146 social worker children families jobs found

Are you a Qualified Social Worker looking for a new and exciting role in Children and Families? Look no further… Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Clackmannanshire Council's Children and Families Service. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate. Benefits: Hybrid working Competitive rates of pay Mileage reimbursement Supervision Weekly pay One committed and dedicated point of contact An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply) A full range of free training available Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available Responsibilities: Specialising in statutory Child Protection is expected to hit the ground running with high-level risk assessment and legal maneuvers. Leading Section 47 (Statutory) enquiries. Participating in multi-agency IRDs to determine the immediate safety plan for a child after a referral....

Team Manager – Children’s Services Wirral Council £45 PAYE (exclusive of holiday pay) or £58.24 LTD (inclusive of holiday pay) Wirral Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead and manage a dynamic Children’s Social Care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader to drive high-quality practice and deliver positive outcomes for children, young people, and their families. The Role As Team Manager, you will lead a team of 6–8 staff, ensuring effective and consistent social work practice. You’ll oversee case management, provide strong leadership, and promote a culture of accountability, development, and high performance. Key Responsibilities Manage and allocate referrals efficiently, ensuring timely and appropriate responses Oversee caseloads and ensure compliance with agreed casework standards Deliver reflective supervision, performance management, and professional support Audit and scrutinise practice to maintain high service quality Promote the...

Job Title: Teaching Assistant – SEMH Pay Rate: £101.21 – £103.43 per day Location: Kings Norton, Birmingham Hours: Full-time | Term-Time Only Long-term with potential for permanent Start Date: Immediate and September starts available Smart Education is currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Kings Norton, supporting pupils aged 8–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Due to increased pupil numbers, the school is expanding its support team and is looking for resilient, proactive and compassionate individuals who can support pupils both academically and emotionally. This role goes beyond traditional classroom support — you will play a key part in pastoral care, behaviour support and mentoring, helping pupils regulate emotions, engage in learning and develop positive relationships. The school provides a structured and supportive environment with a strong focus on personal development, behaviour support and preparing...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Job Title: Social Worker Specialism: Care Planning Location: Pembrokeshire, UK Salary: £38.53 per hour Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time Embark on a rewarding journey in the picturesque setting of Pembrokeshire as a Social Worker in the Care Planning Team. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to work on a full-time or part-time basis, delivering meaningful support and care planning to children and families. Enjoy the flexibility and benefits that come with locum work, where no two days are the same, providing a dynamic and fulfilling work environment. Perks and benefits: Flexible working: Enjoy the flexibility to choose the hours that suit your lifestyle, ensuring a perfect work-life balance. Competitive pay: At £38.53 per hour, your expertise and dedication are rewarded handsomely. Location benefits: Work in the stunning landscapes of Pembrokeshire, with its breathtaking coastlines and charming towns. Professional...

Child & Family Team Manager (Social Work Team Manager) - Gloucestershire (Locum) 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. Caritas Recruitment is working with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit an experienced Child & Family Team Manager to join their Children & Families Team based at Stroud Social Care Locality Office. Role Details Role: Child & Family Team Manager (Social & Healthcare Qualified) Setting: Children & Families / Safeguarding Contract: Temporary Rate: £47 per hour Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire About the Role This is a key leadership role within the Children & Families service. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading, managing, and being accountable for a team of Social Workers in the delivery of statutory services...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Family Support & Safeguarding Team for the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Duties and Responsibilities: * Manage a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, and court proceedings. * Complete statutory assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. * Develop, implement and review care plans to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. * Work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding outcomes. * Prepare detailed reports and present evidence in court where required. * Maintain high-quality case recording in line with legislative and local authority standards. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working Pay Rate: * £37.52 p/h Umb Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * Minimum 3 years' experience in children's social care * Experience...

Job Title: Primary Teacher (SEN Specialist – Autism) Location: Barnet, London Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per annum (M1 – U3) + SEN Allowance (Outer London) Job Type: Full Time, Temporary Start Date: September 2026 (Summer/Autumn start available) Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3. About the Role Teach Now is excited to present an excellent opportunity for a Primary Teacher (SEN Specialist) to join a highly regarded autism-specific school in Barnet. Part of a well-established specialist trust, this setting offers a purpose-built, sensory-aware environment where pupils are supported to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. You will teach autistic pupils in small classes, delivering a broad and engaging curriculum adapted to meet individual needs. This role is ideal for both Early Career Teachers with relevant SEN experience and...

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Temporary | Up to £46.00 per hour Location: Runcorn, Halton Connect2Socialwork is recruiting an experienced Team Manager to lead a Children with Disabilities service based in Runcorn. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and values-led manager to support high-quality service delivery while leading and developing a team of Social Workers. About the Role As Team Manager, you will support the effective delivery of Children's Social Care within your defined service area. You will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, supervision and development of Social Workers, ensuring services are delivered to a high standard, within statutory and legal frameworks. You will also contribute to the wider management, performance and continuous improvement of services, ensuring outcomes for children and families remain at the centre of practice. Key Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include: Managing the prioritisation and...

Main purpose of position: Effective management of the day to day operations and service delivery of the Youth Partnership Service in Luton to achieve best outcomes for children, young people,families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Offer supervision and support to staff based within the Service and ensure the work of Service is carried out in accordance with legal requirements, local policies, national standards and best professional practice. As a Practice manager you will be responsible to: Effectively manage the day to day operations and delivery services in Lutonto achieve best outcomes for children, young people, families and victims and protect the public from serious harm. Provide caseload management and individual practice support to staff acrossthe service in line with professional standards to ensure effective management oversight of high risk cases is in place with regard to risk of serious harm and vulnerability. Lead in the provision of...

Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service London Borough of Hackney Temporary Role | Up to £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Hackney Connect2Socialwork is proudly working in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers for its newly established Family Help Service. Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting period of transformation, redesigning services to strengthen continuity, relationships and outcomes for children and families. As part of this change, the Assessment & Planning and Child Protection services have merged to form neighbourhood-based Family Help Teams across Hackney. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker within the Family Help Service, you will provide end-to-end, relationship-based social work, supporting families from allocation through to case closure. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, including: Children and Family Assessments Children in Need (CIN) planning and...

Social Worker – Looked After Children (LAC) | Camden | £39.04 per hour (Locum) | Hybrid Working  Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about improving outcomes for children in care? We’re working with Camden to recruit a skilled practitioner for their Looked After Children Service, offering a highly competitive rate and a supportive hybrid working environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking borough that prioritises relationship-based practice and long-term positive outcomes for children and young people. About the Role You will be working within the Looked After Children team, supporting children and young people in care to achieve stability, permanency, and the best possible life chances. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of Looked After Children and Care Leavers Complete statutory visits, care planning, and pathway plans Chair and contribute to reviews, ensuring care plans remain outcome-focused Work closely with carers,...

Social Worker, Team Manager – Children’s Assessment Team in North London. 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. RATE: £43.72 per hour (Umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Children’s Assessment Team HOURS: Full time role Location: Hybrid Working (2 days per week office based) This is an excellent opportunity for a confident leader with a strong background in frontline safeguarding and assessment services. As Team Manager, you will oversee a team of social workers undertaking timely and high-quality assessments for children and families. You will provide strong leadership, ensure compliance with statutory requirements, and drive performance to achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities • Lead,...

Social Worker – Permanence Team Location: One Angel Square, Northampton Rate: £36.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Overview Northampton Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Permanence Team on an urgent basis. This is a fast-paced role focused on achieving long-term stability and positive outcomes for children in care with a plan of adoption. Key Responsibilities * Work collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies * Support children looked after by the Local Authority to achieve permanence * Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and young people * Develop and implement effective, proactive care planning * Contribute to adoption planning and permanence outcomes Requirements * Proven experience working with looked after children * Background in LAC, court teams, safeguarding, or similar children’s services * Ability to work in a busy, high-demand environment * Strong communication and...

Gloucestershire County Council Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £42 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team. You will work with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, completing assessments and delivering effective interventions to ensure children are protected and supported. This is a well-supported service with a strong focus on multi-agency working and achieving positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, including court work where required. Develop and implement robust safety and care plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including health, education, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court....

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Children’s Services) Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Contract: Full-time, Permanent £40ph  About the Role We are looking for a committed and resilient Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team in Liverpool. This is a vital frontline role where you will work with children and families to reduce risk, ensure safety, and promote positive outcomes. You will manage complex cases involving child protection, child in need, and court proceedings, working closely with partners to safeguard children and support families through challenging circumstances. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments Develop and review care and safety plans to protect children from harm Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court proceedings Work in partnership with police, health, education, and other agencies...

Permanent Social Worker – Children’s Services (Permanence Team) QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER Location: Liverpool, Merseyside Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience) Contract: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Permanence Team in Liverpool. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people by securing stable, long-term placements that support their future wellbeing. You will work with children in care, care leavers, foster carers, and adoptive families to achieve permanence through adoption, long-term fostering, or special guardianship arrangements. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children with a focus on achieving timely permanence Undertake assessments including Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) and adoption reports Develop and implement care plans that meet the needs of children and young people Work closely with...

Experienced Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team | Halton Council | £40 per hour Halton Council are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis. This is a specialist role working with children and young people with complex needs, supporting them and their families through statutory interventions, safeguarding processes, and tailored care planning. This opportunity would suit a practitioner who has strong experience working with children with disabilities, is confident managing complex cases, and is skilled in multi-agency working to ensure children receive the right support and protection. Role Overview As an Experienced Social Worker in the Children with Disabilities Team, you will manage a caseload of children and young people with a range of disabilities and additional needs. You will complete statutory assessments, develop and review care plans, and ensure that each child’s needs are fully understood and...

Pertemps Social Care are recruiting agency social workers for roles working with children and families in West London.   As an experienced Social Worker, you will be expected to manage your own caseload, carrying out assessments for children in need and children under child protection orders.   You will have extensive experience as a childrens social worker working within child protection and children in need, current Social Work England registration and eligibility to work within the UK.     Principal responsibilities in the role will involve: Carryout assessments within the prescribed timescales Ensuring that the welfare of the child is the main priority Management of your own caseload, offering flexibility to the needs of the service

Wakefield Council Children's services are seeking to recruit a family support worker to join a new pilot project they are launching. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. As such, there is a requirement for the successful candidate to be a car driver as you will still be providing face-to-face support to families where applicable. The role is part of a new pilot project to provide support to children aged 10 and above where being in care would be seen as detrimental to their life outcomes. Duties of the role will include: Practical support with home conditions, health appointments, budgeting skills and school attendance. Emotional support in promoting the safe well-being of both the children and parents/carers. Information support with parenting techniques and meeting the daily needs of the children Social support in helping to build and maintain a family and friends’ networkThe ideal...

Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Chelmsford or Norwich 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. Caritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Cafcass to recruit 2 Agency Family Court Advisers (FCA) on a temporary basis, supporting services across Essex and Norfolk/Suffolk. Key Details Role: Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) Reference: NTX(phone number removed) Client: Cafcass Location: 1 post covering Essex - Office base Chelmsford 1 post covering Norfolk/Suffolk - Office base Norwich Pay Rate: £36 per hour (standard supply rate only) Contract: Temporary Hours: 37 hours per week The Role As an Agency FCA, you will work with children and families involved in private law proceedings, providing high‑quality analysis and recommendations to the Family Court. You will: Undertake...