239 Social Care jobs in the United Kingdom

Administrator - Social Care
Location: Redhill
Hours: Full-time, office-based

About Us
Our client is a Family Services provides residential assessment and holistic family support to children, young people, and parents, particularly those with additional needs.
Situated in a beautifully renovated three-storey home in Redhill, we deliver strength-based, trauma-informed care using the award-winning Parent Assess framework. We aim to create a safe, nurturing environment to support lifelong family bonds.

Role Overview
As our Administrator, you will be essential to the smooth daily operation of the centre. You'll support our residential and assessment teams, manage communications, and ensure accurate record-keeping so that frontline staff can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact: answer phones and emails, welcome families, and professionals
• Maintain internal databases, filing systems, and referral logs
• Assist with scheduling -organise appointments, team meetings, and pre-visits
• Support confidential document management (care plans, assessments, safeguarding files)
• Coordinate administrative support for residential assessments
• Liaise with external agencies: local authorities, courts, and social work professionals
• Help prepare hospitality for visiting families and children
• Order and manage office and household supplies
• Take meeting minutes and manage internal distribution of updates
• Assist with data gathering tracking vacancies, monitoring admission periods
• Demonstrate understanding of GDPR and data protection in all tasks

Person Specification
Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in an administrative or customer-facing role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to use database software
• Clear and compassionate communicator, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Empathetic and professional when working with vulnerable families

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in social care, residential services, or assessments
• Understanding of safeguarding and children's services
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and family-first care principles

Why Join our Client?

• Work in a beautifully refurbished house with a family-centred ethos
• Make a real impact supporting families during challenging transitions
• Join a close-knit team trained in the innovative Parent Assess approach
• Access flexible working arrangements and ongoing learning opportunities
• Collaborate regularly with external professionals and partner agencies

#STRJP

At Connect2Hackney , we're proud to support the London Borough of Hackney in building a fairer, safer, and more inclusive borough. Right now, we're looking for a talented and driven Lawyer - Adult Social Care to join our dynamic in-house legal team on an initial 3 month interim contract .

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Hackney's residents by supporting one of the most vital areas of public service, Adult Social Care.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of our Legal & Governance Services team, you'll:

• Manage a varied caseload of adult social care matters with minimal supervision.
• Provide clear, consistent, and solution-focused legal advice to internal clients.
• Represent the Council in courts and tribunals, advocating on behalf of vulnerable residents.
• Draft complex legal documents and reports that support sound decision-making.
• Deliver training and briefings to colleagues, Members, and stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of legal developments and ensure Hackney remains compliant and proactive.

Who You'll Work With

You'll collaborate with a wide range of professionals across the Council, including senior officers, barristers, external legal partners, and other local authorities. You'll also play a key role in supporting governance and legal compliance at committee meetings and working groups.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with relevant experience in adult social care law.
• Confident in advocacy and legal drafting.
• Passionate about public service and committed to Hackney's values of inclusivity and integrity.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional evening meetings.

Why Join Hackney?

• Purposeful Work: Every case you handle helps protect and empower vulnerable adults in our community.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of an ambitious, agile legal team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and offer a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to broaden your legal expertise.

If you're ready to bring your legal expertise to a borough that's bold, diverse, and forward-thinking, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Hackney.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

My client is looking for an experienced locum ASC solicitor able to deal confidently with Court of Protection Proceedings, DoLs, ordinary residence, funding and charging disputes, and advisory work relating to Care Act 2014 responsibilities, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts etc.

This role is temporary, initially until 31.12.25

Part-time candidates would be considered, preferably working 4-days pw.

The role is predominantly, but not exclusively, remote working

Pay: £43.65 - £52.38 PAYE, dependant on experience

Teacher of Health & Social Care 

Based in Leicester 

Immediate Start 

Excellent School & Daily Rate 

Start a new and exciting role as a Health & Social Care Teacher at a well-resourced and highly supportive Secondary School in Leicester. Starting ASAP, you will be joining an experienced and well skilled Social Science Department.

JOB TITLE: Health & Social Care Teacher 

START DATE: ASAP 

LOCATION: Leicester

Long-Term Supply Position

KEY STAGES: Key Stage 4 (KS4)

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary (two-terms minimum)

OUR CLIENT - SECONDARY SCHOOL - LEICESTER

We are working alongside an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area. The school has superb facilities and views themselves as an innovative teaching and learning community.

THE ROLE - Health & Social Care Teacher 

Our client school require an inspirational, well qualified and hardworking teacher of Health & Social Care Teacher to join a successful, supportive and popular Social Science department with excellent facilities. You will deliver Health & social Care  throughout Key Stage 4 so this role suits a teacher looking to teach GCSE & BTech classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Health & Social Care teacher (NQT) as well as Health & Social Care Teacher with more experience. The successful candidate will be a high calibre Health & Social Care teacher with a drive to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning, contributing to our client school's students' educational experience. The ability to offer Sociology is advantageous for this role. 

Health & Social Care Specification 

To be considered for this role, you will need to be a Health & Social Care Teacher who has obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS). Overseas Trained Teachers (OTT) who have had their qualifications verified by UK NARIC will also be considered. You will be required to engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students to maintain the school's high standards of achievement. The successful Health & Social Care Teacher will be able to contribute positively to the continuation of an ambitious and progressive department.

We are currently working with numerous vacancies so if this position is not quite for you please do send us your CV to discuss other opportunities more suitable to your requirements.
 

Alan (your consultant) has been working the East Midlands Desk for over 11 years so his knowledge of the local schools is exceptional. He has also gained QTS so he knows the education system extremely well. Feel free to contact him for a more detailed chat about the roles we can help you fill. 

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check in line with the Government’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines (2023).

Administrator - Social Care
Location: Redhill
Hours: Full-time, office-based

About Us
Our client is a Family Services provides residential assessment and holistic family support to children, young people, and parents, particularly those with additional needs.
Situated in a beautifully renovated three-storey home in Redhill, we deliver strength-based, trauma-informed care using the award-winning Parent Assess framework. We aim to create a safe, nurturing environment to support lifelong family bonds.

Role Overview
As our Administrator, you will be essential to the smooth daily operation of the centre. You'll support our residential and assessment teams, manage communications, and ensure accurate record-keeping so that frontline staff can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact: answer phones and emails, welcome families, and professionals
• Maintain internal databases, filing systems, and referral logs
• Assist with scheduling -organise appointments, team meetings, and pre-visits
• Support confidential document management (care plans, assessments, safeguarding files)
• Coordinate administrative support for residential assessments
• Liaise with external agencies: local authorities, courts, and social work professionals
• Help prepare hospitality for visiting families and children
• Order and manage office and household supplies
• Take meeting minutes and manage internal distribution of updates
• Assist with data gathering tracking vacancies, monitoring admission periods
• Demonstrate understanding of GDPR and data protection in all tasks

Person Specification
Essential Requirements:

• Proven experience in an administrative or customer-facing role
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and able to use database software
• Clear and compassionate communicator, both written and verbal
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Empathetic and professional when working with vulnerable families

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in social care, residential services, or assessments
• Understanding of safeguarding and children's services
• Knowledge of trauma-informed and family-first care principles

Why Join our Client?

• Work in a beautifully refurbished house with a family-centred ethos
• Make a real impact supporting families during challenging transitions
• Join a close-knit team trained in the innovative Parent Assess approach
• Access flexible working arrangements and ongoing learning opportunities
• Collaborate regularly with external professionals and partner agencies

#STRJP

Teacher of Health & Social Care 

Based in Leicester 

Immediate Start 

Excellent School & Daily Rate 

Start a new and exciting role as a Health & Social Care Teacher at a well-resourced and highly supportive Secondary School in Leicester. Starting ASAP, you will be joining an experienced and well skilled Social Science Department.

JOB TITLE: Health & Social Care Teacher 

START DATE: ASAP 

LOCATION: Leicester

Long-Term Supply Position

KEY STAGES: Key Stage 4 (KS4)

CONTRACT TYPE: Temporary (two-terms minimum)

OUR CLIENT - SECONDARY SCHOOL - LEICESTER

We are working alongside an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school with an excellent reputation in the local area. The school has superb facilities and views themselves as an innovative teaching and learning community.

THE ROLE - Health & Social Care Teacher 

Our client school require an inspirational, well qualified and hardworking teacher of Health & Social Care Teacher to join a successful, supportive and popular Social Science department with excellent facilities. You will deliver Health & social Care  throughout Key Stage 4 so this role suits a teacher looking to teach GCSE & BTech classes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified Health & Social Care teacher (NQT) as well as Health & Social Care Teacher with more experience. The successful candidate will be a high calibre Health & Social Care teacher with a drive to deliver the highest quality teaching and learning, contributing to our client school's students' educational experience. The ability to offer Sociology is advantageous for this role. 

Health & Social Care Specification 

To be considered for this role, you will need to be a Health & Social Care Teacher who has obtained Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills Status (QTLS). Overseas Trained Teachers (OTT) who have had their qualifications verified by UK NARIC will also be considered. You will be required to engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students to maintain the school's high standards of achievement. The successful Health & Social Care Teacher will be able to contribute positively to the continuation of an ambitious and progressive department.

We are currently working with numerous vacancies so if this position is not quite for you please do send us your CV to discuss other opportunities more suitable to your requirements.
 

Alan (your consultant) has been working the East Midlands Desk for over 11 years so his knowledge of the local schools is exceptional. He has also gained QTS so he knows the education system extremely well. Feel free to contact him for a more detailed chat about the roles we can help you fill. 

Clarence Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check in line with the Government’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines (2023).

Vivid Resourcing are currently working with a local authority's growing legal team in London who are looking to hire an adult-care solicitor on a 6 month rolling contract to cover a round of permanent recruitment,

Candidates would be expected to conduct their own advocacy on an irregular basis, the rest of the role can be done on a fully remote basis.

Some details of the assignment:

- Drafting s21As and s16s,

- Handling more general court of protection matters autonomously,

- Attend infrequent non-contested hearings,

- Have prior experience working within a local authority setting.

If this position is of interest to yourself (or someone you know) then contact David Harrop by phone on (phone number removed), or reach out to me on LinkedIn

Vivid Resourcing are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships or any other characteristic protected by law.

My client is looking for an experienced locum ASC solicitor able to deal confidently with Court of Protection Proceedings, DoLs, ordinary residence, funding and charging disputes, and advisory work relating to Care Act 2014 responsibilities, Mental Health and Mental Capacity Acts etc.

This role is temporary, initially until 31.12.25

Part-time candidates would be considered, preferably working 4-days pw.

The role is predominantly, but not exclusively, remote working

Pay: £43.65 - £52.38 PAYE, dependant on experience

At Connect2Hackney , we're proud to support the London Borough of Hackney in building a fairer, safer, and more inclusive borough. Right now, we're looking for a talented and driven Lawyer - Adult Social Care to join our dynamic in-house legal team on an initial 3 month interim contract .

This is your opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of Hackney's residents by supporting one of the most vital areas of public service, Adult Social Care.

What You'll Be Doing

As a key member of our Legal & Governance Services team, you'll:

• Manage a varied caseload of adult social care matters with minimal supervision.
• Provide clear, consistent, and solution-focused legal advice to internal clients.
• Represent the Council in courts and tribunals, advocating on behalf of vulnerable residents.
• Draft complex legal documents and reports that support sound decision-making.
• Deliver training and briefings to colleagues, Members, and stakeholders.
• Stay ahead of legal developments and ensure Hackney remains compliant and proactive.

Who You'll Work With

You'll collaborate with a wide range of professionals across the Council, including senior officers, barristers, external legal partners, and other local authorities. You'll also play a key role in supporting governance and legal compliance at committee meetings and working groups.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

• A qualified solicitor, barrister, or legal executive with relevant experience in adult social care law.
• Confident in advocacy and legal drafting.
• Passionate about public service and committed to Hackney's values of inclusivity and integrity.
• A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional evening meetings.

Why Join Hackney?

• Purposeful Work: Every case you handle helps protect and empower vulnerable adults in our community.
• Supportive Culture: Be part of an ambitious, agile legal team that values collaboration and continuous learning.
• Flexible Working: We support hybrid working and offer a healthy work-life balance.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development, mentoring, and opportunities to broaden your legal expertise.

If you're ready to bring your legal expertise to a borough that's bold, diverse, and forward-thinking, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Hackney.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.