267 children 39 s senior social worker jobs found

Our client Barnsley Hiring is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Assessment and Duty Team. Responsibilities Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service. Manage a complex workload independently,...

Children's Social Worker Family Help - Safeguarding Team Locum Ongoing Assignment Social workers £42 Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire Responsibilities: Social workers To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect...

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...

Outside IR35 | 12 month contract | Meaningful impact | Service transformation | Collaborative leadership | Child-centred improvement This Interim Head of Service: Improvement opportunity offers the chance to lead meaningful change across Children's Social Care and help shape services that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. If you are an experienced Head of Service, senior social work leader, or Children's Services improvement specialist, this role offers genuine influence at a strategic level. As an Interim Head of Service: Improvement, you will work closely with senior leaders, practitioners, partners, and government colleagues to drive sustainable improvement. You'll have the autonomy to lead transformation programmes, service redesign, and practice development within a supportive and ambitious environment Package & Benefits: • £500 per day. • Outside IR35. • 12-month interim agency contract. • Accommodation available at candidate cost....

Our client Achieving for children in Windsor & Maidenhead is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team. About the role The senior social worker - Pods main responsibility is to safeguard and promote the welfare of young people, giving due consideration to their race, culture, religion and linguistic background. They will manage an agreed caseload of children and young people in compliance with casework objectives, statutory and departmental policy and procedural requirements, consistently maintaining the highest level of professional standards, including the most complex cases. The senior social worker will undertake direct social work responsibilities as an allocated worker to the children and young people assigned, investigating concerns regarding a child or young person's safety or wellbeing, make an assessment of the risk and protective factors in the family and decide on the most appropriate course of action. They will complete...

Team Leader – Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team Location: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: £44.17 per hour Contract Type: Full-Time Locum (37.5 Hours per Week) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader to join the highly regarded Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team at Bedford Borough Council. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role within a stable and well-established service that is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. This position offers a competitive rate of £44.17 per hour and the opportunity to lead a committed team within a supportive local authority environment. About the Team The Children with Disabilities Team is a stable and experienced service consisting of 10 Social Workers alongside a dedicated Short Breaks Team. The service works with children and young people with disabilities, ensuring they receive the support, protection, and services they require...

Senior Practitioner – Learning Team | Birmingham Children's Trust | £33.30 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust to recruit an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Learning Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished practitioner who is passionate about professional development, quality practice and supporting others to achieve excellent outcomes for children and families. The Learning Team plays a key role in developing and embedding high-quality social work practice across the organisation. Working closely with practitioners, managers and partners, you will support the delivery of learning initiatives, promote continuous improvement and contribute to the development of a confident and skilled workforce. Role Overview As a Senior Practitioner within the Learning Team, you will use your extensive frontline experience to support the learning and development of social workers across Birmingham Children's...

Qualified Social Worker - Post Approval (Fostering) Dorchester, Dorset Up to £38 per hour Hybrid Working Connect2Socialwork are proud to be partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Post Approval Fostering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well‑resourced service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care. About the Role You will play a key role in supporting and supervising approved foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable and nurturing environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in line with regulations and standards Managing duty responsibilities and working closely with the Placements Team Undertaking direct work with children, young people and families Supporting a range of specialist schemes including: Mockingbird Constellation Supported Lodgings Family Link and Resilience...

Advanced Social Worker - Disabled Children 📍 Barnstaple, North Devon | 💰 Up to £42ph | 🕒 18.5 hrs (Wed-Fri) Looking for a flexible, part-time Advanced Social Worker role with strong leadership impact? Join the Disabled Children's Service in North Devon and play a key role in shaping high-quality practice. 🔹 The Role Lead and support a team alongside the Team Manager Work with children & families with complex needs Mentor, coach and develop colleagues Drive high-quality, evidence-based practice 🔹 What You'll Need 3+ years PQE Social Work England registration Experience at Advanced/Senior level Strong multi-agency working experience Full UK driving licence & access to a car 🔹 The Offer Up to £42 per hour (DOE) £150 weekly accommodation/commuter support (T&Cs apply) Hybrid working (1-2 office days required) Set working pattern: Wed (½ day), Thurs & Fri Why Work with Caritas? Choose Caritas as your career partner for… Competitive rates of pay Access to the...

Our client Hackney council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Family Help Service. Key Accountabilities Assessment Outcome: To provide a clear and accurate assessment of a child and his/her family's needs in line with statutory guidance To undertake interviews, observation and gather information from children, families and other agencies. To analyse, summarise and evaluate this information to provide a holistic assessment of a child's needs 1.2 To understand the context of child development, parenting capacity and family and environmental factors in which to establish the needs of an individual childPlanning and service delivery To provide focused and purposeful social work interventions with explicit aims and objectives about desired outcomes within the context of managing risk to children On the basis of assessed needs, to devise written plans for intervention and/or care for children and their families. To carry out planned interventions using a range of...

Are you a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker looking to make a genuine difference in the lives of disabled children and their families? This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and well-structured team in Northallerton, where your expertise will be valued and your caseload kept manageable. 📍 The Role As a Disabled Children's Social Worker, you will: Work with children and young people with disabilities and complex needs Build strong, trusting relationships with families and multi-agency partners Complete assessments, care planning and reviews in line with statutory requirements Deliver meaningful interventions that improve outcomes and quality of life 🧩 Key Details Location: Northallerton Experience Required: Minimum 3+ years post-qualified & permanent (DfE compliant) Caseload: Approximately 20-24 cases (manageable and realistic) Working Pattern: Flexible arrangements reviewed based on service needs ✅ What We're Looking For Qualified Social...

Senior Social Worker Responsible to: -Children, Young People and Education Specialist Children's Services Team MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree in Social Work (Dip HE/Degree or Post Grad) and registration as a social worker with the Health Care Professional’s Council ASYE must be completed if more the 2 years post qualified 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). -The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying. Main duties and responsibilities: -Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare...

Location: Scarborough 💼 Contract: Locum 📊 Caseload: 20-24 cases per Social Worker 💰 Pay: £37.79 per hour ⭐ About the Role A strong opportunity for an experienced Children in Care Social Worker to join a supportive Scarborough-based team. You'll manage a balanced caseload of 20-24, working with looked-after children to deliver stability, permanence and positive outcomes. Key responsibilities: Manage a Children in Care caseload Complete statutory visits, care planning and reviews Work collaboratively with carers, families and partner agencies Maintain high-quality recording and timely interventions ✅ Essential Requirements Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered) Minimum 3+ years permanent post-qualified experience (DfE compliant) Strong Children in Care / LAC experience Confident with court work and care planning Ability to manage a varied and busy caseload 🌟 Why This Role? Manageable caseloads (20-24) Supportive team and management structure...

Our client Barnsley Hiring is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in care team. Responsibilities Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service. Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network...

Our client Barnsley hiring is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection team. Responsibilities Work in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high risk situations, applying an understanding of the benefits and limitations of partnership work. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service. Anticipate, assess and manage risk to children and young people in more complex situations and produce high quality assessments. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people, families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service. Manage a complex workload independently, establishing a network...

Job Title: Senior Family Support Worker Location: Newham, Greater London Contract Type: Temporary Rate: £20.38 PAYE/Umbrella £26.57 Must drive and have own vehicle Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of families? Our client is seeking a dynamic Senior Family Support Worker to join their dedicated team within the Children & Young People Services in Newham! About the Role In this vital position, you will support families with young children to build confidence, resilience, and independence. Through home visits, outreach, and group sessions, you'll help families access essential services and improve outcomes for their children. Your role will be instrumental in providing early help interventions to prevent challenges from escalating. Key Responsibilities: Deliver tailored interventions for families referred for support. Conduct home visits, lead group work, and provide 1:1 sessions. Assess needs and create individualised family support plans. Build...

Early Years Practitioner - Retford Are you passionate about helping infants with their first educational experiences? Academics, an established Education Agency, is currently recruiting a compassionate and dedicated Early Years Practitioner to work on a temporary basis within local nursery and early years settings across Retford. As an Early Years Practitioner, you will support children throughout their early development, helping to create a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment. This Early Years Practitioner position includes: A supportive working environment Guidance from experienced senior staff Ongoing education and training opportunities CPD access through Academics' exclusive training platform Excellent rates of pay (dependent on experience and responsibilities, inclusive of holiday pay) Opportunities within local settings across RetfordTo work as an Early Years Practitioner with Academics, you must hold one of the following (or equivalent): Level 2 Diploma /...

Learning Support Assistant (One-to-One) Location: South East London Position: Learning Support Assistant (LSA) Hours: Full-Time / Part-Time / Term-Time Options Available Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience About the Role We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Learning Support Assistant to work alongside a Tutor, providing one-to-one support to a child in the South East London area. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's educational journey. The successful candidate will support the Tutor in delivering personalised learning activities, helping the child remain engaged, motivated, and confident throughout their learning sessions. The role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people and who enjoy building positive relationships that help learners thrive both academically and personally. Key Responsibilities * Provide dedicated one-to-one support to a child during...

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Location: Chatham, Kent Contract: Fixed Term Contract Hours: Full Time Salary: Dependent on experience Academics are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team in a welcoming mainstream primary school in Chatham. This rewarding role will involve working predominantly with Year 4 pupils, delivering targeted small-group interventions and learning activities to support academic progress across the Key Stage 2 curriculum. Strong KS2 curriculum knowledge, particularly in English and Mathematics, is essential. The successful candidate will also provide some 1:1 support for a Year 4 pupil with additional needs, including autism, anxiety and sensory processing differences. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, understand individual needs and implement strategies that enable the pupil to engage successfully in school life and learning. Key...

EYFS Teacher Needed, Temporary Positions Available - Academics Are you an enthusiastic EYFS Teacher looking for temporary, supply teaching work near to and within Pleasley, Nottinghamshire? Academics are a leading education agency with fantastic EYFS Teacher opportunities available in local primary schools close to Pleasley, Nottinghamshire. Join our team and make a difference in the early years education sector. Responsibilities of an EYFS Teacher on a supply basis are: Delivering engaging and creative lessons to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage Adapting to different classroom settings and student needs Following school policies on behaviour and safeguarding Fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment Recording and reporting pupil progress Using school systems Why Choose Us? We provide safeguarding training and are committed to education and training excellence. Our staff benefits include: Excellent rates of pay between £140 to £190 per day...