Adults Social Worker - North Essex (Expression of Interest)
Essex County Council - Colchester, Essex
£36,124 to £51,834 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Register your interest here to be notified of upcoming Social Worker opportunities within Essex County Council's Adult Social Care services in North Essex. We welcome expressions of interest from Experienced and Newly Qualified Social Worker's (NQSW). The starting salary for a NQSW is £36,124 per annum, rising to £38,487 per annum upon successful completion of the ASYE programme. About Our Social Worker Roles We're an adult social care service that wants to see citizens of Essex have as much choice and control over the way they live their lives as possible. We think everyone should have the chance to live a full and fulfilling life with people they love and care about, doing things that matter to them and living in a place they can call home. We're determined that with the right support, everyone can maintain or achieve some independence and we're proud to be working to make these ambitions a reality. Our Social Workers work alongside people and their families and carers to help them think through what might help them get on with their lives in the way that works best for them. We do this within the framework of our statutory Care Act requirements. This means many of our conversations are framed as 'assessments', 'reviews', 'support planning' and 'safeguarding'. But our aim is always to listen and understand what matters to the person and then to work with them to think through how this might be achieved. North Essex covers our offices in Colchester and Clacton. It is a diverse area to work in encompassing rural, costal, and urban communities all with their own unique challenges. Essex County Council work closely with their partners in North Essex, those joining teams in this area are uniquely positioned to be increasingly involved in partnership projects across local authorities and the NHS. Take a look at our short video here to get a glimpse into the role and what it's like to be a Social Worker at Essex County Council. About You If you share our vision, enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories you might be interested to find out more about what we do. If you're also a Social Worker registered with Social Work England with that winning combination of creative thought, reliability and practical ability to get things done, we'd really love to hear from you! You'll have a broad understanding of our statutory responsibilities and a commitment to meeting these in a person-centred way. You may have experience of chairing meetings, and you'll have an ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework. Our Social Worker roles involve travelling around Essex. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential. Why Join Us? In June 2025, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated our Adult Social Care services as "Good" with a score of 73% "The local authority had a good structure and processes in place to enable people to be supported successfully, and support people to remain independent and live healthy lives. The workforce was passionate about supporting people to achieve these outcomes and the local authority had good knowledge of their area, the people living there and the demographics." You can read the full report on the CQC website here. Our teams are busy but warm, friendly and supportive. Our fabulous team managers will help you manage your workload and develop your practice. We take your career just as seriously as you do, and we have a continuing professional development offer that's second to none. We welcome diversity because it makes us grow and we're determined to become a fully inclusive and an anti-racist organisation. What We Offer We'll support you to be your best and will offer: Ongoing opportunities for continuing professional development Flexible working options Employee wellbeing and counselling Lease Car scheme Life assurance of three times annual salary Local Government Pension Scheme. View Key Facts and FAQ's about the LGPS. Volunteering leave 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals. Employee Networks - communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC Payment of your Social Work England registration fees! Whatever you want to achieve in your social work career, you can do it here. *T&Cs Apply. Apply now. For more information contact Abbie.Mollison@essex.gov.uk In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, which will see local authorities in Essex work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. You can read more about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR)) on our careers site Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. Once you've secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service. 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Adult Care Worker - Sheltered housing
Work with York Limited - York
£13.86 to £16.63 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Looking for a rewarding career in care? Come along to Work with York's Recruitment Open Day at West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA on Tuesday 6 October 2026 from 10:30am to 2:30pm to find out more about opportunities for Care Workers. Meet the team, ask questions about the roles and discover how you could make a real difference in people’s lives. Drop in and find out more! Work with York Limited are looking to find experienced Adult Care Workers for an immediate start in Sheltered Housing settings in York for our local authority client. This is a full time role working a variety of shifts, days, nights and weekends. The rate of pay is between £13.86 to £16.63 per hour. Benefits include online weekly timesheets, holiday pay, a workplace pension scheme, uniform provided, and online training given. Duties include: Providing personal care including personal hygiene and dressing. Assisting with domestic duties, including cleaning and meal preparation. Assisting with medication when needed. Providing sensitive and flexible support. Following and contributing to individual and service care plans, risk assessments and policies. Keep accurate and timely records, respecting and maintaining customers’ privacy and confidentiality. PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP For more information, please contact Kathryn on 01904 566066 and to apply please complete our application form or send an up-to-date CV, along with details of 2 referees, to applications@workwithyork.co.uk. Work with York Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all employees and temporary staff to share this commitment. We will therefore require successful candidates to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service unless they already have a DBS on the Update Service.
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Support Worker/Care Assistant (Adults)
Senad Group - Bromyard, Herefordshire
£12.85 to £13.43 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
PARK HOUSE – NEW VACANCY Support Worker Park House, 28 Sherford Street, Bromyard. HR7 4DL Salary: £12.85 - £13.43 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications. Further employee benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme, pension, paid training hours, generous overtime rates and sick pay, progression opportunities. Rota pattern: 7.30am – 9.30pm - 2on - 4off on a six week rolling pattern. About us: Park House is a community based residential home for up to nine young adults with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. It is situated in the town of Bromyard within two minutes’ walk of the town centre. Contained within the main home there is also a flat which consist of bedroom, lounge and kitchen facilities. This enables residents to live in a semi-supported environment, for young adults making their next step towards independent living. About the role: We are seeking Social Care Practitioners to support the young adults that we care for. We are looking for pro-active individuals who can demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for our young people. You will be providing personal care to residents as well as supporting them in a wide range of learning, development and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips and social occasions. The role will involve working a condensed rota of 7.30am – 9.30pm on 2 on – 4 off basis over a six week rolling pattern, including some weekends and also includes up to three sleep ins per month. No previous experience is required as full training will be given. If you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training, learning and development, including the care certificate and NVQ level 3 in health and social care. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or for further information please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 Ext 12102. Park House and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process. If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096. The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. Park House, 28 Sherford Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4DL
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Support Worker/Care Assistant (Adults)
Senad Group - Rowden, Bromyard, Herefordshire
£12.85 to £13.43 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Support Worker – Winslow Court, Bromyard HR7 4LS Salary: £12.85 – £13.43 per hour, Full time, 37.5 hours per week Rota: 2 on 4 off – 7:15am – 9:45pm Do you have a desire to make a lasting difference to the lives of our very individual residents? Are you an ambitious and resilient social care professional? You will work as part of a team, supporting the residents of Winslow Court, teaching life skills such as cooking, cleaning and assisting with personal care, as well as planning and taking part in a range of social activities. You will get to know our residents, and learn how best to support them and encourage lifelong learning. We regularly go swimming, to a local care farm to learn animal care, horse-riding, hold sound baths and attend horticultural groups. Staff have also supported residents to attend day trips to the Safari park, Cinema, Concerts and theatre productions (Kaiser Chiefs, Rag ‘n’ Bone Man, Bastille and Shrek the musical) as well as football matches and a Manchester United Stadium tour! We can offer you: · Quality assured training specific to your individual needs · Wellness Programme · Genuine opportunities for progression, we want to support you to reach your full potential as a social care professional. · A competitive salary · Paid learning and development hours · Travel allowance for those commuting 14+ miles · £1500 welcome bonus for qualified applicants (Level 3 diploma in Health and Social Care terms and conditions apply) · Refer a friend bonus (£1000!) · Free meals and drinks while on shifts · Free onsite parking · Free DBS · Ability to apply for a Bluelight card if successful (discount scheme) · Long service holiday scheme Are you · Adaptable and resilient · Willing to work a rota pattern that includes evenings and weekends Then this could be the job for you! About us Winslow Court provides residential support for young adults aged 18 years and over, who have a severe learning disability, autism, communication difficulties, challenging behaviours, mental health and other complex needs. We have expanded our service and require further staff to support this. If you would like more information you can contact our recruitment team on 01885 488 096 Ext 12102. Winslow Court and The SENAD Group is committed to safeguarding those in our care – the successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to thorough background checks including online searches. The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. West Midlands Learning Campus, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4LS
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Support Worker/Care Assistant (Adults)
Senad Group - Bromyard, Herefordshire
£12.85 to £13.43 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
PARK HOUSE – NEW VACANCY Support Worker Park House, 28 Sherford Street, Bromyard. HR7 4DL Salary: £12.85 - £13.43 per hour, dependent on experience and qualifications. Further employee benefits include: Employee Assistance Programme, pension, paid training hours, generous overtime rates and sick pay, progression opportunities. Rota pattern: 7.30am – 9.30pm - 2on - 4off on a six week rolling pattern. About us: Park House is a community based residential home for up to nine young adults with severe learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. It is situated in the town of Bromyard within two minutes’ walk of the town centre. Contained within the main home there is also a flat which consist of bedroom, lounge and kitchen facilities. This enables residents to live in a semi-supported environment, for young adults making their next step towards independent living. About the role: We are seeking Social Care Practitioners to support the young adults that we care for. We are looking for pro-active individuals who can demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for our young people. You will be providing personal care to residents as well as supporting them in a wide range of learning, development and social activities including arts and crafts, cookery, music, gardening, swimming, shopping trips and social occasions. The role will involve working a condensed rota of 7.30am – 9.30pm on 2 on – 4 off basis over a six week rolling pattern, including some weekends and also includes up to three sleep ins per month. No previous experience is required as full training will be given. If you have the right values for our organisation, you will be supported by a programme of continuous training, learning and development, including the care certificate and NVQ level 3 in health and social care. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you or for further information please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096 Ext 12102. Park House and The SENAD Group conduct wide ranging recruitment checks to ensure we safeguard those in our care, this includes a criminal background check if an offer is made. In addition we will conduct online searches and reference checks at an early stage in the recruitment and selection process. If you would like more information on the checks please contact our Recruitment Team on 01885 488 096. The SENAD Group is dedicated to equality of opportunity in all areas of work, education and care. Park House, 28 Sherford Street, Bromyard, Herefordshire HR7 4DL
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Consultant Physician in Care of the Older Adult
NHS Jobs - Telford
£113,565 to £150,569 a year
PermanentFull time
A formal job plan will be agreed between the successful candidate and their Clinical Director and consultant colleagues, on behalf of the Medical Director within 3 months of starting in post. A full-time job plan is based on an 11PA working week. The job plan will be reviewed annually and is a prospective agreement that sets out the consultant's duties, responsibilities, and objectives for the coming year. It covers all aspects of a consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It will provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external and will include personal objectives, detailing links to wider service improvements and trust strategic priorities. For a full-time contract, the job plan will be divided on average per week (pro-rata for a part time post) as: 8.5 Programmed Activities (PAs) of Direct Clinical Care - includes clinical activity, clinically related activity and predictable and unpredictable emergency work 1.5 PA oncall. 2.5 Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs) - includes CPD, audit, teaching and research. The allocation of PAs is reviewed and may be subject to adjustment when a further diary exercise is undertaken or if the service demands a review of the team job plan.
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Adult Community Night Care Worker
Work with York Limited - York
£15.75 to £17.19 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Looking for a rewarding career in care? Come along to Work with York's Recruitment Open Day at West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA on Tuesday 6 October 2026 from 10:30am to 2:30pm to find out more about opportunities for Care Workers. Meet the team, ask questions about the roles and discover how you could make a real difference in people’s lives. Drop in and find out more! Work with York Ltd are recruiting an Adult Night Care Worker for an immediate start for our client based in the community around York. This role is full time, up to 5 shifts a week, any of the 7 days a week. 9.15pm to 7am. The rate of pay is between £15.75 to 17.19 per hour. Benefits include online weekly timesheets, holiday pay, a workplace pension scheme, uniform provided, and online training given. Duties include: Working in pairs in the Community, providing sensitive and flexible support to the elderly. Assisting with medication when needed. Providing sensitive and flexible support. Following and contributing to individual and service care plans, risk assessments and policies. Keep accurate and timely records, respecting and maintaining customers’ privacy and confidentiality. You will need: A full UK drivers licence. At least 6 months care experience. Communicate clearly and effectively with customer and carers and consult with other professionals in emergency situations. Work on your own initiative, as well as part of a larger team. Have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Have an Adults DBS on the update service or be willing to undertake a new one. For more information, please contact Kathryn on 01904 566066 and to apply please complete our application form or send an up-to-date CV, along with details of 2 referees, to applications@workwithyork.co.uk. Work with York are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and expect all employees and temporary staff to share this commitment. We will therefore require successful candidates to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service unless they already have a DBS on the Update Service.
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Care Assistant (Adults and Children Services)
Peach Care Services Ltd - Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
from £13.45 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Peach Care Services is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and full-time Support Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred care across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas. In this permanent role, you will support children and adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and complex care needs. You will play a key role in facilitating safe drop-off and pick-up respite sessions, assisting with personal care, and promoting independence and well-being. Because our care is provided when individuals and families need us most, this position requires a commitment to full-time rotas, including working evenings and weekends.
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Children and Adults Home Care Assistant
The Care Collection - Huddersfield
£13.30 to £16.25 an hour
Field-basedPermanentFull time
Home Care Assistant Right to work in the UK required We are looking for compassionate and reliable Home Care Assistants to support children and adults in their own homes and in the community across the Huddersfield area. Applicants must be drivers with access to their own vehicle and business insurance, as travel between visits is required. If you enjoy making a real difference to people’s daily lives, we would love to hear from you. What we offer: Pay from £13.30–£16.25 per hour for carers aged 21 and over (bank holidays £16.25 p/h) Paid mileage between visits (30p per mile) Alternate weekends off and rotas given 4 weeks in advance 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) and pension scheme Paid training and support to gain diploma qualifications Carer awards, referral scheme, and a supportive, friendly team About the role You’ll support people in their own homes, helping them live independently with dignity and respect. This may include medication support, personal care, meal preparation, light household tasks, and companionship. We do require all our carers to work alternate weekends. About us - The Care Collection We are a CQC registered home care provider who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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Children and Adults Home Care Assistant
The Care Collection - Holmfirth
£13.30 to £16.25 an hour
Field-basedPermanentPart time
Home Care Assistant Right to work in the UK required We are looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team of Home Care Assistants. As a Home Care Assistant, you will support adults and children in their own homes and in the community across the Holmfirth area. You will visit clients throughout the HD9 area including Holmfirth, Honley, Meltham, Netherton and surrounding villages, helping them remain safe and comfortable at home. Applicants must be drivers with access to their own vehicle and business insurance, as travel between visits is required. If you enjoy making a real difference to people’s daily lives, we would love to hear from you. What we offer: Pay from £13.30–£16.25 per hour for carers aged 21 and over (bank holidays £16.25 p/h) Paid mileage between visits (30p per mile) Alternate weekends off and rotas given 4 weeks in advance 28 days paid holiday (pro rata) and pension scheme Paid training and support to gain diploma qualifications Carer awards, referral scheme, and a supportive, friendly team About the role You’ll support people in their own homes, helping them live independently with dignity and respect. This may include medication support, personal care, meal preparation, light household tasks, and companionship. We do require all our carers to work alternate weekends. About us - The Care Collection We are a CQC registered home care provider who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, verification of identity, right to work, qualifications, and an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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