94 care worker jobs found

Care Workers in Swindon needed 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. * JOB TITLE: Care Worker (adults) * Day Rates: Mon-Sun up to £17.00 ph * other Rates: Nights up to £21.70ph and bank holidays up to £32.78ph * TYPE: LOCUM * HOURS: Flexible (Ad hoc) Supply Care Solutions is currently recruiting experienced Care Workers to support our client across a number of services in Swindon. To be eligible for these roles you will need experience of working with people in respite care (day centre), preferably experience of working with people with Dementia. If you're looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle while making a real difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you! Locum Care...

£100 a week expenses | Flexible Working | Manageable Caseloads | Supportive Leadership | Long-Term Stability If you enjoy high-quality court work and want the space to focus on achieving better outcomes for children, this Children's Social Worker opportunity could be a strong next step. Join a dedicated PLO and court-focused service where experienced practitioners are supported to do their best work. Alternative searches may include Court Social Worker or PLO Social Worker. As a Children's Social Worker, you will benefit from flexible hybrid working, consistent management support, and a stable team environment. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex cases while maintaining a sustainable workload and clear professional focus. Package & Benefits • £42 per hour. • Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. • Flexible hybrid working arrangements. • Manageable caseloads. • Supportive and accessible management team. • Regular supervision and...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team – Blackpool Council Location: Blackpool Pay/Salary: up to £ 39 per hour Office Working: 2-3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Blackpool Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Blackpool are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Blackpool has recently achieved an OUTSTANDING rating by OFSTED, making it one of two authorities in the North West to have this incredible rating. Inspectors have said Blackpool Council’s services for children in care and services for care leavers are both outstanding, that the impact of leaders on social work practice is outstanding, and that services for children who need help and protection are good.  Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as...

Experienced Adult Social Worker – Review Team We're looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Adult Social Care Review Team. Key Responsibilities: Complete strengths-based Care Act assessments, reviews and support planning. Manage complex cases, including safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014. Undertake Best Interest Assessments and support Deprivation of Liberty processes. Work closely with health professionals and the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) to prevent hospital admissions and promote independence. Participate in the team's duty function, including daily case triage and huddles. Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to safeguarding, MASH, MARAC and MAPPA processes where required. Maintain accurate case records and work in line with Social Work England standards and the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration....

Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced MASH Social Worker to join Hackney Children's Services on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and ensuring timely, effective responses to referrals and concerns. The Role As a MASH Social Worker, you will undertake high-quality assessments, gather and analyse information from a range of agencies, and make informed decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. You will work closely with professionals across health, education, police and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right intervention at the right time. Key Responsibilities Undertake screening and assessment of contacts and referrals concerning children and families. Gather information from children, families and partner agencies to develop holistic assessments of need and risk. Analyse complex information and...

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. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority...

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...

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....

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...

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disability Team Location: Walsall Council Contract: 12 Weeks Hours: 37 Hours per Week Pay Rate: £28.40 per Hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Office-based 2 days per week) About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join its Learning Disability Team. This role requires a dedicated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work services, promoting independence, and supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Practice within current legislation, statutory guidance, and Walsall Council policies and procedures. Undertake strengths-based assessments that promote self-determination, independence, empowerment, and community resilience. Co-produce care and support plans with service users, including agreeing financial contributions where required. Regularly review care and support plans to ensure...

Mental Health Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team North West Local Authority | Hybrid Working | Competitive Agency Rate | Immediate Start We Do Social Work is recruiting an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a busy Hospital Discharge Team within a North West Local Authority. This is a fast-paced role supporting patient flow from psychiatric inpatient units, reducing delayed discharges and ensuring adults are safely transitioned into the community with the appropriate support in place. The Role As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will: Support the timely and safe discharge of adults from psychiatric inpatient settings. Complete strengths-based assessments and discharge planning. Coordinate move-on arrangements from hospital discharge and step-down placements. Work collaboratively with ward staff, NHS colleagues, CMHTs and partner agencies to facilitate safe discharges. Manage complex mental health cases within a fast-paced environment. Liaise with...

Social Worker – Child Protection Enquiry Service Location: Lifford House, Birmingham Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families? We're recruiting for a Social Worker to join the South Child Protection Enquiry Service in Birmingham, based at Lifford House. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated safeguarding team, progressing plans for children and young people who are subject to Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home working, with attendance required on team days and allocated duty days. The Role As a Social Worker within the Child Protection Enquiry Service, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, undertaking statutory assessments and coordinating multi-agency interventions to safeguard those at risk of...

About the Role For the Social Worker roles based in Hampshire County Council, you will need to use your professional to assess, monitor and review the social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group. It is important to reach the agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk assessment, as well as to work in partnership with users, carers and relatives to identify current and future service requirements and contribute to service development. For the Children Services in Hampshire, there is the 'Hampshire Approach' which has led to swifter and better outcomes for young people and children. To see children social care services completely reshape they have focused on development of a child-in-need and child protection-related assessment and planning tools, training all social workers, support workers and managers in the 'Hampshire Approach' and embedding, consolidating and continuously improving...

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...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Fostering Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive service, making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and foster families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking assessments and interventions to support children and young people, whilst working collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager. Undertake planned and intensive interventions with children, young people, parents, carers, and families. Work with children in need, child protection cases, and looked after children. Implement, monitor, and review care plans through effective multi-agency working. Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, carers, and significant others. Liaise with partner agencies and professionals to...

Advanced Social Worker Location: Colindale, London Pay Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to take on a senior practice role? We're recruiting for an Advanced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children's Social Care team in Colindale, London, where you'll manage complex cases, provide professional leadership and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families. Offering £37.54 per hour (Umbrella), this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to combine frontline social work with mentoring, specialist practice and leadership responsibilities. The Role Working within a Resilience Framework, you will provide a comprehensive statutory social work service to children and families, managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases while ensuring interventions are timely, effective and child-centred. You will work with a high level...

Court Social Worker (Non-Caseholding) Location: Huyton, Merseyside Pay Rate: £31.15 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you a Qualified Social Worker with strong court experience looking for a role where you can focus on achieving positive outcomes for children without managing a caseload? We're recruiting for an experienced Court Social Worker to join the Accelerated Permanence Team in Huyton, Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity to use your analytical expertise and report-writing skills to support permanency planning and improve outcomes for children and young people. The Role Working alongside the Child Looked After Service, you will provide specialist support by producing high-quality assessments, court reports and statements that assist with permanency planning. As this is a non-caseholding role, you'll focus on delivering evidence-based work within agreed timescales, helping to reduce delay and support timely decision-making for...

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join a well-established team in Birmingham Children's Trust, based in the Hodge Hill District. This is an excellent opportunity to lead on complex child and family work, champion high-quality practice, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. The Role As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will take the lead in supporting children and families through Child in Need and Family Help interventions. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, leading multi-agency...

Children's Social Worker - Child Protection Team North Somerset Council | Weston-super-Mare 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. Up to £45 per hour | 37 hours per week Caritas Recruitment is supporting North Somerset Council with the recruitment of 5 experienced Children's Social Workers to join their Child Protection Services. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified and experienced safeguarding practitioners looking to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and families within a supportive local authority setting. Key Details Location: Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Office Requirement: Minimum 2 days per week in the office Visits: All statutory visits must be completed face-to-faceAbout You To be...

CFS Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding (Court & Child Protection) Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire (covering Melton Mowbray) Job Type: Agency Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working Reference: 000B 4436 / 1 JoinThe Safeguarding Team We are seeking an experienced Children and Family Services (CFS) Advanced Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service based in Loughborough, with responsibility for cases across Melton Mowbray as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled social work professional with substantial experience in Child Protection and Court Work to take on a leading role within a supportive and progressive safeguarding team. The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you will hold complex safeguarding cases and provide expert social work intervention to children and families. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality practice across Child Protection and Court proceedings, ensuring children are safeguarded and supported...