237 child protection social worker jobs found in Blandford Forum

Child Protection Social Worker - Dorset Council Location: Dorset (various locations available) Pay: £38 - £42 per hour Contract: Temporary Make a difference where it matters most. Join Dorset's Child Protection Team and be part of a values-driven service committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through meaningful, trauma-informed practice. About the Role As a Child Protection Social Worker, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, developing care plans, and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You'll manage a varied caseload, contribute to strategy discussions and case conferences, and provide written reports for court proceedings when required. What We're Looking For We're seeking experienced, compassionate professionals who are confident in their decision-making and committed to working in partnership with children and families. You'll need to be registered with Social Work England and...

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of Wrexham County Borough Council for experienced Child Protection Social Workers to join their Family Support Team. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled practitioners looking for a stable contract within a supportive local authority setting. Contract Details: 4-month ongoing contract £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) / £28.70 per hour (PAYE) Hybrid working – minimum 3 days per week in the officeRole Overview: You will be working within the Family Support Team, managing a varied and complex caseload. This will include Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases, with the potential for court proceedings. Key Responsibilities: Hold and manage a caseload involving CIN, CP, and PLO Undertake assessments, care planning, and reviews Prepare reports and statements for court where required Carry out statutory visits and ensure compliance with legislation Work closely with multi-agency...

Social Worker Location: Leicester Rate: £38 (Umbrella) Team: CP and Court Hous: 37 Per Week Social Personnel are recruiting for a Child Protection Social Worker based in Leicester. The Child Protection Social Worker will have experience in a front door assessment team along with Child Protection and Court experience. This position for an ongoing contract. 37 hours per week, with the opportunity of hybrid working. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Supportive leadership | Flexible working patterns | Manageable caseloads | Meaningful impact Finding the right Children’s Social Worker role isn’t just about pay, it’s about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload, and being able to do your best work. This opportunity is designed for experienced practitioners who want clarity, transparency, and control over their next move, whether you identify as a Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection Social Worker, or Safeguarding Social Worker. You’ll have access to honest insights about teams and leadership before committing, giving you the confidence to choose a role that genuinely fits your working style and priorities. Package & Benefits • Up to £45 per hour. • Condensed working options available. • Strong team support and accessible management. • Accommodation bonus available. About the Company This organisation prioritises quality of care and sustainable workloads, with leadership teams focused on...

Qualified Social Worker - Post Approval (Fostering) Dorchester, Dorset Up to £38 per hour Hybrid Working Connect2Socialwork are proud to be partnering with Dorset Council to recruit an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Post Approval Fostering Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive, well‑resourced service focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care. About the Role You will play a key role in supporting and supervising approved foster carers, ensuring children are placed in safe, stable and nurturing environments. Key responsibilities include: Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster carers in line with regulations and standards Managing duty responsibilities and working closely with the Placements Team Undertaking direct work with children, young people and families Supporting a range of specialist schemes including: Mockingbird Constellation Supported Lodgings Family Link and Resilience...

Social Worker – Localities Service Hampshire County Council – New Forest Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Localities Service Based in the New Forest Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work cases Strong focus on relationship-based practice Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-established Localities Service? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join its New Forest team, working with children and families to deliver meaningful interventions that create lasting positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most respected local authorities, where social workers...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Newport Children's Services – Isle of Wight Council Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Safeguarding Service Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Beautiful Isle of Wight location Supportive and stable management team Strong focus on relationship-based practice Excellent opportunity to develop frontline safeguarding experience Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a unique and rewarding setting? Newport Children's Services at Isle of Wight Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Service, supporting children and families through effective intervention, assessment, and long-term planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive service where relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything they do. Offering...

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessments team. Purpose of the Role To undertake complex assessments of children and families, manage a caseload of child protection and child-in-need cases, and provide professional leadership and support to less experienced social workers. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory assessments of children and families within required timescales. Assess risk, safety, and protective factors affecting children. Develop and review child protection, child in need, and care plans. Conduct home visits and direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings. Participate in child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and multi-agency planning. Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, and other partner agencies. Maintain accurate and timely case records. Support, mentor, and provide guidance to newly qualified and...

Social Worker – Assessment Service Newport Children's Services, Isle of Wight £42 per hour 37 Hours per Week Hybrid Working Full-Time Contract Key Highlights £42 per hour competitive agency rate Full-time position working 37 hours per week Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility Join a supportive and well-established Assessment Service Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on children and families across the Isle of Wight Immediate interview and start available for suitable candidates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a dynamic Assessment Team? Newport Children's Services on the Isle of Wight are seeking a motivated and dedicated Social Worker to join their frontline Assessment Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment where your expertise will help safeguard children and support families through timely and effective interventions. About the Authority The Isle of Wight...

Senior Social Worker - Bath and North East Somerset Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Senior Social Worker Role Purpose To provide statutory social work services to people across Bath and North East Somerset who find themselves in vulnerable situations, focusing on protection, prevention, and safeguarding, to improve outcomes and quality of life for individuals and families. The role is an experienced Social Worker that will manage a complex and high-risk caseload, working regularly in a multi-agency and inter-professional setting, and providing professional support and mentoring to more junior practitioners. This is a role based in one of our safeguarding/child protection teams. There will be a mix of CIN, CP and Court work to undertake. This is a full time role. Access to a vehicle would be preferable as B&NES local authority does cover some rural areas. There is an expectation to be office based at times and this would be in our Keynsham office....

Advanced Social Worker – Child Protection Team Bristol City Council £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Child Protection Team | 1 Day per Week Working from Home Key Highlights £42 per hour Advanced Social Worker opportunity Child Protection Team Locum contract 1 day per week working from home Complex and rewarding frontline practice Supportive leadership and strong team culture Opportunity to mentor and support less experienced practitioners Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Advanced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Child Protection Team? Bristol City Council is seeking a highly skilled practitioner to join its frontline service, working with children and families where robust safeguarding intervention is required to ensure children remain safe and achieve positive outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished social worker who enjoys managing complex cases,...

Beautiful Location | Loyalty Bonus | No Micro Management | 2/3 Days in County | Work Your Own Hours |  Manageable Caseload Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to make a meaningful impact on children and families across South West Wales? We’re proud to be partnering with several forward-thinking local authorities that are strengthening their Court Teams - vital services responsible for progressing care proceedings and managing complex safeguarding work, including some Child Protection (CP) responsibilities. This role is ideal for experienced practitioners who want to make a difference within a stable, supportive, and outcome-driven environment. What You’ll Be Doing: Manage a defined caseload of court proceedings, ensuring timely completion of court-directed work, assessments, and care plans. Undertake high-quality parenting and risk assessments, and prepare clear, evidence-based statements and reports for court. Attend court hearings, liaising effectively with legal...

Qualified Social Workers (QSW) & Senior Social Workers (SSW) Required – Bracknell Forest Council SW Locums are recruiting experienced QSWs and SSWs for a full-time locum opportunity with Bracknell Forest Council. Rate: £38.00 - £42.00 per hour (Umbrella) Start Date: ASAP Location: Bracknell Forest Council Contract: Full-Time Locum Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings and Children Looked After. * Complete high-quality child-focused assessments and outcome-focused plans. * Undertake S17 assessments and S47 investigations. * Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans. * Work closely with partner agencies and professionals to safeguard children and young people. * Participate in duty services and respond to child protection concerns. * Produce clear, accurate reports, court statements and case recordings. * Maintain compliance with GDPR,...

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...

Torbay Social Services We are currently recruiting for experienced qualified social workers for picturesque Torbay, on the south coast of England. Torbay has been rated Good with Ofsted and are recruiting for a Social worker for their Assessment team The assessment team is the first port of call so they are looking for an experienced social worker with excellent report writing skills who has worked in assessment previously. They will also look at social workers from other areas of children services such as MASH ( multi agency safeguarding hub ) Or child protection. It is 37 hours per week and Up to £42 per hour for social work role dependent on experience. There is also a Accommodation Allowance of £150 per week for those who need to stay away from home With the summer upon us working near the sea is an amazing opportunity. If you are interested in this role or others like it please do not hesitate in contacting Andy Scully Working with an established agency as Caritas Are...

Behaviour Mentor (Full-Time) Slough (SL1–SL3) | Secondary School Setting September Start | Competitive Pay Supply Desk is delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Slough to appoint a dedicated and compassionate Behaviour Mentor. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive school community and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people by promoting positive behaviour and supporting their personal development. This role would suit an enthusiastic and resilient individual with a passion for supporting students, building positive relationships, and helping young people overcome barriers to learning. The Role As a Behaviour Mentor, you will work closely with students who require additional behavioural and emotional support, helping them to engage positively with their education and achieve their full potential. You will collaborate with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and external agencies to ensure students...

Slough | Locum | £38+ per hour | Hybrid Working Slough Borough Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on protecting vulnerable children, managing risk, and supporting families through effective statutory intervention and relationship-based practice. You will work with children and families subject to Child Protection and Child in Need plans, ensuring timely assessments, robust planning, and positive outcomes for children and young people. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and enquiries Develop and review Child Protection and safeguarding plans Complete statutory visits and direct work with children and families Lead and participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and multi-agency meetings Progress cases through pre-proceedings and care proceedings where required...

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...

Qualified Social Worker – Barnet – Child Protection Team Job Title: Qualified Social Worker – Child Protection Location: Barnet Rate: £38.50 per hour Linscare are currently recruiting rexperienced Qualified Social Workers to join a busy Child Protection team based in Barnet. What will your responsibilities be? This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and established team managing a varied safeguarding caseload. Previous experience within Children in Need, Child Protection, Court Work, and Care Proceedings is highly desirable. Requirements: * Qualified Social Worker * Registered with Social Work England * Experience within Family Support & Protection/Safeguarding teams * Enhanced DBS * Eligibility to work in the UK Benefits of the role: * Hybrid options * Manageable caseload * Excellent flexible work opportunities * Excellent salary of up to £38.50 per hour Qualification and Experiences To be successful in this role you must...