112 Social Services jobs in Lewisham
Social Services Team Leader
Posted 4 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and supervise a team of social workers, care coordinators, and support staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management.
- Oversee the assessment of needs and the development, implementation, and review of care plans for individuals and families.
- Ensure that all services provided are of the highest standard, adhering to relevant legislation, policies, and ethical guidelines.
- Manage team resources effectively, including workload allocation, scheduling, and budget adherence.
- Conduct regular team meetings, case conferences, and supervisions to ensure effective communication and case management.
- Liaise with other professionals, agencies, and stakeholders (e.g., healthcare providers, educational institutions, legal services) to ensure integrated and coordinated support.
- Handle complex cases and provide crisis intervention and support when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and data protection regulations.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery and staff development.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of service users and staff, adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Act as a key point of contact for service users, their families, and external agencies.
- Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification) and relevant professional registration (e.g., Social Work England).
- Significant experience working in social services or a related field, with demonstrable experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in social care and child protection.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate a team effectively.
- Strong assessment, care planning, and risk management skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize effectively.
- Experience with case management systems and electronic record-keeping.
- Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion.
- A valid driving license and access to a vehicle may be required for community-based roles.
Health & Social Care Tutor
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Health & Social Care Assessor - Level 5 ONLY requirement - Crawley and surrounding areas
Remote-based with travel | Competitive Salary + Bonus
Are you an experienced Health & Social Care professional looking to make a difference in the sector? Or are you an experienced assessor seeking a role where you can focus entirely on supporting learners without the pressure of sourcing them yourself?
At t2 group, we are proud to have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in our recent inspection (September 2024). Join a team committed to delivering high-quality learning and development for the Health & Social Care sector.
Why join us?
·Home-based role with travel
·Competitive salary + bonus opportunity
·Full training and support for unqualified candidates
·No learner sourcing required – we provide all learners for you
·No sign-up documentation required to complete – focus on coaching and assessing
Who we’re looking for
At t2 group, we refer to our Health & Social Care Assessors as Personal Development Managers, reflecting their vital role in guiding learners through the entire learning journey—providing expert teaching, coaching, and development support to help them succeed.
We have opportunities for both Qualified and Trainee Health & Social Care Personal Development Managers (Assessors):
Qualified Assessors
Salary: Level 5 - £32,500,000 basic (includes location uplift) + bonus opportunity OTE to £4,500
If you’re an experienced Health & Social Care Assessor with a background in delivering apprenticeships and diplomas, we’d love to hear from you.
Unqualified Assessors (Trainee Pathway)
Salary: Level 5 – £28,00 (rising after completion of TAQA qualification to 2,500,000) + bonus opportunity OTE to 4,500
Through our Training Academy, we will support you to become a qualified Health & Social Care Personal Development Manager. If you have at least 2 years of sector experience and want to develop your career, this could be your next step.
The role
As a Personal Development Manager, your focus will be on supporting, mentoring, and assessing learners working towards their Health & Social Care qualifications Levels 2-5 (depending on your occupational competence). You will have a clear set of KPI’s and will manage your own diary to ensure you achieve these.
Key responsibilities:
·Build strong relationships with learners and employers through monthly reviews, ensuring ongoing commitment and engagement with the programme
·Deliver high-quality, interactive teaching and coaching sessions that align with the apprenticeship curriculum, fostering the development of key knowledge, skills, and behaviours while meeting Ofsted and Awarding Organisation standards
·Assess and review learner evidence promptly, ensuring timely progress tracking and support towards qualification completion
·Conduct workplace observations to assess practical competency and reinforce learning
·Provide tailored support to help learners achieve their maths and English Functional Skills
·Prepare and guide learners for End Point Assessment (EPA), equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to pass successfully
·Promote and safeguard learner well-being, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment while adhering to safeguarding policies
·Identify and report any safeguarding concerns relating to learners, staff, adults at risk or children
Benefits of working with t2 group
- Home based role with travel (mileage paid)
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Christmas & New Year shutdown period
- Pension scheme
- Specsavers scheme
- Access to 1000's of student discounts inc. Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM
- £500 emplo e referral bonus scheme
- Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers
- Employee well-being and assistance programme
- Access to EV company car scheme
- Life assurance cover
Requirements for the role
· Minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience in the adult or elderly Health & Social Care sector, including expertise in Dementia and Learning Disabilities, at a Senior Carer level or above
·Health & Social Care qualification at Level 3
·Previous experience in work-based learning or education settings, with an Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1, or equivalent)
·Ideally hold a Level 3 or higher teaching qualification (desirable but not essential)
·Strong English and maths skills, preferably GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
·Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, meeting targets and deadlines effectively
·Highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills
·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with learners, employers, and key stakeholders
·Proficient in IT, with the ability to navigate internal systems and confidently use Microsoft Office applications
Additional Requirements
·Must have own transport, broadband connection, and business-use car insurance (all business mileage and expenses are covered by the company)
·Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check & references
t2 group is committed to providing a safe environment for all learner’s and employees. To find out more about our commitment to safeguarding please visit the t2 website
We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with t2 group.
Remote Social Care Manager
Posted 5 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage, and support a team of social care workers, providing guidance and supervision.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualised care and support plans.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, and standards (e.g., CQC).
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Liaise with external agencies, families, and service users to coordinate care.
- Promote best practices in safeguarding vulnerable adults and children.
- Develop and deliver training programmes for staff.
- Monitor service quality and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Handle complex case management and crisis intervention when necessary.
- Contribute to the strategic planning and development of social care services.
Qualifications:
- Relevant professional qualification in Social Work, Health and Social Care, or equivalent (e.g., NVQ Level 4/5, BA Hons Social Work).
- Significant experience in a managerial or supervisory role within social care.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.
- Proficiency in case management systems and digital collaboration tools.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a remote team effectively.
- A strong commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
Credit Controller - Social Care
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We are looking for a Credit Controller to join our team at our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling. This role will be hybrid between home and office.
The Credit Controller for Social Care will support the management of the accounts receivable ledger for our Social Care division. Key responsibilities will include liaising with funders for payment of outstanding invoices, service user account reconciliations, requesting credit notes and query resolution. Reporting directly to the Social Care Credit Control & Group Cash Allocations Manager, this supporting role will ensure the function executes a robust cash collections process maximising timely collection for outstanding invoices.
Summary of Responsibilities
- In depth reconciliation of debtor accounts.
- Collection of outstanding invoices, ensuring they are paid within required period.
- Managing own workload and ledger.
- Reduce 60+ debt on your ledger.
- Inputting diary notes for all activities to build audit trail for the service user.
- Liaise with internal departments to ensure invoicing is accurate and queries resolved promptly.
- Build and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Work as a team and help when other members of the team are absent.
- Send copy invoices & produced statements.
- Any adhoc duties within the department required.
Our ideal candidate will have.
- ·Experience in a credit control environment.
- ·Flexible and able to deal promptly with queries and information requests.
- ·Intermediate Excel Skills.
- ·Able to deal with heavy data sets, create & understand account reconciliations.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Bonus scheme
- An opening to undertake further learning with our excellent apprenticeship scheme
- Expert supervision & support
- Employee referral scheme
- Free Health Cash plan
- 24 hours free GP support line
- Free life assurance cover
- Free eye tests
- Car lease discounts
- Discounted gym membership
- Free mortgage broker and Insurance cover
- Pension scheme
- Employee NHS - discount savings & “Cycle to Work” scheme
- Smart Health Toolkit- Providing you with Fitness Programmes, Nutrition consultation and Health checks
Due to limits on sponsorship allocations, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship to new candidates for these roles, this remains under review.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Health & Social Care Tutor
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Health & Social Care Assessor - Level 5 ONLY requirement - Crawley and surrounding areas
Remote-based with travel | Competitive Salary + Bonus
Are you an experienced Health & Social Care professional looking to make a difference in the sector? Or are you an experienced assessor seeking a role where you can focus entirely on supporting learners without the pressure of sourcing them yourself?
At t2 group, we are proud to have been rated 'Good' by Ofsted in our recent inspection (September 2024). Join a team committed to delivering high-quality learning and development for the Health & Social Care sector.
Why join us?
·Home-based role with travel
·Competitive salary + bonus opportunity
·Full training and support for unqualified candidates
·No learner sourcing required – we provide all learners for you
·No sign-up documentation required to complete – focus on coaching and assessing
Who we’re looking for
At t2 group, we refer to our Health & Social Care Assessors as Personal Development Managers, reflecting their vital role in guiding learners through the entire learning journey—providing expert teaching, coaching, and development support to help them succeed.
We have opportunities for both Qualified and Trainee Health & Social Care Personal Development Managers (Assessors):
Qualified Assessors
Salary: Level 5 - £32,500,000 basic (includes location uplift) + bonus opportunity OTE to £4,500
If you’re an experienced Health & Social Care Assessor with a background in delivering apprenticeships and diplomas, we’d love to hear from you.
Unqualified Assessors (Trainee Pathway)
Salary: Level 5 – £28,00 (rising after completion of TAQA qualification to 2,500,000) + bonus opportunity OTE to 4,500
Through our Training Academy, we will support you to become a qualified Health & Social Care Personal Development Manager. If you have at least 2 years of sector experience and want to develop your career, this could be your next step.
The role
As a Personal Development Manager, your focus will be on supporting, mentoring, and assessing learners working towards their Health & Social Care qualifications Levels 2-5 (depending on your occupational competence). You will have a clear set of KPI’s and will manage your own diary to ensure you achieve these.
Key responsibilities:
·Build strong relationships with learners and employers through monthly reviews, ensuring ongoing commitment and engagement with the programme
·Deliver high-quality, interactive teaching and coaching sessions that align with the apprenticeship curriculum, fostering the development of key knowledge, skills, and behaviours while meeting Ofsted and Awarding Organisation standards
·Assess and review learner evidence promptly, ensuring timely progress tracking and support towards qualification completion
·Conduct workplace observations to assess practical competency and reinforce learning
·Provide tailored support to help learners achieve their maths and English Functional Skills
·Prepare and guide learners for End Point Assessment (EPA), equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to pass successfully
·Promote and safeguard learner well-being, ensuring a safe and supportive learning environment while adhering to safeguarding policies
·Identify and report any safeguarding concerns relating to learners, staff, adults at risk or children
Benefits of working with t2 group
- Home based role with travel (mileage paid)
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
- Christmas & New Year shutdown period
- Pension scheme
- Specsavers scheme
- Access to 1000's of student discounts inc. Unidays, Student Beans and TOTUM
- £500 emplo e referral bonus scheme
- Enhanced sick pay & maternity reward vouchers
- Employee well-being and assistance programme
- Access to EV company car scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Health cash plan
Requirements for the role
· Minimum of 2 years' hands-on experience in the adult or elderly Health & Social Care sector, including expertise in Dementia and Learning Disabilities, at a Senior Carer level or above
·Health & Social Care qualification at Level 3
·Previous experience in work-based learning or education settings, with an Assessor qualification (CAVA, TAQA, A1, or equivalent)
·Ideally hold a Level 3 or higher teaching qualification (desirable but not essential)
·Strong English and maths skills, preferably GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
·Proven ability to work in high-pressure environments, meeting targets and deadlines effectively
·Highly organised and self-motivated, with excellent time management, planning, and organisational skills
·Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with learners, employers, and key stakeholders
·Proficient in IT, with the ability to navigate internal systems and confidently use Microsoft Office applications
Additional Requirements
·Must have own transport, broadband connection, and business-use car insurance (all business mileage and expenses are covered by the company)
·Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check & references
t2 group is committed to providing a safe environment for all learner’s and employees. To find out more about our commitment to safeguarding please visit the t2 website
We’d love to hear from you! Apply today and take the next step in your career with t2 group.
Social Care Service Manager
Posted 8 days ago
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Health & Social Care Teacher
Posted 23 days ago
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Health and Social Care Teacher – Long-Term Role – Immediate Start – Southwark – £180 to £50 per day
Health and Social Care Teacher – Southwark
Health and Social Care Teacher – Long-Term Role
Health and Social Care Teacher – Immediate Start
Health and Social Care Teacher – Suitable for Experienced Teachers
Are you a dedicated and passionate Health and Social Care Teacher looking for your next role?
Do you want to support and inspire students in a dynamic and ambitious secondary school?
If so, this Health and Social Care Teacher position could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Health and Social Care Teacher – The Role
A successful secondary school in Southwark is seeking a talented Health and Social Care Teacher to join their team immediately. This full-time role will run for at least one term, with the potential to be extended. You will be responsible for planning, teaching, and assessing engaging lessons across KS4 and KS5, supporting students to achieve their full potential.
Salary: £180 – £25 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.
Health and Social Care Teacher – The School
This 11–18 mixed secondary school in Southwark has an excellent reputation for student achievement and progress. The Health and Social Care department is well-resourced and supported by strong leadership who value staff development and collaboration.
If you’re passionate about Health and Social Care and committed to student success, APPLY NOW or contact Lee at TLTP Education for more information.
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Support Worker (Adult Social Care)
Posted 20 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, person-centred care to adults with diverse needs.
- Assist clients with personal care, mobility, and daily living activities.
- Support clients in managing their medication according to care plans.
- Help clients engage in social, recreational, and educational activities.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Create, implement, and review individual support and care plans.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
- Liaise with external agencies and professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Promote client independence, choice, and dignity at all times.
- Adhere to safeguarding policies and report any concerns.
- Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary care team.
- Experience in adult social care or a related field is preferred.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and active listening skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a compassionate nature.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends, and potentially sleep-ins.
- Valid DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Senior Social Worker - Children's Services
Posted 14 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and families' needs, identifying risks and protective factors.
- Develop, implement, and review robust care plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
- Provide direct support and intervention to children and families experiencing complex challenges.
- Manage a caseload of complex cases, ensuring timely and effective case management.
- Liaise with a range of external agencies, including schools, healthcare providers, and the police, to coordinate support services.
- Prepare high-quality reports for court proceedings and other statutory requirements.
- Supervise and mentor junior social workers, offering guidance and support.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with organizational policies and legal requirements.
- Participate in reflective supervision and continuous professional development.
- Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families within the service and wider community.
Qualifications:
- Diploma in Social Work or equivalent qualification, and current registration with Social Work England.
- Substantial post-qualifying experience in Children's Services, including experience with complex cases such as child protection and care proceedings.
- Proven ability to conduct thorough assessments and develop effective intervention plans.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively in a demanding environment.
- Proficiency in using social care IT systems.
- A commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous professional development.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage a remote workload effectively.
This fully remote role, serving the diverse community of London, England, UK , offers a profound opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of children and families. If you are a dedicated and skilled Senior Social Worker, we encourage you to apply.
Senior Social Worker - Children's Services
Posted 16 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying needs and risks.
- Develop, implement, and review care plans in collaboration with service users and relevant agencies.
- Provide direct support and intervention to children and families, including crisis management and counselling.
- Conduct child protection investigations, assessments, and court work as required.
- Supervise and mentor a team of social workers, providing guidance and professional development.
- Liaise effectively with other professionals, including health services, educational institutions, and legal representatives.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with organisational policies and legal requirements.
- Promote the rights and well-being of children and young people.
- Represent the organisation in multi-agency forums and case conferences.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of social work services.
- BA or MA in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification).
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Significant post-qualifying experience in children's social care, with demonstrable experience in a senior or supervisory role.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., Children Act 1989 & 2004) and safeguarding procedures.
- Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and undertake statutory duties.
- Strong assessment, analytical, and intervention skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage challenging situations.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel within the local area is essential.