700 qualified social worker jobs found

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...

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their MASH team. Typical Responsibilities Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities. Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework. Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families as directed by colleagues, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.Effective Practice, Assessment, Planning and Review Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools. To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement. Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance and legal frameworks.To respond to needs identified with the family by...

Job Purpose To uphold standards of practice for social workers as defined by the Health and Care Professions Council and in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers. To practice in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers (the national occupational standards for the profession) at the level of Social Worker. Practitioners working in line with the Social Worker level of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to practice effectively, exercising higher quality judgements, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. Through growing understanding, they expect and anticipate, but do not pre-judge, the issues that may develop. They have greater confidence and independence (whilst accessing support when needed), and use their initiative to broaden their repertoire of responses; they have expertise in one or more areas of practice, are familiar with local resource...

£42ph | Children with Disabilities Team | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads | £90 a week expenses Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next Children with Disabilities (CWD) contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable caseload? We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises relationship-based practice, high-quality assessments, and positive outcomes for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Working within the CWD Team, you will support children and young people with complex needs, ensuring they receive appropriate services, safeguarding support, and tailored care plans to maximise their wellbeing and development. The service benefits from...

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....

Supervising Social Worker – Kinship Team £42.00 per hour | Agency Contract We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated Kinship Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service committed to helping children remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. You'll work closely with kinship carers, providing assessment, supervision, and ongoing support to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will: Assess, supervise and support kinship carers. Complete statutory visits, assessments and reviews. Build strong relationships with children, families and carers to promote stability and positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop effective support plans. Ensure all practice is child-focused, strengths-based and in line with statutory guidance. Promote...

Children's Social Worker – Adolescent Support Team We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a South East Local Authority for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated Adolescent Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable young people aged 11–18, providing high-quality interventions to safeguard children, prevent family breakdown, reduce homelessness, and support young people to remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in need, child protection, and complex adolescent cases. Complete assessments, planning and direct interventions using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches. Support 16–17-year-olds at risk of homelessness through early intervention and joint working with housing services. Chair Child in Need meetings and coordinate multi-agency plans. Work closely with partners including CAMHS, Education, Police, Youth Justice and Housing....

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...

We are currently working in partnership with a Local Authority in the Ellesmere Port area to recruit an experienced Family Help Lead Practitioner to join their Children and Families service. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and families through early intervention, whole-family working and multi-agency collaboration. As a Family Help Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in delivering Family Help services that safeguard and support children and young people. You will undertake assessments, coordinate support plans, deliver evidence-based interventions and work closely with families and partner agencies to ensure children can thrive in safe and supportive environments. Working within a strengths-based, trauma-informed framework, you will champion the voice of the child and help families achieve sustainable positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Undertake holistic assessments...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager for the Fostering team for Gateshead social services You need to be a qualified Social worker with management experience either as a Team Manager or an Assistant Team manager. You must be registered with Social Work England and have relevant experience in fostering or similar to apply for this role. Gateshead is an excellent local Authority with an excellent management team around you. The role has hybrid hours and onsite parking. The geographical area Gateshead covers is quite small. If you are a manager or an Assistant Team Manager who is keen to work for a forward thinking authority please get in touch. If you feel you have the experience and are interested please get in touch with Andy Scully Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including: Award winning contractor care service with access to your own specialist, dedicated Consultant Access to every social work job across 180...

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...

Team Manager – Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service Location: Ilford, London Pay Rate: £45.20 per hour Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead the award-winning Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service in Ilford. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a specialist team supporting children, adults and families affected by domestic abuse, while driving improvements across social care practice. The Role You will provide operational leadership for the Reach Out service, including the Open Up Behaviour Change Team, working across Children's and Adults Social Care. You will lead a skilled team, promote high-quality safeguarding practice and support improved outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse. Key Responsibilities * Manage and provide leadership to a specialist domestic abuse service. * Support staff development through effective supervision and performance management. * Embed trauma-informed practice and the...

Quality Assurance and Improvement Officer (Senior Practitioner) Location: Birmingham Pay Rate: £33.31 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Interim/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker passionate about improving social work practice and achieving better outcomes for children and families? We are recruiting a Quality Assurance and Improvement Officer (Senior Practitioner) to join Birmingham Children’s Trust’s Practice Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to use your frontline experience to support quality assurance, practice improvement and professional development across children’s services. The Role You will support practice evaluations, audits and improvement activity across the Trust, helping practitioners and managers understand what good practice looks like and driving continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities * Undertake practice evaluations, audits and dip sampling. * Analyse case information, performance data and themes to...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Senior Social Worker Pay: £45 per hour + £150 accommodation allowance South West England NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority with a Good Ofsted rating in the South West of England area, in order to help them find a Senior Social Worker for their Children Safeguarding Team. This is a locum role. They offer £45 per hour plus £150 per week accommodation allowance. The role is hybrid, with 3 days per week in the office. Benefits: Good Ofsted £45 per hour £150 per week accommodation allowance hybrid working Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (18) Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The Senior Safeguarding Social Worker will hold a caseload of around 18 which is a mix of CIN, CP & CIC which includes some court work. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker experience in safeguarding or child protection teams Social Work England registration Full driving...

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...

Senior Supervising Social Worker - Not for profit IFA Pay: £30 - £37 per hour South West England NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable Independent Fostering Agencies in the UK, to help them find an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a locum basis. They are a not-for-profit Independent Fostering Agency and they have a Good Ofsted rating. This is a home based role, meaning you will not have to go to an office at any point. You will always be working from home and just go out to visit the foster families. Benefits: Good Ofsted rating therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency not for profit (charity) One of the top 5 charities to work for in the UK Friendly and supportive team environment Manageable caseload (10 foster families) Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible Key Responsibilities: The caseload is 10 and all foster families are based around the Bristol area. The role is just...