133 social worker children families jobs found

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Social Worker – Children and Families Team Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour Hours: 36 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children and Families Team. This role focuses on supporting children, young people, and families through high-quality assessment, planning, and intervention, ensuring safety, stability, and improved outcomes. You will work within a highly regarded service that values reflective practice, professional autonomy, and multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Manage a varied caseload including CIN, CP, and Care Proceedings. Work closely with schools, health teams, police, and community services. Develop and review child-centred care and safety plans. Undertake direct work with children to ensure their voice shapes all...

Social worker - Childrens Location - Telford & Wrekin Council, Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team Hours - 37 hours per week Contract - 6-month contract, Hybrid mix of home and office Salary - £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) Service Care Solutions is working on behalf of Telford & Wrekin council and an exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Children’s Safeguarding & Family Support Team.This is a 6-month agency contract offering competitive pay and the chance to make a meaningful impact supporting children and families across Telford. The Role As part of the Safeguarding & Family Support Team, you will: Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection and care proceedings Undertake assessments, planning and direct work with children and families Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Prepare reports for court and attend hearings where required Work in partnership with...

Experienced Social Worker required for work within the Assessment and Child Protection Team in Swindon. 37 hours a week Competitive rates of pay £42ph, minimum 3 month contracts. Good transport links to the M4. Strong Supportive manager and team. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the £100 weekly travel and accommodation expenses will remain in place for all new and existing agency placements within Children's Social Care until 10 May 2026. Workers must reside more than 50 miles from Swindon. Social Workers will be working in this front line services and need previous experience of working within the Assessment setting within Social Care. The service is provided by Experienced Social Workers, who carry out statutory assessments involving home visits, consulting with other professionals / practitioners and agencies, gathering information for the assessment and analysing the potential risk to any child or young person. You will...

Experienced Social Worker required for work within the Family Safeguarding Team in Swindon. Competitive rates of pay £42ph, minimum 3 month contracts - 37 hours per week. Good transport links to the M4. Strong Supportive manager and team. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. Swindon Borough Council has confirmed that the £100 weekly travel and accommodation expenses will remain in place for all new and existing agency placements within Children's Social Care until 10 May 2026. Workers must reside more than 50 miles from Swindon. Swindon Borough Council currently require Experienced Social Workers within the Family Safeguarding Service. The team work within pods to optimise the management, oversight and support to all Social Workers. There are 5 Social Workers and 1 Manager per POD. Social Workers must have with experience and skill to: * Undertake comprehensive assessments including parenting assessments in a timely way to inform development of outcome focused care...

Reading Children's Services is seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Together for Families Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking service that places children, families, and practitioners at the heart of everything we do. You will hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload, supported by regular reflective supervision, strong management oversight, and a culture that values professional curiosity, learning, and well-being. What You'll Be Doing Undertaking child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model Working with children and families across Children in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings Completing ongoing assessments that reflect changing circumstances, risk, and protective factors Preparing high-quality reports to support decision-making and quality assurance Chairing Child in Need and Core Group meetings Working directly with children,...

Cornwall Council required social worker to join as an Team Manager required for work within the Youth Justice Service in Cornwall area in St Austell. Competitive rates of pay up to £43.70ph. 3 months initially with possibility to extend ,37 hours per week. Flexible hybrid working arrangements.. The primary role of a Team Manager is practice development, line management functions, supervision and support for a range of practitioners undertaking statutory social work and Youth Justice assessments and co-ordinating complex multi disciplinary plans for young people. Experience in working with practitioners supporting complex adolescents, knowledge and understanding or trauma informed practice. Knowledge or interest in Youth Justice Services. *Developing close and constructive working relationships with a variety of professionals. An understanding of the need to recognise the importance of partnership working to safeguard children is essential. *The ability to work at pace,...

About the Role You will need to be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England. As a Social Worker in our Together for Families Team, you will: Hold and manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and strong professional support Undertake child-centred, timely assessments using the Family Safeguarding practice model, supporting families at Children in Need, Child Protection and where required into court. Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, and the need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Prepare and present reports as necessary to facilitate decision making about service users and to provide effective quality assurance and chair CIN and Core group meetings Work directly with children, young people and families to identify strengths, understand risk and shape effective intervention plans and deliver evidence-based interventions in...

Children with Disabilities Team | Herefordshire Council | £33.30 per hour Herefordshire Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who enjoys relationship-based practice, understands the complexities of disability-focused social work, and is confident managing safeguarding, planning, and multi-agency work with children and families who need specialist support. You’ll be joining a service focused on delivering purposeful intervention, clear planning, and better long-term outcomes for children with disabilities and their families. Role Overview As a Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will work with children and young people with a range of complex needs, ensuring they receive the right support, protection, and planning at the right time. The role will involve completing assessments, managing plans, coordinating multi-agency support, and building...

MASH Social Worker Service: Children’s Social Care – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Location: Knowsley About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Knowsley. The MASH is the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people. You will play a critical role in screening referrals, gathering multi-agency information, assessing risk, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children. You will work in partnership with colleagues from police, health, education, probation, housing and other agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Key Responsibilities Safeguarding & Decision-Making Receive, screen, and assess referrals regarding children and families. Undertake risk assessments and make threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance. Determine appropriate outcomes, including Early Help, Child in Need,...

Milton Keynes – Qualified Social Worker – Family Support Team - £38 We are seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive local authority committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work services to children in need, children subject to child protection plans, and families requiring targeted support. Hybrid working – 2/3 days per week in the office Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities. * Undertake Child & Family Assessments in accordance with legislation and local procedures. * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. * Develop and implement Child in Need and Child Protection Plans. * Carry out risk assessments and ensure robust safeguarding interventions. * Prepare...

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join various Adults and Children's Social Work Teams across Luton. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: To use professional skills, knowledge, and experience and a range of interpersonal and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of risks protection and social care needs of individuals and carers/families, within relevant legal and statutory frameworks, agreed priorities and current eligibility criteria. Refer to other relevant agencies and undertake joint assessments where appropriate to ensure all risks and needs are considered. To arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Departments agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory...

Advanced Practitioner required for work within the Children & Families Team in the Devon area. Competitive rates of pay up to £42ph, long term contracts in a well managed supportive team. 3 months initial contract 37 hours a week. Hybrid Working An accommodation/commuter allowance of £150 per week is offered for candidates who fall within the agreed eligibility guidelines. Please note that this allowance will be reviewed at the end of March 2026. Children & Families (Countywide) Working as an Advanced Social Worker you will work closely with your Team Manager, you will provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team, supporting your manager with the day-to-day operations of your team and contributing to an effective and efficient service to children and families. This is a hands-on role, where you have a smaller caseload, working with children and families with a complexity of needs (including undertaking in-depth assessments)...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our Fostering Supervisory & Support Team in Bradford Children and Families Trust. Job Title: Senior Social Worker for Fostering Supervisory & Support Team Location: Britannia House, BD1 1HX Pay Rate: £35 per hour Bradford Children and Families Trust is seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Fostering Supervisory & Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to make a real difference to the lives of children and families within the Bradford community. Key Responsibilities: Provide expert supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding standards. Conduct comprehensive assessments and reviews of foster placements, ensuring they meet the individual needs of children and young people. Lead and support the delivery of training and development for foster carers. Work...

Job Title: Family Support Worker Department: Children's Social Care Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager Job Purpose The Family Support Worker provides targeted support to children, young people, and families where there is a Child in Need plan or a risk of family breakdown. The role focuses on working directly with families to strengthen parenting capacity, promote child development, and help keep children safely within their home environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out direct work with children (including pre-school children), parents, and carers as part of assessments and support plans Encourage and empower parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Support families at risk of breakdown and work to maintain safe family environments Provide practical parenting support and promote understanding of child development Contribute to assessment and planning processes to safeguard children Work in partnership...

About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join an All‑Age Disability (0-25) service. This role supports children, young people, and young adults with disabilities that significantly impact their daily lives. You will work closely with individuals and families to identify needs, develop outcome‑focused plans, and ensure a smooth transition through different stages of life. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive, multi‑disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities Work in partnership with children, young people, young adults, and their families to assess needs and develop tailored social care plans. Safeguard vulnerable individuals and promote their wellbeing through high‑quality, person‑centred practice. Complete statutory assessments in line with legislation and organisational procedures. Coordinate services and resources to achieve the best outcomes. Maintain accurate, confidential...

Job Title: Contact Worker Department: Children's Services - Safeguarding & Specialist Support Location: Worcestershire (community-based with flexible working) Reports to: Team Manager - Family Contact Service Hours: Flexible, including evenings and weekends Job Purpose The Contact Worker supports children and families by supervising safe and positive contact sessions as part of care assessments and plans. The role focuses on direct work with children and their families, helping to create supportive environments that promote child wellbeing and positive family relationships. Key Responsibilities Supervise contact sessions between children and family members Provide direct support to children, parents, and carers Encourage parents and carers to meet the needs of their children Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals Maintain accurate, timely records and produce reports Work flexibly, including evenings and weekends (rota basis) Transport children to and from...

Are you a passionate and dedicated Residential Children Worker? Passionate about promoting the independence of vulnerable Children? If this sounds like you, apply now! Part-time and full-time hours are available by booking your own shifts through our app and catching up with your own dedicated consultant. Work at the same service or try out lots of different ones! Pay rates up to £16 per hour. If you are looking for a role with unmatched fulfilment in residential services for children that gives you the opportunity to make genuine connections and change the lives of vulnerable children, then this is the role for you! What can Randstad offer you? Competitive rates Established national service Opportunity to pick up overtime in other services Randstad supports Excellent career progressions; the service is keen to promote from within Unlimited friend referral bonuses Immediate start Extensive training in industry-standard courses supported by online learning Help with SSSC...

We’re Hiring: SEN Teaching Assistants & SEN Support Worker Hammersmith & Fulham Full-time | 8:30am - 4:00pm Start: Immediate / Flexible Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, with autism and severe learning difficulties, in a welcoming and supportive environment? One of our welcoming partner schools in Hammersmith and Fulham Borough is looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants and SEN Support Worker to join their supportive team. The school provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where pupils can develop independence, confidence, and essential life skills. ✨ The Role: ✔️ Support pupils with learning, wellbeing, and personal development ✔️ Encourage independence, social skills, and confidence ✔️ Work closely with teachers, therapists, and families ✔️ Be part of a caring, inclusive SEN setting Who Can Apply? We’re looking for passionate individuals - experience is helpful but not essential. Desirable (not...

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Supervising Social Worker to join their Kinship Team, supporting kinship foster carers to provide safe, nurturing and high‑quality care for children. This is a rewarding role focused on empowerment, relationship‑based practice, and ensuring children in kinship arrangements can thrive. Working Arrangements: Hybrid Key Responsibilities Provide regular supervision, guidance and emotional support to foster carers. Promote safe, stable and therapeutic care using a trauma‑informed approach. Empower carers to meet the diverse needs of the children in their care. Identify and address any barriers to carers' training and development. Promote secure, nurturing placements where children's wellbeing and identity are central. Support children's education, emotional health and overall development. Contribute to the Council's ambition for aspirational, high‑quality foster care. Maintain regular visits to fostering households. Support...

Behaviour Support Worker Location: Huddersfield Contract: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Support Worker to join our supply bank for work in the Huddersfield area.  As a Behaviour Support Worker, you will work closely with students, staff, and families to promote positive behaviour and engagement in learning. A key part of being a Behaviour Support Worker is helping students overcome barriers, develop social and emotional skills, and achieve their full potential. Key Responsibilities Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with behavioural needs Implement strategies to promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being Work collaboratively with teachers and pastoral staff to create tailored support plans Monitor and record progress, ensuring interventions are effective and timely Act as a positive role model, building strong relationships with students and families What We’re Looking...