213 social worker children families jobs found

Social Worker required for work within the Children & Families Team in the Devon area. Competitive rates of pay up to £38ph, long term contracts in a well managed supportive team. 3 months initial contract 37 hours a week. Fully Remote. An accommodation/commuter allowance of £150 per week is offered for candidates who fall within the agreed eligibility guidelines. Please note that this allowance will be reviewed at the end of June 2026. Social Worker (Remote Support) - Children & Families We are looking for an experienced Social Worker with strong written skills to provide high quality administrative and social work support across the service. This is a non-case holding role focused on completing essential written tasks that ensure children's records remain clear, accurate, and up to date. You will work at pace to: * Complete duty forms and respond to priority requests * Update and maintain case files * Produce chronologies, case summaries, and other...

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team. You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes. This is a supportive and collaborative service with a strong focus on relationship-based practice and multi-agency working. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, including court work where required. Develop and implement robust safety and support 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...

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Looked After Children Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Looked After Children Team. You will work with children and young people in care, ensuring they receive high-quality support, stability, and effective care planning to achieve positive long-term outcomes. This role involves working closely with foster carers, residential providers, families, and partner agencies to promote permanence and improve outcomes for children in care. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of looked after children and young people. Complete statutory visits, assessments, and reviews. Develop and progress care and permanence plans. Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and multi-agency professionals. Prepare high-quality reports for reviews, planning meetings, and court proceedings where required....

Staffordshire County Council Social Worker – Assessment Team Pay Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Assessment Team. You will work with children and families at the front door of services, undertaking assessments and responding to safeguarding concerns to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will complete assessments, identify risks, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to improve outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments and Section 47 enquiries. Undertake duty responsibilities and respond to new referrals. Assess risk and develop effective safety plans. Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases where required. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with...

SEN Support Worker - High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Every Small Step Matters - Support Pupils Achieve Their Potential Rewarding SEN Support Worker role within a specialist provision supporting children and young people aged 5-17. Working with children and young people with additional needs requires compassion, resilience and dedication. If you are seeking a career progression where no two days are the same, this opportunity could be the perfect fit... An established specialist setting is recruiting an SEN Support Worker to work with pupils aged 5-17, presenting with a range of learning, communication and behavioural needs. Key responsibilities: Provide one-to-one and small group support. Assist with implementing personalised learning and behaviour strategies. Promote emotional regulation and social development. Support students in accessing both academic and life skills activities. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families. Requirements: Experience...

Play Worker Hackney, Adventure Playground, London £17.79 (PAYE) / £23.97 per hour (Umbrella) Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you thrive in creative, outdoor environments where no two days are the same? We are currently recruiting for a Playworker to join a vibrant Adventure Playground service in Hackney, supporting the delivery of high-quality, child-led play opportunities. The Role As a Playworker, you will help create a safe, stimulating and inclusive play environment where children aged 6-15 can explore, develop and thrive. Your key responsibilities will include: Delivering engaging and creative play activities across after-school, weekend and holiday sessions Supporting child-led play using a low intervention, high response approach Building positive relationships with children, young people and families Promoting the physical, emotional and social wellbeing of young people Contributing to a varied programme of activities, including...

Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Applicants must live within the following areas, North West, Merseyside, Sefton, Liverpool, Greater Manchester, Manchester, Stockport, Tameside, Bolton, Oldham, Lancashire, Rochdale, and Wigan. As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed towards supporting our children. For this reason, we are only able to consider applicants who live within the required geographical areas, as supporting roles outside these locations would create additional costs. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 55p mileage. We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core...

SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant Location: Barking & Dagenham, East London Pay: £90–£100 per day Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Start Date: September 2026 Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Are you an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children reach their full potential? Teach Now is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barking & Dagenham seeking two dedicated Learning Support Assistants to join their team from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting pupils in both classroom and specialist SEND settings. The school prides itself on being a joyful and supportive community where achievement is celebrated, wellbeing is valued, and both...

Location: Rotherham / Doncaster Pay Rate: £95 - £125 per day Contract Type: Full Time Duration: Long Term Start Date: ASAP Community Support Worker – Empowering Young People to Thrive PK Education are currently recruiting for a compassionate and motivated Community Support Worker to join a specialist SEND/SEMH setting serving the Rotherham and Doncaster areas. This is a rewarding long-term opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges, develop confidence, and engage positively with education and their wider community. This role is ideal for candidates with a background in youth work, care, mentoring, or support work who can build strong relationships and provide guidance to students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. Key Responsibilities: Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND and SEMH needs Supporting emotional regulation and promoting positive coping strategies Assisting with...

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in Surrey? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Family Safeguarding Team with a Pay rate up to £42 per hour on a locum basis. The benefits of this role: Hybrid workingJob Description; Screens and triages contacts to determine if thresholds for statutory social work intervention or significant harm are met. Completes holistic assessments of families, identifying strengths, needs, and risks, and develops SMART plans to improve outcomes. Works collaboratively with multi-agency partners, leading CIN and core group meetings to monitor and review progress. Undertakes child protection investigations and contributes to strategy discussions where significant harm is suspected. Initiates legal action (including S20 and care proceedings) where risks cannot be managed within the family environment. Maintains accurate case records and ensures effective care planning, court work, and...

SEND Teaching Assistant - Make a Lasting Impact Are you an experienced Care Assistant, Support Worker, or Healthcare Professional looking for a rewarding new challenge? Do you have a passion for supporting children with additional needs and helping them reach their full potential? We are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistants to join a specialist team supporting children across EYFS to KS2 with a range of complex learning, physical, and communication needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This is a highly rewarding opportunity where every day brings new experiences, meaningful connections, and the chance to make a genuine difference in a child's life. The Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to children with profound and multiple learning difficulties and physical disabilities, helping them access education in a safe, nurturing, and inclusive...

Redbridge | Locum | £37.52 – £39.04 per hour | 3 Vacancies | Hybrid Working Redbridge Council is seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join their innovative Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that brings together Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment to provide seamless support for children and families. The Family Help model ensures children receive the right support at the right time, with no step-ups or step-downs between services. Practitioners work across the continuum of need, building strong relationships with families and delivering creative, strengths-based interventions that improve outcomes and keep children safe. What makes Family Help different? Integrated support from Early Help through to statutory intervention Manageable caseloads that allow for meaningful direct work Relationship-based practice at the heart of service delivery Creative and...

Team Manager – Children in Need Location: Cheshire West and Chester Salary: Competitive salary plus excellent local government benefits Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Working Pattern: Hybrid and flexible working available Lead Positive Change for Children and Families Cheshire West and Chester is seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a dedicated Children in Need Team, supporting children, young people, and families to achieve sustainable improvements in their lives. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social work leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality practice, developing staff, and ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You will join a forward-thinking authority committed to relationship-based practice, strong management support, and achieving the best outcomes for children and families. About the Role As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership to a team of social workers and family...

Outside IR35 | 12 month contract | Meaningful impact | Service transformation | Collaborative leadership | Child-centred improvement This Interim Head of Service: Improvement opportunity offers the chance to lead meaningful change across Children's Social Care and help shape services that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families. If you are an experienced Head of Service, senior social work leader, or Children's Services improvement specialist, this role offers genuine influence at a strategic level. As an Interim Head of Service: Improvement, you will work closely with senior leaders, practitioners, partners, and government colleagues to drive sustainable improvement. You'll have the autonomy to lead transformation programmes, service redesign, and practice development within a supportive and ambitious environment Package & Benefits: • £500 per day. • Outside IR35. • 12-month interim agency contract. • Accommodation available at candidate cost....

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

North London – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. * Maintain...

Central London – Qualified Social Workers (Children's & Adult Services) – £30 - £32 per hour. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's or Adult Social Care Services. * Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop person-centred support plans. * Carry out safeguarding enquiries and interventions where required. * Work directly with children, young people, adults, families and carers to achieve positive outcomes. * Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. * Prepare high-quality reports, assessments and case records. * Attend multi-agency meetings, reviews and court proceedings where necessary. * Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including health, education, housing and community services. * Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for service users. * Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local authority procedures. * Maintain accurate and...

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an Early Help Lead Worker on behalf of Swansea Council to work with children and their families in their Early Help Service. The role is hybrid working with a mixture of home working, visits in the community with service users and office based work. With the main office hub for this role being based in Gorseinon (SA4 4FE). 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. Duties of the role: Complete Early Help Assessments and develop support plans with families Facilitate Team Around the Family meetings Coordinate multi-agency support using a whole family support Carrying out emergency interventions and support visits to families Holding a case load of families that you will work closely with alongside the assistance of the Social WorkerThe ideal candidate will have: Experience of working with young people and their...

Essex County Council | Locum | £39.00 per hour | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working Essex County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team. This is a rewarding role focused on supporting children and young people in care, ensuring they achieve stability, permanence, and positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a caseload of Children in Care, working closely with carers, families, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality care planning and promote the welfare and development of children and young people. Working Pattern: 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Children in Care Undertake statutory visits and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people Develop, implement, and review care plans and permanence plans Support permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, Special Guardianship, and adoption where appropriate Attend and...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Assessment and Duty Team based in Broadstairs If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). Main...