31 agency social worker jobs found

LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Mental Health) job in South Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. HOULRY RATE: £26.50 (umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM TEAM: Mental Health / Adult Social Care HOURS: Full Time, Initial 12-week period, immediate start Job Overview: As an Agency Social Worker, you will be responsible for: * Carrying out assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with statutory requirements. * Providing person-centred support to service users with complex mental health or adult social care needs. * Liaising closely with multi-agency teams including healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams, and community services. * Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed case records. * Participating...

SW Locums need a number of Qualified Social Workers with at least3 years post qualifying agency social workers to join our CASP, CP, PLO and Court team in Cardiff. The team offer flexible, hybrid working hours. The team manager and principle social worker have both been in their roles for a number of years and offer a wide range of experience and skills, high levels of support, guidance and advice and the team comes with varying levels of experience both as qualified and unqualified. The team have a second PSW who case holds court cases but also provides additional support to the team and team manager. Training opportunities and monthly supervision will be provided to all agency staff. This is a highly passionate, committed and supportive team please apply if you feel suited. Successful Candidates will go into the Locality teams - workers must be Social Care Wales Registered. You must have hands on experience and knowledge of working within the Social Services and Well Being Act...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker to join the Exploitation and Missing Team, part of the Young People's Safeguarding Service. This specialist team works with children and young people at risk of exploitation, trafficking, and those who go missing from home or care. This role requires a practitioner with strong safeguarding experience, confidence in multi-agency working, and the ability to build meaningful, trauma-informed relationships with vulnerable young people. Responsibilities: Build trusting and effective relationships with vulnerable children and young people. Use trauma‑informed approaches to understand experiences of exploitation. Respond promptly to children reported missing from home or care. Provide oversight of return home interviews and support next steps within safeguarding plans. Conduct timely and meaningful return home interviews to explore reasons for going missing. Identify push and pull...

Senior Social Worker (SSW) – Eastleigh & Winchester Location: Eastleigh & Winchester, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Contract: 3 Months Join one of Hampshire’s most picturesque districts in a senior capacity. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives on mentoring others while maintaining high practice standards. Key Responsibilities: * Lead on complex assessments and strengths-based interventions for families. * Provide informal supervision and "buddy" support to newly qualified social workers (ASYEs). * Chair multi-agency meetings to coordinate comprehensive support packages. * Work at the "front door" of the Hub to identify risks and prevent escalation into statutory services. Why SW Locums? We are recognized as the best agency in the market due to our unparalleled payroll reliability and our "no-jargon" transparency. Our 15-year history ensures we have the strongest relationships with local authority managers....

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...

Senior Social Worker: Family Hub Specialist (Non-Caseholding) Location: Rushmoor District, Hampshire Pay Rate: Up to £42 per hour Client: Hampshire County Council Hampshire County Council is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Family Hub team within the Rushmoor district. This is a rare and sought-after non-caseholding position, offering a unique opportunity to influence practice and service delivery without the pressures of a traditional caseload. The Role and Impact In this specialist capacity, you will act as a consultant and lead professional within the Family Hub. Your focus will be on providing expert guidance, mentoring staff, and ensuring that families receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities: * Providing high-level clinical consultation and advice to the Family Hub team. * Supporting the development of early intervention strategies and community-based support. * Mentoring junior staff and...

Exceptional Opportunity: Senior Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. This role is designed for a professional passionate about protecting vulnerable children within a diverse and vibrant community, offering a competitive pay rate of up to £35.00 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload of children in need of protection and those subject to public law proceedings. * Conduct comprehensive Section 47 investigations and produce high-quality assessments to inform interventions. * Represent the council in court, providing expert testimony and detailed reports to ensure the child’s best interests. * Mentor and provide informal supervision to less experienced staff members to foster professional growth. * Collaborate with multi-agency partners such as schools, health professionals, and police...

Not Just a Role—Be the Difference That Changes a Child’s Future | Experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Team | Up to £39.31/hr Location: Bedford (Hybrid Working Available) Organisation: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: Up to £39.31 per hour Team: Children’s Safeguarding The Opportunity Bedford Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a vital role where your expertise will directly impact the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes of children and families. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office-based collaboration with remote working. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload involving complex safeguarding concerns * Undertake assessments, planning, and intervention in line with statutory frameworks * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children * Prepare high-quality...

Bracknell Forest Borough Council Social Worker – Child Protection Team Pay Rate: £42 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bracknell Forest Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team. You will work with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions that prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children. This is a well-structured and supportive service where you will manage a varied caseload and work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required. Develop and implement robust safety and care plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for...

Social Worker - MASH Team Location: Torbay Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: up to £40 per hour, based on experience. TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: MASH HOURS: This is a Full time role (36 hours per week) You will need to be flexible with regards to attending the office to take part in duty systems and will be expected to make visits to families. You will be required to complete statutory visits Social Worker Requirements - Proven experience in working with childrens services - Current enhanced DBS Disclosure - Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions - Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people Our locum Social Workers benefit from - Excellent Rates -...

Social Worker job for a Social Worker to join the Children Safeguarding Team in Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: Up to £40 per hour (dependent on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Safeguarding Team HOURS: 37 hours per week HYBRID: (part office / part remote) Key Responsibilities / Purpose: * Deliver high-quality, effective social work services to children, young people, and families in line with statutory requirements. * Complete robust assessments and deliver focused interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children. * Promote integrated working with multi-agency partners in accordance with the priorities of the Safeguarding Children Partnership. * Contribute to...

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families (Families First Team) Location: Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Pay Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour Contract: 3–6 months (initial) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (office presence required for key duties) Employer: Central Bedfordshire Council About the Role Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Families First Team, supporting its journey from “Good” to “Outstanding” with Ofsted. This is a relationship-based role where you will work with children and families from assessment through to intervention, ensuring consistent support and improved long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings * Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and risk analyses * Prepare and present evidence in court * Build effective relationships with children and families * Chair and contribute to...

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...

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...

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...

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 | Adults | Norfolk County Council Up to £43.38ph | High-Level Complexity & Autonomy Are you a seasoned Adult Social Worker looking for a high-yield locum contract that rewards clinical expertise? Norfolk County Council is seeking high-caliber practitioners to join their Adult Social Care teams. This is a mobile, community-based role designed for those who thrive on autonomy and complex casework. The Role: Complexity and Autonomy This position goes beyond basic care planning. You will manage a specialist caseload that requires sophisticated risk management and a strengths-based approach. * Lead Safeguarding: Take the helm on complex Section 42 investigations, multi-agency policy implementation, and high-risk capacity/Best Interest issues. * Strategic Planning: Coordinate and monitor care packages, advocating for service users to ensure outcomes are met, not just recorded. * Expert Reporting: Provide high-level written reports for...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join their Assessment Team based in Reigate. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadsRequirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number...

Social Worker - Assessment Service | Peterborough City Council Ref: PCC RQ(phone number removed) Location: Sand Martin House / Hybrid WFH / Agile working The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team is only responsible for new referrals once every three weeks. When teams are on duty it is expected that Social Workers are in the office Duration: 12 weeks Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Service. This is a vital frontline role responding to referrals where there are concerns around a child's safety or wellbeing. Working within a supportive team structure, you will investigate concerns, assess risk, and ensure children's voices are central in all decision‑making. You will carry a varied caseload of statutory assessments and have the support of dedicated business support and practitioners. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section...

Our client, Liverpool Council islooking for a Adult Social Worker to join their team minimum 3 days in office - must be based in Merseyside for caseload management tasks - city wide Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidanceBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first...