93 jobs found in Telford

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care Location: Birmingham Contract: Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extension Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour, (£29.53 PAYE inc) Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, supporting them through high-quality statutory social work practice. The Role: You will be responsible for working with children and young people who are looked after, ensuring their needs are met and that plans are outcome focused, timely, and child centred. Key duties will include: Managing a caseload of children and young people in care Completing statutory visits in line with regulations and timescales Undertaking assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews...

Drive Change in Amber Valley: Advanced Social Worker – Children in Care Your Expertise, Your Schedule, Your Worth Derbyshire County Council is looking for an impactful Advanced Social Worker to join the South Normanton-based team. In Derbyshire, we don't just manage cases; we champion childhoods. This role offers a unique blend of autonomy and support, ideal for a professional who values flexibility without compromising on the quality of care. Compensation & Perks * Pay: Standard rates up to £26.63/hr. * Negotiable Rate: Highly experienced candidates can secure up to £35.00/hr. * Flexibility: True hybrid working (Home/Office) and flexible hours to suit your lifestyle. * Travel: Dedicated car hire is provided for visits to placements across the country. Why SW Locums? SW Locums have been helping social workers find their dream roles since 2009. With over a decade of industry expertise, you can trust SW Locums to handle your career with...

As a Children's Team Manager, you will assist in the effective delivery of Social Services, withing your defined area of service. The Team Manager will be responsible for supervising, supporting and advising a team of Social Workers, whilst contributing to the management, delivery and operation of a variety of measurable, high quality, and cost effective services, to meet individual needs. More specific responsibilities include: Managing the prioritisation and allocation of work within the team of Social Workers, identifying resource shortages and contributing to the planning and development of targeted services, delivered within policy and legal obligations. Reporting to the Principal Manager, taking accountability for all elements of individual cases within the team's workload, in accordance with policy and procedures including staff well-being, care and development. Responsibility for ensuring the direction and motivation of staff by the provision of support and supervision on...

Team Manager – Social Worker (Qualified) Essential Requirements * Qualified Social Worker (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent) * Registered with Social Work England * Significant experience in Children’s Social Care Reference: OR26938 Job Details Employer: Knowsley Borough Council Department: Children’s Social Care Employment Type: Temporary Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: 06 May 2026 Hours: 36 hours per week Work Pattern: Hybrid – average 3 days in office IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Pay Rates PAYE: £36.00 per hour Limited/Umbrella: £47.47 per hour Purpose of the Role To provide operational leadership and management within Children’s Social Care, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and effective services to children, young people, and families. The Team Manager will oversee a team of social workers, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and promoting positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities 🔹 Leadership & Management * Lead, manage, and...

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...

St. Helen's MBC Children's services are seeking to recruit a Family Support Worker to join their team. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. 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 £14.82 per hour (£19.22ph Umbrella). Duties of the role: Carrying out supervised contact visits with young people and their families  Undertake initial assessment work with families  Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families  Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social Worker The ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their families Full...

About the Role Knowsley Council is looking for committed and child-focused Social Workers to join our Child in Need (CIN) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and families who require ongoing support to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will work with children subject to Child in Need plans, providing meaningful interventions that reduce risk, strengthen families, and prevent escalation to child protection where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families under Child in Need plans Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and reviews Undertake direct work with children, ensuring their voice is central to all interventions Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance Maintain accurate, timely case recordings and reports Participate in CIN meetings, core groups, and...

About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Social Work Team Manager to lead our Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality services to children and young people with complex needs and their families. You will oversee a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring statutory duties are met while driving forward a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team delivering services to children with disabilities Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks including the Children Act 1989 and SEND legislation Oversee assessments, care planning, and safeguarding interventions Provide reflective supervision and performance management to staff Work collaboratively with education, health, and partner agencies Manage budgets and resources effectively Drive service improvement and maintain high practice standards About You We...

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...

Communications Operator  Location: Force Communications Centre, St Asaph, North Wales Contract: 9-12 month contract with possible extension  Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm Pay Rate: £13.10 PAYE per hour / £17.27 LTD per hour Start Date: ASAP (Subject to Police Vetting) About the Role: North Wales Police is looking for professional and calm individuals to join our Force Communications Centre as Communications Operators. In this fast-paced role, you’ll be the first point of contact for the public, resolving enquiries, coordinating emergency response, and working with a range of internal and external agencies to ensure public safety. This is an office-based role, offering an excellent opportunity to gain experience in operational policing and develop key communication and problem-solving skills. Key Responsibilities: Receive and resolve public enquiries in line with force policy. Provide accurate advice, taking ownership of issues and managing...

Shape Futures in the Forest of Dean – Children & Families Social Worker | Up to £42 per Hour Location: Gloucester (Forest of Dean Team) Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour Contract: Locum We’re looking for an experienced Children & Families Social Worker to join a supportive team in the Forest of Dean. You’ll manage a caseload of around 18 children, delivering timely, evidence-based interventions that create real impact. Caseload Includes: * Children in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Children in Care (CIC), including some court work Working Pattern: * Hybrid working available * Office-based 3 days per week * All children seen face-to-face * Laptop and smartphone provided Why Join? A flexible and forward-thinking team that supports work-life balance while maintaining high standards of practice and outcomes for children and families. Why SW Locums? SW Locums are helping social workers find their ideal locum roles across the UK. Plus, earn a £500...

About the Role We are currently recruiting for an experienced Housing Officer to join a fast-paced, generic housing team. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to a confident professional who is comfortable managing their own caseload and dealing with a wide range of tenancy-related matters. This is a fully office and patch-based role, requiring regular on-site presence and direct engagement with residents. Key Responsibilities Tenancy Management * Manage a portfolio of tenancies, ensuring residents adhere to tenancy agreements * Carry out tenancy audits and routine property inspections * Respond to general tenancy enquiries and resolve issues effectively Income & Arrears Management * Monitor rent accounts and take appropriate action to address arrears * Support residents experiencing financial hardship and refer to support services where appropriate Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) * Investigate reports of ASB and manage cases through to resolution *...

SW Locums are looking for an experienced Social Worker to work in our Gloucester Safeguarding Team, where they will hold a caseload of children and provide an effective, evidence-based intervention with consideration of timeliness and impact. All Applicants must have right to work in the UK and have at least 3 years UK experience in a similar statutory setting. Social Work England registration is a Mandatory requirement for this role. The caseload for this team will be a mix of CIN, CP & CIC which includes some court work with a caseload of around 18. Our client is committed to ensuring we have a flexible workforce who can manage their work and home life and to do this, we would consider some home working where the role allows, together with flexible working where it meets the needs of the team as well as the children and families. The candidate will be provided with a laptop and smart phone to assist with this and the expectation is that the worker will be in the office 3 days...

I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role in Nottingham City Centre. This role blends strategic partnering with hands‑on delivery, working closely with school leaders through a period of significant change. The ideal candidate would need to have HR experience in Education. Client Details I'm supporting a Public Sector organisation with an Interim Senior HR Business Partner role. The position involves providing senior people support during a period of change, partnering with leaders across the organisation, and overseeing a mix of strategic and hands‑on HR work. It's a 3-6 month assignment with 2-3 days on‑site in Nottingham, and requires someone with strong experience working within a schools environment. Description Partnering with Headteachers, School Business Managers and Governors Leading senior HR advice across the full employee lifecycle Managing complex casework (disciplinary, grievance, sickness) Supporting restructures,...

Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Tameside Council Location: Tameside, Greater Manchester Rate: Up to £39 per hour (Umbrella) - depending on experience Hours: 36 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Agency / Temporary Overview Caritas Recruitment is urgently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Tameside 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 3 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...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

Children’s Social Worker – Integrated Front Door & Looked After Children Teams Location: Bolton Organisation: Service Care Solutions Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour (Umbrella) £32.74 per hour (PAYE, inclusive) Contract Type: Initial 3 month contract with ongoing extension opportunities Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to FridayService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our local authority clients within Children’s Services. We are currently seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to work across the Integrated Front Door (IFD) and Looked After Children (LAC) teams in Bolton. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a well structured service that places strong emphasis on high quality assessments, timely decision making, and effective multi agency working. Candidates will benefit from strong management support, clear service pathways, and a commitment to good social work practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload within the...

Children’s Social Worker – Complex / Advanced Practice Team Location: Blackpool Organisation: Service Care Solutions Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella) £34.48 per hour (PAYE, inclusive) Contract: Agency contract with ongoing potential Working Pattern: Full time, Monday to FridayService Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our local authority clients for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Complex / Advanced Practice Team in Blackpool. This role is suited to practitioners with strong experience in complex case management, risk analysis, and statutory children’s social care. The Complex Team works with children and families where risks are high and interventions require advanced assessment, planning, and multi?agency coordination. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive authority that values reflective practice, thorough supervision, and high quality social work. Key Responsibilities Managing complex child protection and...

Social Worker - Integrated Front Door (Children's Services) Rate: £37 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week - Full-time Contract Type: Temporary / Contract About the Role We're looking for an experienced and dynamic Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door (IFD) - Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. Based at Castle Hill, this role provides a purposeful, professional duty service to children, families, and partner agencies. You'll play a key role in screening and assessing referrals, ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time - whether that's early help, a child in need plan, or statutory intervention under Section 47. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional duty service in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies. Screen and assess referrals to determine whether a Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiry or Children and Family Needs Assessment is required. Contribute to front door duty provision, offering...

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...