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Social Worker - Assessment Service | Peterborough City Council Ref: PCC RQ(phone number removed) Location: Sand Martin House / Hybrid WFH / Agile working The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team is only responsible for new referrals once every three weeks. When teams are on duty it is expected that Social Workers are in the office Duration: 12 weeks Hours: 37 hours per week Pay: £39.00 per hour (Umbrella) About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment Service. This is a vital frontline role responding to referrals where there are concerns around a child's safety or wellbeing. Working within a supportive team structure, you will investigate concerns, assess risk, and ensure children's voices are central in all decision‑making. You will carry a varied caseload of statutory assessments and have the support of dedicated business support and practitioners. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section...

Children’s Social Worker – Southwark Council Pay: Up to £35.00 per hour With over 20+ years of experience, SW Locums has been supporting Social Workers in finding roles that match their skills and career goals. We are currently recruiting experienced Children’s Social Workers to join the All Age Disability (AAD) Team in London, supporting children and young people aged 0–25 with learning disabilities and complex needs. About the Role: • Undertake Care Act and Children & Families assessments • Develop outcome-focused support plans • Deliver safeguarding and empowering interventions • Work across a 0–25 service covering both children’s and adult legislation • Promote independence through a strength-based approach Requirements: • Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England • Relevant experience in children’s services or disability teams • Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills • Ability to manage complex cases and support families...

Our client, Liverpool Council islooking for a Adult Social Worker to join their team minimum 3 days in office - must be based in Merseyside for caseload management tasks - city wide Job Purpose To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes. To identify individual needs through assessment. To plan and co-design individual support plans. To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out. To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidanceBenefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first...

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our learning Disabilities team on a 6 month contract. The role will cover the Totton area. Main Responsibilities and Duties Make ongoing assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of risk, enabling independence and need to ensure that service users are protected from significant harm. Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with ability and qualifications, receiving and responding to referrals from various sources. Community Care, integrated care programme approach and risk assessment to work to protect the safety and protection of individuals. Statutory reviews and comply with appropriate legislation, policy and procedures. Assess client needs in consultation with them and with other professionals and agree levels of support. The need to engage with people refusing a service who are at risk to self or others. The need for sensitive negotiation...

Adults Hospital Discharge Social Worker Locum £38 an Hour 6 Month Initial Contract Hampshire County Council are recruiting for a Social Worker in their Hospital Discharge Teams based out of Queen Aexander Hospital, Portsmouth Role will be primarily duty which will include, triaging, resolving issues in a fast paced environment, safeguarding, managing expectations, speaking with patients and their NOK, managing a task list. Responsibilities: Working with the Advanced Assessment Team(AAT). This individual will be part of a multidisciplinary "sub team" Supporting with early intervention in the hospital to reduce Length of stay.The individual will be required to support in the following areas (not an exhaustive list): Completion of care act assessment and Mental capacity act assessments as needed Building professional MDT networks with key areas in the hospital Risk assessment work and close liaison with community teams around "High intensity users" and turning these...

About the Role Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our fast‑paced Assessment Team in Ely.Our Assessment Teams are lively, dynamic, and committed to delivering high‑quality, timely support to children, young people, and families across the community. You will work in an environment where the pace is fast, the work is varied, and multi‑agency collaboration is central to achieving strong outcomes. Due to the immediate nature of assessment work, you will often see positive change quickly. Key Responsibilities Complete timely assessments of children and families, in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring all work is prioritised effectively and completed within required timescales. Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, gathering and analysing information to make informed decisions about risk and safety. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education,...

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...

Older People & Physical Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Lambeth are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Social Worker to join their Older People & Physical Disabilities team, offering an excellent opportunity to work within a well-structured and organised service. As well as joining a supportive team, our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills, and potential progression within your team. This role will be for an initial 3–6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Responsibilities include: • Carrying out Care Act assessments for older people and adults with physical disabilities and their carers • Undertaking strengths-based and person-centred assessments • Care management and support planning • Designing and reviewing care packages to meet eligible needs • Managing a varied caseload of service users • Making recommendations for...

Learning Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Lambeth are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Learning Disabilities Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Learning Disabilities Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Learning Disabilities Social Worker responsibilities include: Case Load Management Completing reviews and assessment Working alongside other agencies Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Promoting service users’ choices, control and independence Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes. Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes. Reviewing...

Adults Forensic Social Worker London Borough of Lambeth are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Adults Forensic Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team, our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Adults Forensic Social Worker role will be for an initial 3–6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. Adults Forensic Social Worker responsibilities include: • Managing a complex caseload of adults within forensic or criminal justice settings • Undertaking comprehensive assessments, including risk assessments and mental capacity assessments • Working closely with criminal justice agencies, including probation services, courts, and secure settings • Supporting the safe discharge and resettlement of service users into the community •...

Neighbourhood Team Social Worker   London Borough of Camden are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Neighbourhood Team Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, flexible work times, opportunities to work remotely and a chance to develop your skills. This Neighbourhood Team Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Neighbourhood Team Social Worker responsibilities include: Carrying out initial safeguarding enquiries and s42 enquiries      Providing advice to the public, partner agencies and regulated care providers in relation to safeguarding concerns     Completing home visits and safeguarding assessments and reports     Liaising with other professionals   Knowledge of relevant legislation  Holding cases  Working with people at risk, and...

Learning Disabilities Social Worker London Borough of Lewisham are looking to expand their current team with a dedicated Learning Disabilities Social Worker looking for an opportunity to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team our client also offers a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within your team. This Learning Disabilities Social Worker role will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.   Learning Disabilities Social Worker responsibilities include: Case Load Management Completing reviews and assessment Working alongside other agencies Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults. Promoting service users’ choices, control and independence Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes. Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes. Reviewing...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities team within the Social Care industry in Barnet   Responsibilities include: Strong ability to communicate with disabled children Supporting parents, carers and the siblings of disabled children Carry out relevant assessments Carrying our complex safeguarding risk assessments Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary environment Short Breaks work  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities team within the UK Social Care industry.  The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK  To discuss this Qualified Social Worker - Children with Disabilities vacancy, or any similar vacancies we currently have available...

Experienced qualified Social Worker required to work in the Multi- Agency Safeguarding Hub. There is an exciting opportunity to join Buckinghamshire County Council Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) within Adult Social Care as we continue to embrace and deliver safeguarding in accordance with the Care Act 2014 requirements.   Responsibilities include: The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is a critical frontline service and working with key partnership agencies to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will be required to demonstrate a person-centred approach to your work, good understanding of the Care Act (2014) and the London Multi-Agency Adult Safeguarding Procedures. You will require excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse range of agencies and teams across the Borough. Good IT skills are essential. Successful applicants will be committed to working as part of a fast paced, friendly and dynamic team, providing quality services that...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker for a position in the Assessment Team within Hertfordshire Council    Responsibilities include: The role will be to support families arriving from the Ukraine and undertake safeguarding home visits and assessments Undertaking initial safeguarding visits to families being hosted in Herts. Undertaking Child & Family Assessments for children from the Ukraine where needed. Offering advice and guidance. Linking with multi-agency colleagues completing safeguarding visits   Experience preferred Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s team within the UK Social Care industry.  The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a role within the Social Care industry  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:...

LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Mental Health) job in South Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. HOULRY RATE: £26.50 (umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM TEAM: Mental Health / Adult Social Care HOURS: Full Time, Initial 12-week period, immediate start Job Overview: As an Agency Social Worker, you will be responsible for: * Carrying out assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with statutory requirements. * Providing person-centred support to service users with complex mental health or adult social care needs. * Liaising closely with multi-agency teams including healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams, and community services. * Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed case records. * Participating...

Children Social Worker - non-case holding Location: South West England hybrid working Pay rate: £38 per hour NonStop Consulting is working with a Local Authority in the South West of England in order to find an experienced Social Worker who can join the Children and Families service in a non-case holding capacity, providing vital duty support across the service. This is a hybrid role, with 1 - 2 days per week in the office and the rest working from home, offering you a lot of flexibility and a good work - life balance. Key Responsibilities: This role centres on responding to immediate needs and offering timely, practical support to teams during periods of duty demand. The Social Worker will be supported by a Duty Manager, who will coordinate the weeks duty tasks and ensure you have clear direction, guidance and support. While you will not hold your own caseload, you will need to be confident in producing clear, concise records, maintaining accurate information, and...

This role will be in the South West Adoption Assessment Team, covering some of the 10 Local Authorities that we work with. The role will include delivering training to prospective adopters, assessing prospective adopters, presenting those assessments and prospective parents at panel, helping them with matching children and supporting them through their adoption journey. You will be assessing prospective adopters who are based in and around South London and more likely in the Sout West London boroughs such as Sutton, Achieving for Children, Merton, Croydon. You will be working on various projects and helping to deliver support groups and training for our families and wider as part of Adopt London strategies. A priority for ALS and the LAs is to reduce delay for children, particularly of Black and minoritised ethnic backgrounds, and especially boys who wait the longest for new families. ALS has strong links with the Black Adoption Project and New Families Social. There may be...

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Adult Social Worker to join a dedicated Older Adults Mental Health Team. You will work with individuals aged 65+ experiencing a range of mental health conditions, supporting them to live as independently and safely as possible. Key Responsibilities: Undertake comprehensive Care Act assessments, reviews, and risk assessments Develop and implement person-centred care and support plans Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, including NHS partners Safeguard vulnerable adults in line with statutory responsibilities Support hospital discharge planning and prevent unnecessary admissions Engage with families, carers, and external agencies to coordinate effective care Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration Experience within adult social care, ideally in mental health or older adults services Strong knowledge of relevant legislation (Care Act, Mental Health Act, MCA)...