13 Social Services jobs in Bromyard

OVERVIEW: Part-time Health and Social Care Assessor

We are currently seeking an experienced Health and Social Care Assessor to deliver and coordinate the successful completion of Level 2 and Level 3 Health and Social Care apprenticeships, for a well-established training provider.

This role is part-time, permanent - 3 days per week - flexible

With learners based in Stourbridge and the surrounding area, you will be based from home and responsible for supporting assessors in the delivery of HSC L2 & L3 to apprentices.

The role will require you to be involved in all aspects of the apprenticeship delivery (including Numeracy and Literacy), carrying out of assessments and liaising with Assessors, Learners, external verifiers and staff to maximise completions.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 HSC qualification and experience delivering health and social care apprenticeships to learners in the workplace.

SALARY/BENEFITS: Part-time Health and Social Care Assessor

• 28K pro rata starting salary (0.6, 3 days)
• 26 days + BH's + 3 weeks paid leave at Christmas
• Attractive Employee Benefits package, work tools
• Opportunity for personal development with further qualifications

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: Part-time Health and Social Care Assessor

• Working closely with internal and external key stakeholders, while delivering a range of quality provisions, you will follow code of practice and or the agreed procedure for any awarding bodies.
• Train, assess, motivate and support learners on programmes towards achieving their Level 2 and Level 3 HSC qualification
• Ensure the highest standards of learner completions are met and to monitor candidate's progress, including carrying out regular progression reviews/additional support reviews.

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES: Part-time Health and Social Care Assessor

• HSC Level 3 qualification
• Assessor qualification (TAQA, CAVA, A1)
• Experience delivering HSC apprenticeships
• Passion for people development
• Experience of working remotely from home - learner caseload located in Stourbridge and surrounding area
• Full UK Driving License and use of own vehicle

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Social Worker
• Job Location:                     Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices  
• Salary:                              £39,152 - £0,777 per annum (pro rata) 
• Hours per Week:                29.60 
• Contract Type:                   Permanent 
• Closing Date:                    26/10/2025 
• Job Requisition Number:    12015 
• This post is not open to job share

Are you an experienced Social Worker? Then we would love to hear from you!

If you're a qualified Social Worker in the UK and looking to move to Gloucestershire, we offer a relocation allowance of up to £8,000* subject to qualifying conditio . There's never been a better time to make the move! Watch our video to learn all that #ourSouthWest has to offer!

If you’re a Skilled Worker already living and working in the UK , with a minimum of 1 years’ experience working in an Adults Social Worker role, currently registered with SWE and looking to move Certificate of Sponsorship and relocate to Gloucestershire, then read on!
 

About the role:

Our vision for the people we work with is for them to lead full and active lives where they are supported to be independent as far as they can be. We want people to have choice and control over the services and support they receive and have access to services that use resources creatively. To help us to achieve our vision we focus on making Adult Social Care a place where people want to work and feel supported to deliver quality practice so they can focus on people first. See how we  #makethedifference  in transforming lives and reinvigorating social work in the county by reading our Community Care Editorial.

We have a part time (29.6 hours) Social Worker opportunity in our Tewkesbury Locality Team, based near a scenic riverside town, with great access routes to the M5. To find out more about our Tewkesbury Team, please visit our “Meet the Teams” webpage or if you want to learn more about team, please email @ to arrange an informal discussion with the Team Manager.

About us: Why Gloucestershire?

Enchanting Cotswold villages, picturesque countryside backdrops, and a never-ending selection of exciting days out, attractions and events; Gloucestershire really does have something for everyone. Gloucestershire is the perfect place to live and work with a great mix of rural and city locations. Find out more about living and working in Gloucestershire . 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Gloucestershire County Council. You can be confident of becoming part of a welcoming, passionate, innovative, and highly supportive team.

About you:

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about.  Read more about our values on our website.

If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role.

We’re closer than you think:

We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map  to see what we mean. For interested professionals located in Wales and Scotland, please contact us to discuss your application.

Applying:

Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples  of why you should be considered and the experience , skills  and knowledge  that you would bring to the post.   

To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today!

The council will consider sponsorship for this role, in line with Home Office regulations and subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.  

Additional Information:

Social Worker Adults Job Profile

This position is subject to an Enhanced Adults DBS with Barred List check.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 business days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.

Children’s Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Team (Central 1)

Location: Hereford, HR4 0LE

Employer: Optima Staffing (on behalf of Herefordshire Council)

Contract: Temporary (14 weeks) subject to extension

Start Date: 20th October 2025

⏱ Hours: 37 per week

Pay: £24.37 – £0.57 per hour (West Midlands MOU Rates)

Benefits: 50 per week accommodation allowance + 45p per mile mileage reimbursement

About the Role

Optima Staffing is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Safeguarding & Support Team (Central 1) at Herefordshire Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker to take on a meaningful role where you’ll help safeguard children, support families, and contribute to long-term positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload, working with families to achieve the best outcomes for children.
• Apply a restorative and strengths-based approach to social work practice.
• Prepare high-quality reports and confidently give oral evidence in court.
• Work closely with Herefordshire Council’s Legal Team and dedicated court progression officers.
• Ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding responsibilities.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years’ statutory social care experience .
• Experience managing complex caseloads.
• Strong court work experience (report writing & oral evidence).
• Commitment to safeguarding and improving the lives of children and young people.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay rates: £24.37 – £ .57 per hour (PAYE & Umbrella options).
• 50 weekly accommodation allowance.
• 45p per mile mileage reimbursement.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment within Herefordshire Council’s Safeguarding & Support Team.

Why Join Through Optima Staffing?

At Optima Staffing , we connect skilled professionals with the right opportunities. As your recruitment partner, we provide:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout the process.
• Guidance with compliance and onboarding.
• Access to roles across local authorities and healthcare providers.

Apply Now

If you are a qualified Children’s Social Worker ready to make a difference, apply today with Optima Staffing and help shape brighter futures for children in Herefordshire.

To provide high-quality, person-centred social work to adults with care and support needs within the community. As part of the Adult Neighbourhood Team, the Social Worker will be responsible for undertaking strengths-based assessments, support planning, safeguarding, and multidisciplinary work to promote independence, wellbeing, and safety in line with the Care Act 2014.

Conduct strengths-based Care Act assessments, risk assessments, and outcome-focused support plans for adults with physical, mental health, or learning disabilities.

Carry out reviews of existing care packages to ensure they remain appropriate, cost-effective, and aligned with the individual’s current needs.

Respond to and manage safeguarding concerns in accordance with Section 42 of the Care Act and the council’s safeguarding policies.

Work collaboratively with health partners, housing, voluntary organisations, and internal services to deliver holistic support.

Promote early intervention and preventative approaches, making use of community resources and reablement services.

Maintain accurate and timely case records using the local authority’s case management system.

Participate in team meetings, supervision, and case discussions, contributing to the ongoing development of good practice.

Ensure legal and policy compliance across all areas of work, including Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, and Data Protection.

Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.

Experience in adult social care, particularly in community-based or multidisciplinary settings such as an Adult Neighbourhood Team.

Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills.

Ability to manage a diverse caseload and prioritise competing demands effectively.

Enhanced DBS (preferably on the update service).

Experience using electronic case management systems (e.g., Liquidlogic, Mosaic, CareFirst – depending on the authority).

Base Location: Bromsgrove

Salary: Up to £37,000 depending on experience

Benefits: £3,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave (increasing to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan

About Us

Set up in 1987 by a small but passionate group of foster parents, we became the UK's first independent foster care agency. That gives us the benefit of over 30 years' of fostering experience and we're still going strong!

The founder members recognised that looked after children - especially those who'd had very difficult starts in life - needed specialist support. So right from the beginning they put the child at the centre of their thinking and surrounded them with an integrated range of support services. In fact, that's what ISP means: Integrated Service Programme.

Over time, this circle of support has increased to include a whole range of professionals that children and foster parents can tap into, whenever they need to. This includes social workers, fostering advisors, teachers and therapists, who all work with our foster parents and the children they look after, helping them understand and manage even the most challenging situations. This is what's known as a 'therapeutic approach' to fostering and it's something that we pioneered.

Requirements

ISP Midlands is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker or who is enthusiastic, committed and has an appreciation of the role of the foster parent and their skills. We ask our Social Workers to take a collaborative approach with foster parents in order to promote meaningful and relevant supervision of placements. Experience of working with foster parents as professional colleagues and working within a multi-discipline arena is essential, as is holding a full driving licence and having unrestricted access to your own car.

This is a demanding position which includes both a quality assurance role to maintain high standards and a training role to prospective and current foster parents. You will be an excellent report writer and able to work to strict deadlines.

• Hold a Social Care England recognised qualification in Social Work or equivalent
• Previous experience of children and families social work
• Previous experience or a want to work in a therapeutic model of child care
• Previous experience of working as a Supervising Social Worker is advantageous
• The ability to provide a high standard of report writing
• A comprehensive working knowledge of all relevant legislation pertaining to children's services as well as publications
• Full driving licence with unrestricted access to your own car

Responsibilities

• Direct support of foster parents within a realistic caseload which enables a high level of supervision
• Provide regular supervision to allocated foster parents, enabling and monitoring their practice and ensuring their compliance with regulatory standards
• To work in partnership with children, young people and foster parents and other professionals, local authorities and stakeholders, enabling full participation in assessment, planning, review and decision making relating to safeguarding and child protection

For an informal conversation about this position please contact Hayley Haughton on

To be considered for this post please hit apply.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS Check, cost of which will be met by ISP.

ISP is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.