214 qualified social worker jobs found in London Borough of Brent

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...

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...

Oxfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Adults Team - £38 Umbrella This is a Hybrid position requirement to work from Team office base on Tuesdays and Wednesdays We are seeking an experienced social worker within adults competency in working within Care Act 2014 MCA, Best Interest Threshold, Dols, Safeguarding and able to work within Oxfordshire County Council policies and procedures Applicants will need to be able to drive across Oxfordshire for face to face visits Normal operational hours is 9-5 Mon- Thurs and 9-4 Friday Work within the requirements of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 and any other relevant legislation, guidance and codes of practice, providing personalised information and advice to individuals, families and their carers. Use strength-based approaches, ensuring that in responding to eligible needs all options including the use of informal support networks, community resources, and the assessment of equipment and...

SOUTHEND SOCIAL SERVICES - QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER - LOOKED AFTER CHILDRENS TEAM If you are an experienced Qualified Social Worker with a background within Looked After Children, we want to hear from you. Main duties include: Pay: £38.00 Must be working in LAC currently Current case load - 12-15 They can't live miles away, they have to be within the Essex boarders Must be able to drive and have access to a car. 2/3 days on site as a minimum - depends on the needs of the team.Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the CP & Complex CIN Team for City of Westminster. Qualified Social Worker - CP & Complex CIN Team - £37.52 p/h Umb Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead Child Protection cases, including strategy discussions, Section 47 enquiries, and core group meetings. * Manage a protected caseload of 8-12 families to deliver high-quality statutory interventions. * Undertake complex Child in Need work, including cases involving extra-familial harm and CSE. * Manage court proceedings and prepare high-quality statements and care plans. * Attend and contribute to CP Conferences, CIN meetings, and multi-agency safeguarding meetings. * Conduct robust risk assessments and implement effective safety planning. * Record all case activity accurately and promptly using Mosaic. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses. Working Pattern: *...

Team Manager – Children Looked After & Court Initial 3-6 month interim contract South London, Local Authority   Around £45/hr via FCSA Accredited Umbrella Company Inside IR35   An exciting opportunity has arisen within a Local Authority in South London for a Team Manager to come and support the Children Looked After and Court team for an initial 3-6 months. You must be have experienced in working with Children in Care and Court Teams. The service has recently split their Children Looked After and Care Leavers teams, so are looking for additional support. About your role as the Team Manager – Children Looked After & Court: Be accountable for the management of all cases and referrals to the Children in Care Service. Allocate cases/referrals. To monitor and review the work of the team including regular audits, in accordance with performance/quality standards/Borough procedures. Be responsible for the management of delegated budgets and to ensure that resources are used...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service | Surrey County Council | £42 per hour  We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Service at Surrey County Council, offering an excellent rate of £42 per hour. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking authority that places strong emphasis on quality practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children and families. Surrey is known for its commitment to safeguarding excellence, manageable caseloads, and strong management support. You’ll be joining a stable, well-resourced service where your skills, experience, and professional judgement will be genuinely valued. About Surrey County Council Surrey offers an outstanding working environment, combining strong leadership, high-quality training, and a collaborative team culture. The authority prioritises staff wellbeing, flexible working, and continuous professional development, ensuring you are fully...

Title: Social Worker - Family Help Department: Children, Families & Education Division: Children's Services Grade: L7 - M1 Responsible to: Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager PURPOSE OF THE ROLE To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners. You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Assessment & Safeguarding (30%) Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Court Team for Buckinghamshire Council based in Aylesbury. Qualified Social Worker - Court Team - £38 p/h Umbrella Duties and Responsibilities: * Manage cases within care proceedings and pre-proceedings. * Complete detailed court statements, assessments and care plans. * Attend court and work closely with legal representatives. * Undertake risk assessments and ensure effective safeguarding planning. * Progress cases through PLO and court timelines effectively. * Participate in multi-agency meetings to safeguard and promote positive outcomes for children. * Maintain accurate case records in accordance with local authority policy. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working (local authority expectation to attend office and court as required) Pay Rate: * £38 per hour Umbrella Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Social Work...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Fostering Team for Buckinghamshire Council based in Aylesbury. Qualified Social Worker - Fostering Team - Aylesbury - £38 p/h Umb Duties and Responsibilities: * Undertake Form F assessments and present completed assessments to Fostering Panel. * Provide supervision and ongoing support to approved foster carers in line with statutory requirements. * Complete annual foster carer reviews and ensure compliance with fostering regulations and national minimum standards. * Contribute to placement matching and promote placement stability for children. * Provide safeguarding advice and respond to allegations or concerns in accordance with policy and procedures. * Work collaboratively with children's social workers and multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated support. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordings and documentation in line with statutory requirements. *...

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,...

Social Worker (Locum) - Cafcass Public and Private Law Teams Cafcass is currently recruiting experienced Locum Social Workers to join our Public and Private Law teams across the Thames Valley and Swindon. These are excellent opportunities to work within a respected national organisation, making a real difference to children and families involved in family court proceedings. Available Roles 2 x Locum Social Workers based from our Reading or Oxford offices, covering the Thames Valley region, including Oxford, Reading, Slough, and surrounding areas 1 x Locum Social Worker based from our Swindon office Hybrid working arrangements are available, with office attendance required for key meetings and court work. About the Role As a Cafcass Social Worker, you will: Undertake work in Public and/or Private Law proceedings Safeguard and promote the welfare of children involved in family court cases Prepare high-quality reports for court and...

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis? Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress? If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you. Mental Health and Homelessness Outreach Workers * Reference: 330 * Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. In addition, this role will have a yearly staff retention bonus of up to £2106. This payment is allocated at the discretion of Herts Mind Network. * Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm) * Contract: Fixed term 1 Year * Working base(s): Watford Wellbeing Centre About the Service The Complex Needs Housing Service works as a multi-disciplinary team with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with...

Southwark | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the South West Adoption Assessment Team. This role covers a number of local authorities across South West London and focuses on assessing and supporting prospective adopters throughout their adoption journey. You will assess adopters based in and around South London, particularly within South West London boroughs such as Sutton, Achieving for Children, Merton, and Croydon. The service is committed to reducing delay for children, particularly Black and minoritised ethnic children, especially boys who wait the longest for permanent families. In this role, you will: Deliver training to prospective adopters Undertake comprehensive adoption assessments Present assessments and prospective adopters at panel Support adopters through the matching process and adoption journey Contribute to permanency planning for children Deliver support groups and training as...

Connect2SocialWork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join their Assessment Team based in Reigate. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadsRequirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll system "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £250 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* "Warm Welcome" bonus - get £250 when you secure a role through our agency*If interested in this role or any other, please contact Jack Best on (phone number...

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...

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in the South East of England ? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Team Manager to join their great Mental Health Team with a Pay rate up to £47 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Flexible Friendly Team Hybrid Job Description: For full Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available...

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in the South East of England? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Fostering recruitment and assesment Social Work Team with a Pay rate up to £41,000 per annumn on a permanent basis ? The benefits of this role: Hybrid workingJob Description; FOR FULL Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we...

Responsible to: Registered Manager Purpose of the position To provide personal, practical, social and emotional support to people in their own homes, in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. The support provided by Care Workers is that which would normally be undertaken by a caring relative and must not include tasks which would normally be undertaken by a qualified Main duties and responsibilities 1. To follow the policies and procedures of Acacia Homecare Ltd at all times. 2. To portray a professional image and represent the company in line with the Company’s high standards at all time. 3. The duties will include personal care such as assistance with personal hygiene, grooming, the management of continence and rising & retiring. 4. Contribute to the ongoing support of people who use our services and their informal carers. 5. Contribute to the movement and handling of people who use our services to maximise their physical abilities and...

Assistant Team Manager required in Family Help Hubs across Hampshire - Basingston / Eastleigh & Winchester Job Purpose To ensure continuity/consistency in delivery of service by supervising staff as delegated by the Team Manager To retain experienced SW/OT staff in front line positions To work with complex cases within departmental policies and procedures To assist Team Manager by contributing to the planning and development of the service within commissioning plans and to assist the management of the workflowRequirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree level or equivalent in Social WorkBenefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council Prompt and reliable payroll...