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 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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Supervising Social Worker
The National Fostering Group - Hallow
£36 to £46K depending on experience
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Title: Supervising Social Worker Location: Regionally based across Worcestershire Contract Type: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Salary: £36,000 - £46,000 + £3,000 Car allowance This is an amazing opportunity to join National Fostering Group as a Supervising Social Worker with Child Care Bureau. We are an independent fostering agency part of National Fostering Group. Focusing on creating high quality foster homes for children and young people, Child Care Bureau empowers foster carers to meet the specific needs of those in their care. You can find out more about us here: Child Care Bureau - independent foster care agency About the Group Its official, we have been rated as a Great Place to Work 2025! 83% of employees at National Fostering Group say it is a great place to work, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company! Please read more about why our employees love working here: https://www.greatplacetowork.co.uk/certified-company/1574411 With over 20 years experience, National Fostering Group is the largest independent children's fostering group in the UK with a community of over 2,500 foster carers. As a Group, we work with Local Authorities to provide the highest quality of care for children and young people. All of our fostering agencies are officially recognised by Ofsted, Welsh and Scottish regulators as either ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’ which we are extremely proud of. We also offer a 4 day working week - this means 80% of the hours for 100% pay! This will be given following a successful 6 month probationary period and is a performance based benefit. The role As a member of our brilliant team of social workers, you will understand the life-changing potential of a safe and supportive home life. You will play a key role in helping vulnerable children and young people find a foster home that can transform their future. You will also supervise and advise foster carers, and make sure that both carers and children have the support they need to thrive. You will visit homes and keep in touch with both carers and young people, becoming an essential point of contact for all – a safeguarding champion with everyone’s best interests at heart. We keep caseloads lower to decrease risk and to offer more bespoke, person-centric focus. This means more time to work closely with both the young people and their carers to deliver the best possible outcomes. You will collaborate with our specialist clinical teams to identify and make available the right kinds of support, from occupational therapy to art therapy, and clinicians with specialism in trauma and attachment theory. As a key team member in one of our local fostering agencies, you will make sure that our children and young people are safe and secure, that they are well looked after, and that our high standards are consistently maintained. Through your passion and commitment, you will inspire carers to grow in confidence and achieve their potential, with a real impact on the children they care for. Who we are looking for You will be passionate about building incredible lives for children, and helping foster carers be the best they can be. You will be confident and imaginative, with either a BA or MA degree in social work and an energetic and open-minded approach. You will also need to be registered with the appropriate body and hold a full driving licence. Carers and children will be relying on you to create supportive, nurturing relationships, so you will need to show that you’ve had previous social work experience, with a record of working with young people who have a history of trauma and enhanced needs. You will be excited by taking on real responsibility, and you will be ready and willing to benefit from all the support we offer to help you do your job. You will also be generous with your own skills and experience, helping our whole team to excel. But what else is in it for you? Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including: Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the children and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer Job ID: 304510
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Electrician - Social Housing
Additional Resources Ltd - Newport, Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Powys, Torf
£39,420 to £39,420 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
An opportunity has arisen for an Electrician to join a well-established housing organisation, providing property maintenance, repairs and improvement services across residential homes and community facilities. As an Electrician, you will becarrying out electrical installations, maintenance, testing and repairs while ensuring regulatory compliance and high standards of customer service. This is a mobile role covering the wider operational area , offering salary of £39,420 and benefits. You can be based anywhere across South-East Wales, with occasional visits to the Newport (Malpas) or Pontypool (Head Office) depots as required. The role covers Blaenau Gwent, Monmouthshire, Newport, Powys and Torfaen. You will be responsible for: - Completing electrical installations, rewiring, repairs and new circuit works across domestic and commercial properties. - Working from drawings and specifications and sourcing the materials required for each job. - Carrying out electrical inspection, testing and certification, including installation and condition reports. - Testing and maintaining fire alarms, smoke alarms and emergency lighting systems. - Installing, maintaining and fault-finding heating controls and door entry systems. - Completing planned and cyclical testing in line with current regulations and maintaining accurate records. - Diagnosing faults and completing repairs safely, efficiently and within required timescales. - Driving an allocated works vehicle and completing daily vehicle safety checks. - Recording labour, materials and equipment used accurately. Thecandidatesfromthefollowingbackgroundwillbeconsidered: - Electrician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Approved Electrician, Domestic Electrician, Electrical Tester, EICR Engineer, Installation Engineer, Social Housing Electrician What we are looking for: - Previously worked a s an Electrician or in a similar role. - Experience of inspecting and testing electrical installations, including condition and installation certification. - NVQ Level 3. - AM2 certification in Electrotechnical Occupational Competence or equivalent. - 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations. - City & Guilds 2391 or 2394/2395, or an equivalent Inspection and Testing qualification. - Completed apprenticeship in Installing Electrotechnical Systems and Equipment or equivalent. - Full UK driving licence. What's on offer: - Competitive salary - Enhanced pension - 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays - Health and wellbeing initiatives. - Private medical insurance - Health cash plans Apply today for the opportunity to join a skilled maintenance team where your electrical expertise can contribute to safe, well-maintained homes and local communities. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.
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Registered Social Worker
The Sunrise Recruitment Ltd - Monmouthshire
from £29 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Manage a small caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans. Work with children and families from the Initial Child Protection Conference (ICPC) stage onwards. Assess children’s needs, risks and circumstances and identify appropriate interventions. Develop, implement and regularly review Child Protection Plans. Monitor the progress of children during the first three months of Child Protection registration. Undertake statutory visits to children and ensure their welfare and safety are regularly assessed. Build effective working relationships with children, parents, carers and wider family members. Work directly with families to reduce identified risks and improve outcomes for children. Attend and contribute to Child Protection Conferences, Core Groups and other professional meetings. Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police and other agencies involved with children and families. Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive case records and professional assessments. Respond to Social Work Duty responsibilities, including assessing and responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns. Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding risks, taking immediate action where a child may be at risk of significant harm. Prepare reports, assessments and relevant documentation for meetings, reviews and court proceedings where required. Work within relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, professional standards and local authority policies to promote the safety and wellbeing of children. NOTE: WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP. WE ARE NOT CONSIDERING OVERSEAS CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION.
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Social Work Apprentice
inploi - Oldham
Competitive
PermanentFull time
Ref: 001774 Interested in starting a new career? Looking at doing something more rewarding? Do you want to get paid £32,578 a year whilst you train, and have University fees paid for you? If so, then a Social Work Apprenticeship could be for you. Designed in conjunction with employers, this course is taught part-time over two and a half years at the Manchester Metropolitan University campus in central Manchester. (1 or 2 days per week on campus, then 3 or 4 days per week on placement). Over 30 months, this course will train and qualify you as a resilient, knowledgeable and compassionate social worker, by successfully completing a Social Work degree (BSc) through the Social Work Apprenticeship Programme. (Applicants who already have a degree are able to apply for the apprenticeship however this will be at undergrad level). Applicants aged 18 and over can apply for this Apprenticeship with no upper age limit. Want to know more? We are currently recruiting for Social Work Apprentices in Children’s Social Care. You can read the job description and person specification here and the programme information booklet can be found attached to this advert. We will be undertaking a Q&A session on Monday 26th October at 6pm on Microsoft Teams. If you wish to attend this, please contact Yvonne Seabright on yvonne.seabright@oldham.gov.uk for the link. Please note that by adding you to the Microsoft Teams invite, your email may be visible to others (i.e. in the invited list) and by asking for the link, you are giving your permission to be added and potentially visible. (Please note, Yvonne will be out of office until the 12th October and will reply on her return; please be patient). Please note the deadline for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 1 November 2026. Assessment Process: If successful at shortlisting, you will be required to attend an ‘Assessment Centre’ for 1 hour on the 17th or 18th November. The Assessment Centre consists of a selection of activities where we you will be assessed. If successful at the Assessment Centre, you will be invited to interview on 1st, 2nd, or 3rd December 2026. If successful at interview, you will need to complete an online comprehension test (approx. 1 hour) with Manchester Metropolitan University on 9th December 2026 at 10am on Microsoft Teams. If have any specific questions prior to application that are not covered in the handbook, then please get in touch with Yvonne Seabright via email: yvonne.seabright@oldham.gov.uk before 30th October 2026. The next cohort of Social Work Apprentices will start studying in early March 2027. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We’ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We’re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are ‘Proud, Ambitious, and Together’, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: Work with a resident focus Support local leaders Committed to the borough Delivery high performance Take ownership and drive change You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years’ service The option to purchase additional annual leave. An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Staff recognition and celebration events. Peer support groups Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. If you’re an applicant with disabilities and have previously been in or currently in care, a carer or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice. Important Information: Please note that should a vacancy that has been released for internal or external recruitment be deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point, up to the post being formally offered to a candidate who is not at risk of redundancy. While we embrace the use of AI as an innovative tool to maximise our services at Oldham Council, we are looking for authenticity in applications we receive. We therefore ask you to think carefully if choosing to use AI when completing your application and ask that you ensure you read all instructions carefully and that your application is written by you and reflects your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. Supporting Documents ↗ Right To Work ↗ Job Description & Person Specification ↗ Apprenticeship Handbook
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