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Senior Social Worker – Children in Care (Level 3) 📍 Bradford | 💷 £35 per hour | 🕒 37 hours per week 🏢 Bradford Metropolitan District Council Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker ready to make a real difference in the lives of children with complex needs? We’re recruiting on behalf of Bradford Children and Families Trust (BCFT) for a collective Children in Care recruitment campaign. Successful candidates will be interviewed and placed into a suitable team across the service by Service Managers. 🔎 The Role You’ll work with children in care and families facing complex safeguarding challenges, delivering high-quality social work that protects and promotes children’s welfare. Key responsibilities include: Managing a complex caseload of children and families. Undertaking safeguarding investigations and preventative work to reduce risk of harm. Completing robust assessments, care planning and reviews. Working in multi-agency environments with partners across statutory and...

Deputy Manager Location: Hammersmith Contract: Initial 6-month contract Hours: 36 hours per week Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) (£30 PAYE an hour) Working Pattern: Minimum 4 days per week on-site About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Manager to join an Adult Social Care Day Centre service within the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, based in Hammersmith. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support to vulnerable adults. The service supports individuals with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour, and plays a vital role in promoting independence, wellbeing, and meaningful daily activities. Key Responsibilities Support the Day Centre Manager in the day-to-day running of the service. Take full operational responsibility for Ashchurch Centre in the Manager’s absence. Ensure the safe and effective delivery of services with a...

Deputy Care Manager – Learning Disabilities & Autism Pay: £32.69 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am–4:45pm (4 days on site, 1 day remote) Location: Ashchurch Day Centre Contract: Temp ongoing, full-time Requirement: Enhanced DBS Are you an experienced leader in adult social care with a passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities and autism? We’re looking for a dedicated Deputy Care Manager to help lead the team at Ashchurch Day Centre, delivering a high-quality, person-centred service that truly makes a difference. About the Role As Deputy Care Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the centre. You’ll support the Service Manager by overseeing daily activities, supervising a team of six (including agency staff), and taking full operational responsibility when required. Your focus will be on providing excellent care and support to adults with learning disabilities, autism, physical disabilities, and challenging...

Senior Social workers required in Hampshire's Children in care team! Job Purpose: To use professional knowledge to asses, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group in accordance with agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk management. To arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Departments agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory duties. To work in partnership with users, carers, relatives and other agencies, to identify current and future service requirements and contribute to service development within the scope of the role. Benefits 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...

Local Authority | £21 per hour | Temporary | London Join a busy local authority team tackling a backlog of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs). This Appeals & Information Officer role offers immediate start for an organised administrator with strong customer-facing skills. Key Responsibilities: Review and process PCN appeals, ensuring compliance with statutory guidelines. Handle public enquiries via phone, email, and post with clear, professional communication. Maintain accurate records on case management systems and meet tight deadlines. Collaborate with officers to deliver fair, consistent outcomes on appeals and information requests.What You'll Need: Experience in appeals processing, customer service, or local government administration. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume workloads. IT literate with proficiency in MS Office or similar.Benefits: Competitive hourly rate of £21.52 (PAYE or umbrella...

Adults Team Manager - Ongoing Support and Review Integrated Learning Disabilities Service (ILDS) Hackney Council £43.00 per hour Hackney Council is seeking an experienced and qualified Adults Team Manager to head up the Ongoing Support and Review team in our Integrated Learning Disabilities Service (ILDS). This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with proven experience in social services management to support a multidisciplinary service delivering high‑quality care to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. About the Service: The ILDS is a dynamic, integrated community service, bringing together specialist health and social care professionals. We work collaboratively to promote independence, wellbeing and personalised support. Our practice is strength‑based, trauma‑informed, and inclusive, with a commitment to recognising intersectionality and tailoring support to the unique needs of each individual. About the Role: The Adults Team Manager - Ongoing...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a Children Social Work Team in Thanet The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct payments or commissioned services. This should be achieved where appropriate within a multi-agency environment and in accordance with service users' wishes,...

Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum) 📍 Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council 💷 £39 per hour 🧑‍⚖️ Safeguarding & Support Team 📌 5 Positions Available Ready to make a real impact where it matters most? Tameside MBC is looking for resilient, experienced, and autonomous Social Workers to join their Safeguarding & Support team. You’ll manage a varied and meaningful caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court work — supported by a stable, permanent leadership team committed to continuous improvement. Following a positive recent Ofsted monitoring visit (January), Tameside is on an ambitious improvement journey — and you’ll be part of shaping that progress. 🔎 The Role This is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working (agreed with your Team Manager). Full-time hours worked across 5 days preferred. You will: Complete assessments for Children in Need, Child Protection and cared-for children Coordinate...

We are working with a client in Durham to recruit a Family Support Worker. The role involves working alongside social workers to support families involved with Child Protection (CP), Public Law Outline (PLO), and court proceedings. You will provide practical and emotional support to families, complete parenting work, and assist with family time arrangements Key Responsibilities: Work closely with social workers to support families on CP, PLO, and court cases. Deliver all aspects of parenting work, including assessments and interventions. Support and supervise family time sessions as required. Build positive, professional relationships with families to encourage engagement and progress. Maintain accurate records and reports to contribute to case planning and court processes.Key Requirements: Experience working with children and families in a social care or family support setting. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection processes. Excellent communication and...

Your new company Are you passionate about social justice and housing? Do you have a background in the Social Housing sector as a Housing Officer? If so, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently supporting Nacro with their recruitment for a Housing Support worker in Colchester/Chelmsford. Your new role We are seeking a Housing Support Worker to join the Nacro team in Colchester/Chelmsford area on a 3 month basis minimum. The main focus of this role is to provide support to Residents by creating person centred support plans. You will meet with Residents, discuss support needs and how you can support them to meet their objectives; complete Support and Safety Plans, work with Community Probation Practitioners and Court Staff to best support our Residents. You will also need to be able to help Residents with applying for Housing Benefits and paying rent etc. To ensure our properties are meeting expected standards in terms of repair and cleanliness you will need a sharp...

MASH Team | Oldham Council | £39 per hour Oldham are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH service on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced front-door setting, gathering and analysing information quickly, and making safe, timely decisions for children and families. This role would suit a practitioner who is organised, calm under pressure, and experienced in multi-agency safeguarding work. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Oldham’s MASH team, you will be responsible for screening referrals, reviewing multi-agency information, and supporting threshold decision-making at the front door of children’s services. You will play a key role in identifying risk, assessing immediate safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children are directed into the right service at the right time. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will work closely with partner agencies...

Hammersmith and Fulham | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment Team. This is a frontline statutory role responding to new referrals, undertaking timely assessments, and ensuring children and families receive appropriate and proportionate interventions in line with statutory duties. You will work within departmental priorities and professional standards, contributing to high-quality safeguarding practice and effective multi-agency collaboration. In this role, you will: Provide a service in line with statutory requirements and departmental priorities Undertake referral screening and complete timely Child and Family Assessments Respond to members of the public and partner agencies via telephone, correspondence, and direct contact Liaise with police, health, education, and other relevant agencies Develop and implement individual case plans in line with...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service | Kent County Council (Ashford Office)  Locum opportunity £38 per hour Based at Ashford office Well-established Safeguarding Team Supportive management and structured supervision Kent County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Service based in the Ashford office. This is a fantastic locum opportunity to work within a well-organised authority that prioritises high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families. About Kent County Council Kent County Council is one of the largest and most respected local authorities in the UK, known for its structured safeguarding processes, strong management oversight, and commitment to improving outcomes for children. The Ashford team offers a collaborative and supportive environment with clear practice standards and accessible leadership. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and...

Bid & Sales Lead - Public Sector Executive-Level | Revenue Ownership | 2-Year FTC (Pathway to Permanency) Drive Growth. Win Strategic Work. Shape Market Position. We are appointing a senior Bid & Sales Leader to take ownership of our public sector revenue growth. This is a high-impact role with direct accountability for pipeline generation, bid conversion, and long-term contract value. You will operate at executive level, leading complex public sector bids from qualification through to award and mobilisation. Success in this role will be measured by revenue secured, win rates improved, and strategic accounts developed. What You Will Own A qualified public sector pipeline aligned to strategic growth targets Structured bid/no-bid governance to maximise conversion End-to-end leadership of high-value, regulated procurements Win strategies aligned to scoring criteria, value for money, and social value Pricing discipline in collaboration with commercial leads Forecast...

Role:               Independent Child Trafficking Advocate Based:            Home-based with travel across  London Rate:               £14.35 PAYE or £19ph Umbrella Start Date:      As soon as possible Duration:        6 months temporary - strong possibility of permanent position Hours:             Full Time - Home Based with travel across London  Our client, one of the UK’s leading Children’s Charities, is looking to recruit a Child Trafficking Advocate to join their service. The service runs several national programmes supporting and advocating on behalf of children who have experienced trafficking and/ or exploitation across the UK What does the role involve? Managing a caseload of young people and providing them with practical and emotional support, and advocating on their behalf as and when required Key working clients through both face-to-face and online support, and using creative approaches to ensure the child/ young person is engaged, supported and receives an...

Our client, Bristol City Council, is looking for a Adults Social Worker to join their team We have a hybrid working option. However, in the first few weeks, I would like the practitioners to come into the office. They are expected to work from the office on duty days (rota basis) and attend practice meetings once a month. Expectation is for practitioners to come into the office at least twice a week. Free car park available within the office premises. Role- Undertake Care Act Assessments, Reviews, S.42 Enquiries, Mental Capacity Assessments, Best Interest Decision, participate on duty rota and Court of Protection work where applicable. Profile- We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferrable. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to...

Connect2Surrey|Surrey County Council Social Worker - Adults Services Woking We are recruiting Social Workers to join Connect to Community (C2C) - a new and innovative frontdoor service designed to transform how adults, carers and families access support. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service in its early stages and play an active role in embedding strengthsbased practice, shaping ways of working, and influencing how support is delivered at the first point of contact. Job Role As a Social Worker in Connect to Community, you will deliver professional social work practice within a fast paced, frontdoor environment, supporting adults at times of change, risk or crisis. You will: Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act Work with adults, carers and families to identify outcomes and develop proportionate support plans Promote independence, wellbeing and prevention through timely advice and intervention Contribute to duty and intake activity,...

Qualified Adults Social Worker – Intermediate Care Team 📍 Bolton Council 💷 £30 per hour 🕒 Full Time | 5 Days Office-BasedAre you a passionate and motivated Social Worker committed to supporting adults to live independently and achieve the best possible quality of life? Bolton Council’s Intermediate Care Team is seeking a Qualified Adults Social Worker to join their dedicated service. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, supportive environment focused on strength-based practice and promoting independence. The Role Undertake assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014 Complete support planning and connect individuals to universal and voluntary services Support complex assessments, including Mental Capacity and Best Interest assessments Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team Build and maintain strong relationships with service users and carersRequirements Diploma/Degree in Social Work Minimum 3 years’ reference history (gaps in employment...

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...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...