Monmouthshire County Council - Usk

£41,771 to £46,142 a year, pro rata

On-sitePermanentFull time

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker to join a dynamic and creative team focused on strength-based assessment, active care planning, and strong partnership working. This is a varied role involving a wide range of responsibilities and opportunities whilst always ensuring children have their voices are heard and are involved in decisions that affect them. As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team team you will provide support to some of our most vulnerable children. You will be developing and delivering Care and Support Plans in collaboration with families and other partners, this will include safeguarding work and working with children who are Looked After by the Local Authority.

NHS Jobs - London

from £35,763 a year

ContractFull time

1. Working with direct supervision by a GP, taking referrals from a wide range of agencies - working with primary care networks, community health teams, hospital discharge teams, social care services, housing agencies, employment organisations and the voluntary & community sector (VCS). This list is not exhaustive. 2. Provide personalised support to individuals, families and carers, helping them to take control of their well-being so they can live more independently and improve their health outcomes, as key members of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team. 3. Develop trusting relationships by giving people time and focusing on what matters to the person. The approach should be holistic and based on the individuals aspirations and goals and how these impact the wider determinants of health. 4. Co-produce a personalised support package to improve health and wellbeing, introducing or re-connecting people to community groups and statutory services. The role may involve managing a caseload and this will need to be prioritised based on competing demands and the needs of clients. 5. Draw on, and increase, the strengths and capacities of local communities - enabling VCS organisations and community groups to receive referrals. Ensure groups are supported and have basic safeguarding processes in place for vulnerable individuals, so people can develop friendships, a sense of belonging and increase knowledge, skills and confidence. 6. Alongside other members of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team, work collaboratively with local partners to contribute towards supporting local VCS organisations and community groups to become sustainable and that community asset are nurtured. This may mean making group leaders aware of opportunities for small grants or micro-commissioning, where available. It may also mean providing help to set up new community groups and services, where gaps in local provision are identified. 7. Social Prescribing Link Workers will have a role in educating non-clinical and clinical staff within their Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary teams on what other services are available within the community and how and when patients can access them. This may include verbal or written advice and guidance. Key tasks Referrals Promote social prescribing and the role it can play in facilitating self-management and improving outcomes by addressing the wider determinants of health. As part of the Primary Care Network multi-disciplinary team, build relationships with key stakeholders and workers in other well-being pathways that are part of the PCN. Attend relevant multi-disciplinary team meetings and provide information and feedback on social prescribing and other wellbeing-related services. Develop strong links with local agencies, encouraging referrals by providing a high-quality and responsive service to referring practitioners. Work in partnership with local agencies to raise awareness of how social prescribing and other well-being pathways can reduce pressure on statutory services and enable a holistic approach to care. Provide advice and training on how to access information about support-related services and make appropriate referrals. Seek feedback from referring agencies about service quality and impact. Encourage referrals from communities that statutory agencies find hard to reach.

inploi - Haslington

PermanentFull time

Social Work Manager - Practice Lead We are seeking an experienced social worker to take the role of Practice Lead and play an essential role within a charity dedicated to supporting young people leaving care. The charity provides support and expertise to local authorities around the country to set up and manage Local House Projects (LHPs) so that young people leave care in a planned and supported way. Organisation: The National House Project (NHP) Responsible to: Deputy Director, NHP Hours/contract: 37.5 hours per week, full time (the role may require evening and weekend work when necessary) Contract: Permanent Salary: £54,000 Location Crewe Currently 2 days a week in the office. You will also be expected to travel to the Local House Projects you support and attend any other meetings as appropriate. Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026. Interviews: Monday 7th and 8th September 2026. Applications: CV & Covering Letter About The Role We are currently recruiting for two Practice Lead positions. One role will support Local House Projects (LHPs) in the North, while the location and focus of the second role is still to be confirmed. As a Practice Lead, you will have primary responsibility for supporting a group of LHPs, while also contributing to wider areas of our work. You will work alongside staff within LHPs to create environments where young people are supported to make a positive transition into adulthood. A key part of the role is working in partnership with the Care Leavers National Movement and the wider House Project team to ensure that young people remain at the heart of everything we do. You will support young people to shape and drive their own LHPs, while helping to develop and share excellent practice at both local and national levels. About the organisation The charity was established in August 2018 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), they support local authorities in setting up Local House Projects for young people leaving care. Believing every care leaver should have this option, the charity empowers them to create and sustain homes. The initiative, co-designed with young people, began by asking, "What makes a house a home?” Local House Projects in England and Scotland help care leavers transition into permanent tenancies, fostering a supportive community. The charity has helped over 780 young people successfully move into their own homes, with no evictions or tenancy breakdowns, ensuring a secure start for their futures. This role has become available due to growth of the charity. About You We are looking for someone who is motivated and believes that with the right support care experienced young people can achieve great things and should be at the heart of all decisions that affect their future. You will need to have the following skills and experience: - A Social Work qualification - An understanding of Child development, Trauma informed care and Social pedagogical approaches - An understanding of the care system - Experience of working in a local authority social work team - Experience of managing and supervising staff Find out more: If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you - You are invited to join the online briefing on Thursday 20th August at 11am. Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IlaScDG1SaGHlhkiyz7vOw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. How to Apply Submit your CV and cover letter via Charity Job detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by 31st August 2026. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, let us know. Interviews are due to take place on 7th and 8th September 2026. Benefits include: - 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays - 10% pension contribution - Salary sacrifice options - Hybrid working - Professional development opportunities Supporting Documents ↗ NHP Practice Lead JD & PS - July 2026

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Swindon, Wiltshire

£45,091 to £51,356 a year

PermanentFull time

We are looking for Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners for various services for this organisation and these are: Child Protection & Assessment Family Safeguarding You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (VISA sponsorship can be transferred if you have UK experience) About the teams This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. About you The successful candidate will have experience within frontline teams post qualification, relevant to the level of position they wish to apply for, whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Salary for Social Worker £45,091 Salary for Senior Social Worker £50,269 Salary for Advanced Practitioner £51,356 Relocation package of £8,000 Mileage covered Flexible working Excellent pension Training & development opportunities Hours: Full time / Part time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny 07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Swindon, Wiltshire

£45,091 to £50,269 a year

PermanentFull time

We are looking for Social Workers for this organisation's Child Protection & Assessment service. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (VISA sponsorship can be transferred if you have UK experience) About the teams This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. About you The successful candidate will have experience within frontline teams post qualification, whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Salaries between £45,091 - £50,269 dependent on experience Relocation package of £8,000 Mileage covered Flexible working Excellent pension Training & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Part time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny 07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Wax Recruitment Ltd - Bridgwater, Somerset

from £28.41 an hour

HybridContractFull time

Job title: Social Worker (Childrens) (Grade 10) Job Category: Social Care Qualified Hours per week: 37 Location: King Square, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 3AR, Somerset Council Pay: £28.41 per hour 2 to 3 days in the office in Bridgwater and 2/3 days at home after introduction period Job description The responsibility of the Children’s Services Function is to promote and ensure the safety, well bring and learning of children and young people. Within the Service, Children and Young People’s Social Care Team provide services to “Children in Need”, children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children “Looked After” and consultancy across Early Help Services. The Family Front Door Social Worker is responsible for triaging acute level of need referrals from professionals and families, gathering and analysing information, and making clear, evidence-based recommendations. The role ensures an effective interface between our families, partner agencies and Children’s Social Care, to ensure that Children and Families within Somerset get the correct level of support and the the correct time. All Practitioners at the Front Door are office based for their intervention, assessment and triage of Children and Families. The Social Worker will need to be able to manage diverse and frequently complex situations which may require a statutory discussion under Section 47 of the Children Act. Strong assessment and analytical skills are required and the ability to priorities needs and risks within a short timeframe. Workers will be part of a Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and will be required to participate in MASH discussions when required. It is essential that the practitioner is able to offer clear, balanced and evidence based findings to our partner agencies in the best interest of children. This is to ensure that they are receiving a timely and robust package of support from professionals around them. JOB DESCRIPTION Will undertake the following list of duties and responsibilities (which is not exhaustive) and act at all times as a beacon of professional good practice and as the face of Children’s Social Care when day services are not available. Effectively evaluate/triage all incoming referrals to form a professional assessment and recommendation for Children And Families. In order to do this the practitioner needs to remain curious and reflective to ensure recommendations are balanced and considered in the best interest of children and families. Triage and analyse referrals which may include requests to support Children under Section 17 CiN and Children at risk of immediate harm who require immediate protection under Section 47 of the Children Act. Have a good understanding of Early Help Services within Somerset and understand the interface between these two strands in order to ensure recommendations are proportionate and the correct service is provided for Children and Families in line with their needs.

Randstad CPE - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

£21 to £24 an hour

On-siteTemporaryFull time

Job Title: Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) - Social Housing Location: Cheltenham( GL51) Pay Rate: upto £24.00 per hour (fuel expenses covered ) Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent opportunity for the right candidate Initial Duration: 2 months initially (Strong potential for extension/permanent contract) 8.5 Hours: Monday - Friday (Overtime available) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and highly proactive Resident Liaison Officer (RLO) to join a major planned maintenance programme on a busy social housing site in Cheltenham. This is an initial short-term cover contract running from July to late September, with an immediate temporary-to-permanent path available for a standout candidate. Serving as the primary point of contact between residents, the site delivery teams, and the client, you will play a critical role in ensuring smooth delivery and exceptional tenant satisfaction during essential home refurbishment works. Key Responsibilities: Act as the face of the project, delivering clear notifications, arranging property access, and keeping residents fully informed of planned schedules. Visit residents in their homes to conduct pre-start site assessments, explain the scope of work, and capture property choices/data. Input accurate site notes, resident profiles, and progress updates directly into the project CRM system. Professionally handle tenant queries, complaints, and access challenges, resolving issues quickly to minimize disruption and avoid project delays. Requirements: Proven track record working as an RLO, TLO, or Customer Liaison Officer within social housing or occupied property maintenance. Must own a reliable vehicle and hold a valid Full UK Driving Licence (fuel and mileage expenses are fully reimbursed). Comfortable using mobile tablets/laptops and logging details into property management or CRM databases. Outstanding communication, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills. Experience supporting vulnerable residents is highly advantageous. Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Wax Recruitment Ltd - Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf

from £33 an hour

HybridContractFull time

Job title: Principal Social Worker (Grade 13) Job Category: Social Care Qualified Hours per week: 37.50 Location: Ty Elai, Heol Dinas Isaf, Tonypandy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Pay: £33.00 per hour 3 days based in Ty Elai office, and remaining 2 days working from home. To work in collaboration to deliver sustained improvements in performance, quality and consistency of practice across the team. Thereby achieving the best outcomes possible for children, young people and adults; To develop innovative ways of working to ensure positive outcomes for adults/children; To represent and promote the service in relevant multi agency meetings; To ensure the transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practice across the Team and Services; To ensure effective partnership working and engagement to achieve and deliver these objectives; To formulate, design and deliver expert evidence-based interventions; To engage in the strategic development of the Team and Service; To provide professional leadership, guidance and mentorship to members of the Team; To be appraised of developments in practice and in order to assist in the training of undergraduate and post qualification social workers

Daniel Owen Ltd - Basildon, Essex

£30,000 to £35,000 a year

PermanentFull time

Planner - Social Housing (Drainage & Groundworks) Based in Essex Permanent £30,000 - £35,000 per annum We are seeking an experienced and organised Planner to join our growing team within the social housing sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and coordinating drainage and groundwork maintenance and repair works, ensuring operatives are scheduled efficiently while delivering an excellent service to clients and residents. This role requires someone with previous planning or scheduling experience within social housing and a strong understanding of drainage and groundwork operations. You will play a key role in ensuring works are completed within agreed service level agreements (SLAs), maximising productivity and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Plan and schedule daily, weekly, and reactive drainage and groundwork works. Allocate jobs to engineers and operatives based on skill set, location, availability, and priority. Monitor workloads and adjust schedules to meet client KPIs and contractual SLAs. Liaise with site supervisors, contract managers, residents, and clients to ensure effective communication throughout each job. Respond to emergency and urgent repair requests, reprioritising workloads where required. Track job progress and update scheduling systems with accurate information. Coordinate follow-on works, materials, and specialist subcontractors where necessary. Ensure operatives have the required information, access arrangements, and documentation before attending appointments. Minimise downtime and travel by optimising routes and workloads. Produce reports relating to completed works, outstanding jobs, and performance metrics. Support continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies within planning and scheduling processes. Maintain excellent customer service standards when dealing with residents and stakeholders. Essential Requirements Previous experience as a Planner, Scheduler, or Works Coordinator within the social housing sector. Proven knowledge of drainage and groundwork repairs and maintenance. Experience planning reactive maintenance and responsive repair works. Strong understanding of scheduling systems and workforce planning. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, residents, and operational teams. Competent using Microsoft Office and scheduling software. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. Desirable Skills Experience working on social housing maintenance contracts. Knowledge of NHF Schedule of Rates. Experience using systems such as DRS, Opti-Time, Job Manager, Totalmobile, or similar workforce management software. Understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and maintenance environments.

Wax Recruitment Ltd - Shepton Mallet, Somerset

from £28.41 an hour

HybridContractFull time

Job title: Social Worker (Childrens) (Grade 10) Job Category: Social Care Qualified Location: Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, MK9 1EA, Somerset Council Hours per week 37 Salary: £28.41 per hour 2 days remote, 3 days in the office This role is within the Children Looked After Team in Shepton Mallet, Mendip. We are needing a locum social worker to cover a rare vacant position within a settled team of social workers. Our social workers work with children aged 0 to 18, although our base office is Shepton Mallet, they could be living anywhere in the country so you will be expect to do a lot of travelling. We are also Somerset's dedicated team for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC). The team works in partnership with Families, communities and professionals to achieve safe, positive outcomes. What you’ll do - key responsibilities • Build trusting relationships with children and families, using strengths based and trauma informed practice. • Be allocated a mixed age range of children 0-18 with varying levels of complexity. • Carry out high quality, child centred assessments to safeguard children and young people. • Complete statutory responsibilities including visits to children in their homes. • Complete good quality care and pathway plans, and provide support in TAC and PEP meetings. • Complete good quality court and adoption work, including later life letters and lifestory books. • Prepare clear, timely reports and documentation, including for courts and decision making forums. • Maintain accurate, high quality records and contribute to team quality assurance and service improvement. • Promote equality, diversity and children’s rights through anti discriminatory practice. • Participate in duty work, professional development, supervision and service initiatives as required. Locum social workers can access CPD training, access to innovative AI technology including Beam Notes.