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JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Adult Locality Team Location: Hereford, UK Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour Contract: Locum, 14 weeks Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per weekThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Adult Locality Team within Herefordshire Community Wellbeing. This 14-week locum assignment offers the chance to make a real impact within a fast-paced and rewarding community-based setting, where your contribution will be valued and supported.Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is seeking motivated, confident, and dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about delivering high-quality adult social care. You must be registered with Social Work England and hold a relevant social work qualification. A strong understanding of current legislation is essential, and an interest in progressing towards Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional qualifications is highly desirable.Perks and benefits: Locum Job: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum work, allowing you to gain diverse experience while benefiting from competitive hourly rates.Flexibility: Adapt your working pattern to better suit your lifestyle while maintaining a full-time role.Professional Development: Broaden your experience by working across different teams and systems, strengthening your professional profile.Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of the flexibility locum roles provide to balance work and personal commitments.Engaging Environment: Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that encourages growth, collaboration, and job satisfaction.What you will do: Carry out assessments and reviews, developing person-centred care plans for adults within the locality.Work closely with individuals and their families to ensure coordinated, effective support.Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to maximise outcomes for service users.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and embed best practice into day-to-day work.Provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, contributing to a culture of learning and development.Hereford offers an exceptional quality of life, combining historic charm with modern amenities. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the city provides a welcoming community, rich culture, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor activities. Whether you seek tranquillity or adventure, Hereford is a wonderful place to live and work.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best opportunities and rates tailored to your skills and experience.

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Social Worker - Adult Locality Team

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Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team 
 Specialism: Young Adults 
 Location: Hereford, Plough Lane 
 Salary: £32.67 per hour 
 Salary Type: Hourly 
 Contract: Locum - 3 Months (Ongoing) 
 Hours: Full Time / Part Time Available

Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team

Embark on an enriching journey within the Young Adults Team as a Senior Practitioner in beautiful Hereford. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.67 and provides the flexibility of either full-time or part-time hours. As you step into this role, you'll be immersed in advanced social care work that makes a profound impact on young adults' lives. Supported by a dedicated workforce in a nurturing environment, you'll be empowered to make evidence-based decisions and support high-quality outcomes.

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Caseload Management: Hold a manageable caseload, enabling focused and high-quality support for each young adult.
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Complex Case Work: Apply innovative solutions and expert knowledge to complex situations.
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Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Senior Social Work Practitioner – Adult Locality Team Location: Hereford, Plough Lane Contract: Locum, 3 months Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Pay: £32.67 per hour (Umbrella)Herefordshire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the Adult Locality Team within Adult Social Care. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is confident making defensible, evidence-based decisions and enjoys working with a high level of professional autonomy, supported by a strong and collaborative workforce.Perks and benefits: Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility that locum work offers, enabling you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments. Supportive Environment: Work within a well-established team that provides strong managerial and peer support. Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience within adult social care. Competitive Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate that reflects your experience and expertise.What you will do: Manage a small but complex caseload, ensuring high-quality, person-centred practice. Make informed, defensible decisions to improve outcomes and quality of life for adults in the locality. Work closely with management to support service development and performance improvement. Provide guidance, mentoring, and professional support to less experienced social workers. Act as a key point of coordination between adults in receipt of care and partner services to ensure seamless support.Hereford offers an exceptional quality of life, combining historic charm with beautiful countryside. With a welcoming community, rich culture, and plenty of opportunities to unwind outside of work, it is a fantastic place to live and work.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible opportunities and rates for professionals at every stage of their career.

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Adult Locality Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Work Senior Practitioner - City Locality Team Contract: Locum for 3 months Location: Hereford / Plough Lane Pay: £32.67 per hour Umbrella Join us in picturesque Herefordshire for an electrifying locum opportunity as a Social Work Senior Practitioner within our City Locality Team. Offering a competitive salary of £32.67 per hour through an umbrella company, this role guarantees 37 hours per week over a three-month contract starting 16 February 2026. Step into a role that combines innovative adult social care work with the autonomy to make meaningful, evidence-based decisions. You will find yourself in an enriching environment where each day brings a chance to make a significant impact on the community. Perks and benefits:- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and financial benefit of an hourly salary that recognizes the skilled work you do and rewards you for it. - Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills with continued learning and development resources. - Work-life Balance: Flexible locum work allows you to tailor your work schedule to your lifestyle for a healthier work-life balance. - Varied Experience: Gain diverse experiences working on unique cases that challenge and develop your expertise in social work. What you will do:- Manage a small, focused caseload ensuring that individuals receive the highest level of care and support. - Deliver innovative solutions and make defensible, evidence-based decisions that contribute to effective social care practice. - Work collaboratively with the locality management team to enhance service performance and success. - Provide expert guidance and supervision to junior staff to promote professional excellence and development across the team. Living and working in Herefordshire offers a delightful blend of countryside tranquillity and vibrant community life. Known for its rolling hills, charming villages, and historical landmarks, Herefordshire provides a warm and welcoming setting for both work and leisure. Come and experience the unique charm and endless opportunities that this beautiful county has to offer. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Work Senior Practitioner - Locality Team

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Job Title: Locum Fostering Social Worker 
 Specialism: Fostering 
 Location: Gloucester, UK 
 Salary: £35.00 Hourly 
 Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Join our enthusiastic and dynamic team in Gloucester as a Locum Fostering Social Worker within the Fostering Service. This ongoing opportunity sits within the Kinship Assessment Team and offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time working. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a real difference to the lives of children and foster families while enjoying the freedom and variety of locum work.

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Provide regular supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster carers, enabling them to meet the needs of children in placement.
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Complete high-quality assessments of prospective foster carers and contribute to recruitment and approval processes.
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Monitor foster placements to ensure safeguarding standards are met and placement stability is promoted.
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Work collaboratively with children's social workers, health professionals, and education services to meet children's holistic needs.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards.
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Engage in continuous professional development through training, reflective practice, and team learning.
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Qualified Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).
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Fostering Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659Position: Social Work Senior Practitioner, South Locality Team Location: Herefordshire (UK) Salary: £32.67 per hour umbrella Starts: 26 Jan 2026 for 14 Weeks Hours: 37 hrs, Full Time/Part Time Are you embarking on your next great adventure in social work? This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Senior Practitioner to join the South Locality Team in beautiful Herefordshire. Dive into a role that allows you to guide and support work with adults and their carers with a person-centred, strength-based approach. With a competitive hourly salary of £32.67, this role starts on the 26th of January 2026 and spans across 14 weeks. You have the flexibility of full time or part time hours to fit your lifestyle. Perks and benefits:Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility that an attractive hourly rate provides, giving you control over your earnings and work-life balance. Professional Growth: Develop your leadership and supervision skills with a team that encourages career advancement and personal development. Work Variety: Experience various complex cases that will challenge and hone your skills, ensuring no two days are the same. Flexible Schedule: Whether you prefer part time or full time, this role adjusts to suit your lifestyle aspirations. What you will do:- Lead and manage a team, providing supervision and guidance to ensure professional standards are maintained. - Support and guide work with adults and their carers through a person-centred, strength-based approach to assessment, case management, and review. - Hold and manage a small caseload of more complex cases, adjusting to team requirements. - Ensure management information systems are accurate and updated regularly. - Provide thorough casework monitoring and engage in consultation to uphold practical application standards. Herefordshire isn't just a place to work; it's a haven. Enjoy a blend of vibrant communities and picturesque landscapes. Whether you're unwinding with a scenic country walk or enjoying the local culture, Herefordshire offers a fantastic quality of life both during and after work hours. Dive into a career that not only advances your professional path but also enriches your life. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team to work Full Time based in Herefordshire.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,091 per annum.Main Duties:<ul>
<li>Manage a diverse caseload in guidance with the organisational needs of the Directorate on a daily basis.</li><li>Conduct thorough assessments of children, young people, families, and carers to identify needs and determine appropriate actions while planning suitable service provisions.</li><li>Engage in preventative and supportive work with families in need and undertake risk assessments as needed.</li><li>Foster effective planning for children and young people involved in care, supervision, or adoption proceedings and those entering the looked-after system.</li><li>Participate in training to maintain up-to-date knowledge and undertake daytime office duty on a rota basis as required.</li><li>Contribute to the development of team members and students while maintaining accurate and organised case files.</li><li>Create reports to aid decision-making and promote positive care planning outcomes for children and young people.</li><li>Collaborate with foster carers and other stakeholders to develop a collective approach to supporting looked-after children.</li><li>Encourage active participation from service users in the planning and provision of services while ensuring children can access independent advocates.</li></ul>
Perks and benefits: Join us in a permanent role where stability and growth go hand in hand. You'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that places a premium on teamwork and innovation. Enjoy professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Experience the satisfaction of making a genuine difference every day in the lives of children and families. Be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are celebrated.Here in Hereford, you'll experience a blend of rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a close-knit community. It's a fantastic place to enjoy a fulfilling career and build a balanced lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities and cultural experiences. Come and be part of a place where you can grow your career while enjoying the charming setting of this unique city. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult Learning Disability Team to work Part Time (22.5 Hours) based in Worcestershire. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £42,186per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>To work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.</li><li>To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.</li><li>As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.</li><li>To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.</li><li>To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.</li><li>The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.</li><li>To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs.</li><li>To gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make.</li><li>The Social Worker must meet the continuing professional development requirements of the professional regulator and keep abreast of legislative changes.</li><li>To maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.</li><li>To undertake health and safety duties commensurate with the job and/or as detailed in the Directorate’s Health and Safety Policy.</li><li>To undertake other such duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.</li></ul>
Requirements of a Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - Adult Learning Disability Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Adult Hospital Team to work Full Time based in Gloucestershire.The salary for this Social Worker job is up to £40,777 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Listen to the people of Gloucestershire, supporting them to connect to community resources, including promoting digital inclusion, recognising the opportunities and risk of new technologies, digital resources, online communications, virtual environments and social media in social work.</li><li>Prioritise supporting people in crisis to regain control of their lives, working together to achieve effective plans to reduce risk and ensure people are more stable.</li><li>To coordinate and manage section 42 enquiries and complex, high-risk situations, utilising professional judgement throughout.</li><li>To promote social change and development, social cohesion and the empowerment and liberation of people.</li><li>To develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of local resources, working collaboratively with teams and services both within and outside of Gloucestershire County Council.</li><li>To be an active participant of your team, supporting the development of others and committed to own professional development to deliver the best quality practice for the people of Gloucestershire.</li><li>To take responsibility for obtaining regular, effective supervision from a professional supervisor/manager and appraisal to discuss effective practice, reflection, continuing professional development and career opportunities.</li><li>To take ownership of and responsibility for delivering against team and individual performance targets. Maintaining an awareness of own professional limitations and knowledge gaps and seeking to address these.</li><li>To contribute to the development of the service by communicating new ideas, through means such as briefings, completion of council survey’s, and team meetings.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker job:<ul>
<li>A social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Registered or eligible for registration.</li></ul>
Contact: This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

Social Worker - Adult Hospital Team

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an Adult Social Worker within the Bromsgrove Area Team to work Part Time (31 Hours) based in Worcestershire.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,429 per annum. Main duties:<ul>
<li>Work with adults, using a strength-based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.</li><li>Work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.</li><li>As an Experienced Social Worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.</li><li>Support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and buddy system.</li><li>Identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.</li><li>Represent the service, adults and carers views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.</li><li>Engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs.</li><li>Build to excellent and effective relationships with other agencies and the local community to sign-post when appropriate.</li><li>Gather and analyse from a variety of sources that will provide an informed judgement for the decisions you make.</li><li>The Social Worker will undertake duty responsibilities in line with the requirements of the team.</li><li>Prepare and participate in reflective practice and supervision.</li><li>Maintain personal and professional development to mee the changing demands of the job, participate in appropriate training activities and encourage and support staff in their development and training.</li><li>Undertake other such duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this job.</li></ul>
Requirements of this Social Worker role:<ul>
<li>A Social Work Qualification or equivalent.</li><li>Understanding of relevant legislation.</li><li>Relevant Social Work experience.</li></ul>
Contact:This Social Worker job is advertised by Zehnn Young; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning ‘Best Candidate Care’ at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award.Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI).With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process.Reasonable Adjustments:If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

25 Social Worker Jobs in Gloucester, UK