27 quality manager jobs found

Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). Main duties and responsibilities: * Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder. * Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and...

Role: Senior Practitioner MASH Department: Children, Families and Education Services Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Practitioner MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department. Main purpose of position: To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action. As a Senior Practitioner MASH, you will be responsible to: Work closely with the MASH Deputy Team Manager to deal effectively with all enquiries from a variety of sources. Manage a complex caseload of initial contacts requiring a high level of skill relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable / at risk children and families . Use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in accordance . Effectively...

Fostering Form F Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Candidates must live within Nottinghamshire and Derby. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to...

Lead Practice & Shape Outcomes - Advanced Social Worker (Children's Services) North & Mid Team | 37 hours per week Up to £42 per hour (Dependent on Experience) Two Positions Available We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Advanced Social Workers to join the North & Mid Children's Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners who are ready to take on a senior practice role, influence service delivery, and support high-quality outcomes for children and adolescents. This role is ideal for a confident professional who enjoys combining complex casework with leadership, mentoring, and practice development. About the Role As an Advanced Social Worker, you will work closely with the Team Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the service while maintaining a strong focus on high standards of practice. You will hold a reduced but complex caseload, allowing you to complete in-depth assessments, support robust decision-making, and...

Make a Real Difference - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Children & Families) Staffordshire County Council | Up to £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Monday-Friday | 09:00-17:00 | Hybrid Working Available Staffordshire County Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Grade 10) to join a supportive and forward-thinking Children & Families Service on a locum basis. This is a high-impact role for a confident practitioner passionate about strengths-based, restorative practice, early intervention, and helping families thrive within their communities. The Role Managing complex cases and delivering high-quality social work interventions Using restorative and strengths-based approaches to support children and families Supporting families to develop their own plans through Family Meetings and Family Group Conferences Completing high-quality assessments and reports for court, Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews...

Occupational Therapist – Deputy Team Manager - Adult Social Care  A South London local authority is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join their Adult Social Care Contact Team as a Deputy Team Manager. This is a frontline, fast-paced service that promotes independence through early, effective Occupational Therapy intervention. The service is strength-based and person-centred, supporting adults to remain safe, independent, and well within their own homes and communities. Main Duties: Provide day-to-day operational leadership within the Adult Social Care Contact Team Oversee Occupational Therapy service provision, including management of the generic OT inbox Quality-assure OT referrals, contact assessments, and equipment recommendations Allocate OT work on a weekly basis and monitor team workloads Provide professional OT guidance, supervision, and clinical oversight Authorise straightforward OT equipment following assessment (excluding major adaptations) Support...

Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care Darlington Council  Are you an experienced social work professional ready to step into a leadership role within Children’s Social Care? Our client is seeking a dedicated Social Work Manager to lead and manage a team of social workers supporting vulnerable children. This is a fantastic contract opportunity for a driven and compassionate social work leader to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. About the Role: Social Work Manager – Children’s Social Care As a Social Work Manager, you will oversee the Children in Our Care team, supervising approximately 6 social workers who support children subject to Care Orders. Your role will involve providing leadership, guidance, and management to ensure the delivery of high-quality social work services. You will be instrumental in maintaining best practice, ensuring statutory compliance, and fostering a supportive environment for your team. Candidate Responsibilities...

Principal Social Worker - Court Work Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £41.58 Umbrella / £33 PAYE City of Cardiff Council Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Principal Social Worker to join one of our Locality Teams, with a primary focus on Court Work and staff supervision. You will hold a small, complex caseload (approximately 10–11 children across 4–5 families) subject to care proceedings and be responsible for all aspects of case management, including statutory visiting, care planning, reviews, and court work. You will complete high-quality, evidence-based assessments to support decision-making around children remaining at home or returning to parental care, with a strong understanding of risk, protective factors, trauma, and children’s timescales. You will have substantial experience working within care proceedings, using the DOH Framework for Assessment and applying the principles of the NSPCC Reunification Framework. You will demonstrate excellent...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join Dover and Deal's Children's Social Work Team based in Dover If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework...

Case Progression Manager Rochdale £46ph Full Time The Case Progression Manager reports to the Head of Service for Family Support and Protect. The post holder oversees all case progression, Court and legal processes and the quality assurance of all casework going through private and public law outline proceedings. The Case Progression Manager will be instrumental in ensuring there is no delay in the decision-making journey of our children in Public Law Outline (Pre-Proceedings and Care Proceedings). The Case Progression Manager will ensure that any work entering the Court system is of the required standard and within prescribed timescales. This role is essential in securing the best outcomes for vulnerable children and is responsible for driving best practice in all case work leading to Court proceedings regarding children and their families. Requirements for the role; Family Court experience, including preparation of Statements, giving evidence in Court and ability to work...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Head of Customer Services ⭐ Core Purpose of the Role * Lead the council’s customer service strategy, ensuring residents receive a high‑quality, consistent experience across all channels. * Oversee customer contact centres, digital access, complaints handling, executive correspondence, and service improvement functions. * Drive digital transformation and channel shift to improve efficiency and accessibility. * Build a strong customer‑focused culture across the organisation. Operational Management * Manage the corporate contact centre and customer service teams (often 20–120 staff depending on council size). * Ensure efficient handling of enquiries, complaints, and correspondence. * Oversee performance management, KPIs, and service standards. Essential Requirements * Significant experience working within a UK local authority in a senior customer service, customer experience, or customer access role. *...

About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker to join its Children's Safeguarding service on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is confident in managing complex cases and committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Responsibilities Hold and manage a varied and complex caseload in line with statutory requirements. Undertake high‑quality assessments, direct work, and intervention planning to safeguard children at risk of harm. Lead on child protection processes, including Section 47 enquiries, Initial Child Protection Conferences, and Child in Need planning. Produce timely, evidence‑based reports for court proceedings and multi‑agency meetings. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies, schools, health services, and other professionals to promote children's safety and wellbeing. Provide professional guidance, support, and mentoring to less experienced...

Adult Social Worker - Integrated Managed Care (IMC) Bolton Council Up to £30 per hour Are you an enthusiastic practitioner with a passion for adult social care? Bolton Council is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Integrated Managed Care teams. We want someone who understands that social work is about supporting aspirations and enhancing quality of life. In this role, you will be a key player in helping adults maintain their autonomy and stay connected to their communities. The Role: What You Will Be Doing Working within our designated IMC services, you will provide vital support to adults with varying levels of need. * Care Act Assessments: Undertake assessments and reviews of need under the Care Act 2014. * Support Planning: Create tailored plans that link individuals into universal and voluntary services. * Complex Casework: Support colleagues with complex assessments, including mental capacity and best interest decisions. * Collaborative Practice:...

Duty and Assessment Social Worker Halton £39ph Full Time Duties and Responsibilities Conduct initial assessments. Manage a varied caseload of children and families in need of support. Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. Undertake home visits, build rapport with families, and ensure that appropriate interventions are put in place. Produce high-quality assessments and reports for management and court purposes. Respond swiftly to referrals, assessing risk and need to ensure timely and effective interventions. Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Degree/Diploma in Social Work). Registration with Social Work England. Proven experience within a Duty and Assessment team or similar front-line social work. To find out more information please contact (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency

Buckinghamshire (Aylesbury) | Locum | £38–£40 per hour | Hybrid Working Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Aylesbury. You will work with looked after children, ensuring high-quality care planning, permanency planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of looked after children and care leavers Complete statutory visits, reviews, and care planning Undertake direct work with children and young people Contribute to permanency planning, including long-term fostering, adoption, and special guardianship Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, panels, and court Work closely with carers, families, and multi-agency partners to support stability and positive outcomes What You’ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification At least 3 years’ experience working with Children in Care or Looked After Children...

Social Worker – Family Support and ProtectionTeam Rochdale Borough Council Up to £38 per hour Are you a dedicated Social Worker who thrives on building genuine relationships with families? Rochdale Borough Council is looking for experienced practitioners to join our Family Support Team. We don’t just value our permanent staff—we view our agency workers as a vital resource, offering you the exact same level of support, training, and professional respect. Why Join Rochdale? We are committed to "real" social work. We know that high caseloads are the enemy of meaningful intervention, which is why we are actively investing in our frontline. * Manageable Caseloads: Currently between 20 and 23 children. As we continue to grow our team, our goal is to reduce this to 17, allowing you the time to engage in high-quality, direct work. * Professional Growth: Access our comprehensive training suite, including specialized sessions in Motivational Interviewing. * Supervision You Can...

Connect2Halton is currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Short Break Service for Children with Disabilities Team within Halton Borough Council. We are looking to appoint a specialist Social Worker who shares our commitment to provide services that enable families of children with disabilities to have an improved quality of life within their communities. You will have a key role in assessing the needs of disabled children who have complex needs, producing a robust, person centred, Child in Need plan and supporting them to access short break services. Key Responsibilities: Undertake complex assessments for children and young people with disabilities, identifying needs and risks, and determining appropriate short break interventions. Lead and manage complex care planning for disabled children and their families, ensuring packages are tailored to individual needs and promote safety, inclusion, and positive outcomes. Coordinate and oversee...

Adult Social Care Solicitor – Interim (c. £430 per day, umbrella/PAYE) Location: Mostly remote (with 1–2 days per week in office as required) Offices Based in London Fulltime Role Duration: Ongoing assignment We’re seeking an experienced Adult Social Care Solicitor to join a supportive and high-performing legal team within a local authority setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor or barrister with in-depth knowledge of adult social care law and local government practice. Candidates must be open to participate in round table meetings of the cases Key responsibilities: Provide expert legal advice on adult social care matters, including Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, ordinary residence, and Court of Protection work. Manage a varied caseload independently, delivering high-quality written and verbal advice to clients and senior stakeholders. Prepare and present cases before the Court of Protection and other relevant forums. Support and collaborate...

Child Protection Social Worker Warwickshire County Council 6-Month Contract | £33.30 per hour Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join its North Office based out of Nuneaton and Atherstone on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work within a supportive local authority while managing a realistic and well-structured caseload. Key Details Role: Child Protection Social Worker Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £33.30 per hour Caseload: Approximately 22 cases Location: WarwickshireKey Responsibilities Manage a caseload of child protection cases in line with statutory requirements Undertake assessments, care planning, and court work as required Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records Participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and court...