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Role :  Social Work Apprentice 

Hours of work:   Full time 

Rate of Pay:  £15,352.62 per annum, pro rata

Location of role:  Lime House or The Orchards Wigan, Lancashire

Duration of course: Up to 3 years 

Role Description:

An opportunity has arisen for four Social Work Apprentices to join Nugent to attain a Degree Apprenticeship in Social Work whilst dedicated to supporting our adult services.

 As a Social Work Apprentice, you will work in partnership with adults, carers, and families in a range of different settings to support and promote positive change in individuals’ lives to improve their wellbeing and independence. 

Complete projects/assignments and work tasks in time scales permitted, you will be expected to visit Hope University campus once a fortnight for one study day.  The rest of the made is up from you working at one of our services in the Wigan area.

Experience & Skills:

• Experience of any social care environment either through personal or professional duties for at least 12 months or level 3 qualifications that amount to 120 UCAS Tariff points 
li>GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or the equivalent numeracy and literacy qualification e.g. Level 2  li>Ability to develop and maintain trusting, open, and productive relationships with people  li>Analysis and interpretation of relevant regulatory frameworks e.g. Assessment frameworks  li>Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues  li>Effective communications skills  li>Effective use of ICT e.g. MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)  li>Planning, prioritising and organising own work  li>Adaptable to change and new ways of working 

   Benefits:

Life Assurance Scheme
• Corporate Medicash Scheme
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Access to offers and discounts.
• Blue Light Card
• 30 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 33 days after three years in service.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Values Awards
• A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
• Career Progression opportunities
• Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service.

What does it mean to work with us? It’s all in the name – iACCORD.
We live and work by our values, which spell out who we are and what we stand for:

• Integrity –  we are honest in what we say and do
• Ambition –  we have high hopes for the future
• Courage –  we stand up for what we know is right
• Compassion –  we are kind and support each other
• Optimism –  we believe we can
• Respect –  we accept one another and look after all we share
• Dignity –  we value ourselves and each other

These values guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity.

Job Title: Birth to Settled Adulthood, Team Manager (Social Work)

Location: Dorchester (Dorset)

Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours

Salary: 45.00 per hour (umbrella)

Type: Hybrid/Remote working

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

Who we are looking for

You'll bring leadership experience, a strong understanding of children's social care, and a passion for integrated working. We're looking for someone who can drive change, embed innovative practice and help shape a positive, inclusive culture across the wider Integrated Care System.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, where we work with individuals aged 0-25 and their families to help them live safe, fulfilled lives-and support their journey into adulthood.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Chesil locality team. You'll manage a team of 6-8 staff who work directly with disabled children and young people. Your responsibilities will include:

• keeping children safe and ensuring their voices are heard
• supporting families through timely, practical help, including access to Short Breaks
• working closely with SEND services, transition teams and Adults' services to plan for adult life
• providing reflective supervision and team development, with strong support from Service Managers

About the service

B2SA is part of our Children's Directorate but works closely across both Children's and Adults' services using a matrix management approach. We're taking a phased approach to integration:

• Phase 1 focuses on aligning social care practice across Children's and Adults' services
• Phase 2 aims to strengthen links with health partners for a joined-up experience for families

This integrated way of working is key to ensuring smoother transitions, stronger relationships and better outcomes for those we support

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• 3 years permanent post qualified experience within an English Local Authority
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel

Benefits

500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.

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Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Job Title: Birth to Settled Adulthood, Team Manager (Social Work)

Location: Dorchester (Dorset)

Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours

Salary: 45.00 per hour (umbrella)

Type: Hybrid/Remote working

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

Who we are looking for

You'll bring leadership experience, a strong understanding of children's social care, and a passion for integrated working. We're looking for someone who can drive change, embed innovative practice and help shape a positive, inclusive culture across the wider Integrated Care System.

About the Role

This is a rare opportunity to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, where we work with individuals aged 0-25 and their families to help them live safe, fulfilled lives-and support their journey into adulthood.

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Chesil locality team. You'll manage a team of 6-8 staff who work directly with disabled children and young people. Your responsibilities will include:

• keeping children safe and ensuring their voices are heard
• supporting families through timely, practical help, including access to Short Breaks
• working closely with SEND services, transition teams and Adults' services to plan for adult life
• providing reflective supervision and team development, with strong support from Service Managers

About the service

B2SA is part of our Children's Directorate but works closely across both Children's and Adults' services using a matrix management approach. We're taking a phased approach to integration:

• Phase 1 focuses on aligning social care practice across Children's and Adults' services
• Phase 2 aims to strengthen links with health partners for a joined-up experience for families

This integrated way of working is key to ensuring smoother transitions, stronger relationships and better outcomes for those we support

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• 3 years permanent post qualified experience within an English Local Authority
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel

Benefits

500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay

Please do not hesitate to contact our dedicated recruitment team if you have any questions, or feel you have the requirements to fulfil this post. We offer a 500.00 referral bonus to anyone who is successfully placed in a new role.

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Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Adults Social Work Manager- within the Social Care industry in Tameside area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker - Locality team vacancy in Rochdale will be for a minimum of 6 months.

Responsibilities include:

• Initial Assessments and Core Assessments
• Section 47 Investigations

• Contributing to the duty rota
• Initiating care proceedings
• Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children
• Initial child protection reports conference reports

Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - within the UK Social Care industry.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Qualified Adults Social Work Manager - vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in the Manchester area, please email your updated CV to us or contact Gurvinder Sanger for more information.

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Adults Social Work Manager- within the Social Care industry in Tameside area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker - Locality team vacancy in Rochdale will be for a minimum of 6 months.

Responsibilities include:

• Initial Assessments and Core Assessments
• Section 47 Investigations

• Contributing to the duty rota
• Initiating care proceedings
• Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children
• Initial child protection reports conference reports

Experience preferred:

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - within the UK Social Care industry.

Minimum Requirements:

• SWE Registration
• 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Qualified Adults Social Work Manager - vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in the Manchester area, please email your updated CV to us or contact Gurvinder Sanger for more information.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.

Requirements as a Social Worker include:

• SWE Registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• "Refer a Friend" bonus - get 250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place

Interested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams - Medway Council
Up to 41,956 + 5,000 Market Premia + 2,000 Annual Retention Payment

Medway Council is recruiting a skilled and committed Social Worker to join their Children's Social Work Teams. This role involves working proactively with children and families requiring statutory intervention using the Signs of Safety model. You will be responsible for implementing child protection and child in need plans aimed at safeguarding children and supporting families toward stability or, when necessary, legal proceedings.

Benefits:

• Up to 41,956 salary

• 5,000 market premia

• 2,000 annual retention payment after 1 year's service

• Hybrid working with minimum 2 days in office per week

• Ongoing reflective supervision and continuous professional development

• Opportunity to work in a supportive, relationship-focused team

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload using Signs of Safety to undertake assessments, prepare SMART plans, and review case progress with clear outcomes

• Engage directly with children and families to understand their lived experiences, wishes, and feelings

• Maintain accurate, timely records and prepare reports for Child Protection Conferences, court proceedings, and other statutory meetings

• Work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals and agencies to promote children's safety and wellbeing

• Participate in regular reflective supervision and keep up to date with current research, legislation, and best practice

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Successful completion of ASYE

• Experience working with children and families in statutory settings

• Familiarity with or willingness to be trained in Signs of Safety

• Skilled in child protection, direct work, and court-related processes

• Strong assessment, report-writing, and multi-agency working skills

• Commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice

Medway's Commitment:
We listen to children and young people's views and strive to be good listeners, honest, consistent, and resourceful advocates for their rights and wellbeing.

Work Style:
Hybrid working model - minimum 2 days per week in the office and flexibility for other locations. The role requires occasional duty weeks spent fully office-based.

Additional Requirements:

• Full driving licence and use of a car for business purposes

• Enhanced DBS check required

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children's lives within a supportive and progressive local authority.

Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or