261 Direct Care jobs in the United Kingdom
Social Care Direct Adviser, Chelmsford
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Social Care Direct Adviser
Permanent, Part Time
£25,081 to £7,653 per annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style: Fixed-base worker
Closing Date: 21st September 2025
Come and join our very supportive Emergency Duty Service (EDS) who have an extremely important role to play within Adult and Children's Social Care for Essex. EDS provide a prompt and efficient response to service users within Adult and Children's services, carers, agencies, medical care and professionals, giving information advice, and, where appropriate, extending a package of care.
This is a part-time opportunity offering 28 hours per week, consisting of 4 x 7.5 hour shifts (30 minute break is added). A rota is available on request but is subject to change should the service require it. You will be based at our offices in Chelmsford, there is no home working available but plenty of free parking onsite.
Experience is not essential as full training for this role will be given. However, you must be able to commit to the days and hours (evenings, nights, weekends and Bank holidays, including Christmas) required.
The part time salary for this role will be from 8,980 to 0,927 per annum plus an additional 15% allowance for unsociable hours.
Benefits:
- Healthy work life balance.
- Wide range of learning and development opportunities.
- IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied.
- 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra.
- Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme.
- Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards.
- Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks.
- Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave.
Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here pay and reward .
The Role:
Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting the development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future.
The Social Care Direct Adviser provides prompt and efficient information and advice to enquiries and requests from service users, carers, agencies, medical care and professionals.
The Emergency Duty Service (EDS) provides essential cover outside of normal office hours and applicants will be required to work, evenings, nights, and weekends, including bank Holidays on a rota basis.
While the role itself does not require a car for day-to-day duties, having access to a vehicle would be an advantage due to the nature of the shift patterns. The late shift finishes at 12:30am, and although overnight shifts can be worked from home once training is complete, this is conditional (if there are any issues with home internet or connectivity, the expectation is that the individual can travel to the office immediately). Unfortunately, public transport is not a viable option at that time of night, and we do not want to have staff relying on buses at 1am. Additionally, weekend shifts begin at 7am, and the person on duty would be the only one in the office at that time. Therefore, punctuality is critical. While we understand that exceptional circumstances can arise, we need someone who can consistently meet these requirements without relying on public transport disruptions.
About You:
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent by experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and knowledge in relevant professional area.
- Excellent typing and office based skills.
- Experience of working under pressure in a busy office environment.
- A working knowledge of standard ICT software and systems, in particular MS Word and Excel.
- Experience of using own initiative to progress work.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with challenging people in a sensitive manner.
- Proven communication skills at all levels with excellent organisational skills.
- Customer service experience including answering a high volume of calls.
What will you be doing?
- Responsible for using specialist knowledge and judgement on Adult, Child and Mental Health services available in order to respond to enquiries and requests with appropriate information and advice.
- Responsible for identifying and responding to urgent or critical situations by passing referrals to the EDS Social Workers in order to ensure appropriate escalation and management of situations.
- Responsible for providing accurate and up-to-date information and advice to callers on Social Care policies and services, including eligibility criteria, and services provided by other statutory, private and voluntary agencies.
- Responsible for ensuring that all information is recorded quickly and accurately and is entered onto the appropriate database in order to ensure records are properly maintained.
- Responsible for ensuring that all information recorded complies with data recording legislation and guidance.
- Responsible for capturing data required for performance indicators in the correct format or style in order for it to be transcribed on the appropriate system.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in order to support the sharing of knowledge and new information.
- Work collaboratively as a representative of Social Care Direct on project and consultation groups in order to ensure knowledge and information is shared with colleagues.
- Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework.
Why Essex?
To read more about us please visit:
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As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process.
We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone.
How to apply:
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If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: .
As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to .
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Social Care Officer
Posted 4 days ago
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Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent.
Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently seeking a Locum Social Care Officer to join the Peripatetic Safeguarding team. This is a specialist team which covers the County of Kent.
Purpose of the Job:
To make a difference every day as a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer. Supporting people to make informed choices to live as full and safe lives as possible. Working in partnership to ensure support is appropriately coordinated and communication is effective between agencies and other parties. Work closely with service providers and other agencies to support the people we support to work towards their independence, wellbeing goals and outcomes. Collaborate closely with Adult Social Care Connect Hubs, Adult Social Care Community Teams, the Market Support Team, Commissioning and Care Providers to enhance the quality and consistency of care delivery. Undertake safeguarding enquiries assessed as presenting substantial or critical risk, where multiple concerns have arisen concurrently or within a short timeframe. Primarily work with-though not limited to-residential care providers, and undertake other enquiries as required, in response to evolving service demands. Ensure proactive engagement with providers and internal teams to promote best practices in the prevention of abuse and neglect, in alignment with the Principles of Safeguarding as outlined in the Care Act 2014.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Liaise with multiple external organisations (for example: GPs, Community Mental Health Teams and Community Wardens) to ascertain additional information as required, to identify the appropriate support for a person.
* Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support. Identify what is important to the people we support, and how they can live a life they want to live. Being involved in people's lives in the least intrusive way - and always in their best interests
* Support people and their carers, family members or others in their support network, to build and maintain community links, and to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible
* Build and develop relationships with wider partners to conduct person-centered reviews, including annual statutory reviews, of clients' care and support plans, and work together to enable people to achieve their personal outcomes.
* Support the management of crisis intervention to meet immediate requirements and reduce risk. Carry out safeguarding enquiries under the direction of an experienced practitioner and ensure safeguarding post implementation plans are disseminated to minimise the risk of future abuse or neglect.
* Be flexible and adaptable in supporting people, their families and carers by using skills and expertise/training to undertake specialist work, by working with people in another locality if required and by working with managers and colleagues to provide access to the service during its operating hours in order to contribute to the delivery of an effective, accessible and resilient social care service.
Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Social Care Officer
Posted 4 days ago
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Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent.
Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently seeking a Locum Social Care Officer to join the Peripatetic Safeguarding team. This is a specialist team which covers the County of Kent.
Purpose of the Job:
To make a difference every day as a Safeguarding Enquiry Officer. Supporting people to make informed choices to live as full and safe lives as possible. Working in partnership to ensure support is appropriately coordinated and communication is effective between agencies and other parties. Work closely with service providers and other agencies to support the people we support to work towards their independence, wellbeing goals and outcomes. Collaborate closely with Adult Social Care Connect Hubs, Adult Social Care Community Teams, the Market Support Team, Commissioning and Care Providers to enhance the quality and consistency of care delivery. Undertake safeguarding enquiries assessed as presenting substantial or critical risk, where multiple concerns have arisen concurrently or within a short timeframe. Primarily work with-though not limited to-residential care providers, and undertake other enquiries as required, in response to evolving service demands. Ensure proactive engagement with providers and internal teams to promote best practices in the prevention of abuse and neglect, in alignment with the Principles of Safeguarding as outlined in the Care Act 2014.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Liaise with multiple external organisations (for example: GPs, Community Mental Health Teams and Community Wardens) to ascertain additional information as required, to identify the appropriate support for a person.
* Deliver high-quality, person-centred care and support. Identify what is important to the people we support, and how they can live a life they want to live. Being involved in people's lives in the least intrusive way - and always in their best interests
* Support people and their carers, family members or others in their support network, to build and maintain community links, and to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible
* Build and develop relationships with wider partners to conduct person-centered reviews, including annual statutory reviews, of clients' care and support plans, and work together to enable people to achieve their personal outcomes.
* Support the management of crisis intervention to meet immediate requirements and reduce risk. Carry out safeguarding enquiries under the direction of an experienced practitioner and ensure safeguarding post implementation plans are disseminated to minimise the risk of future abuse or neglect.
* Be flexible and adaptable in supporting people, their families and carers by using skills and expertise/training to undertake specialist work, by working with people in another locality if required and by working with managers and colleagues to provide access to the service during its operating hours in order to contribute to the delivery of an effective, accessible and resilient social care service.
Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
Social Care Practitioner
Posted 10 days ago
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Kisharon Langdon UK has an exciting opportunity for a Social Care Practitioner to join their growing team in Colindale, London.
Salary:£24,000 - £28,840 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Colindale, Northwest London, NW9 6TD
Closing date: 19th September 2025
About Us:
Kisharon Langdon are a charity offering a wider breadth of services of .
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Heallth and social care
Posted 3 days ago
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Prospero Teaching is looking for a full time Health and Social Care teacher for a Secondary school in Brent.
This is a mainstream Secondary School with a supportive Health and Social care department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year.
Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location: Brent
Position: Health and Social Care
Type of work: Long Term
Contract or position start date: ASAP
Duration / Likely Duration: 1 term
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): temp
Full time/part time: Full time
Minimum rate of pay Minimum rate: GBP 150 per day
Hours: 8:30 am 4pm, plus parent's evenings
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
QTS or equivalent
Minimum 1 year experience in the UK
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references
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If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.
Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team
Health & Social Care Teacher
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Tradewind Recruitment are delighted to be working with a Sutton based school in their recruitment of a KS 5 Health and Social Care teacher for January 2026. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Health and Social Care teacher with QTS or an equivalent overseas qualification, that possesses excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to ensure that each school's ethos remains at the core of student learning.
KS 5 Health and Social Care Teacher
London borough of Sutton
Outer London Teacher Pay Scale: MPS/UPS (a TLR may be available for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Start Date: January 2026
Tradewind Recruitment are excited to be working alongside an outstanding, all Girls Catholic school in the London borough of Sutton in their hiring of a talented Health and Social Care teacher for a permanent vacancy from January 2026. The successful candidate should have excellent teaching, management, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to ensure that the school's Catholic ethos remains at the core of student learning. The school seek an organised and confident Health and Social Care teacher who thrives on making things happen and will have an ability to keep on top of the practicalities. You will be a strong communicator with the vision and ability to work in a team on delivering department objectives.
The successful candidate will:
Be passionate about Health and Social Care, committed to improving teaching and learning.
Have outstanding teaching, management and interpersonal skills.
Be enthusiastic and able to inspire and manage a talented team of teachers.
Will be committed to leading continuous improvement.
Have good interpersonal and presentation skills.
Be forward thinking, inspirational, receptive to change and able to work under pressure.
The school offer:
A strong commitment to your professional development and career management
An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team
A supportive environment in which your talent and commitment will be encouraged, nurtured and rewarded
Management and Leadership CPD opportunities are available
Set on a private estate in the leafy suburb of Sutton and within short travelling distance into central London, you will work in a friendly working environment as part of a thriving school, with the intention of making a major contribution to the schools continued success. If you are passionate about Health and Social Care and committed to achieving outstanding student attainment outcomes, Tradewind Recruitment would welcome hearing from you immediately.
Health & Social Care Teacher
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Health and Social Care Teacher - Secondary School - Wickford - September Start
Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Health and Social Care Teacher eager to inspire young minds? We are looking for a passionate professional to join our supportive secondary school team in Wickford.
About the Role:
Position: Health and Social Care Teacher
Location: Secondary School, Wickford, Essex
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, permanent or fixed-term considered
Salary: Competitive, according to experience and pay scale
What You Will Do:
Deliver engaging and effective lessons in Health and Social Care across Key Stages 4 and 5
Support and motivate students to develop knowledge and skills relevant to the health and social care sectors
Plan and assess students work, providing constructive feedback and support
Contribute to the development of the curriculum and department initiatives
Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment
What Were Looking For:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Experience teaching Health and Social Care or a related subject at secondary level
Strong subject knowledge and passion for health and social care education
Excellent communication and classroom management skills
Commitment to student progress and well-being
About the School:
Our school in Wickford is committed to creating an inclusive, dynamic, and nurturing environment where students can thrive academically and personally. We value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth.
Join Us and Make an Impact!
If youre ready to shape the future of young people and contribute to a vibrant school community, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for more information.
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Quality Assurance - Social Care
Posted 3 days ago
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Portfolio Group are proud to be representing a private care business, with their search for a Quality Assurance Assistant.
4 days onsite, 1 day from home - including travel to different sites at least once a month.
As a Quality Assurance Assistant, you'll ensure care and support documentation are accurate, compliant, and reflective of the high standards promised. This person will play a vital role in ensuring that the business are delivering high-quality, safe, and effective care that meets the requirements of the CQC.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and review documentation to ensure regulatory compliance (CQC and social care legislation) is adhered to
- Manage complaints, concerns, and incidents with a strong customer service ethos, ensuring clear communication, thorough investigation, and timely resolution
- Handle safeguarding and accident reports sensitively and professionally, working in line with policy and legal requirements
- Maintain and deliver scheduled audits, using findings to drive meaningful service improvements
- Collaborate with the senior management team to identify trends and embed lessons learned
- Prepare reports and contribute to regulatory submissions and inspections
- Support a culture of continuous learning, improvement, and service excellence
Key Aspects of the role:
- Supporting Quality and Compliance: Conducting tasks related to CQC standards and safeguarding.
- Monitoring and Evaluation: Helping to monitor and evaluate services to ensure they are meeting the required quality standards.
- Maintaining Records: Ensuring that records and documentation are accurate and up-to-date, including evidence of care that meets regulatory expectations.
- Identifying Areas for Improvement: Helping to identify areas where services can improve and supporting the implementation of necessary changes.
- Using Online Systems: Utilizing online systems and processes to manage quality assurance and improve efficiency.
- Understanding Regulations: Having a working knowledge of CQC regulations, including Regulation 17 (Good Governance).
- Supporting Staff: Ensuring that staff understand the quality assurance processes and how to effectively check that quality care is being delivered.
- Contributing to Improvement: Helping to create a culture of continuous improvement within the organization.
- Working with Data: Analysing data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
- Supporting Inspections: Helping to prepare for and respond to CQC inspections.
- Promoting Safety: Ensuring that the service is safe and that risks are managed effectively.
Requirements
- Driving licence (company car/petrol allowance included)
- Knowledge of CQC legislation
Experience of auditing
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Health & Social Care Teacher
Posted 4 days ago
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Health & Social Care Teacher Needed in Wembley!
Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of care professionals, social workers, and community leaders? Prospero are working with a large mixed secondary school this is an inclusive and high-performing secondary school in North West London, as we continue to grow our thriving Health and Social Care provision.
We're seeking a dynamic, dedicated, and inspiring Health and Social Care Teacher to deliver engaging lessons across Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5, with a focus on real-world application, empathy, and academic rigour.
Why Join this school?
- A modern 40m campus with outstanding facilities
- Supportive, diverse and ambitious staff team within trust
- Excellent CPD opportunities, leadership pathways, and collaboration across schools
- Strong emphasis on student wellbeing, character education, and inclusive teaching
- A diverse, vibrant student body from a range of backgrounds bringing real meaning to Health and Social Care education
Were Looking For Someone Who:
- Has QTS and experience teaching Health and Social Care (BTEC and/or OCR preferred)
- Can deliver engaging, inclusive and purposeful lessons to KS4 & KS5 students
- Is passionate about equipping students with practical skills and awareness of issues in health, social care and early years sectors
- Brings energy, commitment and the ability to inspire students from all walks of life
- Thrives in a collaborative environment and shares our vision of education as a force for social mobility and community change
What We Offer:
- Competitive Inner London salary
- Wellbeing days, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and mental health support
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact in a rapidly improving, forward-thinking academy
Health & Social Care Trainer
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Health & Social Care Trainer to join our client, a well-established care provider supporting adults with complex needs delivering high-quality, person-centred services.
As an Health & Social Care Trainer, you will be designing and delivering engaging training programmes that equip staff with the skills and confidence to provide exceptional care.
This role offers a salary range of £30,000 - £33,000 and benefits.
You will be responsible for:
- Delivering interactive induction sessions to ensure new staff achieve the Care Certificate.
- Creating and delivering engaging training programmes tailored to real-world care needs.
- Embedding regulatory standards, legislation, and best practice into training content.
- Supporting the workforce in areas such as safeguarding, autism, medication, mental health, and accurate reporting.
- Assisting with career pathways and apprenticeships to support staff progression.
- Monitoring training compliance and continuously enhancing the learning offer.
- Promoting a culture of growth, learning, and excellence across the organisation.
What we are looking for:
- Previously worked as an Care Trainer, Health and Social Care Trainer, Training Officer, Learning and Development Officer, Learning and Development Trainer, Healthcare Trainer, Training Manager, L&D Officer, L&D Manager, L&D Trainer or in a similar role
- Previous experience delivering training within the health and social care sector.
- A recognised training qualification (such as Level 3 AET, PTLLS, or CTLLS).
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of learners.
- Organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied workload.
- Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.
What’s on offer:
- Competitive salary.
- 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Blue Light Card benefits and cashback rewards.
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing professional development.
- A supportive, values-driven environment where you can thrive.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by shaping the skills and future of a dedicated care workforce.
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