37 registered manager jobs found

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social...

Senior Practitioner - Children's Services Tameside Council 📍 Tameside, Greater Manchester 💷 £40 per Hour 📅 Full-Time | Hybrid Working 📋 Ongoing Agency Contract Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Social Work Career? Tameside Council is seeking an experienced and ambitious Senior Practitioner to join its Children's Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker looking to combine high-quality casework with leadership, mentoring and practice development within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. If you are passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families while supporting the development of less experienced practitioners, we would love to hear from you. he Role As a Senior Practitioner, you will: ✔ Hold and manage a complex caseload involving children and families ✔ Support and mentor Social Workers within the team ✔ Provide guidance on safeguarding, assessment and care planning ✔ Lead on complex...

Our client Herefordshire council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. Introduction Our Children with Disabilities service is made up of one team. The team comprises of a Team Manager, two Managing Practitioners, one Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and a team of Family Support Workers. We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases. The Role In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people who have a range of additional needs, along with their families, to ensure they receive the right support at the right time. You will complete holistic assessments, plan and coordinate services, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to...

Our client Salford City council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team. Job Purpose To work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) by screening, assessing, and responding to contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. The role involves gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to identify levels of risk and ensure timely safeguarding interventions. Key Responsibilities Receive, screen, and triage contacts and referrals regarding children and families. Undertake timely safeguarding assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Assess the level of risk, harm, and need using professional judgement. Determine appropriate thresholds for intervention under: Early Help Child in Need Child Protection Looked After Children Make recommendations for appropriate services or statutory intervention. Complete accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and assessments. Work collaboratively with...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. We are proud that Dorset Council is a rated Outstanding authority by Ofsted for our work with children, young people and families. This reflects our strong commitment to high‑quality, child‑centred practice and the positive culture we've built across our services. Leading national change The Families First Partnership (FFP) Programme sets out a major national reform of family support and child protection in England, aiming to shift the support towards earlier, more joined up help for families. Dorset was selected as a national Pathfinder local authority for the Families First for Children programme, placing us at the forefront of developing new ways of working with children, families, and...

Job Title: Child protection Permanence Location: Dorchester Contract Type: Temporary 3 months Salary: £38.00 - £42.00ph About us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence. Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after...

Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Bury Council Location: Bury, Greater Manchester Rate: Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella) - depending on experience Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Agency / Temporary Overview Caritas Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Bury Council's Duty & Assessment Team. This is a front-line role responsible for managing referrals, conducting assessments, and carrying out statutory duties to safeguard children and families. You'll work in a fast-paced, high-performing team dealing with new referrals, strategy discussions, and Section 47 enquiries. Please note: Candidates must have a minimum of 4 years' post-qualification experience in a Duty & Assessment or Front Door team. Applications not meeting this requirement will not be considered. Key Responsibilities Manage a Duty & Assessment caseload, responding to new referrals and undertaking assessments in line with statutory requirements....

Assessment Social Worker – BCP Council £38 - £40 per hour  Hybrid Working  3 Days in the Office Key Highlights Up to £40 per hour Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office Work within a fast-paced and supportive Assessment Service Manage a varied caseload involving Child and Family Assessments and safeguarding work Opportunity to make immediate and meaningful interventions for children and families Stable management structure with strong team support and supervision Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within frontline children's services? BCP Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join their Assessment Service on a well-paid locum contract offering up to £40 per hour. This is an excellent opportunity to join a service that plays a critical role in ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. You will work alongside experienced managers and...

Our client Herefordshire council is looking for a Social Worker to join their Family Help North Locality team. As a Social Worker within the Family Help team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Working within a locality-based team, you will lead and manage a complex caseload, acting as the Family Help Lead Practitioner to deliver effective help, protection, and intervention. You'll assess needs, identify risks, and develop tailored Family Help Plans, working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated and multi-agency support. The role includes chairing and contributing to key meetings such as Child in Need, core group, and strategy discussions, as well as undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding work when concerns arise. You will build strong, restorative relationships with families and professionals, enabling meaningful change while promoting the safety and welfare of...

Our client Medway council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Children's social work teams. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB To work proactively and build relationships with children and families who have been assessed as requiring a statutory intervention using the Signs of Safety practice model. You will be responsible for implementing a child in need or child protection plan with the aim of safely stepping the family down or where required, escalating to legal proceedings. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners. ACCOUNTABILITIES Manage a caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that have clear objectives and outcome measures in order to ensure that all vulnerable children receive a service that reflects the Council's commitment to safeguarding and putting the...

Our client Medway council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children's social work team. Main purpose of the job: Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people through the provision of high quality social work practice, supporting them to achieve their full potential, living within their family if safe to do so. Participate in effective partnership working and engagement and to work collaboratively with a range of organisations, statutory and voluntary in delivering services to children and young people. To comply with legislation, statutory guidance and local policies and procedures. To be competent in all areas of the PCF at Experienced Social Worker level and The Knowledge and Skills Statement (KSS) for approved child and family practitioners.Accountabilities and outcomes: Manage a complex caseload within a framework of appropriate reflective supervision, undertaking focused, analytical assessments, SMART plans and reviews that...

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Duty Team. Ensure high quality outcome-based responses to all citizens eligible for social care services by; Providing appropriate responses or referrals within required timescales, organisational, policy and legislative requirements including the reimbursement legislation and eligibility guidelines providing prompt support to meet immediate risks and needs in crisis situations providing targeted, appropriate support to citizens' self-assessments of their needs, working in partnership with colleagues in health and other partner agencies to contribute to multi-disciplinary assessments as required acting as care co-ordinator for citizens with complex needs, supporting high risk, complex assessments where there are specific concerns requiring a high level of specialist qualification and knowledge and/or where there are difficult life circumstances or serious trauma. ensure that responses...

Our client Somerset council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Learning disabilities team. Essential Relevant multi-disciplinary Social Care experience within multi-disciplinary team- relevant to needs of post Evidence of partnership working with other agencies including Social Care Services, Health Services, Voluntary Agencies and/or Education Knowledge and understanding of Social Care practice as defined by Social Work England Guidelines, appropriate legislation and issues relevant to client group. IT skills to enable effective input, manipulation and retrieval of data and information. Ability to speak fluent English as stated in Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016)Main Responsibilities and Duties Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity,...

Our client Milton Keynes council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Family Support team. Purpose of the Role To work with children, young people, and their families to promote their welfare, safeguard children from harm, and support families to achieve positive outcomes. The role involves assessment, planning, intervention, and review in accordance with relevant legislation, policies, and professional standards. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families under relevant child welfare legislation. Develop, implement, and review child-focused care and support plans. Manage a caseload of children and families requiring statutory intervention and support. Identify and assess risks to children and take appropriate safeguarding action. Build effective working relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with children and families to improve outcomes. Attend and contribute to child protection...

Temporary Contract * Kent Intake Unit * PM Shift 13:30 to 22:00 * Non-Caseholding * Supportive Team * £42p/h Connect2Kent are recruiting a Locum Social Worker to join Kent County Council's Unaccompanied Minors (UASC) Social Work Team, supporting newly arrived unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children as they enter the UK through Dover and transition into care. This is a unique, meaningful role where you'll be the first point of contact for some of the most vulnerable young people arriving in the country - with strong supervision, structured development, and a supportive team. About the Role You'll act as a first responder for UASC arrivals at Dover and/or manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied minors who become Children in Care. Your work will involve assessment, planning, intervention and ongoing support, ensuring each young person receives safe, appropriate care. This role is aligned with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF) and is suitable for practitioners...

About us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders. About the role The Permanence Team is looking for a Social Worker to join the team to contribute to working collaboratively with families and supporting children, who are looked after by the Local Authority with a Care Plan of adoption, to achieve permanence. Skilled Social Workers in this team keep children at the heart of all we do; building meaningful relationships with children and young people, their families and carers, to ensure we plan proactively and effectively for the future of every child. You will need to demonstrate that you have experience of looked after children care. Your experience could have been gained whilst working in a LAC, court team, attending court whilst working in a...

Senior Social Worker | Children in Care (Reunification & Discharge Team) | Staffordshire County Council | £33.30 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children in Care Reunification & Discharge Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about achieving permanence and positive outcomes for children by supporting safe reunification with families or progressing alternative permanence plans. This role offers a varied caseload focused on completing high-quality assessments and court work, working closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure timely, evidence-based decision making. Role Overview As a Senior Social Worker within the Reunification & Discharge Team, you will manage a specialist caseload centred on permanency planning for children in care. Your work will include undertaking...

Our client Devon county council is looking for an Advanced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Intervention team. Working as an Advanced Social Worker you will work closely with your Team Manager, you will provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team, supporting your manager with the day-to-day operations of your team and contributing to an effective and efficient service to the Assessment & Intervention team. This is a hands-on role, where you have a smaller caseload, working with children and families with a complexity of needs (including undertaking in-depth assessments) and where, through supervision and mentoring, you will share your knowledge and experience with colleagues and students to continually improve practice standards within your team. You will champion high standards of professional social work practice, by encouraging and supporting opportunities for reflection and learning and delivering on-the-job training, coaching...

Our client Knowsley Borough council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Child protection (no court work) team. Duty 1:8 weeks and transfer at first hearing so SWs are not carrying court work which is unusual in a CP team. Our service offers a structured and positive working model, where Social Workers undertake duty on a 1 in 8-week rota. During duty weeks, newly allocated cases are progressed up to first hearing, after which they are transferred on for proceedings. This approach enables Social Workers to focus on timely decision-making and effective intervention, while maintaining sustainable caseloads. Outside of duty weeks, Social Workers have 7 weeks dedicated to working with families, allowing them to: Complete assessments thoroughly Ensure children and families access the right level of support and intervention Safeguard and manage CIN and CP cases effectively This model supports both quality practice and staff wellbeing, by providing protected time to...

Our client Worcestershire county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker (Safeguarding experience required) to join their team. Purpose of job: * To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources. To work intensely with adults to regain control of their lives when a crisis occurs and support people to plan for the future. * Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plan for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community. Main Activities & Responsibilities: * 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. * 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. * To meet statutory requirements...