Student Social Worker
inploi - St Helens
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Approach Social Work (formerly known as the Frontline programme) Looking for a career with purpose and a clear path for development? As a social worker, you’ll work directly with children and families to make sure children are safe, supported and able to thrive. It’s a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference. On this programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you. About the programme Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme that helps you step into children’s social work with the training, tools and support to make a difference. On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll also explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches and earn a master’s degree along the way. What to expect Year one: Begin study for your postgraduate diploma Work with children and families within a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators Receive a bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs Year two and three: Move into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs) Keep working towards your master’s degree Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development The role: You’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means: Visiting a child at home or school Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances Working with teachers, health professionals or police Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child It’s a role that takes empathy, resilience and strong judgement, rooted in anti-racist, anti-oppressive and anti-discriminatory practice. Who we’re looking for You don’t need experience in social work, just the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. We welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds and are especially keen to hear from those underrepresented in the sector, including men and people from racially diverse communities. Eligibility requirements Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent) Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (orapproved equivalentqualification) Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029) Be resident in England by the time the programme commences Not be a qualified social worker Real support. Real skills. A career that matters. Apply now via the link below https://thefrontline.org.uk/become-a-social-worker/approach-social-work/?utm_source=sthelens&utm_medium=greaterjobs&utm_campaign=ad Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
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Social Worker / AMHP
inploi - Bolton
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Grade H scp 27 £39,481 to scp 31 £43,149 Contract: permanent Hours: 37 per week Essential requirement: full driving licence, DBS Essential qualification: DipSW/CQSW/CSS/AMHP qualification or equivalent, must be registered or applied for registration with Social Work England Age restrictions apply 18+ Interview date: TBC For further information about this role, contact: Leigh.wolfendale@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 Do you have the passion, expertise, and drive to participate in the future of Adult Social Work practice and support Bolton’s Adult Social Care Vision? Bolton Adult Social Care Vision “We all want to live in the place we call home; with the people and things we love. In communities where we look out for one another doing things that matter to us” Adopted from Social Care Futures This is an exciting time in which to join the North Mental Health Social Care Team. We are seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Mental Health team in Bolton. You will work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues to complete and review assessments, support plans, placements, and carer assessments under the Care Act 2014, including Section 117 Aftercare under the Mental Health Act. The role involves ensuring that high-quality needs led assessments are strengths based and outcome focused for the person. In addition, you will be skilled at identifying safeguarding concerns and completing safeguarding enquiries pursuant to S42 of the Care Act 2014. You will also have good knowledge and experience in applying the correct principles of the Mental Capacity Act. You will have experience in working within a multi-disciplinary team and will be able to demonstrate your strong social work values within. You will play a key role in reducing inequalities and stigma that comes with supporting people with severe mental illness, and you will be a strong advocate. AMHP qualification is desirable, or you can work toward this through our development programme. Join us to make a real difference and benefit from strong professional leadership and learning support. We offer manageable caseloads, qualitative reflective supervision, and professional development opportunities. About You We are seeking a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with experience in Adult Social Care and mental health. You will be a creative thinker with a passion for evidence-informed practice, curiosity, collaboration, and promoting equality and diversity. You will need strong skills in assessing and reviewing care needs, identifying unmet needs, and ensuring appropriate use of resources is essential. You should be able to identify and respond to provider quality issues and work effectively with health partners and wider Council services to achieve positive outcomes. Excellent knowledge and implemented of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and related legislation is required. AMHP qualification is desirable, or you can work toward this through our development programme. You’ll be a motivated team player committed to improving services for adults with severe mental illness, supported by professional guidance, supervision, and opportunities for development. 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 ↗ Job description and person spec ↗ Documents for Right to Work ↗ Top Tips ↗ DBS ID Guidelines ↗ Our Values & Behaviours ↗ Social Worker Benefits ↗ Privacy Notice
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Social Worker - Fostering
East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs
On-sitePermanentPart time
Derbyshire County Council Closing date: 25 October 2026 Social Worker – Fostering Supervising Social Worker Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families – Apply to become a Fostering Social Worker in Derbyshire! Derbyshire is a large authority divided into six localities: Amber Valley, Chesterfield, Erewash, High Peak (Buxton, Glossop, New Mills, and Matlock), Bolsover and North-East, and South Derbyshire. Our Fostering Service operates across High Peak, South Derbyshire, North East Derbyshire & Chesterfield. A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join Derbyshire’s Fostering Team. In this role you will contribute to the supervision and support of approved Foster Carers. You will also contribute to the ongoing development of the team, fostering service and Derbyshire’s commitment to achieving good outcomes for children. This position will involve the regular supervision and support of approved Foster Carers in line with the Fostering National Minimum Standards and Statutory Guidance (2011) - The role will also include joint and collaborative working with children’s Social Workers and other professionals, completing annual Foster Carer reviews, attending Foster Panel, facilitating regular Foster Carer support groups, and being on a rota for Fostering duty The successful applicant will be supported through monthly reflective case supervision and if needed matched with a mentor in the team. Experience of supporting Foster Carers previously is desirable but not essential as is an understanding of the national and local issues and dilemma’s facing Foster Carers – The successful applicant will need to evidence strong assessment and analytical skills and excellent communication skills both written and verbal. The position is based in Buxton. The flexibility to cover other areas in Derbyshire and out of County is needed from time to time Derbyshire County Council is ambitious and innovative, offering support to both newly qualified and experienced social workers. We provide a nurturing environment with excellent progression opportunities. Our vision is to inspire and empower children, young people, and their families to be the best they can be. Join a workforce where 94% of staff in Children’s Social Work are proud to work for Derbyshire County Council, according to our Annual Employee Survey 2022. What can you expect from us? We value your hard work and commitment, offering a comprehensive package that includes: Achievable case loads Accelerated pay progression Access to training and development opportunities Systemic training equivalent to a Post Graduate Certificate Excellent supervision and a supportive peer network Effective leadership and management Career progression and formal qualifications opportunities Diverse range of cases for a rewarding career Covered DBS fee and Social Work England registration fee reimbursement Enjoy being a part of our team with benefits such as: Local Government Pension Scheme Flexi time, allowing up to an additional 2 days of leave per month Derbyshire Rewards - Discounts from high street retailers and more Generous annual leave and flexi time scheme Travel expenses Discounts on leisure centre memberships Free car parking at most sites In-house counselling service Occupational Health service Access to sessions with a trained physiotherapist Cycle to work scheme Make a real positive difference in the lives of children and families – join Derbyshire County Council today!
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Social Media Executive
Treetops Hospice - Derby
from £27,379 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Reporting to the Digital Lead, you’ll manage the organic and paid social media elements of campaigns, help to raise the profile of Treetops throughout central and southern Derbyshire; and engage the community in the mission of Treetops ensuring we’re educating and informing the public of our impact and how they can support Treetops.
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Social Worker (Adoption)
inploi - Blackpool
from £39.48 a year
PermanentFull time
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Hours: 29.6 per week (4 days) Salary: NJC Grade H1/H2 SCP 27-35 £39,481 - £47,665 per annum pro rata Closing Date: 13th October 2026 at 23:59 Are you passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families? This is a rare opportunity to join a small, highly experienced team dedicated to delivering exceptional adoption services in Blackpool. As part of our adoption team, you will: Work closely with children, birth families, prospective adopters and foster carers to ensure the best possible outcomes. Be part of a supportive environment where your expertise and ideas truly matter. Collaborate with a team that values quality practice, innovation, and child-centred approaches. What we’re looking for: A qualified social worker with a strong commitment to adoption and permanency planning. Experience in adoption work—including assessment, CPR writing, matching, and support for families. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. What we offer Pay: our salary offer is strong and candidates who are recruited from the same or similar role may be eligible for a salary match within the above salary banding Genuine flexible working: family-friendly patterns such as flexible start/finish times and state of the art technology support, so you can spend some time working from home. Small teams, clear line management and practice development support Caseloads: they’re going down, they’re manageable, varied and appropriate to your role. Easy and regular access to the senior leadership team & Principal Social Worker Social Work England registration fee is paid 26 days’ annual leave (rising to 28 after 5 yrs & 32 days after 10 yrs) and the option to buy an additional 5 days on top of that, via salary sacrifice. Encouragement to take your TOIL back – we mean it! Supervision: our strengthened supervision policy supports you to build a trusting relationship with your manager. Leadership is ‘good’ and ‘stable’ – DfE appointed Independent Commissioner. Career development is focused on supporting your development. Relocation support up to £8,000 (where eligible) Blackpool Council Staff benefit scheme: Social Work Benefits and Diversity | Next Step Blackpool Employee Assistance Programme, to support you through challenging times e.g. with free counselling, financial or legal advice. Mental Health First Aiders that are here for you Principal Social Worker Best Practice Awards are our way of saying ‘thank you’ to our amazing and committed staff. It all adds up to an exciting package. The Council operates an Introduce a Friend Scheme for a small number of agreed jobs in Children’s and Adults Services which encourages our Blackpool Council employees to initiate a successful introduction. This job is one of those roles, therefore if you have received a recommendation from a friend please ensure you select ‘Introduce a Friend’ when asked on the application where you heard about the vacancy. 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 Media Officer
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Brentwood, South East
£16.66 to £17.90 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Social Media Officer needed in Brentwood, £16.66 - 17.90ph PAYE - Reference: RQ1788346 The successful candidate will be a self-starter, brimming with ideas and able to transform projects, services and achievements into compelling social content that informs, educates and engages residents. Key Responsibilities • Create engaging and high-quality content across a range of social media platforms. • Produce written content including short-form social posts, longer-form articles and campaign messaging. • Develop graphics, imagery and other creative assets for social media, newsletters and internal communications. • Capture and edit smartphone photography and video content. • Schedule, publish and optimise social media content using best practice techniques. • Monitor and respond to comments and messages in a timely, professional and human manner. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.
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Social Media Officer
Triumph Consultants Ltd - Brentwood, Essex
£16.66 to £16.66 an hour
TemporaryFull time
What's involved with this role: Triumph Consultants are looking for a creative and proactive Social Media Officer to produce engaging digital content and support social media activity across Brentwood Borough Council and Rochford District Council. Contract is for 3 months in Brentwood CM15 8AY. Social Media Officer Pay Rate: £16.66-£17.90 per hour PAYE Hours per week: 37 Monday – Friday, 8:30-17:00 (16:30 Fridays) Contract length: 3 months Location: Brentwood CM158AY Hybrid – Up to 3 days in the office Key requirements: • Experience producing engaging social media video, images and written content. • Strong image and video editing skills, including camera, lighting and sound recording. • Experience managing and scheduling social media content in a business environment. • Able to turn complex messages into clear, engaging content using words and visuals. • Full UK driving licence and flexibility to work across both Council locations. Key responsibilities: • Create engaging written, graphic, video and photography content for social media and digital channels. • Schedule, publish and monitor social media content, responding to audiences promptly and professionally. • Monitor media and social coverage and identify emerging platforms, trends and opportunities. • Collect, analyse and report insight from organic and paid social campaigns. • Support communications campaigns and design multimedia assets, including graphics using Canva. Reference: RQ1788346 Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. 1 Job Ref: RQ1788346 Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates. We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed. Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.
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Social Worker (Progressed)
inploi - Crewe
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Cheshire East Council Social Worker (Progressed) £40,444 - £43,149 per annum Location Macclesfield/Crewe Ready to take the next step in your social work career? Join our ambitious Children's Services team and help shape brighter futures for children and young people. We're looking for an experienced Social Worker to join our team in an Advanced Practitioner role, taking on complex and rewarding work while providing expert support, guidance and leadership. This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Cheshire East. Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England Minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work Confident managing complex cases and providing professional leadership Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families If you're looking for a rewarding role where your expertise can have a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please follow the link for more information and to apply - https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/652397634;458188367;e
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Experienced Social Worker
inploi - Crewe
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Cheshire East Council Experienced Social Worker £43,149 - £49,658 per annum Macclesfield/Crewe Ready for your next challenge in children’s social work? Join a council that puts relationships at the heart of practice. At Cheshire East, we're investing in our social workers, embedding restorative practice and transforming support for children and families through our Families First approach. You'll be trusted to use your professional judgement, supported to develop your career and empowered to make a real difference. Restorative, relationship-based practice Opportunities to influence and shape services Ongoing learning, supervision and career development A supportive team that values your experience If you're an experienced children's social worker looking for a role where you can grow, lead and make lasting change for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. For more information and to apply please follow the link - https://ad.doubleclick.net/ddm/clk/652618837;458207669;c
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Social Science Teacher
inploi - Bolton
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Job Vacancy Social Science Teacher Scale: T1 T9 Full-Time Fixed term contract from 1st January 2027-31st August 2027 (maternity cover ) If you are: A dynamic classroom practitioner with a clear sense of purpose and high expectations A flexible and creative teacher able to inspire and enthuse A Social Science teacher committed to excellence Someone who teaches with enthusiasm and generates real excitement in their subject Dedicated to your own professional development We can offer: The opportunity of working in a well-resourced, innovative and supportive department Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals The opportunity to teach across the full ability range from 11 - 19 Excellent professional development opportunities in a large successful school A supportive and generous well being offer including: o Supportive staff wellbeing team who host a staff briefing every Friday morning whereby breakfast is provided for all. o Recognition and reward for the weekly nominated staff member of the week o Frequent staff surveys and SLT focus groups o A supportive and comprehensive CPD package o A new starter induction programme and coffee morning o Quarterly well-being coffee and cake support groups o External invigilators are employed to protect curriculum time to support teaching staff with marking during busy periods. o Clear directed time with teacher meetings minimised to one meeting per week. Staff also have access to the Schools Advisory Wellbeing Package which have a wide range of complementary wellbeing services and can offer support as follows:- Unlimited Counselling Cancer and Chronic Conditions Support GP Phone Consultations Menopause Support Physiotherapy and much more Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 14th October 2026 Interview date: TBC Application forms can be downloaded from our website www.thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk Please e-mail completed application forms to hr@thornleigh.bolton.sch.uk This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. We ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of the closing date, that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient, suitable candidate applications be received. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. Supporting Documents ↗ Recruitment Monitoring Forms ↗ Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ↗ Notes to Applicants ↗ Consent to Obtain References ↗ Job Pack
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