23 social worker children families jobs found

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...

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...

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...

Social worker - Childrens Location - Telford & Wrekin Council, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team Hours - 37 hours per week Contract - 6-month contract, Hybrid mix of home and office Salary - £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) Service Care Solutions is working on behalf of Telford & Wrekin council and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team.This is a 6-month agency contract offering competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and families across Telford. The Role As part of the Safeguarding & Family Support Team, you will: Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings Undertake assessments, planning and direct work with children and families Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Prepare reports for court and attend hearings where required Work in partnership with...

About the Role You will need to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. As a Social Worker in our Together for Families Team, you will: Hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and strong professional support Undertake child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model, supporting families at Children in Need, Child Protection and where required into court. Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate decision making about service users and to provide effective quality assurance and chair CIN and Core group meetings Work directly with children, young people and families to identify strengths, understand risk and shape effective intervention plans and deliver evidence-based interventions in...

Children with Disabilities Team | Herefordshire Council | £33.30 per hour Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-based practice, understands the complexities of disability-focused social work, and is confident managing safeguarding, planning, and multi-agency work with children and families who need specialist support. You’ll be joining a service focused on delivering purposeful intervention, clear planning, and better long-term outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. Role Overview As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will work with children and young people with a range of complex needs, ensuring they receive the right support, protection, and planning at the right time. The role will involve completing assessments, managing plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and building...

MASH Social Worker Service: Children’s Social Care – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Location: Knowsley About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Knowsley. The MASH is the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people. You will play a critical role in screening referrals, gathering multi-agency information, assessing risk, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children. You will work in partnership with colleagues from police, health, education, probation, housing and other agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities Safeguarding & Decision-Making Receive, screen, and assess referrals regarding children and families. Undertake risk assessments and make threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance. Determine appropriate outcomes, including Early Help, Child in Need,...

Milton Keynes – Qualified Social Worker – Family Support Team - £38 We are seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services to children in need, children subject to child protection plans, and families requiring targeted support. Hybrid working – 2/3 days per week in the office Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities. * Undertake Child & Family Assessments in accordance with legislation and local procedures. * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. * Develop and implement Child in Need and Child Protection Plans. * Carry out risk assessments and ensure robust safeguarding interventions. * Prepare...

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 Responsibilities: To use professional skills, knowledge, and experience and a range of interpersonal and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of risks protection and social care needs of individuals and carers/families, within relevant legal and statutory frameworks, agreed priorities and current eligibility criteria. Refer to other relevant agencies and undertake joint assessments where appropriate to ensure all risks and needs are considered. 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...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

Job Title: Contact Worker Department: Children's Services - Safeguarding & Specialist Support Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager - Family Contact Service Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Job Purpose The Contact Worker supports children and families by supervising safe and positive contact sessions as part of care assessments and plans. The role focuses on direct work with children and their families, helping to create supportive environments that promote child wellbeing and positive family relationships. Key Responsibilities Supervise contact sessions between children and family members Provide direct support to children, parents, and carers Encourage parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals Maintain accurate, timely records and produce reports Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (rota basis) Transport children to and from...

Our client Peterborough Council are seeking an experienced MASH Social Worker Locum Social Worker position available asap - Children MASH £39ph / 37 hours a week. Hybrid working - 3 days in the office (Sand Martin House) Brief description of the job duties: Are you looking for a fast paced role with the opportunity to work with partner agencies to assist in making timely decisions for children on what intervention and support is required. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the team to triage new referrals into MASH. You will have a sound knowledge of threshold application, making timely decisions for children and being able to remain calm under pressure. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and will report to the Team Managers within MASH. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a stable team who has children at the heart of all decision making. All about our Team The Multi Agency Safeguarding...

North East Lincolnshire Children's services are seeking to recruit an Initial Point of Contact Worker to work with young people who are at the start of their journey with social care. The role will be based from the council building in Grimsby and you will need to be in the office full time Monday-Friday. You will be responsible for taking all calls which relate to children who are not open to Children’s Social Care, or Family Help, but who members of the public, or professionals may have worries about. This is a full time position with an initial contract of 3 months with a view to this being extended on a rolling basis and offering a pay rate of £18.14 per hour.  Duties of the role: Answering calls, using a strength based approached, asking the appropriate questions, to gather high quality, clear and concise information about children. Inputting information from the call straight into Liquid logic and determine if this is a request for Family Help, or if there are presenting...

Title: Social Worker - Family Help Department: Children, Families & Education Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 Responsible to: Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager 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 (30%) Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and...

As a Child Protection Practitioner, you will be working in a multi-agency child protection team with families who are subject to complex Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings to: deliver the service in accordance with statutory responsibilities set out in the Children Act 1989 and other relevant legislation undertake assessments of children's needs in accordance with Directorate policies and procedures create effective plans which are reviewed in a timely manner promote and safeguard the welfare of children provide support, information, and advice to families to help parents become more self-reliant prepare reports for courts and various meetings, presenting to a variety of professionals in different settings, and attend to give evidence in legal proceedings as required chair multi-agency meetings that support the development and review of plans maintain essential records, input, and maintain records on the core computer system as...

Social Worker - Children's Access Point (CAP) Assessment Team Location: The Guildhall, Swansea (Hybrid - office-based with flexibility, visits to be completed in a timely manner) Contract: Initially until the end of December, with the possibility of extension until March Pay: £30.50 per hour (PAYE) / £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) - in line with the ADSS All Wales Pledge Randstad is partnering with Swansea Council to recruit a Social Worker for the Children's Access Point (CAP) Assessment Team, working at the front door of children's services to complete timely assessments and safeguard children. About the Role As a Social Worker within the CAP Assessment Team, you will: Undertake statutory assessments of children and families following referrals into Children's Services. Analyse risk and need to inform decision-making and next steps. Complete visits, assessments, and reports within statutory timescales. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to promote positive...

About Us Connect2Dorset Supporting social workers to make a real difference for children and families in Dorset Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. We're proud that Dorset Council is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for our services for children, young people and families. This reflects our commitment to high-quality, child‑centred work, strong leadership, and a culture where practitioners feel supported to do their best work. Leading Meaningful National Change Dorset is at the forefront of innovation. As a national Pathfinder for the Families First for Children (FFC) Programme, we are helping shape the future of family support and child protection in England. This reform focuses on delivering earlier, more...