2432 social worker jobs found in Cambridge

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 – 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...

Not Just a Role—Be the Difference That Changes a Child’s Future | Experienced Social Worker – Safeguarding Team | Up to £39.31/hr Location: Bedford (Hybrid Working Available) Organisation: Bedford Borough Council Pay Rate: Up to £39.31 per hour Team: Children’s Safeguarding The Opportunity Bedford Borough Council is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a vital role where your expertise will directly impact the safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes of children and families. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office-based collaboration with remote working. Key Responsibilities * Manage a varied caseload involving complex safeguarding concerns * Undertake assessments, planning, and intervention in line with statutory frameworks * Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children * Prepare high-quality...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Social Worker to join the Exploitation and Missing Team, part of the Young People's Safeguarding Service. This specialist team works with children and young people at risk of exploitation, trafficking, and those who go missing from home or care. This role requires a practitioner with strong safeguarding experience, confidence in multi-agency working, and the ability to build meaningful, trauma-informed relationships with vulnerable young people. Responsibilities: Build trusting and effective relationships with vulnerable children and young people. Use trauma‑informed approaches to understand experiences of exploitation. Respond promptly to children reported missing from home or care. Provide oversight of return home interviews and support next steps within safeguarding plans. Conduct timely and meaningful return home interviews to explore reasons for going missing. Identify push and pull...

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...

SW Locums are looking for a qualified social worker with a demonstratable history of working within Children's services in the UK. This particular role falls within the Children in Care Team. To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a social worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy. To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Peterborough City Council (the Council). To work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team’s service area. Requirements: Degree in Social Work or other qualification equal to. Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified...

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 role,...

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:...

Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for experienced Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Luton. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Hybrid working Great teams to work in Laptop and training provided Low case loadRole Responsibilities: To use professional skills, knowledge, and experience and a range of interpersonal and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of risks protection and social care needs of individuals and carers/families, within relevant legal and statutory frameworks, agreed priorities and current eligibility criteria. Refer to other relevant agencies and undertake joint assessments where appropriate to ensure all risks and needs are considered. To arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Departments agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory duties. Take appropriate action...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.    Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47'sTo be successful: For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Children’s Safeguarding or Child Protection Team. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the...

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Worker – Family Safeguarding - £39 per Hour Hertfordshire County Council's Family Safeguarding Team West are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their team. The suitable candidate will need to have extensive Childrens experience with a keen interest to be a part of the "Family Safeguarding" way of working. Working collaboratively with multi-agencies to deliver the best outcomes for children and their families. The successful candidate will need to have a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience, ideally within frontline childrens teams. The Family Safeguarding Teams will provide training on motivational interviewing and any other aspects required for the role. Regular supervision will be conducted, frequency will be case "risk" dependent. Case loads are under 20 per QSW. Parking is available on-site; free of charge. Workers will be issued with iPads and they will have the ability to work from various "Touchdown" locations...

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...

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...

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...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Transition Support Service, Community Services in Waltham Forest. Transition social worker to work in a 0-25 Service Team. must have Learning Disability experience. To work across the boundaries of Children’s and Adult Services to enable a joined up approach to the management of transition planning and in supporting young people with disabilities to develop their maximum potential. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role: * To develop transition planning for young people who are eligible for services and support from Adult Health and Social Care services. * To ensure that there are effective arrangements in place which support a smooth transition for young people with disabilities from Children’s Services to Adult Health and Social Care provision. * To provide the highest standard of care and commitment to supporting young people with disabilities in ensuring...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Northamptonshire. The Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team vacancy within Northamptonshire will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance. 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...

SW Locums require a UK experienced Social Worker to work within Children's Services in Islington. The role is a long term temp position working 35 hours per week. You must hold right to work in the UK and registration with Social Work England. Your role will be to ensure children and young people are safe, can overcome difficulties and can form secure relationships through their childhood and into their adulthood. As a Child and Family Social Worker you will be responsible for working with children in need of help and protection or looked after children and care-leavers, whilst maintaining the focus on safeguarding. You will work directly with the child or young person and their family or carer to build empathic, purposeful relationships that facilitate meaningful and sustainable change, as well as stability in placement and permanency for children. You will share and exercise the organisational practice ethos which places Motivational Practice and trauma-informed practice at the...

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...