226 government jobs found

Description:There is a market supplement attached to this role for successful candidates who are Approved Mental Health Professionals (AMHPS) of £3,500.We are currently looking for highly motivated dynamic individual to join Torfaen Adult Mental Health Social Work Team within the Social Care and Housing Adults Services Division. The post is 37 hours and permanent. Adult Services is a multi-disciplinary division that works together with partner agencies to meet the social care needs of adult who experience mental distress within Torfaen. Our aim is to work proactively with individuals, to promote choice, control, positive risk taking and meaningful social inclusion in order to achieve positive recovery outcomes in the area that matters most. The successful candidate will need to be a registered social worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) is desirable, if not, TCBC has explicit expectation that the successful candidate will undertake the AMHP course. The candidate...

Vacancy Description Are you an experienced and motivated leader looking for a new challenge within Adult Social Care? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Team Leader to join our dynamic and supportive Adult Social Care Service.As a Team Leader, you will report to the Locality Manager and play a crucial role in the effective delivery of high-quality social care services to our local community. You will be responsible for leading and managing a team of dedicated professionals, ensuring the provision of person-centred care and support to individuals and their families.Key responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, providing guidance and support to ensure the delivery of excellent serviceMonitor and maintain high standards of practice, in line with relevant legislation and best practice guidelinesFoster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, promoting effective collaboration and partnership workingContribute to the...

Job summary ***TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLEPLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK (BOTTOM RIGHT) WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO THE WILTSHIRECOUNCIL CAREERS SITE TO APPLY, WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ANY APPLICATIONS VIA NHSJOBS***Adult Community - Inspiring Independence, Nurturing WellbeingAre you an experienced Social Worker ready to step into a role that combines leadership and skill development? Join a dynamic Adult Community team dedicated to providing support and intervention for individuals aged 18 and above, living with physical disabilities, chronic conditions, autism and sensory impairments.Our teams offer support and intervention to people aged 18 plus, who live with physical disabilities, chronic and long-term conditions, autism and sensory impairment. We work in a supportive environment and are committed to professional and career development, providing monthly supervision and offering flexible working arrangements. Main duties of the job As a crucial member of our team, you'll collaborate with...

We are seeking an Enhanced Social Worker to join our superb Children in Care Team. When you work with us, you'll literally be working with the best practitioners and leaders in the field.We are an Ofsted GOOD children’s services provider with OUTSTANDING leadership. About usOur Children in Care Service supports children and young people in care ensuring that there is robust planning and review in place, to support children and young people to reach their full potential.Our social work practice with children and families is so important. It can be both incredibly challenging and hugely rewarding. The responsibility of working with families where the decision you make and the power of your influence can shape and change lives, can be difficult. You will have access excellent management to support you in your role. How we will support you We will support you in your practice and decision making so that you never feel alone. Our culture of high support and high challenge provides our...

Job InformationAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us Social Worker - Children with Disabilities TeamWe are offering a £3000 annual market supplement for this role!We are currently recruiting for Social Workers within our Disabled Children's Team. As a Social Worker you will support children and young people with significant and profound, permanent disabilities. This is a specialist service who work alongside Child in Need, Child Protection and Children Looked After pathways.Listen to one of our Social Workers talk about their experience at Achieving for Children... Why work for the Children with Disabilities Team? Free...

Social Worker - Safeguarding (Kingston & Richmond)We are offering a £3000 welcome bonus plus a £3000 annual market supplement for this role! Kingston team location: Guildhall 2, KingstonRichmond team location: Civic Offices, Twickenham About Our Benefits We are focused on creating a positive, supportive environment, where you will have access to a wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and the technology and equipment to enable hybrid working.At AfC you will also have access to... a welcome payment and retention bonus for selected rolesaccess to free parking at your main place of work29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after four years with bank holidays in additionlocal government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)hybrid working, enabling you to work from home, office or the community, with access to the technology and equipment to support youworking with a wide range of families from diverse backgrounds...

Vacancy Description Are you a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker looking for a new opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of adults in our community? Join West Berkshire Council's Adult Social Care Service and be part of a supportive and inclusive team, where you can truly make a difference.As a Social Worker, you will report to the Team Leader and play a crucial role in assessing the needs of individuals, providing support and guidance, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Your responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and reviews to determine appropriate care and supportCollaborating with individuals, families, and external agencies to develop care plansSafeguarding vulnerable adults and promoting their well-beingProviding advice, information, and advocacy to empower individuals to make informed decisionsMaintaining accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines To excel in this role, you should...

Role Responsibility Are you looking for a social work job focused on young people and with opportunities for professional development?Kent offer a competitive basic salary between £32,933 and £43,592 dependant on your experience.Kent County Councils Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking (UAS) Childrens Service provides accommodation and support to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent. The Service leads on social work practice with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Kent, which Ofsted recognises as Outstanding. The Service is developing as a centre of excellence for social work practice nationally and we are seeking passionate Social Workers to join us on this journey.This is an opportunity to work in a niche service where you will be responding to newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children; you will support them on the start of the journey in the UK and ensure that their voice is heard.We support our Social Workers to ensure they have the resources they...

Social Worker - Children with DisabilitiesWe are seeking to appoint inspirational and enthusiastic social workers to join our children within disability team within Cheshire East, who want to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. Applications are invited from qualified social workers who are registered or awaiting registration with Social Work. Organisation Cheshire East Council Location Sandbach,Macclesfield,Crewe Job Category Children and Young People Services Grade Please refer to advert text Salary Min £33,024 Per Annum Salary Max £45,291 Per Annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 22/08/2024 Ref No E2485 Documents (PDF, 295.32kb) (PDF, 306.97kb) (PDF, 313.74kb) Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future –...

Job summary We are currently expanding the well-established Countywide Early Intervention in Psychosis Team which provides a focussed and specific community service for the population of Bedfordshire and Luton in response to the needs of individuals and their families experiencing a first episode of psychosis. The team works across CAMH services and Adult Mental Health Services with an age range starting at 14 years. We are therefore looking for skilled Social Workers to join our team.The post holder will be a Qualified Social Worker with a sound background of working in a Community Mental Health setting and Care Coordination within CPA. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to ensure delivery of full care packages. They will also provide psychosocial interventions and undertake specialist assessments which will require a good understanding of At Risk Mental States and Psychosis.The successful candidate will join a creative and motivated team who continue to make...

How you'll make a difference Our social workers make a real difference. Every day they work with families to help children and young people who have a significant disability or impairment and have difficulty achieving their ambitions. Listening to children and young people with a disability and putting them at the heart of all that we do. Working in partnership with families, equipping them with the skills they need to ensure young people live in happy, healthy and safe homes. Working within a multi-agency network to ensure that assessment and planning is well coordinated and leads to positive outcomes for the child. What will you be doing? We have a strong culture of giving staff the time, freedom and support to explore new and better ways of doing things, so we’re looking for individuals keen to use their creativity to deliver high quality, child-centred practices, which ensure the best outcomes for children and families. The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team...

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.We are currently advertising for a Social Worker within the Community Integrated Response Team (CIRT); Urgent Community Response (UCR)- 2-hour response service. UCR team is co-located with NHS colleagues in St Catherine's Health Centre. UCR team works collaboratively across a multi-disciplinary team, which includes Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Community Paramedics, Virtual Frailty...

Job InformationAchieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us Education Welfare Officer for Children with a Social WorkerWe are looking for an experienced Education Welfare Officer/Social Worker to join our team at a time of exciting and positive change. The position will cross both the Virtual School and the Education Welfare Service and work very closely with Children’s Social Services.This exciting new opportunity would suit an Education Welfare Officer, Social Worker or Senior Attendance Leader in School who is looking to make an impact upon school attendance for those children with a social worker.The salary shown is the FTE...

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker within our Supporting Independence Team (formerly Leaving Care Team). We are looking for an applicant who is experienced in working within a Permanence Service and can deliver high quality pathway planning to our young people.Cheshire West and Chester Council is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment.We are looking for a highly motivated, reflective, and experienced practitioner to join the Supporting Independence Team (formerly Leaving Care Team) based at The Portal, Ellesmere Port. You will be a strong team player with great communication skills and a commitment to working collaboratively.A professional social work qualification is essential for this post.The post holder will be an integral part of our Children’s Social Care Permanence Hub and will demonstrate the ability to be able to provide support and supervision to the Personal...

Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Fixed term post – 2 years (January 2025 to December 2026) We are looking for an passionate Lecturer to join our Social Work Team.  You will be part of the successful School of Psychology, Social Work, and Public Health and have the opportunity to work alongside experienced Social Work Lecturers and colleagues from the other disciplines in the School.  The students and staff are from diverse backgrounds and we value collaboration and staff development.  There are three qualifying Social Work programmes at Oxford Brookes University (BA (Hons), PG Diploma and MA), validated by Social Work England.  This post will focus on practice learning, and will involve leading on placement modules, including, but not limited to, matching students to their placements and supporting with the teaching around placement preparation and practice skill development. The post is at Lecturer level which is Grade 9 on the Oxford Brookes pay scale....

Role Responsibility We are recruiting Experienced Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience.Permanent, full time and part time opportunities are available.£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.About UsThis is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building...

About this job The salary scale for this role should reflect grade PO2 - PO3, £39, 951-£46, 041The Integrated Care team are seeking one experienced Social Worker to join our innovative Integrated Care Service. You will work alongside a team of highly engaged creative Social Workers who are supported by our Consultant Social Workers and Team Managers. We are committed to support Social Workers who are keen to develop and continue their social work journey in LBBD.As a Social Worker, your workload will be varied, as you listen to our service users stories. You will be able to fulfil all duties within a safeguarding enquiry process as set out in the Care Act 2014 and within the spirit of ‘Making Safeguarding Personal”. You will provide case management, guidance, support and expert advice to other Social Care Staff and students where appropriate.We are committed to support Social Workers who are keen to develop and continue their social work journey with Barking and Dagenham. Special...

Social Worker - Children with DisabilitiesWe are seeking to appoint inspirational and enthusiastic social workers to join our children within disability team within Cheshire East, who want to make a difference to the lives of children and their families. Applications are invited from qualified social workers who are registered or awaiting registration with Social Work. Organisation Cheshire East Council Location Sandbach,Macclesfield,Crewe Job Category Children and Young People Services Grade Please refer to advert text Salary Min £33,024 Per Annum Salary Max £45,291 Per Annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Permanent Closing Date 22/08/2024 Ref No E2485 Documents (PDF, 295.32kb) (PDF, 306.97kb) (PDF, 313.74kb) Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we are able to offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities.At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future –...

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team. So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.Are you a Newly Qualified, or an experienced Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults and seeking a working environment that balances personal...

Job summary The salary for this role is £40,929 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. We are excited to be recruiting a Social Worker to join our fantastic Royal Surrey Hospital team. The team is based in Guildford and covers the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Milford and Haslemere Hospitals. We are a friendly team with a strong emphasis on promoting personal and professional development and progression. Main duties of the job Your work will include but not limited to, Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments, screening residents for Continuing Healthcare, Carers assessments, Safeguarding work and partnership working with our Hospital NHS colleagues, including Discharge to Assess. You will also work closely with Adult Social Care Locality Teams and community Health, charity and voluntary organisations. The role is a really fantastic opportunity to promote Strengths-based and person-centred practice in supporting our residents to be discharged from an acute hospital...