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Locum Children's Social Worker – Safeguarding & Support Are you an experienced and passionate Children’s Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Blackburn with Darwen Children’s Services, recently rated ‘Good’ in their full ILACS Ofsted inspection, are seeking a skilled Agency Social Worker to join their Safeguarding and Support team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing and supportive team dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of complex safeguarding, child protection and court work cases working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals. Key Requirements: A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in Safeguarding, Child Protection and Court Work SWE registered Car driver with access to a vehicle Experience with Protocol Liquid Logic is desirable, but not essential Excellent communication and organisational skills Ability to work autonomously and within a...

Locum Children’s Social Worker Child Protection / Safeguarding Team Warwickshire County Council £33.30 per hour (in line with the West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding) Warwickshire County Council are seeking experienced and dedicated Locum Children’s Social Workers to join the Child Protection and Safeguarding Teams. They are committed to delivering high-quality services that put children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do and they require a locum to help the team at this critical time of young people going back to school. Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need and those who are looked after. Undertake assessments and statutory visits in line with national and local safeguarding procedures. Develop and implement robust care plans in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals. Prepare high-quality reports and present evidence in court proceedings where required. Contribute to child...

Locum Children’s Social Worker Child Protection / Safeguarding Team Warwickshire County Council £33.30 per hour (in line with the West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding) Warwickshire County Council are seeking experienced and dedicated Locum Children’s Social Workers to join the Child Protection and Safeguarding Teams. They are committed to delivering high-quality services that put children, young people and families at the heart of everything they do and they require a locum to help the team at this critical time of young people going back to school. Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need and those who are looked after. Undertake assessments and statutory visits in line with national and local safeguarding procedures. Develop and implement robust care plans in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals. Prepare high-quality reports and present evidence in court proceedings where required. Contribute to child...

Children’s Social Worker Team Leader – Child & Family Help Location: Kingston upon Thames  Hours: 37 per week  Rate: £44.68 UMB / £33.95 PAYE Contract: 3 months initially - potential to be extended Achieving for Children is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker Team Leader to join their Child and Family Help Team in Kingston upon Thames. This is an exciting leadership role within a supportive and forward-thinking service focused on early help and specialist interventions for children, young people, and families. About the Service The Child and Family Help Team sits within the Social Care and Early Help Directorate. The team works closely with partner agencies to support families, prevent concerns escalating into Child Protection services, and deliver high-quality early intervention services. The role covers families in Kingston or Richmond boroughs, with work based in offices, youth centres, or family hubs. About the Role As a Team Leader, you will manage a...

Experienced Children’s Social Worker – Stockton-on-Tees 37 Hours per Week | £31.71 UMB / £24.95 PAYE | Initial 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) We are currently recruiting on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council for an Experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment where your work will directly improve the lives of children, young people, and families. About the Role In this role, you will work with children, young people, and families who require coordinated social care support. This includes supporting children with Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, and those involved in PLO or court proceedings. You will play a key role in promoting safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children while working closely with families and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Carry out meaningful assessments that identify strengths, needs, and risks, creating...

Children’s Social Worker – Integrated Front Door 📍 Castleton Street, Tonge Moor, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 2JW 💰 £37 per hour 🕒 37 hours per week | Full Time 🚗 Free on-site parking We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the Integrated Front Door – Referral and Assessment Service in Bolton. This is an office-based role supporting children, families, and partner agencies by providing an effective front-door duty service. Working within the Department of People, you will play a key role in screening referrals, gathering information, and making informed decisions regarding safeguarding concerns and statutory support for children and families. Key Responsibilities Provide a professional social work duty service to children, families, and partner agencies within the Integrated Front Door. Screen contacts and referrals and determine appropriate next steps. Gather and analyse information to determine whether Section 47 Child Protection...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Team Manager to join the Fostering Team for Buckinghamshire Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Lead and manage a fostering team responsible for the supervision and support of foster carers. * Oversee the recruitment, assessment, and approval process for prospective foster carers. * Ensure high-quality Form F assessments and reports are prepared for fostering panel. * Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to Supervising Social Workers within the team. * Ensure foster carers receive appropriate training, support, and supervision to meet the needs of children in care. * Work closely with placement teams and children's social workers to identify suitable placements for children. * Monitor performance, ensure compliance with fostering regulations, and maintain high standards of practice. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * £45 p/h Umb Essential Requirements: *...

Job Advertisement: Family Help Worker Join Our Team as a Family Help Worker! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the skills and experience to support those in need? If so, we want YOU to join our dedicated team as a Family Help Worker! Position Details: Contract Type: Temporary Hourly Rate: £18.85 Working Pattern: Full Time (37 hours per week) What You'll Do: As a Family Help Worker, you will play a vital role in promoting the potential of parents, carers, and their children. Your mission will be to prevent children from suffering significant harm and ensure they thrive within their families. You will undertake or contribute to multi-agency assessments of children and families in need of help and support and adopt a preventative approach to supporting children, young people and their families. Your role will be to act as the Family Help Lead Practitioner, supporting children where appropriate to do so and carry out...

Five Education is currently recruiting teaching assistants to work in an inclusive, welcoming special school in Shepton Mallet. The role will involve supporting students with a variety of additional needs, such as ASC, Down syndrome, ADHD and SEMH difficulties. The hours are 8:30 until 3:30, and full time availability is preferred although applicants will be considered providing they are able to work at least twice per week. Main Responsibilities: - Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun - Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times - Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills - Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students The ideal candidate will be patient, resilient, compassionate and caring. While experience working with children or with SEND is preferred, the enthusiasm...

Five Education is currently recruiting support staff and teaching assistants to work across a range of schools and nurseries in and around south Bristol. These positions involve supporting young children with a variety of additional needs, such as ASC, Down syndrome, ADHD and SEMH difficulties. We have both part-time and full-time roles available in both nurseries and schools. Main responsibilities: • Supporting students both 1:1 and in small groups by making the curriculum accessible and fun • Always ensuring the safety and well-being of students including at break and lunch times • Helping students to develop social skills and self-regulation skills • Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCo and other staff members to address the individual needs of students Essential criteria: • Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-18:00 • Right to work in the UK - we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa • Minimum two recent references,...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team for Achieving for Children. Duties and Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their needs are assessed and appropriate care plans are implemented. * Undertake statutory visits and maintain consistent engagement with children, young people, and their carers. * Complete high-quality assessments, pathway plans, and permanency plans to support long-term stability. * Prepare reports for statutory reviews, court proceedings, and planning meetings where required. * Work in partnership with foster carers, residential services, education, and health professionals. * Support children and young people in achieving positive outcomes in relation to education, health, and emotional wellbeing. * Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced staff within the team where appropriate. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working...

REESON Education are recruiting for a male support worker in a special needs college in Hackney. As a support worker you will be assisting pupils with their day to day needs in both the class room 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 Hackney easily You must be able to work Monday to Friday- term time only and have no visa restriction.We're looking for Support Workers to work with the college supporting young adults who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The schools has various services in the area including other campuses. As a support worker you will be based in the Hackney site but there will be the opportunity to transfer if that is...

REESON Education are recruiting for a male support worker in a special needs college in Hackney. As a support worker you will be assisting pupils with their day to day needs in both the class room 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 Hackney easily You must be able to work Monday to Friday- term time only and have no visa restriction.We're looking for Support Workers to work with the college supporting young adults who have learning disabilities, autism, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. The schools has various services in the area including other campuses. As a support worker you will be based in the Hackney site but there will be the opportunity to transfer if that is...

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant in Bristol. This work is available 5 days a week and the hours are 8:30-15:30. No previous experience is required, as you will learn 'on the job'. The children identified have a variety of SEND needs, mostly autism. We can provide some training, but initiative and resilience are key skills needed for this type of work. Working closely with teaching staff, you will support the pupils during the day with their lessons, and also in their interactions with their peers. You would be using Autism Teaching Techniques such as "Now and Next". This work is one-to-one, working with one identified pupil. However, at times, there will be a need for you to work with a small group of children; for example to help with reading. If you have worked in a care setting, security, probation or social services, you may have key transferable skills. If you are sporty, crafty, or creative, then we want to hear from you. Please do get in touch, if this...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Transition Support Service, Community Services in Waltham Forest. Transition social worker to work in a 0-25 Service Team. must have Learning Disability experience. To work across the boundaries of Children’s and Adult Services to enable a joined up approach to the management of transition planning and in supporting young people with disabilities to develop their maximum potential. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role: * To develop transition planning for young people who are eligible for services and support from Adult Health and Social Care services. * To ensure that there are effective arrangements in place which support a smooth transition for young people with disabilities from Children’s Services to Adult Health and Social Care provision. * To provide the highest standard of care and commitment to supporting young people with disabilities in ensuring...

SW Locums are looking for a qualified social worker with a demonstratable history of working within Children's services in the UK. This particular role falls within the Children in Care Team. To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a social worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy. To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Peterborough City Council (the Council). To work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team’s service area. Requirements: Degree in Social Work or other qualification equal to. Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified...

SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker for this role that sits in the children's disability team (children up to 18 years old). Experience of working in this team is essential Hybrid working but there will be some office days to be agreed as some of the role will also to offer advice and signposting to families. Candidates must have a recognised professional Social Work Qualification – eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and either hold a Practice Educator qualification and/or be willing to achieve this qualification within first year of employment. You must also hold right to work in the UK, a minimum of 3 years post qualified social work experience in a permanent role in the UK in a similar statutory setting to meet DfE guidelines and hold active Social Work England registration. Essential requirements and experience: * Must have substantial and demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory Children’s Social Care setting. * Must have experience...

SW Locums need capable Qualified Social Workers who are confident in their ability to work in the Children's Access and Assessment Team in Ayesbury, Bucks. We need strong experienced candidates, who have exceptional post qualification experience and are able to hit the ground running. Ideally displaying previous commitment to other authorities. Must be able to commit to 4 months minimum contract Exceptional rates offered £38 - £42 per hour, Assessment. * Work with children and families to complete assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support. * Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources. * Assess the needs of children and...

Learning Support Assistant (SEMH) Are you a compassionate and resilient Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Reading looking for a dedicated LSA to support pupils across the primary age range who need additional help to thrive both emotionally and academically. This is a highly rewarding role where you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships, provide consistent support, and help pupils develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning. Why this school? This vibrant and diverse primary academy is known for its strong community values and inclusive approach, creating an environment where every child feels supported and valued. Recent inspection feedback highlighted a number of strengths across the school, including: Good in all areas, with strong leadership and a clear focus on improving outcomes for all...