Job Roles
Social Worker
Social Workers support vulnerable people in the community with the aim of improving their lives and helping them to overcome barriers. Social Workers specialise in working with a particular client group e.g. children and families or those with mental health difficulties. As well as in local authorities, opportunities exist in the charity and private sectors. Agency work is also available.
- Job profile of a Social Worker from the Prospects website
- Job profile of a Social Worker from the Think Care Careers website
- Job profile of a Social Worker in the NHS from the NHS Health Careers website
- Social Work careers information from the British Association of Social Workers website
Care Home Manager
Care Home Managers are responsible for residential care homes and ensure that all care standards are met.
- Job profile of a Registered Care Home Manager from the National Careers Service website
- Job profile of a Care Manager from the Prospects website
Education Welfare Officer
Education Welfare Officers support children to attend school regularly and liaise with schools, pupils and families.
- Job profile of an Education Welfare Officer from the National Careers Service website
- Job profile of an Education Welfare Officer from the Think Care Careers website
Family Support Worker
Family Support Workers help families and children that are experiencing problems with the aim of having a positive impact on their lives.
- Job profile of a Family Support Worker from the Prospects website
- Job profile of a Family Support Worker from the National Careers Service website
Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner
Psychological wellbeing practitioners support people suffering with mental health issues.
- Job profile of a Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker from the Prospects website
- Job profile of a Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker from the National Careers Service website
Probation Officer
Probation Officers work with offenders and aim to reduce rates of re-offending and protect the public.
- Job profile of a Probation Officer from the Prospects website
- Job profile of a Probation Officer from the TARGETjobs website
Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer
Safeguarding and Reviewing Officers monitor and support organisations in adhering to statutory requirements.
Job profile of a Safeguarding and Reviewing Officer from the Think Care Careers website
Youth Offending Team Officer
Working with young offenders with the aim of reducing rates of re-offending and supporting young people to achieve positive outcomes.
Job profile of a Youth Offending Team Officer from the National Careers Service website
Companies
Job vacancies
- British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Jobs
- Barnardo’s
- CharityJob
- Children & Young People Now Jobs
- Community Care Jobs
- Compass Jobs Fairs
- Health Service Journal
- jobsgopublic
- Kent County Council
- Local Government Jobs
- Medway Council
- NHS Jobs
- NSPCC
Remember to also check other local authority and council websites
Find out more
UK regulatory organisations for social work
- Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) (England)
- Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) (Northern Ireland)
- Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) – (Scotland)
- Social Care Wales – (Wales)
Useful websites
- British Association of Social Workers is a professional association for social work in the UK
- Community Care provides social work and social care news
- Children & Young People Now is a magazine for professionals working with children, young people and families
- Skills for Care provides practical tools and support to help adult social care organisations in England recruit, develop and lead their workforce
- Think Care Careers provides information on careers in adult social care