We are Looking for a Social worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for managing complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a comprehensive understanding of Mental health procedures and a minimum of 1 years’ experience managing Social Work Professionals.
What's on offer?
£34.00 ph (PAYE payment options available also)
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906....Read more...
We are Looking for a Social worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Service.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team are responsible for managing complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users and risk assessment and management. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to senior management on performance. Working effectively with connected services is essential to ensuring the best outcome for every case.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a comprehensive understanding of Mental health procedures and a minimum of 1 years’ experience managing Social Work Professionals.
What's on offer?
£32.50 ph (PAYE payment options available also)
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking available on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Service
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team makes decisions and performs statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They do this by working with children from a range of services, such as CIN (Children in Need) and CP (Child Protection), and due to holding court cases, a few of the children are also in LAC (Looked After Children). Experience with LAC would be desirable but not essential. This post involves providing your own advice and skills in the day-to-day running of the team, supervising social workers and other unqualified professionals in the team, and reporting to the Team manager on performance.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced Frontline Team such as Child protection and Referral and assessment is essential for this role. You will also hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) As well as 3 years post qualifying experience.
You will need to have a Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle.
What's on offer?
Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working pattern.
Parking available on site
Opportunity to progress court experience
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team take responsibility for managing a caseload of more complex and higher need cases within a child looked after and care proceedings context. You will be required to take the appropriate course of action when working to support children and their families. You will also support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, advice, support, and occasional shadowing on visits or for meetings.
You will have a proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £37.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906....Read more...
We are looking for a Social Worker to join our Children's Looked After Team
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work.
About the team
The team take responsibility for managing a caseload of more complex and higher need cases within a child looked after and care proceedings context. You will be required to take the appropriate course of action when working to support children and their families. You will also support other practitioners in the team through mentoring, advice, support, and occasional shadowing on visits or for meetings.
You will have a proficient ability to communicate in English and be able to influence others to help coordinate services and supports in the best way possible to keep children as safe and well cared for as possible.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement.
What's on offer?
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working arrangements.
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and Skill set
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with.
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906....Read more...
A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Teaching Assistant.This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.This is a permanent position for a Teaching Assistant.(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).Part-time hours may be considered. Person specification:
(Desirable) Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker(Desirable) Experience working within a school and/or college(Desirable) Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages(Desirable) Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs
Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO):
Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development supportAccess to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platformEmployee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and moreHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance coverCycle-to-Work schemeAnd more!....Read more...
A local specialist education provider is now seeking a patient and compassionate person to join their team as a Teaching Assistant.This campus offers a dedicated, bright and fun learning environment for children and young people with a broad range of specialist needs – including medical, sensory and communication – to thrive across their full education journey.You’ll support teachers in maintaining an engaging classroom and help students to access and enjoy learning materials/opportunities as fully and independently as possible.You will be fully trained and supported to carry out your duties, with a clear pathway for professional development, in a positive and person-centred setting.Due to the nature of the role, there will be aspects of personal care included in your daily tasks.This is a permanent position for a Teaching Assistant.(39 weeks per year, 40h per week).Part-time hours may be considered. Person specification:
(Desirable) Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or Support Worker(Desirable) Experience working within a school and/or college(Desirable) Experience working with children and young people across a range of ages(Desirable) Experience working with people who are autistic / require specialist support such as for communication needs
Benefits and enhancements include (pro rata for TTO):
Comprehensive induction programme and great further learning and development supportAccess to varied discounts and offers through the Blue Light Card and a dedicated benefits platformEmployee Assistance Programme plus additional health and wellbeing tools, such as online GP services, counselling, financial advice and moreHealth Cash PlanLife Assurance coverCycle-to-Work schemeAnd more!....Read more...
We value lived experience and are looking for people who have experience of problematic drug or alcohol use and experience of using drug and alcohol services. You will also face significant barriers to employment, such as a criminal record, a lack of recent work history and qualifications.
During your 18 months with us, you will gain experience across in teams in the Horizons structure, including engagement and advice, structured treatment, outreach and recovery communities. Working with Weston College, you’ll be supported to work towards and gain a Level 3 Apprenticeship Lead Adult Care Worker qualification as part of your training.
Being curious, non-judgmental, and having the ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills are essential. You’ll also have a passion for promoting harm reduction and supporting others to make the positive changes they wish to see in their lives.
Support the delivery of harm reduction interventions to potential and existing service users
Provide information and signposting to people to people who may benefit from engagement with drug and alcohol services
Work across multi-disciplinary teams across the service
Keep accurate records of contacts and work activities
Participate in briefings, meetings and regular supervisions
Attend educational sessions and complete work assigned for the Level 3 qualification
You will need to have the following skills:
Non-judgmental approach and welcoming
Empathy for others
Commitment to empowering service users
A commitment to reducing harm caused by substance use to individuals, families and communities
A profound belief in an individual’s capacity for change and an ability to motivate others to change
Capacity to handle responsibility and remain enthusiastic and motivated while working with people with complex needs
Training:4-week induction
Placements across the service for the first 12 months 1-3 months each
Last 6 months to be spent in the team of trainee's choice, (capacity depending).
1 day a week to attend college and complete assigned course workTraining Outcome:Successful candidates will gain experience and knowledge of drug and alcohol services and receive training in the skills needed to begin their career in this field. Previous trainees have secured permanent roles with us and gone on to progress into management positions.Employer Description:Bristol Drugs Project (BDP) is a charity providing harm reduction and treatment services for people who are experiencing a negative relationship with drugs and/or alcohol. With 39 years of experience, our goal is to support people towards the changes they want to see in their lives no matter what they may be.
On April 1st, 2025, the next evolution in BDP’s history began as we embark in a new partnership that will be delivering drug and alcohol services in Bristol.
Horizons is the name for a new partnership of different organisations that will be collaboratively providing services for people who use drugs and alcohol in Bristol. Horizons brings staff and expertise from each of the partner organisations together as a single team working together to provide the best possible services to the people of Bristol in a location close to them. All Horizons’ services are free and confidential.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm with the occasional Saturday 9am-1.30pm (time off in lieu is given for this).Skills: Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Patience....Read more...
Main Duties
To support the Participation team (Participation Lead and Participation Officers) in developing opportunities for children and young people to have their voice heard including surveys, forums and consultation events, ensuring children and young people have a variety of ways to be involved.
Support with the marketing and promotion of the Participation Service ensuring young people have access to up-to-date information via different communication method such as newsletters, social media and online platforms.
Support the delivery of a programme of participation events and activities for children and young people to promote engagement including Summer Activity sessions, Care Leavers Week and Christmas Celebrations:
Promote and develop the participation of children and young people who wish to become involved with or are currently involved in participation activities.
Maintain regular contact with children and young people, encouraging and valuing their contributions and keeping them informed of developments and outcomes of their involvement.
Support the Cared For and Care Experienced Councils, including the recruitment, of new members, facilitating meetings and organising opportunities for young people to meet with other cared for and care experienced children and young people.
Support young people to meet regularly with managers and senior leaders to have their views heard by decision makers.
Work with Carers, Children's Social Care Staff and other professionals to encourage active participation by all children and young people, ensuring sessions are inclusive and those that are heard to reach (e.g. those living out of borough, children with complex needs or for whom English is a second language) are given the opportunity to participate.
Support the involvement of young people in participation programmes such as Co-Inspectors, Youth interview panels and delivering training to professionals.
Be responsible for maintaining accurate information relating to the participation service.
To report safeguarding issues to the Participation Lead.
Attend regular supervision sessions.
Make use of all available learning and development opportunities.
To undertake any other duties as directed to meet the needs of the service.
Training:
Level 3 Youth Support Worker Apprenticeship Standard
The training will be delivered at the workplace
Training Outcome:
Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2 months of their Apprenticeship contract
Job-seeking support is also included
Employer Description:Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme. Inclusive Recruitment - We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers. We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation. We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment. Equal Opportunities Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis) and will be required to work some evenings and occasional weekends.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
