643 qualified social worker jobs found

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Care Team within the Social Care industry in Central Bedfordshire.   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 Care 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...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Care Team within the Social Care industry in Milton Keynes.   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 Care 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...

Qualified Social Worker – Intermediate Care (Lambeth Rehab & Reablement Team)  Rate: £30 per hour  Contract: 6 months  Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm  Work Pattern: 3 days in office, 2 days home working  About the Role  We are seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker (minimum 2 years post‑qualifying experience) to join the Intermediate Care Lambeth Rehab & Reablement Team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work within an integrated multidisciplinary service, supporting adults who are receiving therapy input and time‑limited reablement support.  This role contributes directly to a project focused on data collection and analysis, specifically around reviews carried out by the Reablement Team for residents with existing care packages who are also receiving therapy input through our integrated partnership with GSTT, as well as MDT input from other allied health professionals.   The role will also include assessing residents with new Reablement...

Shape Futures in a Community of Care: Experienced Children’s Social Workers Wanted in Harrow The Role The London Borough of Harrow is seeking dedicated and resilient Qualified Social Workers to join our Children’s Services. This is an opportunity to practice meaningful social work in a diverse, supportive environment where the safety and well-being of children are our highest priorities. Pay Rate: Up to £31.29 per hour (dependent on experience). Why Choose the London Borough of Harrow? Harrow is not just a place to work; it is a community. The council is widely recognized for its commitment to systemic practice and its "Values-Led" approach to social care. * Manageable Caseloads: Harrow consistently strives to maintain balanced workloads, allowing you the time to build genuine relationships with families. * A Culture of Support: You will benefit from a visible and accessible leadership team that prioritizes professional development and psychological safety....

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.    Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47'sTo be successful: For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Children’s Safeguarding or Child Protection Team. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK 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 paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team role,...

Qualified Social Worker – Hospital Discharge Team We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team with the Social Care industry in Greenwich. The Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge 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: Working with Vulnerable Adults within a hospital setting Report writing and making assessments Developing care plans Care management Managing complex cases Liaising with other professional bodies Arranging safe and timely discharges for service users Self-directed support / personal budgets  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a Qualified Social Worker - Hospital Discharge team within the UK Social Care industry.  The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: HCPC Registration 1 year post...

Qualified Social Worker – Adults MASH Team We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team within the Social Care industry in Hammersmith and Fulham. The Senior Practitioner - MASH Team vacancy within Hammersmith and Fulham will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities include: Extensive experience of section 47 investigations. Risk management. Screening referrals. Able to work autonomously.  Investigating any concerns of neglect through section 47 investigations. Clear understanding of the principle and function of a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. Evidence of ability to use analytical skills to determine positive outcomes for children and young people within tight timescales. Previous experience of working with partner agencies to gather information essential. Managing staff  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker in a...

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care Location: Birmingham Contract: Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Duration: 3 months initially, with a view to extension Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour, (£29.53 PAYE inc) Service Care Solutions are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team based in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, supporting them through high-quality statutory social work practice. The Role: You will be responsible for working with children and young people who are looked after, ensuring their needs are met and that plans are outcome focused, timely, and child centred. Key duties will include: Managing a caseload of children and young people in care Completing statutory visits in line with regulations and timescales Undertaking assessments, care plans, pathway plans, and reviews...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Northamptonshire. The Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team vacancy within Northamptonshire will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK 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...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding - £39 per Hour Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team West are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team. The suitable candidate will need to have extensive Childrens experience with a keen interest to be a part of the "Family Safeguarding" way of working. Working collaboratively with multi-agencies to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience, ideally within frontline childrens teams. The Family Safeguarding Teams will provide training on motivational interviewing and any other aspects required for the role. Regular supervision will be conducted, frequency will be case "risk" dependent. Case loads are under 20 per QSW. Parking is available on-site; free of charge. Workers will be issued with iPads and they will have the ability to work from various "Touchdown" locations...

About the Role Knowsley Council is looking for committed and child-focused Social Workers to join our Child in Need (CIN) Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and families who require ongoing support to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. You will work with children subject to Child in Need plans, providing meaningful interventions that reduce risk, strengthen families, and prevent escalation to child protection where appropriate. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and families under Child in Need plans Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and reviews Undertake direct work with children, ensuring their voice is central to all interventions Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance Maintain accurate, timely case recordings and reports Participate in CIN meetings, core groups, and...

Qualified Adult Social Worker | London Borough of Merton Pay Rate: Up to £32.71 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Merton, South London Type: Locum Contract Join the London Borough of Merton’s Adult Social Care team and deliver high-quality, person-centered support under the Care Act. We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to manage complex caseloads, lead safeguarding enquiries, and ensure statutory duties are met with precision. Key Responsibilities * Casework & Assessments: Manage allocated cases, completing risk assessments and care planning in line with the Care Act. * Safeguarding: Lead enquiries using "Making Safeguarding Personal" principles to keep residents safe. * Legal Duties: Attend courts and tribunals; act as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA) or be willing to train for the role. * Commissioning: Negotiate care placements to ensure value for money and quality of service. * Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, timely data...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Kinship Social Worker to work with the Fostering Team for Gateshead social services You need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England and have experience in fostering or Kinship to apply for this role. Duties include: Complete assessments of potential carers Connected Persons Fostering assessments, Special Guardianship assessments Viability assessments. Participate in a duty rota. If you feel you have the experience and are interested please get in touch to Andy Scully at (url removed) 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 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK Hot off the press personalised job alerts Free "check your rate service" - Get paid the highest rates £ refer a friend bonus Free DBS and compliance...

We are looking to recruit a Team Manager – Access Hub Team within the Social Care industry in Central Bedfordshire.   Location: You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role, which will be no less than once per month. Please Note: there is an expectation that Team Managers will usually be office based at a minimum of twice weekly and on all duty days, or as required.   About the role: Families come in all shapes and sizes - and sometimes, they need extra support. As a children's social worker in Central Bedfordshire, you’ll be part of that extended family, offering guidance, care, and stability when it’s needed most.  At Central Bedfordshire Council, we work like a family - supporting each other, sharing knowledge, and creating a collaborative environment where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.  As a Team Manager You will be a qualified social worker, who holds a social work England...

Social Worker – Adults Mental Health (NHS) Location: London Contract: 3 months ongoing Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office?based / 2 days working from home Pay Rate: £32.69 per hour (Umbrella) Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our NHS clients in London for an experienced Social Worker to join an Adults Mental Health Team. Key Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of adults with mental health needs Completing assessments, reviews, and care planning in line with legislation Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team Supporting hospital discharge planning and community pathways Maintaining high?quality case recording in line with NHS standardsRequirements: Qualified Social Worker Relevant professional registration Experience within Adults Mental Health services Ability to work effectively within an NHS or multidisciplinary settingService Care Solutions benefits and interested candidates should...

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team London Borough of Hackney £39.04 per hour Hackney is looking for an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team, where high-quality, relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to work in a borough proud of its anti-racist practice, strong systemic approach, and commitment to reclaiming social work - giving you the time, support and professional autonomy to make a real difference to children and families. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within Child Protection, you will hold a complex caseload and play a key role in safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will undertake high-quality assessments, lead Child Protection planning, complete court work, and deliver purposeful interventions that improve outcomes for children and families. You will work closely with families, partner agencies and internal colleagues, contributing to a...

Qualified Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team West (St Albans & Hemel Hempstead) Location: Apsley, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire Pay Rate: £37-£39 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office-based Hertfordshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers to join the Family Safeguarding Team West, providing child-focused interventions and multi-agency support for children and families in St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. Key Responsibilities: Deliver child-centred safeguarding interventions using the Family Safeguarding model Conduct assessments, care planning, and reviews for children at risk Prepare and deliver welfare reports for conferences and court hearings Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes Maintain accurate case records and documentation Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and training (including motivational interviewing)What We Offer: Hybrid working - 3 days per week in office...

Social Worker – MASH (Children’s Services) Location: Conwy Contract: 3 months ongoing Working Arrangements: Hybrid working – 2 days remote / 3 days office based Pay Rate: £38.28 per hour (Umbrella) / £29.22 per hour PAYE (excluding holiday pay) Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Conwy County Borough Council for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Children’s Services. This role requires an appropriately qualified Social Worker with recent MASH experience and the ability to make timely and proportionate safeguarding decisions in line with Welsh legislation and local procedures. Key Responsibilities: Receive, screen, and triage incoming referrals relating to children and families Analyse and review multi agency information to assess risk and need Make threshold decisions in accordance with safeguarding and child protection procedures Provide professional advice and support to the Team Manager Work...

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...