742 senior social worker jobs found

Exceptional Opportunity: Senior Social Worker – Children’s Safeguarding Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dedicated Safeguarding Team. This role is designed for a professional passionate about protecting vulnerable children within a diverse and vibrant community, offering a competitive pay rate of up to £35.00 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload of children in need of protection and those subject to public law proceedings. * Conduct comprehensive Section 47 investigations and produce high-quality assessments to inform interventions. * Represent the council in court, providing expert testimony and detailed reports to ensure the child’s best interests. * Mentor and provide informal supervision to less experienced staff members to foster professional growth. * Collaborate with multi-agency partners such as schools, health professionals, and police...

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services | Earn Up to £37 per Hour | Barnet Council | Hybrid Working Are you an experienced and passionate Senior Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career? Join a highly supportive and forward-thinking team at Barnet Council, where your expertise will make a real difference in the lives of children and families. The Role We are seeking a skilled Senior Social Worker to join a long-term team managing a varied caseload including: * Children in Need (CIN) * Child Protection (CP) * Court work You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work practice, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children while working collaboratively with families and partner agencies. Key Requirements * Proven experience working within CIN, CP, and court proceedings * Strong assessment, analytical, and case management skills * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment * Social Work qualification and registration with...

Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team – Oxfordshire County Council 💷 £42 per hour | 📍 Witney (Oxfordshire) | 🕒 Hybrid Working We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team based in Witney, working with Oxfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and skilled practitioner to take on a senior role within a well-structured safeguarding service, supporting children and families where risk is high and impactful intervention is critical. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team, you will work with children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need plans, and care proceedings. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, supporting less experienced colleagues, and ensuring high-quality practice across the service. Based in Witney, this role offers a hybrid working model, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, reflective supervision, and consistent...

We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Richmond Mental Health Social Care Team, delivering high-quality, person-centred social care services to adults with enduring mental health needs. About the Role This is a social care-focused position, with work centred exclusively on statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014. As a Senior Social Worker, you will play a key leadership role within the team, supporting the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of approximately 15 complex cases Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning Provide supervision and support to Social Workers and Social Care Assessors Act as a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM), leading Section 42 safeguarding enquiries Promote and maintain high standards of front-line practice Participate in and help oversee the duty...

Advance Your Career: Senior Social Worker – Children in Care Team Derbyshire County Council is looking for a skilled and committed Advanced Social Worker to join our Children in Care Team based in Alfreton. This role is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced professional to provide high-level support and stability to children and young people, ensuring they have the best possible outcomes while in our care. We are offering a competitive pay rate of up to £26.63 per hour. Roles and Responsibilities * Manage a specialized caseload of children in care, focusing on long-term stability and permanency planning. * Lead on complex assessments and the implementation of care plans that prioritize the safety and emotional well-being of young people. * Provide expert guidance and mentoring to junior staff members, acting as a point of escalation for complex clinical decisions. * Coordinate and chair multi-agency meetings to ensure that health,...

Lead the Future of Mental Health Care in Redbridge — Senior Practitioner, Adults (London) Join Redbridge Council’s dynamic Mental Health Wellness Team as a Senior Practitioner (Adults) and play a key leadership role in transforming the lives of those living with mental health challenges. This is your opportunity to influence frontline practice, guide a dedicated team, and make a tangible impact within an integrated mental health service based at our Mental Health Hub in Wanstead. We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker Practitioner with extensive knowledge of mental health services. The ideal candidate will be an Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) with a strong background in adult mental health social work. In this pivotal role, you will lead on safeguarding within the team, supervise and support AMHP and Mental Health Social Work staff, and manage the allocation of social work–specific cases across the Mental Health Wellness Teams. You’ll work closely with...

Senior Social Worker – Children & Families (Families First Team) Location: Shefford, Central Bedfordshire Pay Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour Contract: 3–6 months (initial) Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (office presence required for key duties) Employer: Central Bedfordshire Council About the Role Central Bedfordshire Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Families First Team, supporting its journey from “Good” to “Outstanding” with Ofsted. This is a relationship-based role where you will work with children and families from assessment through to intervention, ensuring consistent support and improved long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Manage a complex caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and care proceedings * Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, and risk analyses * Prepare and present evidence in court * Build effective relationships with children and families * Chair and contribute to...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the MASH Team for Southwark Council Duties and Responsibilities: * Triage and manage safeguarding referrals within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) environment. * Undertake rapid risk assessments and make informed threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance. * Gather, analyse, and share information with key partner agencies to support effective safeguarding outcomes. * Provide professional guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers within the team. * Ensure all contacts and referrals are progressed in a timely manner, prioritising high-risk cases. * Contribute to strategy discussions and decision-making processes relating to child protection concerns. * Maintain accurate, high-quality case recordings in line with legislative and local authority requirements. * Apply in-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures in all...

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...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Team Manager to join the Family Safeguarding Team for Brent Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Managing and supervising a team of Social Workers, Senior Social Workers and support staff within the Family Safeguarding Service. * Overseeing caseloads involving Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings. * Ensuring high-quality safeguarding practice and effective risk management across the team. * Providing leadership, guidance and reflective supervision to drive performance and development. * Monitoring team performance, ensuring compliance with statutory duties, policies and procedures. * Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals to deliver effective safeguarding interventions. * Contributing to service development and promoting best practice across the service. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * £45.20 p/h Umb Essential Requirements: * Social Work...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join the Child Protection Team for Bracknell Forest Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Managing caseloads including CIN, CP and court work cases. * Undertaking safeguarding enquiries under Section 17 and Section 47. * Producing high-quality assessments, reports and care plans. * Leading on court work and preparing detailed statements where required. * Working in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children. * Supporting junior staff and promoting best practice within the team (Senior level). * Ensuring accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * £38-£42 p/h Umb Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Minimum 3+ years' experience in children's social care * Experience within Safeguarding / Child Protection...

A Social Worker is required for work within the Adult North & West Community Team in the vibrant city of Bristol. Excellent rates of pay up to £32ph. 3 month minimum contract but likely extended. 37 hours per week. Exciting opportunity in a great city with good transport links to neighboring authorities. Flexible hybrid working arrangements. Focus mainly on reviews. Part of a large team including social workers, occupational therapists, social care practitioners and caseworkers. supported by senior practitioners and team managers. Expectation is office attendance approx. half of your week. We are looking for social workers with considerable work experience in adult social care who are able to hit the ground running. Experience using LAS is preferable. We are looking a social worker who focuses on people, their strengths and the networks and community around them and who is competent and knowledgeable in all areas of Adult Social Care practice. This includes a sound...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

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...

Senior Practitioner | PASS Team | Thurrock £35ph | The Vanguard of Early Help Are you tired of just managing crisis? It’s time to lead the prevention. Thurrock Council’s Prevention and Support Service (PASS) isn’t just another local authority team; it is a high-impact, multidisciplinary engine designed to keep families safe, together, and out of the statutory system. We are looking for a Senior Practitioner who doesn't just follow the "Team Around the Family" model but champions it. The Role: Beyond Case Management As a Senior Practitioner in Grays, you aren’t just holding a caseload; you are a clinical anchor for the service. You will bridge the gap between targeted intervention and statutory prevention. * Lead the Intervention: Deliver sophisticated, direct work with families facing domestic abuse, mental health challenges, and substance misuse. * Architect of Best Practice: Provide the high-level consultation and mentoring that elevates the practice of the...

Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

Our client, Bury Council is looking for a Interim Head of Service for their Adolescent Support Services Candidates must have experience in Youth Justice services or Specific Vulnerable Adolescent Services Are you a highly motivated and experienced social work leader passionate about making a difference to vulnerable adolescents. Bury is seeking to appoint a dynamic Head of Service to lead our Youth Justice Service and review our existing services to adolescents ensuring we are maximising opportunities to deliver positive outcomes. This is a pivotal leadership role with responsibility for delivering high-performing, innovative, and continuously improving services that safeguard and empower young people facing complex challenges. You will lead the design, delivery, and development of services that reduce care entry, re-offending, and exploitation, while promoting safety, resilience, and positive futures. Your strategic insight, operational expertise, and partnership skills will...

Behaviour Mentor - SEMH Support - Secondary School - Newham Location: Newham, East London Start Date: ASAP or September 2025 Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term (with potential to become permanent) Salary: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Remedy Education is working with a welcoming, inclusive and progressive school in Newham to recruit Behaviour Mentors to support students across Ks1 - KS4 This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with experience in behaviour support, youth work, or special educational needs to make a real difference in the lives of young people. The school caters to students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs such as anxiety, trauma, and depression, and has a strong, supportive senior leadership team in place. The Role: Provide 1:1 and small group behaviour support to students aged 11-16 Implement positive behaviour strategies and support emotional regulation Help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage in...

Sheer Jobs Limited is recruiting for an experienced interim professional to lead a review and transformation of safeguarding and quality assurance services within Adult Social Care. Key Responsibilities The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive review of safeguarding, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), the Principal Social Worker function, Quality Assurance, the Client Affairs Team, and the Professional Standards Academy. They will assess service effectiveness, identify areas for improvement, and evaluate connectivity with wider operational and commissioning services to address any recurring challenges. The role will involve developing a proposed service restructure, including practical recommendations and options for a mini-restructure where appropriate. The candidate will also explore commercial opportunities within the Client Affairs function to support wider transformation objectives. Strong stakeholder engagement will be required to ensure alignment...

Senior Support Worker Role Overview We are looking for confident and experienced Senior Support Workers to join a supportive team working with young people in both educational and residential settings. This position involves supporting individuals throughout their daily routines, both on-site and during external activities. You will play a key role in helping young people build independence, resilience, and confidence by offering consistent emotional and practical support. Working collaboratively with colleagues, you’ll contribute to creating a safe, structured, and nurturing environment where young people can thrive. Professionalism is essential in this role, as you will be expected to act as a positive role model and represent the organisation appropriately at all times. About the Provision This service provides specialist education and residential care for young people aged 11 to 19 with autism, complex learning needs, and behaviours that may challenge. It operates on a...