27 senior social worker jobs found

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team London Borough of Hackney £39.04 per hour Hackney is looking for an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team, where high-quality, relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to work in a borough proud of its anti-racist practice, strong systemic approach, and commitment to reclaiming social work - giving you the time, support and professional autonomy to make a real difference to children and families. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within Child Protection, you will hold a complex caseload and play a key role in safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will undertake high-quality assessments, lead Child Protection planning, complete court work, and deliver purposeful interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. You will work closely with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues, contributing to a...

Waltham Forest | Locum | Up to £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team, with potential for appointment at Senior Social Worker level depending on experience. This is a frontline role focused on protecting children and supporting families through effective statutory interventions and relationship-based practice. You will manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, working closely with families and partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis Develop and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans Lead and participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: Bradford (Keighley & Shipley Family Hub – Rainbow Hub) Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour Contract: Locum / Ongoing Organisation: Bradford Children and Families Trust Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? An exciting opportunity has become available within the Keighley & Shipley Family Hub (Rainbow Hub), working as part of the Early Help & Prevention service in Bradford. This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality support to children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity—helping to create lasting positive outcomes and prevent escalation into statutory services. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families through early intervention strategies, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. You will manage complex cases, provide guidance to less experienced staff,...

Deputy Team Manager – Disabled Children’s Service (Front Door) Location: Gloucester (Gloucestershire County Council) Role Type: Permanent Salary: £48,226 - £51,356 per annum (plus significant bonuses) Are you a dedicated social work leader looking for a permanent home in a council that truly values its staff? SW Locums is delighted to represent Gloucestershire County Council in their search for a Deputy Team Manager for the Disabled Children’s Service. SW Locums has built an outstanding reputation with Gloucestershire County Council over many years. Our long-standing relationship means we understand their culture and can provide you with the best possible insight into joining their permanent leadership team. The Role and Team The Disabled Children and Young People’s Early Help Team (Front Door) supports children aged 0-18 with significant needs arising from disabilities. The goal is simple but vital: ensure disabled children and their families have access to needs-led services...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Dartford, Swanley and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking...

Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding Team – Gloucestershire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Gloucestershire | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Advanced Practitioner Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Gloucestershire County Council, offering a strong £42 per hour rate. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled safeguarding practitioner ready to step into a leadership-focused role, combining a protected complex caseload with practice development responsibilities across the wider team. About Gloucestershire’s Service Gloucestershire’s Children’s Services are currently rated Good with Outstanding elements, with a clear vision of “Right child, right support, right time, every time.” The authority has invested heavily in workforce development, reflective supervision, and its Social Work Academy, creating an excellent environment for experienced practitioners to thrive. The service works within a relational systemic practice...

Adult Social Worker, Richmond and Wandsworth Council     Qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Preparing for Adulthood Social Care team.    The team consists of; Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across the boroughs. Our focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18.  Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm.  Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice.  Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity.    £32 Per hour   This is an agency post, and Pertemps can offer you:   A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to    An easy registration...

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...

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,...

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...

Team of 5 Needed | CP / CIN | Flexible Working | Free Parking | Accommodation Bonus Available | £500 Referral Fee With project teams swiftly coming to an end, if you and your team are looking at your next steps, this could be for you. We are currently working with a highly rated council based in the South West who are looking to bring a team of 5 experienced social workers into their well established Safeguarding service. If you and your friends or work colleagues are currently looking for work and like the idea of joining somewhere together as a team, this could be a great fit. Due to current workload pressures, the service is looking to bring in an experienced team who can come in and help stabilise the service and support the existing structure, ensuring cases continue to receive the time and attention they need, and ultimately bring caseloads down for their current workforce. The working setup is super flexible, with hybrid working in place and full autonomy to manage...

Job Description** We are seeking a Family Help Social Worker for a local government client in Weymouth, Dorset. You will join a supportive, well-structured, and growing team that offers flexible working arrangements and regular reflective supervision. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a fast-paced yet nurturing environment within a forward-thinking authority. **Responsibilities** - Deliver statutory services in accordance with the Children Act 1989 and relevant legislation. - Complete high-quality assessments and timely care plans. - Safeguard and promote the welfare of children through direct, meaningful work. - Build resilience with families using restorative and strengths-based approaches. - Prepare clear, well-evidenced reports for court and multi-agency professionals. - Chair meetings that bring professionals together to create a unified plan. - Maintain accurate case records. - Undertake specialist assessments with full training provided. -...

Advanced Practitioner – Children & Families Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Rate: Up to £39.00 per hour Are you an experienced and driven social worker ready to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner to join a dynamic Children & Families team in Liverpool—a city known for its strong sense of community, resilience, and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. Why join Liverpool City Council? Liverpool City Council is widely recognised for its dedication to delivering high-quality services and putting children and families at the heart of everything it does. With a clear focus on improvement, strong leadership, and a supportive working culture, the council continues to invest in its workforce—ensuring practitioners are empowered to make a real difference. Key Responsibilities: * Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the team * Manage complex cases, ensuring high...

Connect2Kent are currently seeking qualified, experienced, and reliable Interpreters to support a wide range of public-sector services across Kent. We are expanding our pool of professionals and welcome applications from linguists offering Face-to-Face, Remote, or Written Translation services. Current Opportunities Face-to-Face Interpreters Assignments available across Kent and surrounding areas. Remote Interpreters Work delivered via telephone or Microsoft Teams, offering full flexibility. Written Translators Provide document translations as required by public-sector partners. Desired Languages and Dialects;- Somali Kurdish Sorani Kurdish Kurmanji Oromo Tamil Spanish French Amharic Bulgarian Nuer Ukranian What We Offer Flexible working - choose assignments that suit your schedule Travel and parking expenses claimable for eligible face-to-face bookings Variety of assignments within healthcare, social services, education, and more Supportive and professional coordination...

Role: SOCIAL CARE ASSESSOR DART Department: HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a SOCIAL CARE ASSESSOR on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their HOUSING AND COMMUNITY LIVING department. Main purpose of position: Receive referrals, undertake assessments, undertake tasks involved in support planning and review. Promote personalised care pathways ensuring choice and control for all eligible individuals. You will be expected to work with others to influence and shape the local environment, to promote social inclusion and accessibility and ensure that identified needs are understood individually, by locality and fed into strategic commissioning. As a SOCIAL CARE ASSESSOR you will be responsible to: Complete assessments of need and risk in respect of service users and carers using Luton Borough Council eligibility criteria. This involves: Undertaking statutory duties under the NHS and Community Care Act 1990, and other legislation and guidance...

Associate Consultant – Operations Manager Southwest locations, including Bristol, Corsham…. Join RT Consulting’s Associate Consulting workforce Who we are RT Consulting are a trusted management consultancy and service provider. We deliver highly capable and effective value for money solutions to our clients as the ‘customer friend’ and trusted partner across Defence, Policing, Central and Local Government. We are proud to hold the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. We specialise in operational and programme delivery, supporting Defence clients to strengthen delivery capability, performance assurance and operational readiness across complex programmes from mobilisation through to in‑service delivery. Your Invitation: To join our Operations Management consulting team, where we can align you to current and upcoming demand. Engagement expectations * Vetting: Due to the regulated nature of our work, and our significant Defence portfolio, we require a...

Head of Service Improvement - Children's Social Care Rate: £500 per day Location: South West - hybrid working Contract: 12 months + Overview of the Head of Service Improvement role Sellick Partnership is currently supporting a local government organisation in the south west, who are looking for an experienced Head of Service Improvement for Children's Social Care. This is a key leadership post, leading and delivering the roadmap to implement transformation and improvement in respect of children, young people, families and carers. Key responsibilities of the Head of Service Improvement will include: Be fully responsible for all aspects of service delivery and performance management of the Families First Partnership Programme (FFP) and wider care reforms programmes To set clear key objectives for the short, medium and long term including overall business performance and improvement targets To lead the service areas preparation and action planning for inspection outcomes,...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Ashford Children's Social Work Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join Dover and Deal's Children's Social Work Team based in Dover If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework...

Customer Service Associate – Corporate Hub 📍 Lincoln (Office Based) 💰 PAYE: £12.71 per hour | Umbrella: £16.43 per hour 🕒 37 hours per week | Monday–Friday (08:00–18:00) 📅 Start: 18th May 2026 📆 Duration: 18 weeks 📌 Ref: OR99156 🌟 The Opportunity We are currently recruiting 3 Customer Service Associates to join a busy Corporate Hub environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of local government services, acting as the first point of contact for a wide range of essential services including: * Adult & Children’s Social Care * Council Housing & Repairs * Highways & Transport * Libraries & Heritage Services * Registration & Community Services This is a fast-paced, varied role where no two days are the same – ideal for someone who enjoys helping people and making a real difference in the community. 📋 Key Responsibilities * Handle inbound and outbound calls in a busy contact centre environment * Provide accurate...