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Our client Salford city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Child protection & Children in need 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 be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be...

Our client Oldham council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Duty & Advice team. Job description: You will work as part of a co-located multi-agency team, which includes representatives from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Community Safety, Adult Social Care, IDVA and the Prevention Hub, this co-location enables more effective communication between partner agencies. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will be required to respond to contacts made to the MASH in a timely way to identify and secure the most appropriate service to support and safeguard children and families. As a Duty and Advice social worker you will communicate with families, partner agencies and members of the public members of the public and partner agencies to enable you to gain details and enable strong evidenced based decision making in line with our practice standards and statutory duties. You will have a good understanding of statutory social worker functions and be confident...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. Key Responsibilities: Assess the needs of children with disabilities and their families Develop and review care and support plans Work with schools, health professionals, and other agencies Safeguard children from harm and promote their welfare Provide advice, guidance, and emotional support to families Manage a caseload and keep accurate records Attend meetings, reviews, and court proceedings when requiredBenefits 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...

Our client Bolton council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Social Worker with at least 3 years experience required for Safeguarding Childrens team. Must have knowledge of * Child Protection and CIN * Court * Reports * Working within statutory deadlines, etc within a Safeguarding Team Flexible working in place- balance between working from home/office and statutory visits to meet the needs of the service. Must be able to travel to Bolton be office based at short notice if demands require. Candidates need to be able to undertake duty and home visits. Caseload will be across Bolton with office base at Castle Hill. Depending on experience successful candidates will be allocated across the SG teams and service For full duties see the attached JD/PS Free on-site parking 37 hours per week - full-time post References will be requested for any candidates offered an interview and DBS requested for any candidate offered a post Benefits of working...

Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Locality & Duty Team. The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on Duty one week in five and have the support of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and a Senior Social worker. Families who we work with in Duty require our expert assessment and intervention skills. The nature of the work within the Duty Service can be described as fast paced, you will work on one of the 5 main Duty teams, given our 5 week Duty cycle this means that you will only be going on Duty 1 in every 5 weeks. The Duty teams in Wigan hold a varying complexity of cases, in our Duty service, case transfer points include the Initial Child Protection Case Conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting, the 3rd CIN meeting. The Duty service do not hold cases long term and following your assessment and intervention period the outcome of this will determine the best team for the...

Our client Rochdale Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Support and Protection team. Rochdale Family Support and Protection Service need enthusiastic and committed Social Workers to come with us on a really exciting journey to support our transition into a new way of working. Rochdale is currently at the very start of an exciting transition into the family safeguarding model. To support us in this transition we need to establish multi-disciplinary teams where specialist practitioners are co-located with social workers under a unified management structure. This enables a multi-disciplinary whole family response through direct assessment. This is a really exciting time for Rochdale and we need Social Workers to support us in implementing this model. In return for your commitment we can offer you the following: A manageable caseload of between 20 and 23 children. As the service develops and we get more workers, we aim to get caseloads to...

Our client Bolton council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment team. Based in the Assessment Team in Castle Hill working across the borough. Experience of working in referral and assessment team and familiar with statutory processes *Undertaking home visits to gather information to establish any safeguarding concern- initial child /family needs assessments *s47's enquiries- including co-ordination of statutory meetings and closing s47 if no further action/concern *Provide short term interventions -liaising and passing case assessment/referrals to other teams when progressed *Work within the Courts, taking statutory action when necessary to protect a child, including Emergency Protection Order applications and initiation of Care Proceedings *Duty rota cover - front line social work Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Support Team. Our Assessment and Support Teams undertakes Child & Family Assessments, supports children & families via Child in Need Plans on a short-term basis and ensuring the partnership agencies offer ongoing Early Help Support. The teams also undertake S7 private family court proceedings, Section 47 child protection enquiries and supports families to prepare for Initial Child protection Conferences. At times the service commences Initial Care Proceedings to safeguard children in emergency situations and undertake joint assessments with Housing regarding young people who are homeless. You will have the opportunity to develop trusting relationships with children and their families. Using our restorative and strength based co-produced Blackpool Families Rock approach we support families to have great outcomes and prevent children's needs from escalating. You will be...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Support & Protection team. Here in Trafford Children's Services our vision is that our teams are offering the right help at the right time, and that at all levels our interventions make life better for children and families. We are ambitious for our children and for our practitioners - and our core value is 'would this be good enough for my child'? We want to have practitioners and managers who are confident and brave in their practice and are supported by strong leaders at all levels. As a relatively small local authority, we pride ourselves on our friendly teams, manageable caseloads, creative approach and colleagues who support each other. We were pleased to see this recognised in the Ofsted report that followed our ILACS inspection in late 2022, which highlighted that "social workers in Trafford are overwhelmingly positive about both the local authority and the support they receive." In...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their 0-Infants Team. Our families, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do in Children's Services. In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we: Work 'with' families, not 'do things to them'. Are child focussed, but support the whole family via our strengths based approach. Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families. Be consistent and do what we say we will do. Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level. Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service. Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other. Respect difference in families and communities and ensure we are inclusive. Be transparent and objective in our decision making. Learn from what works and what...

Our client Blackpool Council is looking for a children's social worker to join their Children with Complex Care team. This role requires: 5 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, Child & Adult Workforce DBS, any relevant quals as per JDPS Our families, children and young people are at the heart of everything we do in Children's Services. In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we: Work 'with' families, not 'do things to them'. Are child focussed, but support the whole family via our strengths based approach. Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families. Be consistent and do what we say we will do. Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level. Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service. Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other....

Children's Social Worker - CP & Court Work (Hybrid, Wigan) Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Location: Central Wigan Team: Central Wigan Locality - Child Protection & Court Team Working Pattern: Hybrid (predominantly remote) We are seeking an experienced and committed Children's Social Worker to join a busy and well‑established Child Protection and Court team in Wigan. This role focuses on referral and assessment, child protection, and care proceedings, supporting children, young people and families through robust safeguarding and long‑term planning. This is a supportive, high‑performing team led by an experienced Team Manager, with a Deputy Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, five Social Workers, a Family Support Worker, and dedicated domestic abuse specialists. Despite...

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...

Our client Manchester City Council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Court & locality team. This role post is for an advanced practitioner on the court and locality service. The candidate will join a team of 2 advanced practitioners and 4 social workers supported by an experienced team manager. The candidate will have a case load of CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings and care proceedings. They will have experience of court work to enable mentoring and support to other team members. The candidate will support the team manager with driving performance and team development. They will offer group reflective supervision within their team. They will receive monthly supervision and have access to training courses across the council. The post is mainly office based with any home working agreed with the team manager. Being office based strengthens team relationships, access to peer and managerial support and enables practice development within the team. Hours of...

Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team. Key responsibilities: Receive and review referrals from the public and professionals Gather and share information with partner agencies (police, health, education) Assess risk and make safeguarding decisions Determine whether cases need further social work intervention Provide advice and guidance to referrers Record decisions clearly and accurately within tight timescales Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment 50% home, 50% office work. No visits, all work is completed via phones/emails. Signposting to Level 2/3/4 intervention. 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...

Our client Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team. Job description: The role includes both public and private law proceedings, alongside child protection planning. We are looking for enthusiastic, relational and motivated practitioners who are able to work in a restorative way working within our practice model keeping children at the heart of Tameside through support, compassion and a real commitment to achieving better outcomes for our children and young people. If you have experience of court proceedings and child protection planning where you have been able to work towards and achieve better outcomes for children and young people then we would love to hear from you. You will have an experienced team manager who is able to offer support and guidance alongside a permanent senior leadership team who are committed to the improvement plan and ensuring social workers are listened to and supported throughout...

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager for a children services within County Durham, based in the North East of England You will be working in the Families First Team which is Assessment and intervention, and Child protection / Safeguarding You need to have worked as a children's social worker for at least 5 years and have management experience. Will consider an experienced assistant Team manager. You need to have assessment and safeguarding experience, not necessarily as a manager Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including: Your own dedicated specialist consultant Access to the widest variety of social work jobs across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK Prompt and reliable payroll Free DBS and compliance service £200 referral feeFor more information on this role or any other roles in the North East please contact me on (phone number removed) and ask for ANDY SCULLY or email me at; a.scully @ (url...

Children and Family Support Worker Location: New Malden, Surrey Caritas Futures is proud to partner with a leading charity that provides vital support to families affected by domestic violence. We are seeking a compassionate Children and Family Support Worker for a full-time, temporary ongoing role based in New Malden. Role Overview: As a Children and Family Support Worker, you will play an essential role in helping children and families recover from the effects of domestic violence. You will provide emotional and practical support, ensuring children feel safe, supported, and able to thrive in a nurturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Provide emotional and practical support to children who have experienced domestic violence. Develop and implement personalised care plans for each child and family. Monitor children's safety and well-being, conducting risk assessments as required. Work closely with schools, social workers, and other family services to ensure coordinated...

Key Responsibilities Provide high quality relationship based social work services to children and families at tier 4 level of Surrey Safeguarding Children Board's Effective Family Resilience criteria.Safeguarding Understand the forms of abuse and neglect that children can be exposed to and differentiate clearly between significant impairment and significant harm Use motivational interviewing skills to try to engage parents in changing their behaviours that can cause impairment to their children's development or significant harm and engage appropriate adult services to support them to change.Assessment and Review To undertake strengths based assessments of immediate and wider family members and engage them in developing plans that will meet the needs of children and that are SMART To ensure plans are revised and reviewed regularly and inform manager of any escalations or risks and also any improvements To ensure children are looked after are placed in permanent alternative families...

Contract: Long-term Start Date: ASAP or after October half-term We're currently recruiting a Care Assistant to support children and young people with Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) in a specialist SEN setting based in Eastbourne. The students have complex needs, including tracheostomy care, PEG feeding, use of walkers, and other physical and medical support requirements. This is a long-term, full-time role and you'll be part of a supportive, experienced team working to provide consistent, compassionate care in a school environment. Ideal for people with experience in: Personal care (children or adults) Residential or community care NHS, HCA, or support worker roles Complex needs or disability careAbout the Role: Providing one-to-one and group support for pupils aged 3-16 with complex physical and medical needs Assisting with personal care, moving & handling, and medical routines (training provided if needed) Supporting communication, sensory input, and...