonable Adjustments Our recruitment process runs in partnership with Hoople Resourcing. If you require any reasonable adjustments or alternative methods for the online application process, please contact the resourcing team by email: enquiries@hoopleresourcing.co.uk. Creating an inclusive workplace We encourage our employees to feel empowered and to use their voices to help embrace diversity, promote inclusivity and shape our organisation. We have eight employee network groups, collectives of colleagues who often share identities, life experiences or cultures and offer support and community. They also play an important role in strengthening the voices of employees at Herefordshire Council. Embedded in the Council's values is a commitment to listen to people's views and needs. For more information on our Employee Network Groups please view our dedicated recruitment website: www.spiritofherefordshire.com. Commitments, Covenants and Statutory Obligations The following candidates will be interviewed if they meet the essential criteria for the post they are applying for: - Those who indicate that they have a disability. This is part of our commitment to the “Disability Confident” scheme. - Those who indicate in their application that they are an Armed Forces Veteran or Reservist. This is part of our pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant. - Those who indicate in their application that they are a Herefordshire care leaver. This is part of our commitment to supporting young people leaving our care. We take our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults seriously and expect all of our staff, visitors and volunteers to share in this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. How to apply To apply for a position, please upload an up-to-date CV and complete the application form demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. For more information or to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Jemma Lamb, Team Manager, Jemma.Lamb@herefordshire.gov.uk or alternatively on 01432 383754. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification or role profile! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox - check your spam/ junk folder too. Good luck, we’re looking forward to meeting you!
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Adult Care, Housing and Public Health Team - Social Care Professionals
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council - Rotherham, South Yorkshire
HybridPermanentFull time
Rotherham Council’s Adult Care, Housing and Public Health team have a number of temporary and permanent opportunities available for committed social care professionals. You can search for our available vacancies on Rotherham Council Jobs website or on Facebook and X.
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Adult Care Apprentice
Lifetime Training
£19,827.60 to £19,827.60 a year
On-siteApprenticeshipFull time
As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care to individuals living in a Barchester home or hospital. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis once applications are received, with the majority expected around the April half-term period. Successful candidates will join one of two intake windows, in July or September, depending on completion of pre-employment checks. You will complete a structured development programme leading to a Level 2 Adult Social Care qualification, which must be achieved within the agreed apprenticeship timescale. Working under the guidance of a mentor and experienced care staff, you will support the delivery of outstanding care while participating in Barchester's Whole Home Approach within the Care and Life Enrichment Framework. Key Responsibilities: Delivering Person-Centred Care - Support residents with personal care, daily activities, and independence in line with individual support plans - Promote dignity, privacy, choice, consent, and confidentiality always - Contribute to residents' life enrichment and wellbeing through meaningful activities - Support experienced care staff to observe, plan, and maintain accurate digital care records and support plans - Assist in promoting residents' physical activity and overall wellbeing Compliance, Safety, and Professional Practice - Adhere to company policies, procedures, and statutory requirements - Follow local safeguarding procedures and Duty of Candour requirements - Ensure all care records are accurate, person-centred, and meet required standards - Comply with accident and incident reporting procedures to maintain safety and manage risk - Complete all mandatory and regulatory training within required timescales - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Barchester policies and practices - Always maintain strict confidentiality Teamwork and Whole Home Approach - Work collaboratively with the home team to support a positive, professional, and welcoming environment - Build and maintain effective working relationships with all team members - Contribute to the delivery of Barchester's Whole Home Approach in line with the Care and Life Enrichment Framework Building Relationships - Support new residents and their families during orientation to the home - Build trust and rapport with residents, families, and friends - Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere by supporting life enrichment activities - Communicate clearly, openly, and professionally always You will also be entitled to some amazing benefits, which include; - Free training and development for all roles - Access to wellbeing and support tools - A range of retail discounts and savings - Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme - 'Employee of the Month' rewards and 'Long Service Awards'
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Adult Care Apprentice
Lifetime Training
£19,827.60 to £19,827.60 a year
On-siteApprenticeshipFull time
As an Adult Care Apprentice, you will develop the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required to deliver high-quality, compassionate, person-centred care to individuals living in a Barchester home or hospital. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis once applications are received, with the majority expected around the April half-term period. Successful candidates will join one of two intake windows, in July or September, depending on completion of pre-employment checks. You will complete a structured development programme leading to a Level 2 Adult Social Care qualification, which must be achieved within the agreed apprenticeship timescale. Working under the guidance of a mentor and experienced care staff, you will support the delivery of outstanding care while participating in Barchester's Whole Home Approach within the Care and Life Enrichment Framework. Key Responsibilities: Delivering Person-Centred Care - Support residents with personal care, daily activities, and independence in line with individual support plans - Promote dignity, privacy, choice, consent, and confidentiality always - Contribute to residents' life enrichment and wellbeing through meaningful activities - Support experienced care staff to observe, plan, and maintain accurate digital care records and support plans - Assist in promoting residents' physical activity and overall wellbeing Compliance, Safety, and Professional Practice - Adhere to company policies, procedures, and statutory requirements - Follow local safeguarding procedures and Duty of Candour requirements - Ensure all care records are accurate, person-centred, and meet required standards - Comply with accident and incident reporting procedures to maintain safety and manage risk - Complete all mandatory and regulatory training within required timescales - Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Barchester policies and practices - Always maintain strict confidentiality Teamwork and Whole Home Approach - Work collaboratively with the home team to support a positive, professional, and welcoming environment - Build and maintain effective working relationships with all team members - Contribute to the delivery of Barchester's Whole Home Approach in line with the Care and Life Enrichment Framework Building Relationships - Support new residents and their families during orientation to the home - Build trust and rapport with residents, families, and friends - Promote a positive and inclusive atmosphere by supporting life enrichment activities - Communicate clearly, openly, and professionally always You will also be entitled to some amazing benefits, which include; - Free training and development for all roles - Access to wellbeing and support tools - A range of retail discounts and savings - Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme - 'Employee of the Month' rewards and 'Long Service Awards'
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