391 children social worker jobs found in London

STEP INTO YOUR NEXT SENIOR ROLE: Senior Children’s Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Southwark Council | London SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker to join Southwark Council’s Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work and make a real difference to children and families. Role Details * Position: Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker * Location: Southwark, London – Sumner House * Pay: £39.04 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start: ASAP * Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office * Duty: Assessment Team rota approximately every 5 weeks The Role Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children and helping...

MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team | Haringey London Borough of Haringey | North London SW Locums is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Haringey Council’s Children’s Services – Disabled Children’s Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate social worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex needs, while working with one of London’s most diverse and forward-thinking local authorities. Role Details * Position: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team * Location: Haringey, North London * Pay: £37.52 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start Date: ASAP About the Role You will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children with disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence. Your responsibilities will...

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Enfield Council | £37.52 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working SW Locums is looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join Enfield Council’s newly launched Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, strengths-based approach focused on keeping children safe, supporting families and creating sustainable change. The Role You’ll work directly with children and families, managing complex cases and delivering purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: * Completing high-quality assessments * Developing and reviewing Child in Need (CIN) plans * Managing long-term child protection cases * Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families * Managing complex caseloads and...

Children’s Social Worker – Leaving Care & Transitions London Borough of Bexley | £34.00 per hour | ASAP Start | Flexible Working Help young people build independence, confidence and a brighter future. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a full-time locum opportunity within the Transitions and Leaving Care Service at the London Borough of Bexley. Role Details * £34.00 per hour * Full-time locum * ASAP start * Flexible working pattern * Hybrid working available * Combination of office, home and community-based working About the Role You’ll support young people in care and care leavers as they develop independence skills and prepare for adulthood. Key responsibilities include: * Completing assessments and personalised pathway plans * Supporting access to education, employment, accommodation and health services * Promoting the voice and aspirations of young...

Social Worker – Children’s Services About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team. The successful candidate will work with children, young people and families to assess needs, manage risk and provide effective social work interventions. You will be responsible for managing a caseload and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and ensure children remain safe and supported. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and implement effective plans to improve outcomes for children. Undertake Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) work. Complete statutory visits and ensure children's needs and welfare remain central to practice. Assess and manage safeguarding risks appropriately. Build positive and professional relationships with...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...

Social Worker – Help and Protection Families For All Hub | Coventry Location: Families For All Hub, 454 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5LB Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour UMB (in line with MOU) Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based Contract: Locum About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Help and Protection – Families For All Hub in Coventry. The successful candidate will work with adults, children and families, providing timely assessment, safeguarding support and direct interventions to individuals and families with often complex and evolving needs. You will work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies to assess risk, promote safety and wellbeing, and ensure appropriate support and interventions are put in place. Working Arrangements The service operates a duty system, with social workers being on duty approximately 1 week in 4. The service is predominantly office-based. During your duty week, you will be...

Our client Windsor and Maidenhead council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team. Role purpose: To work with children, young people and their families where there are concerns about welfare, safety, neglect, abuse or other risks. The Social Worker assesses children's needs, develops plans to improve outcomes and works with families and partner agencies to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing. Key responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures. Identify risks, strengths and unmet needs and develop appropriate plans to safeguard children. Manage a caseload of children subject to child in need, child protection and other safeguarding plans. Undertake statutory visits and maintain regular contact with children and families. Participate in child protection enquiries, strategy discussions and conferences where required. Prepare high-quality...

Our client Luton Borough council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate...

Social Worker – Children | Bracknell Forest Borough Council SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity with Bracknell Forest Borough Council. Location: Bracknell Forest Pay: £38.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office Contract: Full-time Locum The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a supportive local authority team while making a meaningful difference to children and families. The successful candidate must be flexible to work on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in the office, and have access to their own vehicle for required site visits. Why Choose Locum Work? Locum work gives you the flexibility to take control of your career, gain valuable experience across different local authorities, build your professional network and work on...

Position: Nursery Nurse Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Start Date: September 2026 Location: Lambeth, London, UK Salary: £90 – £110 per day Daily rate is dependent on experience, qualifications, and relevant training. Higher rates within the band are reserved for candidates with a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and more extensive experience. Pay is determined in line with setting expectations and the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Hours of work: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). Passionate about giving children the very best start in life? A nurturing early years setting in Lambeth is looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join their team. About the Role: We are recruiting on behalf of a warm, well-resourced Early Years setting in Lambeth for a caring Nursery Nurse to support children aged 2 to 5 on a full-time, long-term temporary basis. You will join a nurturing, experienced Early Years team where every child is...

Position: EYFS Teacher Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Start Date: 8th September 2026 Location: Bexley, London, UK Salary: £40,372 – £59,864 per annum (M1 – UPS3) Salary will be determined based on experience and placement on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of £59,864 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to UPS3. Hours of work: 8.30am – 4.00pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). Do you believe the early years lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning? A nurturing primary school in Bexley is looking for an EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team this September. About the Role: We are recruiting on behalf of a nurturing, well-resourced primary school in Bexley for an EYFS Teacher to join their Early Years team on a full-time, long-term temporary basis, with strong potential to become permanent for the right candidate. You will lead a Reception class within a small, close-knit Early Years team, supported by an...

Early Years Teacher – Lambeth, London Location: Lambeth, London Salary: £40,372 – £59,864 per annum (M1–UPS3) Contract: Full-time | Long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Transparency Education is seeking a passionate Early Years Teacher for a full-time, long-term role at a primary school in Lambeth. We are looking for an Early Years specialist who can combine high-quality teaching with an excellent understanding of how young children learn. The successful Early Years Teacher will create engaging learning opportunities while supporting childrens academic, social and emotional development. Responsibilities • Plan and deliver stimulating learning in line with the EYFS framework. • Develop purposeful continuous provision and play-based learning opportunities. • Observe, assess and monitor childrens development. • Support early language, communication, literacy and numeracy skills. • Adapt provision for children with different starting points and additional needs. • Create...

Nursery Nurse – Merton, London Location: Merton, London Pay: £90 – £110 per day Contract: Full-time | Long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Transparency Education is recruiting an experienced and caring Nursery Nurse for a long-term Early Years position in Merton. This Nursery Nurse opportunity would suit an Early Years practitioner who understands how young children learn and can create safe, stimulating opportunities that support communication, independence and early development. The Nursery Nurse role You will: • Support childrens learning and development through purposeful play. • Assist with activities linked to the EYFS curriculum. • Observe childrens progress and contribute to assessment records. • Promote communication, language, social and emotional development. • Help maintain a safe, engaging and well-organised Early Years environment. • Support childrens individual needs and routines. • Work closely with the Early Years teacher and wider staff team. •...

Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding 📍 Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough 💰 Rate: £39 per hour / £288.60 per day (Umbrella) 🏢 Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker – Young People’s Safeguarding to join a dedicated safeguarding team in Peterborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker with strong safeguarding experience who is confident working directly with young people and families. Key Responsibilities The successful Social Worker will be responsible for: Managing a varied caseload involving Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Children in Care (CIC). Undertaking high-quality assessments and developing effective plans to safeguard and support young people. Carrying out purposeful direct work with young people and families. Responding to safeguarding concerns and assessing risk. Working collaboratively with families,...

Refuge Worker - Domestic Abuse Services London | Full-Time | Ongoing Contract Change lives. Build futures. Be the support survivors need. Supporting women, children and families rebuilding their lives after abuse - join a respected refuge service in London, recruited through Caritas Futures. The Role: Support survivors within refuge accommodation Complete risk and needs assessments, build safety plans Work alongside police, social services and partner agencies Provide hands-on practical and emotional supportYou'll Need: Experience with vulnerable adults, families, housing, or substance misuse Solid grasp of safeguarding and risk assessment DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)Why This Role: ✓ Full training and ongoing supervision ✓ Specialist recruitment support, start to finish ✓ Wellbeing package - counselling, Headspace, weekly exercise classes ✓ Close-knit team, genuinely meaningful work Apply today - interviewing this week. Caritas Recruitment is acting...

1. Consultant Social Worker (CSW) – Child Looked After Service Lambeth | £40.18 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Consultant Social Worker (CSW) to join Lambeth’s Child Looked After Service, supporting a hub of five participants training to become social workers through the Frontline / Approach programme. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children’s social worker who wants to remain in frontline practice while developing their supervision, leadership and practice education skills. Key Responsibilities * Lead and support a hub of five social work participants. * Model high-quality practice and support participants as they gradually take on responsibility for cases. * Work with looked-after children and their families using a systemic practice approach. * Facilitate weekly hub meetings, providing reflective learning and case discussion. * Provide effective supervision, guidance and...

1. Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Southwark, Surrey | £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join an Assessment and Intervention Service in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled children’s social worker to work with children and families, undertake complex assessments and help achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities * Undertake assessments of children and their families. * Carry out home visits and meaningful direct work with children. * Undertake Section 47 enquiries and child protection work. * Complete risk assessments and develop effective safety plans. * Manage complex cases and make sound professional decisions. * Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency professionals. * Participate in the team’s duty rota. Essential Requirements * Minimum 5 years’ post-qualified Social Work...

Early Years Teacher  Location: Islington, London Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per annum Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary Start Date: 8 September 2026 Great Early Years teaching turns curiosity into learning. Teach Now is seeking an experienced Early Years Teacher for a long-term opportunity in Islington. We are looking for someone who understands how purposeful play, strong adult interaction and carefully planned provision combine to create an outstanding start to school life. As the Early Years Teacher, you will create an environment in which children feel secure enough to explore, communicate, take risks and become increasingly independent. Key responsibilities: Planning stimulating continuous and enhanced provision Developing communication, language, literacy and early mathematics Delivering effective phonics and early-reading teaching Observing and assessing children's development Supporting personal, social and emotional development Adapting provision for...

Qualified SEN Teacher – Special Needs School Location: Croydon Pay: £201 – £267 per day PAYE, dependent on experience Contract: Agency – Long-Term, Temporary or Temporary-to-Permanent Hours: Full-Time | Monday to Friday | Term Time Only Starfyn Education is looking for passionate, dedicated and experienced Qualified Teachers to join our SEN school network. We work with specialist schools supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism (ASD), Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), complex needs and communication difficulties. This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to pupils' lives, working within supportive specialist environments where progress isn't measured solely by academic achievement. You'll have the opportunity to help pupils develop their communication, confidence, independence, life skills and...