253 child protection social worker jobs found

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council for experienced Child Protection Social Workers to join their Family Support Team. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled practitioners looking for a stable contract within a supportive local authority setting. Contract Details: 4-month ongoing contract £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) / £28.70 per hour (PAYE) Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the officeRole Overview: You will be working within the Family Support Team, managing a varied and complex caseload. This will include Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases, with the potential for court proceedings. Key Responsibilities: Hold and manage a caseload involving CIN, CP, and PLO Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews Prepare reports and statements for court where required Carry out statutory visits and ensure compliance with legislation Work closely with multi-agency...

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Social Worker Location: Leicester Rate: £38 (Umbrella) Team: CP and Court Hous: 37 Per Week Social Personnel are recruiting for a Child Protection Social Worker based in Leicester. The Child Protection Social Worker will have experience in a front door assessment team along with Child Protection and Court experience. This position for an ongoing contract. 37 hours per week, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Supportive leadership | Flexible working patterns | Manageable caseloads | Meaningful impact Finding the right Children’s Social Worker role isn’t just about pay, it’s about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload, and being able to do your best work. This opportunity is designed for experienced practitioners who want clarity, transparency, and control over their next move, whether you identify as a Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, or Safeguarding Social Worker. You’ll have access to honest insights about teams and leadership before committing, giving you the confidence to choose a role that genuinely fits your working style and priorities. Package & Benefits • Up to £45 per hour. • Condensed working options available. • Strong team support and accessible management. • Accommodation bonus available. About the Company This organisation prioritises quality of care and sustainable workloads, with leadership teams focused on...

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team. You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes. This is a supportive and collaborative service with a strong focus on relationship-based practice and multi-agency working. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, including court work where required. Develop and implement robust safety and support plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court...

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Assessment Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Assessment Team. You will work with children and families at the front door of services, undertaking assessments and responding to safeguarding concerns to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will complete assessments, identify risks, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries. Undertake duty responsibilities and respond to new referrals. Assess risk and develop effective safety plans. Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases where required. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with...

Job Category: Primary, Secondary, Specialist provision Job Type: Full Time/Part Time, Temporary Job Location: Wigan, St Helens, Warrington and surrounding areas Pay Rate: £95-105 per day depending on experience and assignment Start Date: Flexible start dates available About the role: EdStaff are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Learning Support Assistants for temporary roles in a variety of mainstream and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) school settings. These flexible opportunities provide an excellent platform to develop your skills, gain hands-on experience, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people. Psychology graduates considering a career in education are particularly encouraged to apply. EdStaff is an independent education recruitment specialist based in the North West, supplying high quality education staff to schools, colleges and nursery settings. Key responsibilities: * Support learners in both mainstream and...

Behaviour Mentor (Full-Time) Slough (SL1–SL3) | Secondary School Setting September Start | Competitive Pay Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Slough to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by promoting positive behaviour and supporting their personal development. This role would suit an enthusiastic and resilient individual with a passion for supporting students, building positive relationships, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The Role As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support, helping them to engage positively with their education and achieve their full potential. You will collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to ensure students...

Sessional Assessing Social 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. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Applicants must live within the following areas, North West, Merseyside, Sefton, Liverpool, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Bolton, Oldham, Lancashire, Rochdale, and Wigan. As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed towards supporting our children. For this reason, we are only able to consider applicants who live within the required geographical areas, as supporting roles outside these locations would create additional costs. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 55p mileage. We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core...

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in Surrey? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Family Safeguarding Team with a Pay rate up to £42 per hour on a locum basis. The benefits of this role: Hybrid workingJob Description; Screens and triages contacts to determine if thresholds for statutory social work intervention or significant harm are met. Completes holistic assessments of families, identifying strengths, needs, and risks, and develops SMART plans to improve outcomes. Works collaboratively with multi-agency partners, leading CIN and core group meetings to monitor and review progress. Undertakes child protection investigations and contributes to strategy discussions where significant harm is suspected. Initiates legal action (including S20 and care proceedings) where risks cannot be managed within the family environment. Maintains accurate case records and ensures effective care planning, court work, and...

SEND Teaching Assistant - Make a Lasting Impact Are you an experienced Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist team supporting children across EYFS to KS2 with a range of complex learning, physical, and communication needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity where every day brings new experiences, meaningful connections, and the chance to make a genuine difference in a child's life. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and physical disabilities, helping them access education in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive...

Redbridge | Locum | £37.52 – £39.04 per hour | 3 Vacancies | Hybrid Working Redbridge Council is seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join their innovative Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that brings together Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment to provide seamless support for children and families. The Family Help model ensures children receive the right support at the right time, with no step-ups or step-downs between services. Practitioners work across the continuum of need, building strong relationships with families and delivering creative, strengths-based interventions that improve outcomes and keep children safe. What makes Family Help different? Integrated support from Early Help through to statutory intervention Manageable caseloads that allow for meaningful direct work Relationship-based practice at the heart of service delivery Creative and...

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Multi-Site Role Location: Bury Recruiter: Aspire People Contract: Full-Time | Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 1:1 Teaching Assistant - Bury Aspire People are recruiting on behalf of a specialist education provider in Bury for a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a Year 8 pupil across multiple sites. This is a highly rewarding role for an experienced support professional who can build strong, trusting relationships with young people who have experienced significant trauma and adversity. The pupil presents with complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs and may display challenging behaviours, including verbal aggression and periods of physical dysregulation. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping the pupil access education, regulate emotions, and develop positive relationships whilst maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Key...

Team Manager – Children in Need Location: Cheshire West and Chester Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent local government benefits Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available Lead Positive Change for Children and Families Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a dedicated Children in Need Team, supporting children, young people, and families to achieve sustainable improvements in their lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality practice, developing staff, and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You will join a forward-thinking authority committed to relationship-based practice, strong management support, and achieving the best outcomes for children and families. About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership to a team of social workers and family...

Residential Childcare Support Worker Contract: Temporary About the Role We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Residential Childcare Support Workers to support children and young people within residential care settings. The successful candidates will have a strong background in working with children and young people, providing high-quality care, support, and safeguarding within a residential environment. This role requires individuals who can build positive relationships, promote wellbeing, and respond effectively to challenging situations when required. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day care and support to children and young people in a residential setting. Promote the safety, wellbeing, and development of children in your care. Support children with their daily routines, education, and social activities. Maintain accurate records and contribute to care plans and reports. Work collaboratively with colleagues and other professionals to achieve...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

North London – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. * Maintain...

Central London – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Senior Social Worker - Bath and North East Somerset Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Senior Social Worker Role Purpose To provide statutory social work services to people across Bath and North East Somerset who find themselves in vulnerable situations, focusing on protection, prevention, and safeguarding, to improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals and families. The role is an experienced Social Worker that will manage a complex and high-risk caseload, working regularly in a multi-agency and inter-professional setting, and providing professional support and mentoring to more junior practitioners. This is a role based in one of our safeguarding/child protection teams. There will be a mix of CIN, CP and Court work to undertake. This is a full time role. Access to a vehicle would be preferable as B&NES local authority does cover some rural areas. There is an expectation to be office based at times and this would be in our Keynsham office....

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 Assessment and Duty Team based in Broadstairs 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 (SCCF). Main...