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JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Specialist Intervention Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £37,261 per annum. Main duties: • Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users. Taking the lead role and responsibility, you co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need., • Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to service users, risk assessment and investigations in relation to the protection of children with learning difficulties., • Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti discriminatory practice and the empowerment of service users., • Keep appropriate case records, statistics and information. Provide case reports and witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures., • Ensure that the needs of service users are regularly reviewed and changes in circumstances and newly identified needs are addressed. This will necessitate organising and chairing multi-agency meetings., • A social Work Qualification or equivalent., • Understanding of relevant legislation., • Registered or eligible for registration.

Role: Social Worker Assessment Team Contract: Temp £38.84ph Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children and Families department. About the Role Receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments/devising care plans, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families, including influencing the direction of future services. As aSocial Worker, you will be responsible to: • Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and carers using the Department of Health and Luton Borough Council criteria for children in need and significant harm. Taking the lead role and responsibility, your co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need., • Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers e.g., care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative and providing instruction to legal counsel., • Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti discriminatory practice and the empowerment of service users., • Ability to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting., • Able to work with complex and challenging cases, where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk with minimum supervision., • Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with service users, which will include children and with a wide range of other professionals., • Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues., • Able to represent the Agency in court or a similar setting About Us Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Supervising Social Worker – Connected People’s TeamLocation: The Portal, Ellesmere PortOrganisation: Cheshire West and Chester CouncilContract: Full TimeWe are currently working with Cheshire West and Chester Council who are seeking a committed, resilient and experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their Connected People’s Team based at The Portal in Ellesmere Port. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting children and families by working with family members and connected carers who are seeking to care for children known to them. The Connected People’s Team undertakes important work assessing and supporting family and friends carers, including those applying for Special Guardianship Orders, ensuring that children can remain within their wider family network wherever possible. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children across Cheshire West and Chester by delivering a high-quality service that keeps children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of practice. The role will involve: • Completing detailed and robust connected person and Special Guardianship assessments., • Providing ongoing support and guidance to family and friends carers., • Working closely with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children., • Contributing to court-directed work, including preparation of reports and assessments within care proceedings., • Developing a strong understanding of court processes, permanence planning, and legal frameworks., • Managing a caseload and ensuring assessments are completed within required timescales., • Travelling to complete assessments, which may occasionally include out-of-county visits and overnight stays.About You To be successful in this role, you will:, • Be a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration., • Have experience within fostering, connected persons, or children’s social care. - minimum 3 years perm post qualification in a Local Authority, • Possess a strong understanding of court processes, care proceedings, and permanence options for children., • Be able to produce high-quality assessments and reports., • Demonstrate resilience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families., • Hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel as required.If you are interested in this role and meet the above requirements, please do apply today! You can also send me your most recent CV to or contact me directly .If you know someone looking for their next locum role and would be a great candidate for this vacancy, pass along my details and ask them to contact today! You could earn yourself a £350 referral bonus!!

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: • Be 21 years of age or over, • Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home, • Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally) We are unable to accept applications from individuals who hold: • EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status, • Graduate visas, • Skilled Worker visas, • Student visas, • Health & Care Worker visas, • Spouse Visa If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is It Time to Use Your Childcare Skills Differently? Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive. If you have experience as a childminder, nanny, or working in residential care, education, health, youth work, or social care, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed—it is about offering consistency, kindness, and the belief that life can get better. As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team. Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering? This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust and independence. This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself. What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer • £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays, • Up to 28 days respite each year, • Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development, • Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support, • Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model, • Membership of The Fostering Network, • Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You? We are looking for individuals or couples who: • Live in Bedford or the surrounding area, • Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person, • Have experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs (your childcare background as a childminder or nanny is highly relevant here), • Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role. Is it Time for a Change? This is your opportunity to use your childcare skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself. Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Referral & Assessment Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum.Main duties: • Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need., • Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative., • Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families., • Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard., • Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database, Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations., • Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures., • A social Work Qualification or equivalent., • Understanding of relevant legislation., • Continual professional development.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Looked After Children Team to work full time based in Luton. The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £41,799 per annum.Main duties: • Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton’s effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need., • Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative., • Creating effective SMART plan referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and the empowerment of children and families., • Build positive relationships with children and their families through promoting participation and undertaking direct work to ensure that their voices, wishes and feelings are heard., • Update and maintain high quality and accurate case files in the council’s social work database Liquid Logic, ensuring that all key information and plans are recorded within timescales and comply with General Data Protection Regulations., • Provide witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies inline with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures., • A social Work Qualification or equivalent., • Understanding of relevant legislation., • Continual professional development.

Ready for a Change? Use Your Skills to Transform a Child’s Life Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer – Bedford and Surrounding Areas Location: Bedford and surrounding areas Salary: £62,000 per year (plus additional allowances) Employment Type: Full-time | Self-employed To foster in the UK, you must meet all of the following requirements: • Be 21 years of age or over, • Have a spare, dedicated bedroom in your home, • Have experience supporting children, young people, or vulnerable adults (professionally or personally), • Be a British citizen or hold Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) in the UK, • EU Settled or Pre-Settled Status, • Graduate visas, • Skilled Worker visas, • Student visas, • Health & Care Worker visas, • Spouse Visa If you do not meet all of the above criteria, please do not apply, as your application will not be progressed Is It Time to Use Your Childcare Skills Differently? Every child deserves to feel safe, valued, and part of a family. Right now, young people in Bedford Borough are living in residential care and need someone who can help them take the next step into a stable home where they can heal and thrive. If you have experience as a childminder, nanny, or working in residential care, education, health, youth work, or social care, you already have skills that could change a child’s future. This role is not about providing a bed—it is about offering consistency, kindness, and the belief that life can get better. As a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer, you will welcome a young person into your home and provide full-time care, supported every step of the way by a dedicated local team. Why Choose Specialist Therapeutic Fostering? This specialist route is for people who want to make a profound difference. You will work as part of a trauma-informed team, helping children transition out of residential care into a safe family environment where they can build trust and independence. This role offers you the chance to transform a child’s life while experiencing something life-changing yourself. What You Will Receive as a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer • £62,000 per year plus £1,000 additional allowances for holidays and birthdays, • Up to 28 days respite each year, • Specialist trauma-informed training and ongoing professional development, • Clinical supervision and 24/7 out-of-hours support, • Peer support networks, including access to the Mockingbird Constellation model, • Membership of The Fostering Network, • Be part of a local fostering team that knows and values its carers Could This Be You? We are looking for individuals or couples who: • Live in Bedford or the surrounding area, • Can offer a dedicated bedroom for fostering a young person, • Have experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs (your childcare background as a childminder or nanny is highly relevant here), • Are resilient, nurturing, and open to learning Please note – fostering requires you to register as self-employed. You will be responsible for managing your own tax affairs and maintaining the necessary records related to the role. Is it Time for a Change? This is your opportunity to use your childcare skills in a way that truly matters. You will make a difference to a child, to your community, and to yourself. Apply now to speak with our team and take the first step toward becoming a Specialist Therapeutic Foster Carer for Bedford Borough.

Join a welcoming SEN specialist school in Luton! School Support Worker Location: Luton Pay: £460-£500 per week Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term-time only Fantastic Opportunity in the Education and Training Sector Academics are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants or Psychology graduates in Luton who are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. Join a welcoming and supportive team at an outstanding SEN school in Luton, where your skills and commitment will be truly valued. As a School Support Worker and gain valuable experience supporting students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD. This role is perfect for anyone aspiring to careers in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. What We Offer • No evening, weekend, or holiday work, • Full induction and ongoing training, • Career progression within a growing trust, • Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme The Ideal School Support Worker • Interest or experience in mental health, SEN, or youth work, • Ideally some experience supporting vulnerable young people, • Someone compassionate, reliable, and proactive, • Local to Luton or able to commute School Support Worker - Education and training • Support students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD, • Provide 1:1 and in-class support, • Help implement personalised support and behaviour plans, • Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience within the education and training sector, while making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. Interested in this School Support Worker opportunity? Get in touch today!

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. This role will be based at our mother and baby unit as well as our all female hostel, therefore the role will be across multiple sites. A knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children will be beneficial, although training will be provided. The Person This position is only open to females due to the role and the genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9. The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. The Person The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

About the Company Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children and Families department. Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council. Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years. We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates. About the Role Receive and co-ordinate complex referrals, undertake the resulting assessments/devising care plans, arranging action and reviewing services for children and families, including influencing the direction of future services. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible to: Responsibilities • Complete professional assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and carers using the Department of Health and Luton Borough Council criteria for children in need and significant harm., • Taking the lead role and responsibility, your co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need., • Undertake statutory duties under the Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to service users and carers e.g., care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children., • Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council’s representative and providing instruction to legal counsel., • Plan professional intervention using the appropriate available resources ensuring needs are met through negotiation and consultation with professional colleagues and service users., • Promote anti discriminatory practice and the empowerment of service users., • Keep appropriate case records, statistics, and information., • Provide case reports and witness statements for Court when required, accountable to the requirements of both internal/external agencies in line with Luton Borough Council Policies and Procedures. Qualifications Skills and Experience • Ability to make professional judgements in a multi-disciplinary setting., • Able to work with complex and challenging cases, where there may be issues of vulnerability and risk with minimum supervision., • Able to communicate effectively (orally and in writing) and work with service users, which will include children and with a wide range of other professionals., • Able to maintain high quality records, write clear, concise reports and correspondence dealing with complex issues., • Able to represent the Agency in court or a similar setting. Pay range and compensation package £38ph Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join various Adults and Children's Social Work Teams across Luton.The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Resp

A leading social care agency is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child and Family Assessment team in the South East. Join a dedicated team focused on providing the best care for children and families, along with regular training and supervision to enhance your skills.

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team (Part-time). Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding to work full time based in Luton. Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional a

A recruitment agency is looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding team in Luton. The successful candidate will have a social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have a strong understanding of relevant legislation. This full-time role focuses

Leaders in Care are currently looking for an experienced practitioner to join a stable Child and Family Assessment team, based in the South East as a Senior Social Worker. This council really take pride in providing the best care for all children and families involved in the service. In the child an

We welcome applications from any experienced Social Work candidate with experience as a Newly Qualified, Social Worker, Practitioner, Assistant Team Manager, Team Manager, Head of Service or Director. Regretfully we are only able to respond to experienced Social Work applicants who meet these requir

Join a welcoming SEN specialist school in Luton! School Support Worker Location: Luton Pay: £460-£500 per week Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm, term-time only Fantastic Opportunity in the Education and Training Sector Academics are seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants or Psychology graduates in Luton who are passionate about supporting children with special educational needs. Join a welcoming and supportive team at an outstanding SEN school in Luton, where your skills and commitment will be truly valued. As a School Support Worker and gain valuable experience supporting students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD. This role is perfect for anyone aspiring to careers in clinical psychology, counselling, social work, or youth justice. What We Offer No evening, weekend, or holiday work Full induction and ongoing training Career progression within a growing trust Wellbeing support through an Employee Assistance Programme The Ideal School Support Worker Interest or experience in mental health, SEN, or youth work Ideally some experience supporting vulnerable young people Someone compassionate, reliable, and proactive Local to Luton or able to commute School Support Worker - Education and training Support students with SEMH, Autism, and ADHD Provide 1:1 and in-class support Help implement personalised support and behaviour plans Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and nurturing school environment This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience within the education and training sector, while making a meaningful difference in young people's lives. Interested in this School Support Worker opportunity? Get in touch today

Title: Social Worker - Family First Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and children in need., 2. Statutory Duties Undertake duties under the Children Act 1989 including care proceedings, adoption/permanency planning, risk assessments and investigations. Obtain and implement Court Orders and represent the Council in court., 3. Planning & Intervention Create SMART plans aligned with the Practice Framework. Ensure needs are met through negotiation and collaboration. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower families., 4. Direct Work Build positive relationships with children and families. Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings are heard and influence planning., 5. Recording & Compliance Maintain accurate and timely case records on Liquid Logic in line with GDPR and council standards., 6. Court & Reporting Prepare court reports and witness statements. Work in line with Luton Borough Council policies and procedures., 7. CPD & Development Engage in supervision, training and professional development through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice. WORKING ENVIRONMENT Hybrid working (community, office and home-based). Regular home visits (often lone working, risk assessed). Exposure to emotional strain and occasional challenging behaviour. Attendance at meetings across multiple locations. CONTEXT Luton 2040 is a vision for a healthy, fair and sustainable town where no one lives in poverty and children can thrive. This role forms part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme (Apply online only)), investing over £45 million into reforming: Family Help Child Protection Family Network Support Packages Safeguarding Partnerships The new system includes: * Multi-disciplinary Family Help services * Specialist child protection response * Greater use of family networks and family group decision making * Strengthened multi-agency leadership CAREER DEVELOPMENT Clear progression pathway from Newly Qualified Social Worker to Senior Practitioner, Deputy Team Manager and Team Manager. Ongoing mentoring and structured career development support. PERSON SPECIFICATION Essential Substantial post-qualifying social work experience Experience working with children and families Registered with Social Work England Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding legislation Ability to assess risk and need in complex cases Experience of court work Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage high-risk cases with minimal supervision Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high-quality records Understanding of equality and anti-discriminatory practice Ability to undertake home visits across the borough Willingness to occasionally work outside core hours Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Flexible working | Loyalty Bonus | Negotiable Rates You will have the chance to work from home 2 days per week, some flexibility with hours can also be looked at. The council understand Social Work can be demanding, and they want to give you every chance to keep up with any childcare/personal commitments you may have and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Leaders in care also offer an exclusive loyalty bonus with your hourly rate, meaning you always will be properly remunerated for the level of hard work we know you will always be putting in working as a Social Worker. As expected, you will provide specialist advice and assessment to elderly service users with existing or developing mental health issues. Your primary role will involve assessing the needs of older adults, developing individualized care plans, and providing support to older adults and their families Think this could be the role for you? Get in touch via the details below: (url removed) (phone number removed) Alternatively, if you know of anyone who may be interested, let me know as we offer £500 per successful referral

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. The Person The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Adults Social Worker | Something new? As an agency we hear every day from social workers how they feel undervalued in their jobs and majorly overworked. Sound about right? We make it our priority to find a job that suits you best. What ever you are looking for, be it permanent or locum, we have vacancies for everyone where we want you to feel appreciated. This being the case we offer our locum workers an exclusive loyalty bonus on top of their hourly rate to ensure stability and happiness in your post so you can give it your best. UK Councils everywhere are looking for social workers to help make a difference in their communities meaning what ever it is you’re looking for we have the job for you. Flexible hours? No problem, we want to better your work-life balance. Closer to home? We will go out of our way to shorten your journey time! Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned 600 5* Google reviews. This includes weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet & payroll system, eliminating the Friday stress of refreshing your bank to check for your money! To be considered for this position, it's essential to hold a Social Work Qualification and maintain registration with SWE. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you! Alternatively, if you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals

Children's Residential Support Worker Location: Houghton Regis Salary: GBP14.50 - 16.00 ph About the Role We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated Children's Residential Support Worker to join our team. You'll be supporting children and young people aged 8-18 who have experienced trauma, adversity, or disruption in their lives. Your role is to help them feel safe, valued, and empowered to build brighter futures. As part of a supportive and experienced team, you will provide high-quality care, emotional support, and guidance in a warm, family-style environment. What You'll Be Doing · Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people · Providing day-to-day care, including emotional support, routines, and activities · Supporting children with education, life skills, and personal development · Managing challenging behaviours using a trauma-informed, child-centred approach · Acting as a role model-promoting independence, well-being, and positive choices · Contributing to a safe, nurturing, and stable home environment About You · Minimum of 1 years experience working in the health and social care sector in the UK. · Previous experience working with children and young people. · Caring, patient, and emotionally resilient · Passionate about improving young peoples lives · Able to remain calm under pressure · A strong communicator and team player Apply now and start your journey with us today

Loyalty Bonus | Home/Hybrid Working | Supportive Team You'll get extra benefits like a loyalty bonus and the choice to work from home or in a hybrid model. Our flexible schedule means you only have to come to the office two days a week on rotation, which suits both managers and employees. If you need time off, the management team is there to help you manage your workload. The whole team is supportive and dedicated to helping you grow professionally. With their experience, they'll provide guidance and resources to ensure you keep advancing in your role. You will also be awarded with Leaders In Care's Exclusive Loyalty Bonus, as we like to give back to the people on the front line. We want social workers to feel appreciated for all the hard work they put in. You will be assisting with statutory Care Act Assessments for Older People and clients with Physical Disabilities. The goal is to meet the 28-day performance targets and reduce waiting times for new referrals. The position also entails managing complex long-term cases, including issues like hoarding, non-engagers, DoLS challenges, and court cases related to welfare disputes. Responsibilities will include conducting six-week reviews, performing Mental Capacity Assessments, completing Continuing Healthcare assessments, and advancing Safeguarding cases exclusively assigned to Social Workers within the team. To be considered for this position, it is essential to hold a social work qualification and maintain relevant registration. If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to (url removed). We are excited to hear from you! Alternatively, if you know of someone who would be a great fit for this role, please inform us! We offer a generous £500 reward for successful referrals

About The Company Underpinning our philosophy is our belief that all young people are capable of change, to engage and achieve, leading to them making more positive choices about their lives and their futures. Our aim is to empower each child with the skills to manage risk, help with building self-esteem, build competence and work towards stabilisation after they leave our service. The trauma-informed approach involves the ‘whole team’ relationship-based approach to support the young person to achieve improved emotional stability, and behavioural control, through the provision of a safe environment in which to explore, understand and develop improved resilience. About The Role As a Support Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing high-quality, enabling care. Every day brings new challenges and rewards, making this a truly fulfilling role. You'll be key in helping us achieve our goal of being the best in the field. What will I do as a Support Worker? To complete in-depth induction training and all mandatory training, including safeguarding modules and induction framework To follow Salutem policies and procedures, including those concerning the health and safety of yourself and others Provide support to individual young people with complex health, physical and learning needs within the children’s home To attend to the day-to-day needs of the young people and support them to access and participate in a variety of activities, including in the evenings and weekends To provide high-quality personal care and promote opportunities for independence To encourage our young people to socialise and be included and help them reach their own personal outcomes To understand the young person’s communication needs To produce a safe and stimulating environment for young people To promote the health and well-being of the young people To attend and actively participate in handover meetings, and key worker meetings and liaise with colleagues and management To complete key worker activities and responsibilities with individual key young people in the children’s home, including those on short breaks Work alongside external agencies and professionals i.e. social workers, families and health care professionals To keep accurate records and report on the young people you work with, providing effective communication between the home and school and with outside agencies involved with the young people in a professional context To maintain effective contact with parents and guardians of our young people, ensuring appropriate information is passed on efficiently To be reliable and flexible, using your initiative when making decisions To attend all relevant training provided by the organisation for you to provide safe practice To maintain a high standard of tidiness within the home To undertake sleeping in duties To report to management, and to perform as requested by a senior member of staff, including additional duties commensurate with the post To be proactive in assessing and reporting riskAbout You: - Compassionate and empathetic - Strong communication skills - Detail-oriented and organized - Proactive and innovative thinker - Committed to promoting diversity and inclusion - Team player with a collaborative spirit Apply Now! Don’t meet every single requirement? We still encourage you to apply! At Salutem Care and Education, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment guided by our core values. Your potential and alignment with our values might be exactly what we’re looking for—sometimes more so than your current experience. If you’re excited about the opportunity to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you! Our Core Values: ➡️Supportive: Helping everyone reach their full potential. ➡️Ambitious: Striving for the best outcomes. ➡️Loyal: Prioritising our staff and the people we support. ➡️Unique: Innovating without compromising quality. ➡️Transparent: Fostering openness and mutual respect. ➡️Engaging: Partnering with everyone involved. ➡️Meaningful: Offering fulfilling opportunities. Why Choose Us? ✅Emotional Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps, and bereavement support. ✅ Medical Support: Free Online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover, and Menopause support. ✅ Financial Support: Flexible pay with Wagestream, utility bill savings, Money Helper, and Life Assurance. ✅ Physical Support: Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts, and National Trust activities. Still not convinced? We have been recognised as a Top Employer 2025 in the United Kingdom. We have been named as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace Uk & Ireland We are a Disability confident committed company. We have a high percentage of Good or Outstanding homes and all our children’s home are rated Good or Outstanding. Has or is willing to work towards the Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England) (“the Level 3 Diploma”); or a qualification which the registered person considers to be equivalent to the Level 3 Diploma Salutem Care and Education is dedicated to protecting and promoting the well-being of children, young adults, and vulnerable individuals. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and, where applicable, overseas criminal record checks

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, where everyone feels fairly treated and enjoys their work in a welcoming and friendly environment. We're a not-for-profit housing association that has been providing affordable housing in Luton and South Bedfordshire since 1962. We currently have several fantastic opportunities for a support worker to help our hostel customers make the move to independent living. We firmly believe in proactively supporting our customers to improve their lives and we want to coach them to realise their goals, moving from supported housing to an independent way of life. The Role You'll carry out assessments of new customers, devise and implement support plans and risk management plans; conduct regular coaching sessions and support the Service Managers, participate in group and one to one intervention with customers of a specialist nature (e.g. CT informed interventions, motivational interviewing or harm minimisation interventions) where possible. You'll also participate in reflective practice sessions with regards to supporting customers with complex needs; utilise your knowledge, skills and experience to recognise difficult or challenging resident situations, supporting colleagues to influence and bring about positive change to the customers behaviour, all whilst ensuring that customers are fully informed of their rights and responsibilities. There will be mandatory training to take part in during your induction, which takes place during the working day as a general rule, so you'll need to be available for this. This role will be based at our mother and baby unit as well as our all female hostel, therefore the role will be across multiple sites. A knowledge of safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children will be beneficial, although training will be provided. The Person This position is only open to females due to the role and the genuine occupational requirement. This is in accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9. The successful candidate will have experience working with vulnerable people within a customer centred environment and will have an awareness of social issues such as homelessness, well-being, support services and affordability. You will be self-motivated, have excellent communication skills, be IT literate and a confident decision maker and highly organised, enabling you to plan and prioritise effectively. Ideally, you will have evidence of community-based work/voluntary work and have experience in social care or housing-related sector. You will have a real passion for supporting and empowering others, with a non-judgemental approach. A full clean UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle for work purposes is preferred. Please note, this role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. So, if you welcome the challenge, and like to work in a collaborative and authentic way that gets results, we'd love to hear from you. In return we can offer various amazing company perks including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, access to health plans, discounts and regular rewards. Connect2Employment is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Employment is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Deputy Team Manager required in Luton Borough Council's children and families team! About the Role To lead and manage an experienced team of ASYE's, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners, aimed at supporting the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Enable children and young people to remain safely within their home and /or community environment, wherever possible, including appropriate provisions identified by the Local Authority, and ensure they achieve good outcomes through effective social work intervention. Where this is not possible to ensure that the children and young people are safeguarded via statutory routes including Care Proceedings and alternative permanent care. Ensure the team provides effective services, employing best professional practice and standards, which have measurable benefit for service users. Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully placeInterested? Contact me today for more information! (url removed) / (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Older People team within the Social Care industry in Central Bedfordshire Responsibilities include: Carrying out assessment’s for Older Persons and their carers Obtaining multi-disciplinary assessment of need Care management Designing intensive care packages Carrying a caseload of service users Make recommendations for short-term care, intermittent care and permanent residential care where appropriate Self-directed support / personal budgets Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working in a Qualified Social Worker - Older People position within the UK Social Care industry. The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels. Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker – Older People position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Central Bedfordshire, please contact Faye Rowe on (phone number removed) or email to (url removed)