18 qualified social worker jobs found in Harrow

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Service Location: Southwark, London Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments and support positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments, initial court work and Looked After Children processes. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and colleagues to assess risk, safeguard children and develop effective plans. Key Responsibilities * Complete complex child and family assessments and safeguarding interventions. * Manage a caseload involving child protection, court and care planning processes. * Develop...

Job Description: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding NE Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding team in the North East. This role is essential in supporting children, young people, and families through safeguarding and intervention services. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating a supportive environment where all staff and service users feel respected and empowered. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs, risks, and strengths. Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Work collaboratively with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and partner organisations to provide holistic support. Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, promoting inclusion and cultural...

Job Description: FST - Social Worker Location: Weybridge Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Family Support Team (FST) Social Worker to join our Weybridge team. This role focuses on supporting children, young people, and families facing challenges related to unauthorised absence and engagement. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and promotes equality at every level. Responsibilities Conduct assessments and provide direct support to children and families affected by unauthorised absence. Develop and implement tailored intervention plans aimed at improving child welfare and family engagement. Collaborate with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach. Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, promoting access to resources and opportunities. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in accordance with legal and ethical standards....

Job Description: Social Worker NE FST - MAT COVER Overview We are seeking a compassionate and committed Social Worker to join our North East Family Support Team (FST) on a maternity cover basis. This role is ideal for professionals dedicated to making a positive impact on families lives by providing support, guidance, and advocacy in complex situations. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the communities we serve. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments to understand family dynamics and individual needs. Develop and implement tailored support plans to promote child safety and family well-being. Collaborate with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and legal services, ensuring coordinated care. Provide timely intervention and crisis management when required. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in line with organisational policies and legal requirements. Advocate for vulnerable...

Looking for your next opportunity in Hospital Discharge with a local authority that understands the importance of flexibility, work-life balance, and professional support? We're recruiting experienced Hospital Discharge Social Workers to join a well-established team, supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital. With hybrid working available 3–4 days per week and flexible hours that accommodate commitments such as school runs, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Receive   Hybrid working - Work from home 3–4 days per week, with a balance of hospital and community-based working. Flexible working hours - A supportive management team that understands the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. 35-hour working week - Full-time hours designed to support a better work-life balance. Career development opportunities - Ongoing training and progression within Adult Social Care....

Job Description: MAP - Senior Social Worker Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) team. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable individuals and families, working collaboratively with a diverse range of agencies to ensure holistic care and protection. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and empowered. Responsibilities Lead and manage complex casework, ensuring best outcomes for service users. Collaborate with multi-agency partners including healthcare, education, and law enforcement to coordinate support and interventions. Provide supervision, mentoring, and professional development opportunities for junior social workers. Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and implement intervention strategies tailored to...

Role: SOCIAL WORKER - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Temp and Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Workers on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Key skills and experience of Social Worker (LAC team) As a Looked after children's Social Worker, you will support children and their families to ensure that their needs are met in a safe and timely manner. You will be part of a highly acclaimed supportive service that has a comprehensive programme to ensure new recruits have a thorough induction, receive ongoing support from managers and have the opportunity to progress in your career. Qualifications You will have either Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent professional qualification. Or registered by the health can care professional's council r a Practice Educator Award. A relevant degree in the related area. Enhanced DBS certificate which is satisfactory to Luton Borough Council will be a condition of your appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have...

Surrey aims to work alongside families, to respect families and their rights, to work with them in partnership and with their informed consent, to recognise their strengths and help them identify their needs. Our overarching duty is to promote the upbringing of children within their families, where this is compatible with the welfare of the children. Social workers in Surrey will be supported to develop high levels of skill in motivational practice which they will use to help parents identify the aspects of their lives/behaviours that they want to change and provide the help and support to families, on a partnership basis, that they need to support them in their change. Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include: -triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's...

Supervising Senior Social Worker Overview We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Supervising Senior Social Worker to join our inclusive team. In this leadership role, you will provide guidance, support, and supervision to a diverse team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to individuals and families. We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace where all voices are valued and respected. Responsibilities Provide professional supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation for social work staff Oversee case management, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and organisational policies Support team members in handling complex cases, offering expert advice and intervention strategies Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners, and stakeholders to coordinate care and resources Promote a culture of continuous learning, diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect within the team Assist in developing...

FST - Social Worker - WEST area Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate FST (Family Support Team) Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Guildford/Woking. This role involves providing support and safeguarding services to children and families, with a focus on promoting their well-being and safety. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all team members are valued and respected. Responsibilities Conduct assessments and develop tailored support plans for children and families. Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, including health, education, and community services. Provide timely and appropriate intervention in safeguarding concerns. Maintain comprehensive and accurate case records in compliance with legal and organisational standards. Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, ensuring their voices are heard. Participate in supervision, training, and professional development activities....

Children & Family Reunification Support Worker Contract - Initial 3 months (possible extension) Rate - £23 (umbrella rate) Location - Alton Going Home Workers play a vital role in supporting children in care to safely return to their parent(s) or those with parental responsibility. They also have a key part in embedding and driving the improvements to our reunification process across social care as we move towards our updated Going Home pathway. Working closely with social workers, Intensive Workers, district teams, foster carers and partner agencies, with most of their time being engaged in direct work with children and families. Their responsibilities include: Assessment & Engagement Engaging directly with children, parents and wider families during the Going Home process to build trust and gather meaningful insights to support and inform decision making. Collating and reviewing key information to assist social workers with completion of assessments to determine...

Children's Team Manager (Qualified Social Work Manager) - Oxfordshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Oxfordshire County Council | Oxford £38.12 PAYE / £47.50 Umbrella | 37 Hours Per Week Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Family Support & Safeguarding Service in Oxford. This is an excellent opportunity for an established Team Manager or experienced Assistant Team Manager looking to step into a leadership role within a high-performing safeguarding service. You will lead a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring children, young people and families receive timely, high-quality assessment, intervention and support. Key Details Location: Oxford Team: Family Support...

Westminster City Council are looking for an Interim Commercial & Property Litigation Solicitor. Minimum £422 per day. Inside IR35. Fully Remote. Information about the role: This is a specialist civil litigation and commercial property litigation role. You will run your own caseload of complex contentious matters for one of the most active and high-profile local authorities in the country - development land and telecoms disputes, commercial landlord and tenant work, dilapidations, forfeiture, breach of covenant, possession claims and contractual disputes - in the County Court, the High Court and the Property Tribunals. The work is genuinely comparable to a good commercial property litigation seat in private practice, with the difference that you have a single, engaged client, a real say in how matters are run, and cases that shape a major central London estate. Why this might suit you if you are in private practice Work from anywhere in the UK. This role is remote by default...

INTERIM PROGRAMME LEAD CHILDREN'S SOCIAL CARE TRANSFORMATION Location: Local Authority (Hybrid Working - 2 Days Office Based) Contract: Interim / Fixed-Term Contract Until March 2027 Day Rate: £800 per day 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 ABOUT THE ROLE An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Interim Programme Lead to drive a high-profile Children's Social Care Transformation Programme within a progressive Local Authority. This Senior Leadership role will lead the design, implementation and delivery of large-scale transformation across Children's Social Care, Early Help, Corporate Parenting and Family Support Services, ensuring improved outcomes for children, young people and...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Mobile Home and Traveller Site Officer on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: This specialist post will provide a single point of contact on behalf of the council in relation to all matters involving the Mobile Home and Traveller community which includes a diverse area covering individual support, site management, transit site provision, awareness training, community engagement and advising on related legislation and guidance. The postholder will be responsible for the delivery of effective and highly efficient management of the mobile home and traveller sites. This will include management of licenses, communal areas ensuring that internal and external communal areas are kept clean, free of rubbish, are well maintained and are safe for residents and other customers in line with specification. The postholder is responsible for the fair allocation of plots and act as the liaison between the council and the community....

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Main purpose of position: The role will involve managing end-to-end procurement projects and implementing strategies to reduce cost whilst delivering quality services. The Procurement Manager will provide best practice procurement advice and challenge within each project assigned, driving incremental value from effective intervention and application of appropriate procurement and evaluation strategies. The post holder will be expected to advise on projects across all categories of expenditure, general fund, capital and HRA funded schemes; including complex, high risk projects. The post-holder will have day to day shared supervision of a two procurement officers and three procurement assistants with management of one specific individual. You will be responsible to: 1.Provide leadership on specific high value and complex strategic procurement projects, managing the supply market,...

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 Youth Justice Practitioner Covering Gravesend and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Youth Justice. Purpose of the Job: As a member of a multi agency service, undertake assessment of and direct work with young people and their families so as to reduce the risk of them re-offending in accordance with the agreed intervention plans and in the context of managing their risk of harm to others and vulnerability issues. Main duties and responsibilities: Hold cases at either standard, enhanced or intensive Scaled Approach level in accordance with the Youth Justice Board Case Management Guidance document. This will include significant inter-agency liaison, multi-agency work, for young people and their families using an...