635 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,...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

General Overview: Duty and assessment team is the frontline, single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. Reports will initially come into the MASH service, and then be passed on to DAAT. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each, with every team consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. As far as service expectations go, CIN cases are expected to be visited within 5 days, whereas CP cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or same day if possible, and the service moves at pace to ensure every child is seen promptly. DAAT is a countywide service, covering all areas of Northamptonshire. This may sound daunting to potential candidates, however the team hopes to support candidates long term to have their 'allocated area' to work in, meaning they will only cover cases within a given geographical...

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...

SW Locums need capable Qualified Social Workers who are confident in their ability to work in the Children's Access and Assessment Team in Ayesbury, Bucks. We need strong experienced candidates, who have exceptional post qualification experience and are able to hit the ground running. Ideally displaying previous commitment to other authorities. Must be able to commit to 4 months minimum contract Exceptional rates offered £38 - £42 per hour, Assessment. * Work with children and families to complete assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support. * Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources. * Assess the needs of children and...

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...

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...

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...

Role: Social Work Assistant/Newly Qualified Social Worker Location: London To work with the person and other professionals as necessary in order to facilitate the stated functions. This includes the undertaking of duty activities and proportionate assessments, safeguarding initial contacts and investigation, the onward referral to community teams for support provision as well as signposting and the provision of information and advice. Responsible to the Team Manager and Senior Practitioners. To ensure that all related administrative functions are undertaken. Key competencies required: * Engage with individuals, carers, families, groups and communities to assess and intervene preventatively using your knowledge and skills, and develop person-led Support Plans to meet the needs of individuals that promote choice, control and independence. * Be able to use a strength-based approach to assessment to support individuals to identify and develop their support networks and consider...

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 •...