678 agency social worker jobs found

Family Court Adviser - Cafcass | Kent | Private Law Focus | 3+ Years PQE Contract Type: Agency / Fixed-term Office Attendance: Monthly Interview: Online via Teams with two managers Induction: Hybrid - mix of remote and in-office Pay Rate: Competitive - up to £37 per hour (umbrella) About the Role Cafcass is seeking an experienced Family Court Adviser to join their Kent team. This role focuses primarily on Private Law cases, preparing Section 7 reports and supporting the family courts by providing high-quality social work assessments, analysis, and recommendations. As a Family Court Adviser, you will provide advanced social work services to children, families, and courts, ensuring that the child remains at the centre of all decision-making. You will assess court applications for child protection and serious welfare concerns, influence those with parental responsibility to adopt a child-focused approach, and support judicial case management. This is an agency role offering...

Locum Case Manager / Court Progression Manager - Reading Borough Council | Hybrid / Remote | £40/hr Contract Type: Locum / Temporary Working Pattern: Flexible, remote-based (optional 1 day/week in-person) Location: Wokingham & Bracknell (near train stations) Pay Rate: £40 per hour (umbrella) / up to £400 day rate Role Overview Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Locum Case Manager, also known as a Court Progression Manager, to join their Joint Legal Team. This temporary role plays a critical part in ensuring the timely progression of care proceedings and child protection cases, supporting social work teams, and driving improvements in practice. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact between social workers, team managers, and Assistant Directors of Children's Services, providing oversight, guidance, and quality assurance for cases in both pre-proceedings and court proceedings. Key Responsibilities Monitor and track cases in...

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...

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...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to provide specialist leadership within Children in Care and Leaving Care Services, supporting our Corporate Parenting responsibilities. The role focuses on strong leadership practice with adolescents who experience complex emotional needs, trauma, exploitation risks, and high‑risk behaviours. The successful candidate will embed trauma‑informed, relationship‑based practice to improve safety, stability, and long‑term outcomes for young people. Key Responsibilities Provide strong practice leadership within Corporate Parenting Services Lead and support practitioners working with adolescents experiencing trauma, exploitation, and high‑risk behaviours Ensure delivery of trauma‑informed, evidence‑based interventions Oversee multi‑agency care planning, ensuring timely and outcome‑focused plans Ensure all statutory responsibilities are met within safeguarding and corporate parenting frameworks Promote a...

Warrington Council are currently recruiting an experienced adult’s Social Worker for their front door team.   Warrington operate hybrid working - However, there will be instances where employees are expected to be in the office for specific tasks or team days, as defined by the needs of the service.   Discounted parking available on site.   This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you: - A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to An easy registration process (all done online) Referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance managed for you. Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.  Please contact Catherine Rogerson on (phone number removed) or (url removed) for more information. We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager,...

REESON Education are recruiting for a support worker in a special needs school in Kingston Upon Thames. As a support worker you will be assisting pupils with their day to day needs in both the classroom and the community, There are permanent roles available for the right people. Are you are looking for your next role working with young adults with special needs or a change in career and a feel-good reward? If so, then we would love to hear from you! Support Worker experience is preferred but not essential You must be able to commute to Kingston Upon Thames easily You must be able to work Monday to Thursday - term time onlyWe're looking for support workers to work within the school who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The special needs school has various services in the area including supported living homes and other campuses. As a support worker you will be based in one site but there will be the opportunity to transfer if that is...

Housing Support Worker / Resettlement Officer An exciting opportunity for a Resettlement Worker with experience in homelessness, housing support and tenancy sustainment to support vulnerable individuals into stable accommodation and independent living. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Housing Support Worker, Homelessness Officer, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Outreach Support Worker, Supported Housing Officer, Resettlement Officer, Homelessness Support Worker, Tenancy Sustainment Officer, Housing Officer, Housing Support Officer, Resettlement & Tenancy Sustainment Worker This role is known internally as a Resettlement Worker SALARY: £27,752 per annum + Benefits LOCATION: Birkenhead, Wirral, North West England - with some travel between various projects and locations JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Contract (until end March 2027) WORKING HOURS: 35 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job...

About the Role Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Fostering Social Worker to join our Fostering Service. This role focuses on the assessment of prospective foster carers, the ongoing support and development of approved carers, and contributing to the delivery of safe, high‑quality fostering placements for children and young people. Key responsibilities include: Completing initial home visits with prospective foster carers, supporting their understanding of the fostering role, responsibilities, and assessment journey. Undertaking robust, analytical fostering assessments informed by legislation, regulations, theory, policy, procedures, and good practice guidance. Identifying learning and development needs for prospective and approved carers and reflecting these within Personal Development Plans (PDPs). Making clear, evidence‑based recommendations to the Team Manager, Fostering Panel, and Agency Decision Maker in relation to foster carer approval and terms...

Full Time Support Worker - Harborne, Birmingham Hours: Shifts - AM 07:30 - 14:30 | PM 14:30 - 21:30 - 35 hours a week Location: Harborne, Birmingham Start Date: ASAP Your new company Ongoing full time support workers are needed across the Birmingham Area to work in and across adult care settings, providing ongoing support to the residents at the homes. The working hours are flexible to work around you for either mornings or afternoons across the week subject to availability. This is a full time role of 30 - 35 hours per week. Your new role Your main role as a support worker will be ensuring the safety and comfort of service users. You will predominantly be working with elderly service users with various needs as a residential care home, so as well as carrying out tasks to ensure the smooth running of the home, you should also encourage service users to have confidence and independence and encourage engagement in activities. The role will include personal care, and hygiene...

Family Support Worker – Time Together Service Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 37 hours per week (includes some evenings and Saturdays) Pay Rate: £22.82 per hour (Umbrella) / £17.47 per hour (PAYE) About the Role Plymouth City Council is seeking a dedicated Family Support Worker to join their Time Together service within the OAK Tree House team. This role focuses on facilitating supervised contact sessions between children and their birth families where care proceedings are in place. You will play a vital part in supporting vulnerable children to maintain safe and meaningful relationships with their families. Key Responsibilities Supervise and support Time Together (family contact) sessions Ensure all interactions are safe, child-focused, and trauma-informed Provide parenting support both during and outside of sessions Deliver therapeutic life story work and targeted interventions Work closely with social workers, foster carers, and family members Accurately record...

Behaviour Support Worker – Make an Impact in Northampton Location: Northampton  Hours: Full-time (Monday – Friday, 08:30 – 15:30) Environment: SEN Specialist Provision (KS3 & KS4) The Role: Transform Lives, Build Futures Are you a resilient, positive, and dedicated individual ready to champion the success of vulnerable young people? Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident Behaviour Support Worker to join a specialized education team in Northampton. This isn't just a job in a classroom—it’s a chance to be a mentor and a steady presence for students aged 11–16. You will help Key Stage 3 and 4 students navigate complex social, emotional, and academic hurdles, with the ultimate goal of helping them reintegrate into education or transition successfully into adulthood. Your Responsibilities Empower Learning: Work 1:1 or in small groups to drive meaningful academic and emotional breakthroughs. Plan & Collaborate: Support teaching staff in crafting inclusive activities...

Children's Social Worker, Referral and Assessment Team, Cheshire  Pay rate - £38.99 per hour     Contract role, I-Art team (Front Door)    Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker in West Cheshire  This is to work in a Referral and Assessment Team in the Winsford area.    There is plenty of hybrid working available.  Please get in touch for more information.    This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-  A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  An easy registration process (all done online)  Referral schemes and incentives   Ongoing compliance managed for you  Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more. Please contact Graham Leatham on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information.   We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s...

Adult’s Social Worker, Learning Disability Team, Southampton  Pay rate to £35.91 per hour  Contract role, LD Team    Pertemps are recruiting for an experienced Adult’s Social Worker in Southampton.  This is to work in a Learning Disability Team Team  We are looking for a Senior Practitioner/Social Worker who has an extensive experience in learning disabilities and neurodiversity.  Completion of robust S42 enquires   Completion of evidence based Mental Capacity Assessments   Completion of strengths based Care Act reviews/Assessments and Support Plans   Multi agency working to manage risks and to achieve best outcomes for individuals we support  Experience of CoM DoL work and court of protection essential   There is plenty of hybrid working available.  Please get in touch for more information.    This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-  A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to  An easy registration process...

Recovery Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Job Title: Recovery Worker Location: Based within Croydon. Please be kindly aware there is no step-free access at this location or at some of our other sites. The building is approximately a 10 minute walk from East Croydon Station. Salary: £28,800 Shift Pattern: 12 month fixed term contract, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You may be required to work bank holidays and outside these hours in line with the needs of the service and residents. About the Role We’re hiring a Recovery Worker to join our Croydon team, a 24/7, 27 bed residential service providing support to people with forensic mental health needs, complex needs, and dual diagnosis. You’ll provide person centred support to help residents overcome challenges and achieve their goals through tailored support...

Central Recruitment is currently working with a London-based charity dedicated to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals in rebuilding their lives. Our client is currently recruiting for two Floating Support Workers to work in the Westminster area at a service that provides flexible housing-related support, to enable clients to continue to live independently within their own home, regardless of tenure type. * 37.5 hours per week * Monday - Friday * Shifts: Between 08:00 - 18:00, core working hours are 10:00 - 16:00 * Temporary: approx. 3 months * £16.69 per hour (£14.89 per hour, with £1.80 holiday pay) Please note: you will be required to work from the office in Vauxhall and complete 3 days per week hybrid working and supporting clients within the community and their own homes. This role involves lone working. Travel expenses can be claimed for this role. Key requirements: * Manage a caseload of up to 27 clients, delivering regular key work...

Peterborough is currently seeking an experienced Team Manager for their Children in Care & Leaving Care Services on a competitive rate of £45 per hour. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role within Corporate Parenting, working with adolescents with complex needs and making a real impact on outcomes. Role Details: Role: Team Manager - Children in Care & Leaving Care Location: Sand Martin House, Peterborough Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days in the office - flexibility depending on workload) Rate: £45 per hourAbout the Role: Provide specialist leadership within Corporate Parenting Services Lead practice supporting adolescents with complex emotional needs, trauma, exploitation risks, and high-risk behaviours Drive trauma-informed and relationship-based practice Oversee multi-agency care planning and support practitioners to deliver evidence-based interventions Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities within safeguarding and corporate...

Experienced Support Workers Required! We Offer:- · Weekly pay from £12.71-£13.00 per hour shift dependant. · Holiday accrued as you work. · Perks at work benefit scheme, offering a wide range of savings and benefits, from shopping and holidays to health and well being solutions. · Flexible working hours around your own availability. · Induction and refresher training. · On call support. Care Connection are recruiting, experienced Support Workers, to support our clients in the Gloucester area! Shifts here can be variable between 07:00-22:00 and Waking Nights 22:00-07:00 Please note that to be successful in this role you will be required to travel to the Melksham office SN12 6ES for a practical Manual Handling Induction. For this particular client you will be working across a variety of supported living services in and around Gloucester. You will be supporting individuals with varying needs from individuals with learning difficulties and physical disabilities, to...

About the Role Northampton Children's Trust is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead its Duty and Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong leader with a passion for safeguarding and early intervention to make a real impact on the lives of children and families. As Team Manager within the Duty and Assessment Team, you will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure high-quality social work practice at the front door of children's services. You will be responsible for overseeing assessments, managing risk, and ensuring timely and appropriate decision-making in line with statutory requirements. You will play a key role in driving performance, supporting staff development, and maintaining excellent standards of safeguarding practice within a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and support a team of social workers and practitioners within the Duty and Assessment service Oversee the receipt, screening, and...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Ashford Children's Social Work Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework...