81 jobs found in Gainsborough

Long-Term Contract | CIN/CP Team | Average Caseload of 18 | Minimal Court Work | Up to £40 P/H | Yorkshire If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for a long-term contract within a supportive Children in Need and Child Protection team, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable workloads. Based in Yorkshire, you'll join a well-established team with an average caseload of just 18, minimal court work, and a hybrid working model requiring only two office days per week. You'll be part of a collaborative service where managers are approachable, experienced, and committed to supporting high-quality practice. The focus is on achieving positive outcomes for children and families while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Package & Benefits Up to £40 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Average caseload of 18 children. Predominantly Children in Need and Child Protection work with minimal court involvement....

Our client Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Child protection locality team Role Summary The post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings. Progression through grading bands: This post is career graded and progression through the bands will require the post holder to deal with increasing levels of responsibility, complexity of work and degree of emotional demand appropriate to each band. Essential Criteria for shortlisting: Substantial post qualifying experience including working with children in need Experience of working in a local authority within statutory children's services Experience of carrying out risk assessments Experience of presenting evidence to the court Utilising a range of ICT systems and...

Our client Lincolnshire county Council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children's safeguarding team. Will be responsible for completing assessments of children and their families where safeguarding concerns have been shared. Responsible for supporting children who are subject to child protection and Child in need Plans as well as compiling assessments and reports for court within private and public law proceedings. The role involves taking cases from referral all the way to completion at closure, or through CIN, CP and Care Proceedings if necessary with no change of Social Worker. The office base is in Grantham, there is free parking on site. We cover the whole of South Kesteven District EAST which encompasses both Grantham and a large rural area reaching Bourne and Stamford. The team operate on a three weekly duty system with one week being on duty and allocated new cases and two being off duty. On duty weeks there is an expectation workers are office...

Family Court Advisor Sheffield £34.50ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

Project Manager - Policy Implementation | Local/Central Government I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation and delivery of a new policy. This is a great opportunity for someone with proven experience delivering policy implementation programmes within local or central government. 🔹 Role: Project Manager 🔹 Experience: Local or central government experience essential 🔹 Focus: Implementing and delivering a new policy 🔹 Commitment: 4 days per week - 1 day a week onsite in East Midlands. 🔹 Rate: £550 per day I'm particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have direct, hands-on experience taking policy from development through to implementation and delivery in a government environment. 📩 Interested? Please send your CV or get in touch at

Our client Yorkshire Collaboration (Wakefield) is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Locality team. Overall Purpose of the Post: To provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children and young people, their families and carers in line with the policies and procedures of the Children and Young People's Directorate and within regulatory and statutory guidelines, the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Work and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Practice. To contribute to a wide range of statutory social work activities and carry out professional social work tasks in accordance with recognised social work procedures, Signs of Safety, evidence based practice and professional social work ethics. This is an experienced social worker role with specific responsibilities for managing a caseload of higher levels of complexity. This will include assessment of needs and the management of risk regarding children, young...

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Our client Leicestershire County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Family Help Team. Key responsibilities Managing a case load of mainly child in need cases, completing section 47's and some assessments. Section 7 reports. Attending monthly pods and covering duty twice a week. Majority of case load for this post will be market Harborough districtKey Experience Child protection Children and families' assessments Section 47 Complex child in need cases Private lawBenefits 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 jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful...

Our client Leicester City Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in need team. Key responsibilities Manage an allocated social work caseload of highly complex issues regularly featuring child protection issues and the Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Make, and implement, judgements and decisions with autonomy on cases with high levels of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge with the oversight of the manager. Plan and implement interventions designed to address needs and reduce risk. Liaise with partner agencies to secure support and services for children and their families. Lead on S47 (child protection) investigations. Manage/Chair a range of multi-agency meetings designed to monitor and progress Child Protection Plans. Complete legal documentation and file and serve legal papers where required. Provide expertise in Social Work Practice for lesser experienced workers by leading by example when practising and by assisting others with...

Insurance & Claims officer required for our public sector client We are looking for a candidate who has liability and personal injury experience in relation to negligence policies such as public liability, employers liability, third part liability or motor background. Would ideally like a minimum of 2-3 years recent experience. Hybrid working. The current working arrangements are office attendance Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, 08:30 to 17:00 Mon to Thurs and 08:30 to 16:30 Fri with one hour for lunch. This is for the inhouse claims handling team for the Council

Our public sector client is currently looking for a Transport Officer to join them on a temporary basis, initially until June 2026 This is a full time role, working 09.00 - 17.00 Office based, LE3 area of Leicester No qualifications required but you MUST have background within transport along with: * Good organisational skills * Able to work well under pressure * Computer literate * Able to work well on their own and as part of a team * Good telephone manner, dealing with the public and stakeholders. * Adaptable

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Officer to support the management and delivery of complex public sector commercial agreements. Working within a high-profile government procurement environment, you will provide commercial and contract management support to senior contract leads while operating independently across a diverse stakeholder landscape. Client Details This role is with a large scale government organisation based in Liverpool on an ad hoc basis. Description Support the development and delivery of category management and procurement strategies. Engage with suppliers and markets to understand industry trends, opportunities, and customer requirements. Translate customer needs into commercially viable procurement solutions. Embed and deliver category savings methodologies and cost reduction initiatives. Manage and monitor supplier relationships to drive performance and value. Support the management of complex commercial agreements and...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people in care, undertaking statutory social work responsibilities and ensuring children receive the support, stability, and permanence they need to achieve positive outcomes. You will manage a caseload of children in care, working closely with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess needs, develop plans, and deliver effective interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The role requires confident decision-making, strong relationship-building skills, and a child-centred approach to practice. Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office Essential: Must be a car driver Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in care,...

Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding 📍 Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough 💰 Rate: £39 per hour / £288.60 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding to join a dedicated safeguarding team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker with strong safeguarding experience who is confident working directly with young people and families. Key Responsibilities The successful Social Worker will be responsible for: Managing a varied caseload involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC). Undertaking high-quality assessments and developing effective plans to safeguard and support young people. Carrying out purposeful direct work with young people and families. Responding to safeguarding concerns and assessing risk. Working collaboratively with families,...

Our client Salford Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital and Intermediate Care service. 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 jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and...

Social Worker Location: Cheshire East Team: Fostering Rate: £39 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: Ongoing Social Personnel are recruiting for Fostering Social Worker for Cheshire East Council. Duties Include: * Support and Supervision for Kinship Foster Careres * Reg 24’d * Viability Assessments ( On a Rota Basis) * Kinship assessments * Form F Assessment * SGO Essential experience: * Fostering experience specially Kinship Care * Social Work England Registration * Degree in Social Work Why Social Personnel? * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

We are looking for passionate Childrens Support Workers who are available to work on a flexible basis. As a Childrens Support Worker you will work as part of a team to deliver a high standard of care at all times and support the Young Persons emotional wellbeing. You recognise that the role is to help support service users maximise their choices, rights and decisions. The successful candidate must have; - Hold a full UK driving licence - Level 3 in Health & Social Care/Children & Young People is great but not essential - 6 months experience working in a similar setting - Empathetic people person who is non-judgemental and calm - Dedicated and committed with a “can-do” attitude If you meet the above specification then please get in touch ASAP, the successful applicant will be rewarded with: - Excellent rates of pay and additional supplements - Flexible working hours - Potential Permanent positions The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in care service. Key responsibilities To undertake all the duties in relation to assessment work and directions in relation to care proceedings for children looked after up to the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake duties relating to children looked after following the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake child and family assessments, in partnership with the child, their parents or carers and other agencies, ensuring that the child and the child's voice is central to the assessment, with appropriate consideration and analysis of risk. Together with service user and/or their parents or carers, to produce an outcome focussed SMART plan, following assessment that will meet the needs of the child, safeguard the child and promote permanence. To provide support, guidance, advice and services to families to ensure that issues of concern identified in assessments are...

Family Court Advisor Coventry £33.50 ph Hybrid Working As a Family Court Adviser, you will: Provide advanced social work services to children, families and the courts. Assess and analyse court applications involving child protection and serious welfare concerns. Identify and respond to issues affecting children and young people, ensuring their needs and best interests remain central. Promote a child-focused approach with parents and those who hold parental responsibility. Provide professional advice to courts and Local Authorities regarding safeguarding concerns and ways to improve outcomes for children. Support effective judicial case management through high-quality social work analysis and advice. Undertake high-quality direct work with children and families to understand their experiences, needs and wishes. Complete thorough assessments and analysis to inform decision-making and recommendations. A minimum of 3 years PQE as a Qualified Social Worker Required for...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Team Advanced Practitioner to join its West Social Worker Case Holding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled Children's Social Worker to work within a busy frontline service supporting vulnerable children, young people and families. Rate: £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) As a Team Advanced Practitioner, you will work within a case holding team managing and supporting a range of statutory children's social care cases. The role involves working directly with children and families where significant support, intervention and safeguarding planning is required. The team works with: Children in Need Children subject to Child Protection Plans Looked After Children Children accommodated under Section 20 Families in the pre-proceedings process Cases where care proceedings are being initiatedYou will play a key role in ensuring children receive timely and effective support, protection and permanence planning...