18 social worker children families jobs found

Social Worker – Assessment Team Location: Ely (Hybrid – 2/3 days in the office) Council: Cambridgeshire County Council Pay Rate: £39.00 per hour Contract Type: Locum We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment Team in Ely. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced and supportive environment where you can make a real difference to children, young people, and families. About the Role The Assessment Team is lively and dynamic, offering a varied caseload and the chance to work closely with partner agencies. You will complete timely assessments, manage risk, and contribute to positive outcomes—often seeing the impact of your work quickly. Key Responsibilities * Undertake assessments of children and families * Work effectively to tight timescales * Collaborate with multi-agency partners * Maintain accurate case records and safeguard children About the Council Cambridgeshire County Council is known for its supportive culture and...

Family Complex Needs Specialist (Support Worker)    Role Type: Temporary (Approx. 8 weeks potential for permanent extension)   Salary: £30,000 per annum (£16.16 per hour incl. holiday pay or £18.71 umbrella) Hours: Full-Time 40hrs (Day shift pattern, 1in4 weekends) Location: Leicester      Role Overview: We are currently recruiting for Family Complex Needs Specialist Support Workers to join a national organisation committed to supporting vulnerable individuals across the UK. This role involves working as part of the Support Team in Leicester to help people experiencing homelessness and multiple disadvantages to overcome barriers to achieving greater independence. As a Family Complex Needs Support Worker you will be supporting families and their children, who are facing homelessness and have multiple needs. This can include supporting drug and alcohol addiction, debt, parental hospitalisation or imprisonment, disabilities or special educational needs, school...

Children’s Social Worker – Safeguarding Location: Peterborough Pay Rate: £37.00 per hour We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Safeguarding team at Peterborough City Council. About the Role This is a frontline safeguarding role where you will work with children and families to ensure their safety and wellbeing. You will carry out assessments, manage child protection cases, and work closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children involved in safeguarding and child protection plans * Complete assessments and reports within set timescales * Attend court proceedings when required * Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals * Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain accurate records Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with relevant professional registration * Experience in children’s safeguarding * Strong assessment and...

Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Services (Swindon) Are you ready to bring your expertise to a forward-thinking authority that is actively transforming the landscape of Children’s Services? Swindon Borough Council is looking for dedicated, experienced Social Workers to join their team and help drive positive change for local families. At SW Locums, we have been a trusted partner to the social work community since 2009. We don’t just place practitioners; we support careers. By joining Swindon through us, you are stepping into a role backed by nearly two decades of industry experience. Why Swindon Borough Council? Swindon is currently on an ambitious journey of improvement and innovation. This is an exciting time to join a council that is: * Investing in Transformation: With the "Swindon 2028" vision, the council is focused on creating sustainable, high-quality outcomes for every child. * Cultivating a Supportive Environment: Swindon prides itself on a...

Advanced Practitioner – Children & Families Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Rate: Up to £39.00 per hour Are you an experienced and driven social worker ready to take the next step in your career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Advanced Practitioner to join a dynamic Children & Families team in Liverpool—a city known for its strong sense of community, resilience, and commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people. Why join Liverpool City Council? Liverpool City Council is widely recognised for its dedication to delivering high-quality services and putting children and families at the heart of everything it does. With a clear focus on improvement, strong leadership, and a supportive working culture, the council continues to invest in its workforce—ensuring practitioners are empowered to make a real difference. Key Responsibilities: * Provide expert guidance and support to social workers within the team * Manage complex cases, ensuring high...

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker (Adoption) to join their team based in London     JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £35 - £42 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London   JOB SUMMARY The Social Worker is responsible to provide a high quality and effective social work service to respond to the needs of the children and their families in a timely manner and within statutory guidelines. Assess, need, plan and deliver focused intervention to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:   Complete support planning with families by understanding the context of child development, parenting capacity and family and environmental factors to ensure that outcomes identified at assessment are met (within budgetary constraints) through the provision of support. Assess and manage risk,...

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team London Borough of Hackney £39.04 per hour Hackney is looking for an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team, where high-quality, relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to work in a borough proud of its anti-racist practice, strong systemic approach, and commitment to reclaiming social work - giving you the time, support and professional autonomy to make a real difference to children and families. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within Child Protection, you will hold a complex caseload and play a key role in safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will undertake high-quality assessments, lead Child Protection planning, complete court work, and deliver purposeful interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. You will work closely with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues, contributing to a...

Join Rochdale Council as a Social Care Worker – Make a Real Difference! ? Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you want a role where your work genuinely impacts lives? Rochdale Council is looking for a dedicated Social Care Worker to join our Children’s Social Care team at Fashion Corner. About the Role As a Social Care Worker, you will provide high-quality, professional social care services to children and families, working in line with legislative requirements and the Council’s policies. You’ll assess needs, provide direct support, and collaborate with other agencies to ensure children and families receive the best possible care. This role offers: Up to 37 hours per week with flexibility to meet service needs Opportunity to travel within and outside the Borough (Casual Car User Allowance provided) A supportive, values-driven team environment guided by the Rochdale WayWhat You’ll Be Doing Assessing the needs of children and families and designing...

Social Worker – MASH (Children’s Services) Location: Conwy Contract: 3 months ongoing Working Arrangements: Hybrid working – 2 days remote / 3 days office based Pay Rate: £38.28 per hour (Umbrella) / £29.22 per hour PAYE (excluding holiday pay) Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Conwy County Borough Council for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Children’s Services. This role requires an appropriately qualified Social Worker with recent MASH experience and the ability to make timely and proportionate safeguarding decisions in line with Welsh legislation and local procedures. Key Responsibilities: Receive, screen, and triage incoming referrals relating to children and families Analyse and review multi agency information to assess risk and need Make threshold decisions in accordance with safeguarding and child protection procedures Provide professional advice and support to the Team Manager Work...

Make a Real Impact in Bedford – Experienced Children’s Social Worker | Up to £39.31 per Hour Location: Bedford Rate: Up to £39.31 per hour Contract: Locum Organisation: Bedford Borough Council Looking for your next rewarding locum role? Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced and adaptable Social Worker to join their Children’s Services, offering the opportunity to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Why Bedford? Bedford is a vibrant and growing borough known for its rich history, diverse communities, and excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. The council is committed to delivering high-quality services and creating positive outcomes for children and families, making it an ideal place for social workers who want to make a genuine difference. About the Role This role requires a confident and experienced Social Worker who can work effectively across children’s and adult services where required. You will play a key role in...

Children and Young People’s Worker – additional needs About Us: Peterborough Women’s Aid was formed in 1975. The organisation has grown since that time providing not only safe and secure accommodation to women and children escaping domestic abuse, but also provides specific an Advice Line Services and Outreach. We currently have an opportunity for a Children and Young Peoples Worker, additional needs specialist, to join Peterborough Women’s Aid. You will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people who have additional needs and are living in our refuge. You will need a flexible approach to supporting children and young people as you maybe required to undertake some work outside of office hours. In addition, you will participate in an Out of Hours service, providing on call support to refuge service users at evenings and weekends. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: * To contribute to each child’s individual support plan, implementing actions, through...

Waltham Forest | Locum | Up to £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team, with potential for appointment at Senior Social Worker level depending on experience. This is a frontline role focused on protecting children and supporting families through effective statutory interventions and relationship-based practice. You will manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, working closely with families and partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis Develop and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans Lead and participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings Work directly with children and families to promote positive change Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate...

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...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: Bradford (Keighley & Shipley Family Hub – Rainbow Hub) Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour Contract: Locum / Ongoing Organisation: Bradford Children and Families Trust Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker ready to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives? An exciting opportunity has become available within the Keighley & Shipley Family Hub (Rainbow Hub), working as part of the Early Help & Prevention service in Bradford. This is a key role focused on delivering high-quality support to children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity—helping to create lasting positive outcomes and prevent escalation into statutory services. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting families through early intervention strategies, working collaboratively with multi-agency partners. You will manage complex cases, provide guidance to less experienced staff,...

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...

Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services (Barnet Council) Are you a seasoned Social Work professional looking to make a tangible, positive impact on the lives of young people in North London? SW Locums is proud to partner with Barnet Council to recruit a dedicated Advanced Practitioner to join their high-performing Children’s Services team. At SW Locums, we have been supporting social work professionals since 2009. We take pride in our deep industry knowledge and our commitment to matching the right practitioners with roles where they can truly flourish and effect change. The Role: Purpose and Impact This isn't just another vacancy; it is an opportunity to lead by example. As an Advanced Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional care and support. Your expertise will ensure that children and young people in Barnet are safe, heard, and supported to reach their full potential. You will balance high-level clinical practice with a supportive approach,...

Social Worker – Medway Council Location: Medway, Kent Contract: Permanent Hours: Full‑time (37 hours per week) Working Pattern: Hybrid working available Salary: Competitive (depending on experience and grade) Job Description Medway Council is recruiting dedicated and qualified Social Workers to join its permanent workforce across statutory services. This role offers the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority environment, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred social work practice to improve outcomes for service users and their families. Key Responsibilities * Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews in line with statutory duties * Manage a varied caseload, prioritising risk, safeguarding, and positive outcomes * Carry out visits, direct work, and interventions with service users and families * Make clear, proportionate, and evidence‑based decisions * Prepare accurate reports for reviews, meetings, and court (where applicable) * Work...

Central Recruitment is working with a London-based charity dedicated to creating positive change for families and young people who have been impacted by violence, exploitation and trauma. Our client is currently recruiting a Specialist Caseworker to work remotely and across London, supporting children and young people who have been exposed to, or are at risk of, exploitation or violence, helping them to achieve safety and positive outcomes. * 32 hours (4 days) per week * Between Monday - Friday * Shifts: 9AM - 5PM (occasional work outside these hours) * Temporary: approximately 4 months * £19.14 per hour (£16.49 per hour, with £2.65 holiday pay) Please note: This role is a hybrid role which requires you to work remotely and travel across London, meeting young people in the community or where they're based. An induction will be held at the Head Office and a laptop and phone provided. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Deliver effective 1:1 support to young people, ensuring...