673 qualified social worker jobs found in Harrow

Job Purpose To uphold standards of practice for social workers as defined by the Health and Care Professions Council and in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers. To practice in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers (the national occupational standards for the profession) at the level of Social Worker. Practitioners working in line with the Social Worker level of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to practice effectively, exercising higher quality judgements, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. Through growing understanding, they expect and anticipate, but do not pre-judge, the issues that may develop. They have greater confidence and independence (whilst accessing support when needed), and use their initiative to broaden their repertoire of responses; they have expertise in one or more areas of practice, are familiar with local resource...

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their MASH team. Typical Responsibilities Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities. Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework. Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families as directed by colleagues, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.Effective Practice, Assessment, Planning and Review Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools. To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement. Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance and legal frameworks.To respond to needs identified with the family by...

Court Social Worker (Non-Caseholding) Location: Huyton, Merseyside Pay Rate: £31.15 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you a Qualified Social Worker with strong court experience looking for a role where you can focus on achieving positive outcomes for children without managing a caseload? We're recruiting for an experienced Court Social Worker to join the Accelerated Permanence Team in Huyton, Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity to use your analytical expertise and report-writing skills to support permanency planning and improve outcomes for children and young people. The Role Working alongside the Child Looked After Service, you will provide specialist support by producing high-quality assessments, court reports and statements that assist with permanency planning. As this is a non-caseholding role, you'll focus on delivering evidence-based work within agreed timescales, helping to reduce delay and support timely decision-making for...

Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Difference – Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Fostering) Location: Barnet, London Pay: £37.54 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available (Typically 1 day in the office with visits to foster families) Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner with a passion for fostering? This is an outstanding opportunity to join Barnet Council's Fostering Service, where you'll play a key role in supporting foster families and helping children thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing environments. Barnet Council is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality children's services, investing in its workforce, and promoting a collaborative, supportive culture where experienced practitioners can make a real impact. SW Locums is proud to be one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies. We help every locum secure the right placement by...

Shape Futures, Change Lives – Children's Social Worker (Young Adult Services) Location: London Borough of Haringey, Greater London Pay: £32.75 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 3 Days Remote after induction) Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is proud to be one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, trusted by local authorities and social work professionals across the country. We offer competitive rates, weekly payroll, dedicated consultant support, and access to some of the best locum opportunities in the market. We are currently recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Young Adult Services (Leaving Care Team) at the London Borough of Haringey. Haringey is recognised for its commitment to improving outcomes for young people leaving care, fostering a supportive working culture where social workers are encouraged to deliver high-quality, relationship-based practice. This is a...

Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding Location: London Borough of Haringey, Greater London Pay: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella) Job Type: Full-Time Locum Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity? SW Locums, one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, is recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Haringey for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Safeguarding Team. We are committed to matching talented social workers with high-quality local authority roles, offering competitive rates, dedicated consultant support, and weekly payroll to ensure a smooth and rewarding locum experience. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to safeguarding children, supporting families, and delivering positive outcomes through high-quality social work practice. The Role You will manage a varied and...

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Service Location: Southwark, London Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage complex cases, complete statutory assessments and support positive outcomes for children and families. The Role You will deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice, completing Section 17 and Section 47 assessments, initial court work and Looked After Children processes. You will work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and colleagues to assess risk, safeguard children and develop effective plans. Key Responsibilities * Complete complex child and family assessments and safeguarding interventions. * Manage a caseload involving child protection, court and care planning processes. * Develop...

Social Worker / AMHP – Older People's Mental Health Team Location: Springfield Hospital, Tooting – London Borough of Merton Pay: Up to £30.00 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Start Date: ASAP SW Locum is proud to be recognised as one of the leading locum social work agencies in the market, connecting experienced professionals with high-quality opportunities across the UK. We are committed to offering competitive rates, dedicated consultant support, prompt payroll, and access to some of the best local authority roles available. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker / Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join the Older People's Mental Health Team based at Springfield Hospital, Tooting, working with the London Borough of Merton. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, making a real difference to older adults experiencing complex mental health needs. Key Responsibilities: * Manage a complex...

Advance Your Mental Health Career – Adult Social Worker | Waltham Forest Council Location: Waltham Forest, London Pay: £31.96 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available Start Date: ASAP Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with a passion for mental health? This is an excellent opportunity to join Waltham Forest Council's Integrated Mental Health and Wellness Team, where you'll play a vital role in supporting adults to achieve positive, person-centred outcomes. SW Locums, one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, is proud to offer this fantastic locum opportunity. We are known for our competitive pay rates, dedicated consultant support, weekly payroll, and access to some of the best local authority roles across the UK. The Role As part of a collaborative integrated Mental Health and Wellness Team, you will: * Complete Care Act Assessments and statutory reviews. * Undertake safeguarding...

Job Description: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding NE Overview We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding team in the North East. This role is essential in supporting children, young people, and families through safeguarding and intervention services. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating a supportive environment where all staff and service users feel respected and empowered. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs, risks, and strengths. Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children. Work collaboratively with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and partner organisations to provide holistic support. Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies. Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, promoting inclusion and cultural...

Team Manager – Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service Location: Ilford, London Pay Rate: £45.20 per hour Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead the award-winning Reach Out Domestic Abuse Service in Ilford. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a specialist team supporting children, adults and families affected by domestic abuse, while driving improvements across social care practice. The Role You will provide operational leadership for the Reach Out service, including the Open Up Behaviour Change Team, working across Children's and Adults Social Care. You will lead a skilled team, promote high-quality safeguarding practice and support improved outcomes for survivors of domestic abuse. Key Responsibilities * Manage and provide leadership to a specialist domestic abuse service. * Support staff development through effective supervision and performance management. * Embed trauma-informed practice and the...

Children's Social Worker – Bromley Council Location: Bromley, London Pay Rate: £37.41 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available Start Date: ASAP Join a High-Performing Team with Bromley Council Through SW Locums SW Locums is proud to be one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, trusted by local authorities and social work professionals nationwide. We are committed to matching talented practitioners with outstanding opportunities, offering competitive pay rates, dedicated consultant support, weekly payroll, and a seamless recruitment experience. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Bromley Council on a full-time locum basis. Bromley Council has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality children's services and creating an environment where social workers feel valued, supported, and empowered. The authority is committed to...

Supervising Social Worker – Kinship Team £42.00 per hour | Agency Contract We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated Kinship Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service committed to helping children remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. You'll work closely with kinship carers, providing assessment, supervision, and ongoing support to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker, you will: Assess, supervise and support kinship carers. Complete statutory visits, assessments and reviews. Build strong relationships with children, families and carers to promote stability and positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop effective support plans. Ensure all practice is child-focused, strengths-based and in line with statutory guidance. Promote...

Adult Social Worker – Triage Team Location: Civic Offices, Bexleyheath, London Borough of Bexley Pay: £43.63 per hour Job Type: Full-Time Locum (36 hours per week) Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Hybrid Working Available Start Date: ASAP SW Locums, one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care Triage Team at the London Borough of Bexley. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the front door of Adult Social Care within a fast-paced, integrated health and social care team. You'll play a key role in delivering timely interventions and supporting vulnerable adults when they need it most. Key Responsibilities: * Complete Care Act and Mental Capacity Assessments. * Manage telephone triage, duty responsibilities, and urgent referrals. * Undertake safeguarding enquiries and dynamic risk assessments. * Respond effectively to crisis situations. * Work collaboratively with...

About the Role For the Social Worker roles based in Hampshire County Council, you will need to use your professional to assess, monitor and review the social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group. It is important to reach the agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk assessment, as well as to work in partnership with users, carers and relatives to identify current and future service requirements and contribute to service development. For the Children Services in Hampshire, there is the 'Hampshire Approach' which has led to swifter and better outcomes for young people and children. To see children social care services completely reshape they have focused on development of a child-in-need and child protection-related assessment and planning tools, training all social workers, support workers and managers in the 'Hampshire Approach' and embedding, consolidating and continuously improving...

4‑Day Working Week * Temporary Contract * Immediate Start * £38p/h Connect2Kent are seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team in Ashford on a temporary basis. You'll be completing Children & Families assessments and supporting children and families at key points of need. This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner who wants flexibility, balance, and the chance to make a real impact - all within a supportive, well‑structured team. What you'll be doing You'll carry out C&F assessments for children and families referred into the service, ensuring timely, analytical and child‑centred practice. Completing high‑quality C&F assessments - Clear, evidence‑based assessments that inform robust plans. Managing a varied caseload - CIN, CP and early safeguarding work depending on need. Multi‑agency collaboration - Working closely with schools, health, police, carers and families. Maintaining accurate records -...

Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join the Children in Care team, covering Whitstable and Broadstairs. Previous experience in Court Work and front line Chidren's Social Work is essential. At least 3 years experience as a Permanent Qualified Social Worker is also required. 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 Duties and Responsibilities: Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases,...

Children's Social Worker – Adolescent Support Team We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a South East Local Authority for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a dedicated Adolescent Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable young people aged 11–18, providing high-quality interventions to safeguard children, prevent family breakdown, reduce homelessness, and support young people to remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in need, child protection, and complex adolescent cases. Complete assessments, planning and direct interventions using strengths-based and solution-focused approaches. Support 16–17-year-olds at risk of homelessness through early intervention and joint working with housing services. Chair Child in Need meetings and coordinate multi-agency plans. Work closely with partners including CAMHS, Education, Police, Youth Justice and Housing....

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Fostering Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and progressive service, making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people, and foster families. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking assessments and interventions to support children and young people, whilst working collaboratively with families, carers, and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload under the guidance of a Team Manager. Undertake planned and intensive interventions with children, young people, parents, carers, and families. Work with children in need, child protection cases, and looked after children. Implement, monitor, and review care plans through effective multi-agency working. Build positive and professional relationships with children, families, carers, and significant others. Liaise with partner agencies and professionals to...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people. The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) brings together key professionals from across partner agencies to facilitate effective information sharing, analysis, and decision-making. The team plays a vital role in ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time through robust safeguarding processes and collaborative working. This is not a case-holding role. Instead, you will be responsible for managing incoming contacts and information to support timely safeguarding decisions. Key responsibilities Managing contact records and referrals. Processing and coordinating information requests. Undertaking probation checks and information...