Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health Lead a high-impact adult social care and public health portfolio, shaping prevention, safeguarding, integration and sustainable services for more than 800,000 residents. This opportunity suits a senior public-sector leader with political awareness and transformational change experience. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Director of Adult Social Services, Director of Adult Social Care, Director of Adult Social Care and Health, Director of Health and Social Care, Corporate Director of Adult Social Care, Strategic Director of Adult Social Care, Director of Adult Services, Executive Director of Health and Social Care Benefits include a generous annual leave scheme, local government pension and employee discounts.   SALARY: £137,481 to £151,010 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time,...

Senior Lawyer - Adult Social Care Annual Salary: £50,788 - £54,928 Location: Hybrid (office visits once a week) Job Type: Full-time Join our Legal and Governance team as a Senior Lawyer specialising in Adult Social Care. This hybrid role offers the flexibility to work from home, with weekly visits to the office and necessary attendance at court and committee meetings. It's a unique opportunity to exercise professional autonomy while making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults in Sheffield. Day-to-day of the role: Lead and manage a team of Lawyers, Professional Officers, and Assistant Professional Officers. Ensure the quality and integrity of legal work delivered within Adult Social Care. Allocate, supervise, and deliver complex, high-profile legal matters. Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and efficiency within the team. Recruit, train, and develop your team to meet service and business goals. Provide expert advocacy and...

Job Description: Contact Support Worker Children's Services Client: Nottinghamshire County Council Service Area: Contact Support Service Driving Requirements: Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle Experience Required: Minimum of one year's experience working with children and/or young people Qualification: QCF Level 3 (previously NVQ Level 3) in Social Care, Child Care or an equivalent qualification. Applicants working towards the qualification may be considered. About the Role Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a caring, reliable and motivated Contact Support Worker to join its Contact Support Service. The successful candidate will facilitate supervised contact sessions between children and young people aged 0 17 and their parents, family members or carers. The role is essential in helping children maintain family relationships while ensuring their safety, welfare and emotional needs remain the priority. You will be responsible for...

Early Support Officer - Adult Social Care Location: Civic Centre, Wolverhampton Pay Rate: 15.56 per hour Contract: temporary Start Date: As soon as possible Positions Available: 3 Make a Difference Through Early Intervention City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking three proactive and compassionate Early Support Officers to join the Adult Social Care Early Support Service. This rewarding role focuses on helping adults and carers access the right support at the right time, preventing, reducing or delaying the need for long-term care and support services. Working within a strengths-based approach, you will empower people to maximise their independence, build confidence and remain active members of their communities. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience in health, social care, community support or related services who are passionate about improving outcomes for local residents. About the Role As an Early Support Officer, you...

Health & Social Care Educator - Long-Term Position Location: TF11 School Type: Secondary School Position: Health & Social Care Educator Contract: Long-term Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable Teaching: KS3 & KS4 We are currently seeking a reliable, committed and enthusiastic Health & Social Care Educator to join a welcoming secondary school in the TF11 area on a long-term basis. The school is looking for either a qualified teacher or an experienced unqualified educator with a strong understanding of the Health & Social Care curriculum and experience teaching students up to Key Stage 4. The ideal candidate will: Have experience teaching Health & Social Care within a secondary school setting Have experience teaching students up to KS4 Have a good understanding of the Health & Social Care curriculum Be confident delivering engaging and well-structured lessons Have strong classroom management skills Be able to build positive relationships with secondary-age...

Teacher of Health and Social Care/Early years Location: Blackburn with Darwen, UK Salary: UNQ 1-3/ MPS 1-6 Contract Type: Permanent Education Phases : Secondary; Job Roles: Teacher; Working Patterns: Full-Time; Subjects: Health and social care; Application Deadline: Sunday, 1st November 2026 Interview Date: w/c 9th November 2026 Visa Sponsorship Available: No Is a Shared Job: No About us Aldridge UTC Darwen provides an inspiring, career-focused education for young people aged 13-19, with specialist pathways in the creative, digital and care sectors. Inclusion is "firmly embedded" (Ofsted 2026) here, and through hands-on learning and real-world experiences, our learners develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to create their future. Previously Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio, established in 2013 and located in the heart of historical Darwen on the edge of the West Pennine Moors, the UTC is the town s best kept secret....

Our client St. Helens MBC is looking for a Qualified Social Worker - Children and Families to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. The Early Help Social Worker is an integral part of the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The role of the Early Help Social Worker is to screen contacts that have not met threshold for Children's Social Care, assess support needs and recommend a plan of support where needed. The aim is to make the right decision for families at the right time to help families access the right services and support children and young people achieve positive outcomes. 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...

OUTREACH FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER Directorate: Children & Young People s Services Division: Early Help Job Title: Outreach Family Support Worker Grade: 5 Salary: £23,836 £27,905 Location: Liverpool DBS: Enhanced DBS Reports to: Early Help Consultant Social Worker Job Purpose To provide high-quality, targeted outreach and home-based Early Help support to children, young people and families using a whole-family approach . The role will support children and young people aged 0 25 and their families, helping to prevent escalation to statutory services and ensuring families can access appropriate universal and community services. Ages applies where the SEND Code of Practice is applicable. Key Responsibilities Hold complex Level 3 cases stepped down from Children s Social Care. Complete Early Help Assessments and coordinate Team Around the Family (TAF) meetings. Act as Lead Professional , coordinating services and monitoring...

Are you an experienced, Social Work England-registered social worker with strong knowledge of child protection, looked-after children and permanence planning? We are recruiting an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) for a local authority in Bootle, Merseyside. This is a temporary 10-week assignment, expected to run from 2 November 2026 to 10 January 2027. The role offers hybrid working, with two days remote and three days in the office. The Role As an Independent Reviewing Officer, you will monitor and review the quality, effectiveness and legal compliance of care planning for children. You will chair statutory, annual and ad hoc review meetings, challenge practice where required and help ensure that children s views remain central to decision-making. Key Responsibilities Chair independent reviews for looked-after children and other statutory childcare meetings. Monitor care plans, timescales and outcomes in line with legislation and statutory guidance. Provide robust...

Experienced Social Worker Adult Social Care Location: Wirral Service Area: Adult Social Care Role: Experienced Social Worker About the Role We are seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join an integrated and supportive Adult Social Care service in Wirral. The successful candidate will work with adults, carers and families with a range of complex and long-term needs, supporting people to achieve greater independence, choice and control. You will work within a strength-based and personalised approach, ensuring practice is underpinned by the Care Act 2014 , safeguarding principles and social inclusion. You will also have the opportunity to support the development of colleagues, including newly qualified social workers, AYSEs and Care Navigators. Key Responsibilities Undertake Care Act needs-led assessments , reviews, care and support planning and risk assessments. Work with adults experiencing complex physical health, mental health and social care...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Adult Social Care Solicitor on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: Provide an efficient, effective, and economic legal service to the Council, its Executive, Committees and Sub-Committees, and to Departments, including senior officers and elected members as well as external clients, to protect the interests of the Council and/or external clients whilst providing options and advising on risks. To provide high quality and effective legal advice to the Council in relation to Adult Social Care matters. The postholder will manage a varied caseload, including Court of Protection proceedings, safeguarding matters, mental capacity issues and related public law matters, ensuring that the Council fulfils its statutory obligations and manages legal risk effectively. You will be responsible to: Give complex matters legal advice to client departments, Officers and elected members of the Council arising under the Care...

Job Title: Adult Social Care Lawyer Starting Salary: £55,582 plus £5,878 market enhancement progressing to £61,460 plus £5,926 market enhancement per annum Hours: 37 Location: Stevenage with hybrid working Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Resources About the team Working as part of the Adults, Children and Health Team you will be providing high quality legal services to the County Council's Members, Adult Care Services, Children's Services and Public Health Departments and, in particular, to provide Adult Social Care Law advice, including advice to the Hertfordshire Deprivation of Liberty Supervisory Body, Approved Mental Health Professionals and to act as an advocate before Tribunals and the Court About the role This role offers the opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of legal areas primarily relating to the protection of Vulnerable Adults but also relating to Vulnerable Children outside of Care Proceedings. Therefore, you will need to be...

CSW - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner - 0-25 Disabilities (Grade J) - Social Care Qualified Job Purpose To work within a Resilience Framework, providing a comprehensive, effective and integrated social work service to children and families, particularly in complex and high-risk situations. The post holder will ensure that services are delivered in a timely manner and in accordance with statutory legislation, safeguarding requirements, departmental policies and the council s statutory obligations. The post holder will demonstrate advanced social work practice, professional autonomy and leadership, supporting positive outcomes for children and families while promoting safeguarding, permanence and the opportunity for every child to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, planning and interventions to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Assess, manage and respond to...

Social Care Practitioner - Hospital Liaison Team Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £29,542 - £32,047 Per Annum, Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Full Time Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 02/11/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 706170 We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Adult Social Care at Wokingham Borough Council. This is a full-time, permanent role. The role sits within our Hospital Liaison Team, our Hospital Liaison Team works closely with people, families and professionals to support safe hospital discharges and help people regain their independence. In this role, you will support adults to live the lives they choose, remain safe, and live well in their communities. You'll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to...

Social Care Practitioner - East Team (Adult Social Care) Employer: Wokingham Borough Council Salary: £29,542 - £32,047 Per Annum (Pro Rata), Plus Benefits Location: Wokingham Contract: Permanent Working Pattern: Part Time Hours: 30 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced Closing Date: 08/11/2026 at 23:00 Reference: 711535 We have an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive Adult Social Care at Wokingham Borough Council. This is a permanent, part time role (30 hours per week). In this role, you will support adults to live the lives they choose, remain safe, and live well in their communities. You'll focus on what individuals can do, not just what support they need whilst getting to know the people you work with and what matters most to them. You will work with support and supervision from a social worker / Occupational Therapist . Adult Social Care helps people who need extra support to stay healthy,...

Our client Suffolk county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Social care team. Location: Stowmarket Service Areas: Child in Need Looked After Children Child Assessment Support & Prevention Key Responsibilities Manage a complex social work caseload (currently averaging 40 cases) Make and implement autonomous professional decisions on cases involving high levels of complexity, risk, uncertainty, and challenge, with managerial oversight where required. Plan and deliver targeted interventions to meet identified needs and reduce risk for children and families. Liaise effectively with partner agencies to coordinate support, services, and resources for children and their families. Lead and conduct Section 47 (child protection) investigations to ensure thorough and timely enquiries where significant harm is suspected. Key Experience Experience managing a complex caseload, delivering effective social work practice with children and...

Social Worker Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) 0 25 Employer: London Borough of Camden Team: Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS) Location: 5 Pancras Square, Camden Working Pattern: Agile working office, home and community visits Service Area: Children's Social Care / Disability and Transition to Adulthood About the Role Camden Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join its Children and Young People's Disability Service (CYPDS), supporting disabled children, young people and their families from birth through to the transition into adulthood. This is an opportunity to manage a varied and complex caseload, undertaking statutory assessments, safeguarding interventions and care planning while working collaboratively with families and professionals across health, education, housing and voluntary services. The successful candidate will be committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice,...

Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer Location: Hackney, London Pay rate: £28.65 per hour Contract: 6 months Working arrangement: Hybrid We are seeking an experienced and organised Adult Social Care Brokerage Officer to support the coordination and commissioning of high-quality care services for adults in need of support. Key responsibilities: Source and arrange residential, nursing home, supported living and community care placements. Liaise with social workers, care providers, health professionals and commissioning teams. Negotiate with providers to secure appropriate care packages and achieve value for money. Maintain accurate records of placements, contracts, service costs and vacancies. Update relevant systems, including Mosaic and CM2000. Monitor provider performance and compliance with contractual requirements. Support service users and carers to access person-centred care and support. Ensure placements comply with council policies, procedures and procurement...

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Administrator with strong safeguarding knowledge and excellent minute-taking skills? We are recruiting an Operational Support Officer to provide accurate, confidential and responsive administrative support within a busy frontline adult social care service in Enfield. What You ll Do Process adult social care and safeguarding referrals accurately and promptly. Maintain and correct confidential case-management data. Prepare appointment letters, electronic referral forms and related documentation. Provide reception cover and respond professionally to telephone enquiries. Support professional and practitioner meetings. Take complex minutes and produce clear drafts within five working days. Deliver excellent customer service to residents, professionals and colleagues. Essential Experience Previous experience processing adult social care referrals. Strong knowledge of Safeguarding Adults procedures. Experience working in...

Youth Offending Service Team Manager Directorate: Children s Services Service: Youth Offending Service Grade: PO6 Reports to: Senior Operations Manager (YOS) Responsible for: Up to 8 staff members, including YOS Case Officers About the Role We are looking for an experienced Youth Offending Service Team Manager to provide strong operational and practice leadership within a Youth Offending Service. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a team, ensuring high-quality practice, effective case management and compliance with relevant youth justice legislation, statutory guidance and National Standards. The successful candidate will play an important role in improving outcomes for children and young people, while balancing safeguarding, public protection, risk management and the wider developmental needs of young people . Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day operational and practice leadership to a team within the Youth Offending...