555 social worker jobs found in Cambridge

About the Role Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub. This is a key frontline role responsible for screening contacts, gathering information, and providing informed recommendations to safeguard children and families. Working Arrangements: Hybrid 2-3 days in the office Key Responsibilities Screen incoming contacts and gather relevant information through discussions with parents, families, and partner agencies. Professionally liaise with partners, professionals, and members of the public to ensure effective information sharing. Provide clear, well‑reasoned recommendations based on risk assessment and legislative frameworks. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Children Act legislation and other relevant statutory guidance. Apply thresholds effectively and understand case trajectories within children's services. Work collaboratively with other teams and services to ensure the needs and safety of children are...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford Council   Responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team 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 variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process...

SW Locums are looking for a qualified social worker with a demonstratable history of working within Children's services in the UK. This particular role falls within the Children in Care Team. To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a social worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy. To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Peterborough City Council (the Council). To work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team’s service area. Requirements: Degree in Social Work or other qualification equal to. Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified...

Safeguarding, Assessment, Adolescents & Looked‑After Children Safeguarding & Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and managing risk for children and adolescents, including exploitation, missing episodes, contextual risks and complex family dynamics. Assessment Expertise: Experienced in completing high‑quality Child & Family Assessments, risk assessments and LAC reviews, with strong analytical and planning skills. Adolescent‑Focused Practice: Confident engaging young people affected by trauma, exploitation, harmful behaviours or peer/group influences, using relational and strengths‑based practice. LAC Knowledge: Strong understanding of care planning, placement stability, pathway planning and improving outcomes for children in care. Multi‑Agency Working: Works effectively with police, health, education, youth justice and voluntary services to coordinate safeguarding and support. Communication & Engagement: Builds trust with young people, families and carers....

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Duty and Assessment team within the Social Care industry in Barnet Council.   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 - Duty and Assessment team 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 variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly payment To discuss this Qualified...

SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker for this role that sits in the children's disability team (children up to 18 years old). Experience of working in this team is essential Hybrid working but there will be some office days to be agreed as some of the role will also to offer advice and signposting to families. Candidates must have a recognised professional Social Work Qualification – eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and either hold a Practice Educator qualification and/or be willing to achieve this qualification within first year of employment. You must also hold right to work in the UK, a minimum of 3 years post qualified social work experience in a permanent role in the UK in a similar statutory setting to meet DfE guidelines and hold active Social Work England registration. Essential requirements and experience: * Must have substantial and demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory Children’s Social Care setting. * Must have experience...

Children in Need Social Worker – Various Locations in Suffolk Suffolk County Council are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Children in Need Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team structure our client also offers a fantastic working environment, flexible working options and opportunities to grow professionally and further your career. This Children in Need Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Children in Need Social Worker responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Minimum...

Waltham Forest | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing complex cases and ensuring children at risk receive timely and effective interventions. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality statutory social work, supporting families through Child Protection processes, and contributing to strong multi-agency safeguarding practice. In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings Develop and review Child Protection plans to safeguard children Prepare high-quality reports for case conferences and court where required Provide mentoring and support to less experienced social workers Maintain accurate, analytical, and...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Transition Support Service, Community Services in Waltham Forest. Transition social worker to work in a 0-25 Service Team. must have Learning Disability experience. To work across the boundaries of Children’s and Adult Services to enable a joined up approach to the management of transition planning and in supporting young people with disabilities to develop their maximum potential. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role: * To develop transition planning for young people who are eligible for services and support from Adult Health and Social Care services. * To ensure that there are effective arrangements in place which support a smooth transition for young people with disabilities from Children’s Services to Adult Health and Social Care provision. * To provide the highest standard of care and commitment to supporting young people with disabilities in ensuring...

General Overview: Duty and assessment team is the frontline, single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. Reports will initially come into the MASH service, and then be passed on to DAAT. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each, with every team consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. As far as service expectations go, CIN cases are expected to be visited within 5 days, whereas CP cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or same day if possible, and the service moves at pace to ensure every child is seen promptly. DAAT is a countywide service, covering all areas of Northamptonshire. This may sound daunting to potential candidates, however the team hopes to support candidates long term to have their 'allocated area' to work in, meaning they will only cover cases within a given geographical...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

1. Provide a high-quality social work service for children and families in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures. 2. Provide high quality child and family assessments in relation to children in need, those who require protection or those who are 'looked after' by the local authority. 3.To prepare reports under supervision of practice assessors and/or qualified social workers to courts to attend court hearings when necessary. 4.To hold a maximum caseload of 20 cases. To provide effective case plans for all children on your caseload and amend these when necessary. To regularly monitor and review the progress of young people. 5.Keep up to date and accurate records using the appropriate information technology. 6.Produce high quality written and verbal reports to a range of professional and legal forums. 7.Make professional decisions which comply with departmental policies and procedures and contribute to the priorities framework. 8.Participate...

SW Locums need capable Qualified Social Workers who are confident in their ability to work in the Children's Access and Assessment Team in Ayesbury, Bucks. We need strong experienced candidates, who have exceptional post qualification experience and are able to hit the ground running. Ideally displaying previous commitment to other authorities. Must be able to commit to 4 months minimum contract Exceptional rates offered £38 - £42 per hour, Assessment. * Work with children and families to complete assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support. * Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources. * Assess the needs of children and...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the Social Care industry in Buckinghamshire.   Responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team 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 variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process...

Senior Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding   We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Adults with the Social Care industry in Greenwich. The Qualified Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Adults Team vacancy in Greenwich will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Responsibilities include: Liaising with other professionals   Knowledge of relevant legislation  Holding complex cases  Carrying out initial safeguarding enquiries and s42 enquiries      Providing advice to the public, partner agencies and regulated care providers in relation to safeguarding concerns     Completing home visits and safeguarding assessments and reports     Working with people at risk, and people who have caused harm     Attending multidisciplinary meetings     Completing referrals to relevant agencies for support        Experience preferred: Post qualifying Senior experience of working within an Adults Team...

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...

About the role Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced and confident Team Manager to provide strong operational leadership across the Assessment Service, with the flexibility to support Family Support and Safeguarding teams when required. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager to play a key role in ensuring high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families. Locations: Fenland/Huntgindon/ Ely/ Cambridge Central Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership of the Assessment Service, ensuring timely allocation and progression of referrals. Offer management support across Family Support and Safeguarding teams as needed, providing consistent oversight and decision‑making. Ensure assessments and interventions comply with statutory guidance, local safeguarding procedures, and agreed timescales. Oversee the quality of assessments, ensuring they are robust, evidence‑based, and meet required standards. Make decisions on...

Job Title: Day Centre Support Worker Client Group: Adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour Pay Rate: £17–£19 per hour Hours: 08:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (36 hours per week) Location: Day Centre Role Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced Day Centre Support Worker to support adults with Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Autism, and Challenging Behaviour. This role involves delivering person-centred support throughout the day, both within the day centre and out in the community. You will engage service users in meaningful activities, promote independence through a learning-based approach, and ensure they have a positive and fulfilling experience while attending the centre. The Day Centre offers a wide range of activity rooms and regularly organises community outings, making this a varied and rewarding role. Key Responsibilities * Supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviour * Engaging...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the MASH Team for Buckinghamshire Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Managing incoming safeguarding referrals within a fast-paced MASH environment. * Screening, triaging, and assessing referrals to determine appropriate levels of intervention. * Working closely with multi-agency partners to gather and share information effectively. * Making timely decisions to safeguard children and young people. * Ensuring all case recordings and reports are completed accurately and in line with statutory guidelines. * Applying a strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and thresholds. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * £38 p/h Umb Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Minimum 3 years' experience in children's social care * Experience within MASH or front-door services * Social Work England Registration...