81 social worker jobs found

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our fast‑paced Assessment Team in Ely.Our Assessment Teams are lively, dynamic, and committed to delivering high‑quality, timely support to children, young people, and families across the community. You will work in an environment where the pace is fast, the work is varied, and multi‑agency collaboration is central to achieving strong outcomes. Due to the immediate nature of assessment work, you will often see positive change quickly. Key Responsibilities Complete timely assessments of children and families, in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring all work is prioritised effectively and completed within required timescales. Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, gathering and analysing information to make informed decisions about risk and safety. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education,...

Older People & Physical Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Lambeth are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Social Worker to join their Older People & Physical Disabilities team, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and organised service. As well as joining a supportive team, our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills, and potential progression within your team. This role will be for an initial 3–6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities include: • Carrying out Care Act assessments for older people and adults with physical disabilities and their carers • Undertaking strengths-based and person-centred assessments • Care management and support planning • Designing and reviewing care packages to meet eligible needs • Managing a varied caseload of service users • Making recommendations for...

Learning Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Lambeth are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Learning Disabilities Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Learning Disabilities Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Learning Disabilities Social Worker responsibilities include: Case Load Management Completing reviews and assessment Working alongside other agencies Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Promoting service users’ choices, control and independence Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes. Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes. Reviewing...

Learning Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Lewisham are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Learning Disabilities Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Learning Disabilities Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Learning Disabilities Social Worker responsibilities include: Case Load Management Completing reviews and assessment Working alongside other agencies Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Promoting service users’ choices, control and independence Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes. Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes. Reviewing...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities team within the Social Care industry in Barnet   Responsibilities include: Strong ability to communicate with disabled children Supporting parents, carers and the siblings of disabled children Carry out relevant assessments Carrying our complex safeguarding risk assessments Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment Short Breaks work  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities team within the UK Social Care industry.  The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK  To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities vacancy, or any similar vacancies we currently have available...

Experienced qualified Social Worker required to work in the Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub. There is an exciting opportunity to join Buckinghamshire County Council Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Adult Social Care as we continue to embrace and deliver safeguarding in accordance with the Care Act 2014 requirements.   Responsibilities include: The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a critical frontline service and working with key partnership agencies to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will be required to demonstrate a person-centred approach to your work, good understanding of the Care Act (2014) and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures. You will require excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of agencies and teams across the Borough. Good IT skills are essential. Successful applicants will be committed to working as part of a fast paced, friendly and dynamic team, providing quality services that...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team...

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...

Children Social Worker - non-case holding Location: South West England hybrid working Pay rate: £38 per hour NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority in the South West of England in order to find an experienced Social Worker who can join the Children and Families service in a non-case holding capacity, providing vital duty support across the service. This is a hybrid role, with 1 - 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home, offering you a lot of flexibility and a good work - life balance. Key Responsibilities: This role centres on responding to immediate needs and offering timely, practical support to teams during periods of duty demand. The Social Worker will be supported by a Duty Manager, who will coordinate the weeks duty tasks and ensure you have clear direction, guidance and support. While you will not hold your own caseload, you will need to be confident in producing clear, concise records, maintaining accurate information, and...

As a qualified social worker in adult social care you will be contributing to the provision of an effective social work service which strives to improve the lives of the residents of Middlesbrough. You will support adults to have a good assessment, clearly identifying needs whilst considering the context that the adult lives in and listening to their voice. You will then plan to help them meet their needs by looking at informal and community based support in addition to providing statutory services to meet their needs. You will also work with adults to safeguard them against abuse and neglect. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is...

As a qualified social worker in adult social care you will be contributing to the provision of an effective social work service which strives to improve the lives of the residents of Middlesbrough. You will support adults to have a good assessment, clearly identifying needs whilst considering the context that the adult lives in and listening to their voice. You will then plan to help them meet their needs by looking at informal and community based support in addition to providing statutory services to meet their needs. You will also work with adults to safeguard them against abuse and neglect. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is...

We are looking to recruit a Childrens Qualified Social Worker–within the Social Care industry in the Barnsley area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker role will be for a minimum of 6 months.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments Section 47 Investigations Contributing to the duty rota Initiating care proceedings Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children Initial child protection reports conference reports  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker – within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a...

We are looking to recruit a Childrens Qualified Social Worker–within the Social Care industry in the Rochdale area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker role will be for a minimum of 6 months.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments Section 47 Investigations Contributing to the duty rota Initiating care proceedings Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children Initial child protection reports conference reports  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker – within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a...

We are looking to recruit a Childrens Qualified Social Worker–within the Social Care industry in the Stockport area. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. The Children Qualified Social Worker role will be for a minimum of 6 months.   Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments Section 47 Investigations Contributing to the duty rota Initiating care proceedings Working in a multi-agency capacity to support families and children Initial child protection reports conference reports  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker – within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a...

Adults Social Worker Middlesborough Council  Are you a passionate and dedicated qualified social worker with experience in adult social care? We are currently seeking a committed Adults Social Worker to join our team on a contract basis, contributing to a vital service that aims to improve the lives of adults in Middlesbrough. This is an excellent opportunity for social workers looking to make a positive impact while working in a supportive environment. Position Overview: The Adults Social Worker (Qualified) will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to adults in need. This role involves working closely with residents to conduct thorough assessments, identify needs, and develop tailored support plans. The successful candidate will ensure that each individual’s voice is heard and their unique circumstances are considered. The contract duration is 18 months, offering a stable and engaging work environment. Key Responsibilities of the Adults Social...

Social Worker – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Merton Council Pay Rate: £30.50 PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) £39.04 LTD (inclusive of holiday pay)Location: Merton Contract: Full-time (agency) About the Role Merton Council is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable children, young people, and their families. You will deliver high-quality social work services in line with the policies and objectives of the Children, Schools & Families department, ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of welfare remains at the heart of your practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families within the CWD service Undertake comprehensive assessments of need and risk Develop, implement, and review care plans tailored to individual needs Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective...

Social Worker Location: Sutton, London Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) Contract: 3 months contract About the Role We are seeking a committed and skilled Social Worker to join our frontline service. In this vital role, you will act on behalf of the Local Authority to deliver statutory functions, safeguard vulnerable individuals, and support positive outcomes for residents. You will work collaboratively with individuals, families, professionals, and partner agencies to promote independence, social inclusion, and wellbeing. This role requires strong professional judgement, critical thinking, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred practice. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload and deliver services that achieve positive outcomes in line with statutory responsibilities * Safeguard vulnerable individuals from abuse and harm * Apply professional curiosity, critical analysis, and evidence-based practice to inform decision-making *...

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...

SW Locums are looking to fill a demand for a Social Worker required to work within a Team holding Child in Need, Child Protection and court work in Plymouth. Minimum of three days a week in the office. You must have Social Work England Registration, Right to work in the UK and Enhanced DBS issued within the pas 12 months. This is a statutory role whose primary purpose is to safeguard children and young people who have either suffered or who are likely to be at risk of suffering significant harm as defined by the Children Act 1989. This role also encompasses other statutory duties and responsibilities of Children’s Social Care as defined by legislation and guidance. To identify the full range of risks to children and help manage those risks; ensure proportionate intervention, including securing and supporting alternative homes for children, including those in and beyond public care placed with family and friends and for adoption. Undertaking assessments of need and risk; planning...

Think Community Care are looking for qualified Social Workers to pick up short-, medium and long-term temporary contracts in St. Helens and the surrounding areas. We have a variety of contracts depending on your experience within either adults or children’s services, from entry to management. We endeavour ourselves to provide consistency for our Social Workers and always have contracts lined up if one is about to conclude. We are looking for qualified social worker who either can work as part of a team or a manage a team. Requirements: * Minimum 1 year’s recent work experience as a qualified social worker within adults or children’s services * Social Worker degree (UK) * Current DBS on the online update service would be an advantage Benefits: Are you in? Do we need to further convince you why Think Community Care is your ideal agency shift partner? How about: * A dedicated expert (your consultant) to be by your side 24/7; every step of the process, and to ensure you...