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Hours: 9:30pm - 7:00am
Shifts: 4 nights per week
Pay: From £12.75 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a Family Assessment Worker to join a family assessment centre in Dudley, supporting parents and young children throughout overnight assessment placements.

This is a rewarding role where you will play an important part in maintaining a safe, supportive environment for families, while providing acc click apply for full job details

The duties and responsibilities of Family Support Workers vary depending on the needs of the family they are helping, but their key duties and responsibilities can include:

Assessing the needs of their clients

Creating a plan of support for their clients based on a needs assessment

Conducting regular caseload reviews with families and individual clients during home visits to ensure that there are no issues at home

Ensuring adherence to standards and legislation for confidentiality, equality and diversity

Managing their workload and scheduled commitments

Keeping records and updating reports for their cases

Attending court sessions dealing with the care and protection of children

Working with Social Workers to determine a family s needs when a child returns home after being in foster care.

The role will also also suit a Newly Qualified Social Worker looking.

You must have:

- At least 6 months recent experience as a Family Support Worker / Family Assessment Worker

- A recent DBS / or on update service

- Be available for both night and day shifts

Ideally have a Level 3 in Social Care or similar.

Very urgent role for an immediate start.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Manager to lead Assessment & Family Safeguarding services across Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire.

We are seeking a motivated and resilient senior leader with recent experience managing multiple frontline social work teams within Children's Services. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving high-quality social work practice, safeguarding vulnerable children, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and families.

As Service Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Assessment & Family Safeguarding services, ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled and services are delivered safely, effectively and within performance expectations. You will lead practice development, oversee complex safeguarding decisions, manage risk, and work closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

Cambridge City/South Cambridgeshire & East Cambridgeshir

500 per day (Umbrella)

Hybrid Working Minimum 3 Days per Week in the Office

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple frontline social work teams within Assessment & Family Safeguarding.
• Ensure safe and effective delivery of statutory children's social care services.
• Provide oversight and decision-making on complex safeguarding and child protection cases.
• Drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance management.
• Manage service resources and budgets effectively.
• Develop strong partnerships with schools, health services, police and other key agencies.
• Support and develop a high-performing workforce through effective leadership and coaching.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policy and safeguarding procedures.
• Requirements
• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant management experience within Children's Social Care.
• Recent experience managing multiple frontline social work teams is essential.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Proven ability to manage risk, performance and complex casework.
• Demonstrable experience delivering service improvements and leading through change.
• Excellent leadership, communication and partnership-working skills.

Why Join Cambridge County Council?

• Competitive daily rate of 500 per day.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established Family Safeguarding model.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
• Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative partner network.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you are an experienced Children's Services leader with a track record of managing high-performing frontline teams and delivering excellent safeguarding outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Halton Council are seeking an experienced qualified Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment Team based in Widnes. The Duty and Assessment Team are a dedicated and impactful team, who are at the heart of positive change - working directly with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure every child's needs are met swiftly and effectively. With a strong focus on collaboration and timely support, this is a team where your work truly makes a difference.

As a Social Worker within our Duty and Assessment Team, you will identify and assess levels of risk and need, and deliver protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need of support and or looked after. If the child/young person requires longer term support you will assist in ensuring that they are allocated to a social worker in our Child in Need team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments.
• Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children.
• Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place.
• Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes.
• Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• 3 years permanent experience.
• Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work.
• Strong understanding of child protection, safeguarding, and social work legislation.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively while maintaining high-quality practice standards.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Car for work purposes.

Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker

38per hour Hybrid Working Slough

Social Worker - Assessment Team - Hybrid - Slough

We're currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Assessment Team at Hampshire County Council. This Social Worker position offers flexible working, a supportive team culture, and the opportunity to work within a service focused on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes.

This is a great opportunity for a Social Worker who enjoys fast-paced front line work and making an immediate impact with children and families.

Job Summary

As a Social Worker in the Assessment Team, you'll be responsible for completing timely assessments and making informed decisions to ensure children receive the right support. This Social Worker role involves working closely with families and professionals to assess risk and plan effective interventions.

What You'll Be Doing

• Completing Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries
• Assessing, monitoring, and reviewing the needs of children and families
• Managing a caseload and delivering outcome-focused plans
• Working with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
• Producing reports and maintaining accurate case records
• Carrying out direct work with children, families, and carers
• Using supervision to reflect and develop as a Social Worker

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Minimum 1 year UK experience in a Social Worker role
• Experience within Referral & Assessment / safeguarding
• Strong assessment and risk management skills
• Enhanced DBS (we can support with this)
• Right to work in the UK

Why This Role?

• 38 per hour - competitive rate
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Free onsite parking
• Supportive team with regular supervision
• Opportunity for progression and contract extension
• Work within a service implementing a systemic approach

Why Ackerman Pierce?

• Dedicated consultant supporting you throughout
• Quick and easy compliance process
• Weekly, reliable payroll
• Access to exclusive Social Worker roles

Apply Now

If you're a Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in Slough contact George Willett or send your CV today.

About the Role

Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their MASH Assessment Pod on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic assessment service where you will undertake timely interventions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest opportunity.

You will be part of one of our Assessment Pods, operating on a structured three-week rota designed to provide variety and balance within the role.

Week 1: Assessment Week

• Manage up to four pre-arranged Single Assessments.
• Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and required recording.

Week 2: Triage Week

• Fully office-based.
• Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and potential Section 47 enquiries.
• Attend strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.
• Undertake visits to families, either independently or jointly with the Police.

Week 3: Follow-Up Week

• No new cases allocated.
• Opportunity to complete outstanding assessments, visit notes, meetings, and follow-up work.
• Focus on case progression and quality recording.

The team retains cases through to the Initial Child in Need Meeting or Initial Child Protection Conference, where cases are then transferred to longer-term teams. Social Workers are expected to attend these meetings as part of the handover process.

Where legal proceedings are initiated, the team remains case holder until the first court hearing. Similarly, when a child becomes Looked After, the case remains with the Assessment Team until the first review meeting.

Working Arrangements

• During the first four weeks, successful candidates will be required to attend the Milton Keynes office every day as part of the induction process.
• During Triage Week, office attendance is required every day due to the urgent and responsive nature of the work.
• During the remaining two weeks of the rota, there is flexibility to work from home for up to two days per week (maximum six days over the ten working days), subject to service needs.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of working within Children's Services.
• Strong assessment and safeguarding skills.
• Experience managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Section 47 work.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced multi-agency environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel within the community.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

Apply today to join a team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Family Liaison Worker

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At SIG Safe Ground, we do things differently. Safe Ground is an Arts-based therapeutically informed charity with over 30 years' experience working across the criminal justice system. We support people in custody and their families to build stronger and more fulfilled relationships, reflect on behaviours, and navigate change without shame.

Job Title: Family Liaison Worker

Location: Based within HMP Altcourse, Fazakerley, Liverpool. Step Free access is available at this service.

Salary: £26,200

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 07:30 - 17:30. Please be aware that you may be required to work outside these hours as per participant and service requirements including bank holidays.

The Visitors Centre is open 7 days a week from 07:30 - 17:30. Family visits take place four times a day currently.

Are you ready to do things differently, and make it count?

Safe Ground isn't your typical charitable organisation, it's not your regular 9-5. Safe Ground do things differently. We work inside prisons, using creative, therapeutic approaches to strengthen relationships between men and their families. Our work is rooted in connection, reflection, and real change, often in environments that aren t designed for either. We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, without discrimination , stigma or judgement.

About the Role

We're hiring a Family Liaison Worker to join our team based in HMP Altcourse. In this role, you will act as the first point of contact for visitors attending the service. You will support in the development of a welcoming, comfortable, and conductive space which will support meaningful engagement for both, adults and children.

The role will focus on ensuring a timely and efficient processing of all visitors, whilst supporting collaborative partnerships between family members and key prison teams towards a person-centred service. You ll also lead structured play sessions with children of all ages who are visiting a parent or loved one in prison, making sure they feel safe, engaged and cared for during their visit.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the Visitor s Centre service to appear, operate and deliver to the quality of standards of all relevant stakeholders.
• Welcome and book in visitors attending the centre.
• Develop and maintain a child-friendly space and interventions in the visitors centre, visits hall, and prison.
• Manage and support in the in prison children s play area.
• Plan and deliver activities to engage and create meaningful and memorable family visits.
• Promote Safe Grounds programmatic work, collaborate with the team and support with activities and interventions.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with various teams, such as wing staff, governors, family services, resettlement teams, and other HMP partners and other relevant stakeholders.
• Work to meet KPIs and targets as a team, and individually.

About You

We're looking for a compassionate and organised individual who understands the challenges faced by families affected by imprisonment with excellent communication skills. As part of Safe Ground s flagship Family Service, you will be positive, non-judgemental, and able to build good relationships that support personal development. You will be self motivated, able to manage your time effectively and work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and people from a range of backgrounds.

You'll be committed to helping Visitors Centre, men in custody and their families to achieve their goals and will demonstrate alignment with SIG values. Together, you ll help strengthen family relationships, support positive change and contribute to a more compassionate, trauma informed culture within the prison.

• You will be comfortable working within a prison environment
• Previous professional or lived experience supporting men in custody, alongside experience of working with children and their families is desirable but not essential.

• Willingness to undertake required training, including experiential programme training and Criminal Justice Service security and key training

• Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
• Understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults
• Ability to work with confidential information, maintain accurate records and write accurate reports
• Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.

Our client Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding team.

• MUST have court experience and have worked in a Family Safeguarding team before
• 2/3 days in the office - Fenland/Wisbech

Job Information:

• Completing statutory visits CIN, CP and CIC
• Chairing CIN and Core Group Meetings
• Holding case load of CIN, CP, and CIC. To include some cases that may be in PLO, or S31 Care Proceedings.
• Completion of Court Reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments. Attending Ct with support of Senior prac or Team manager.
• Supporting with Duty rota.
• Attending ICPC and RCPC's, writing conference reports.
• Managing and assessing risk.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Family Time Worker to work with our client on a temporary basis in Peterlee. This is a full-time role working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Overview:

The role involves supervising and supporting family time between children and their families, ensuring contact is safe, positive and focused on the child's needs. The post holder will observe interactions, maintain accurate records and provide feedback to support safeguarding and care planning.

Main Duties:

• Supervising family time sessions between children and family members
• Promoting positive interactions and ensuring the child's welfare remains a priority
• Recording observations and preparing written reports following contact sessions
• Identifying and reporting any safeguarding concerns
• Providing feedback to social workers and other relevant professionals
• Transporting children where required

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualification in Childcare, Health and Social Care or a related field
• Previous experience working with children and families in a relevant setting
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Good communication skills and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Enhanced DBS certificate
• Full UK driving licence and access to own business insured vehicle

If your skills match the above criteria, please apply with your up-to-date CV!

Pay: £13.45

Job Description:

Location: Liverpool

This is initially a temporary position for 6 months, with the potential to become permanent subject to business needs and performance.

Hours: 28 hours

Week 1 - Monday, Thursday, Friday 9-6 with 30 mins unpaid break & Tuesday 3.30 - 6pm

Week 2 - Monday, Friday, Saturday 9-6 with 30 mins unpaid break & Tuesday 3 click apply for full job details