2304 social worker jobs found in Peterborough

Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Applicants must live within the following areas, Derby City or South Derbyshire, Nottingham City, Nottinghamshire, Leicester City, Peterborough, or North Cambridgeshire. As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed towards supporting our children. For this reason, we are only able to consider applicants who live within the required geographical areas specified above, as supporting roles outside these locations would create additional costs. Candidates who do not live in these areas will not be shortlisted. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 55p mileage. We are the UK’s largest...

CFS Advanced Practitioner – Safeguarding (Court & Child Protection) Location: Loughborough, Leicestershire (covering Melton Mowbray) Job Type: Agency Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working Reference: 000B 4436 / 1 JoinThe Safeguarding Team We are seeking an experienced Children and Family Services (CFS) Advanced Practitioner to join its Safeguarding Service based in Loughborough, with responsibility for cases across Melton Mowbray as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled social work professional with substantial experience in Child Protection and Court Work to take on a leading role within a supportive and progressive safeguarding team. The Role As an Advanced Practitioner, you will hold complex safeguarding cases and provide expert social work intervention to children and families. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality practice across Child Protection and Court proceedings, ensuring children are safeguarded and supported...

Role: SOCIAL WORKER - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Temp and Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Workers on behalf of Luton Borough Council. Key skills and experience of Social Worker (LAC team) As a Looked after children's Social Worker, you will support children and their families to ensure that their needs are met in a safe and timely manner. You will be part of a highly acclaimed supportive service that has a comprehensive programme to ensure new recruits have a thorough induction, receive ongoing support from managers and have the opportunity to progress in your career. Qualifications You will have either Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent professional qualification. Or registered by the health can care professional's council r a Practice Educator Award. A relevant degree in the related area. Enhanced DBS certificate which is satisfactory to Luton Borough Council will be a condition of your appointment. About Us Luton Borough Council have...

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...

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...

Advanced Social Worker Location: Colindale, London Pay Rate: £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to take on a senior practice role? We're recruiting for an Advanced Social Worker to join a dedicated Children's Social Care team in Colindale, London, where you'll manage complex cases, provide professional leadership and support colleagues to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and families. Offering £37.54 per hour (Umbrella), this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking to combine frontline social work with mentoring, specialist practice and leadership responsibilities. The Role Working within a Resilience Framework, you will provide a comprehensive statutory social work service to children and families, managing complex safeguarding and permanence cases while ensuring interventions are timely, effective and child-centred. You will work with a high level...

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...

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...

Social Worker – Child Protection Enquiry Service Location: Lifford House, Birmingham Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time (Hybrid Working) Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families? We're recruiting for a Social Worker to join the South Child Protection Enquiry Service in Birmingham, based at Lifford House. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated safeguarding team, progressing plans for children and young people who are subject to Section 47 (S47) Child Protection enquiries. The role offers hybrid working, combining office and home working, with attendance required on team days and allocated duty days. The Role As a Social Worker within the Child Protection Enquiry Service, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, undertaking statutory assessments and coordinating multi-agency interventions to safeguard those at risk of...

Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Temporary Hours: Full-time Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner to join a well-established team in Birmingham Children's Trust, based in the Hodge Hill District. This is an excellent opportunity to lead on complex child and family work, champion high-quality practice, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families. The Role As a Senior Social Work Lead Practitioner, you will take the lead in supporting children and families through Child in Need and Family Help interventions. You will work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time. You will play a key role in managing complex cases, leading multi-agency...

Our client Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team. Key responsibilities To safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality services. To be responsible of a complex caseload of children and young people ensuring legislative requirements are met. To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people. To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements To create and plan for children in need of protection and children in care involving multi agency partners according to need. To implement, monitor...

Our client Birmingham's Children's Trust is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in need, CP, CIC team. This is a hybrid role with 2 days in the office and 3 days within the community for our North district Team. Stable manager with permanent team members. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of...

Looking for your next opportunity in Hospital Discharge with a local authority that understands the importance of flexibility, work-life balance, and professional support? We're recruiting experienced Hospital Discharge Social Workers to join a well-established team, supporting safe and timely discharges from hospital. With hybrid working available 3–4 days per week and flexible hours that accommodate commitments such as school runs, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. What You'll Receive   Hybrid working - Work from home 3–4 days per week, with a balance of hospital and community-based working. Flexible working hours - A supportive management team that understands the importance of balancing work with personal commitments. 35-hour working week - Full-time hours designed to support a better work-life balance. Career development opportunities - Ongoing training and progression within Adult Social Care....

Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced MASH Social Worker to join Hackney Children's Services on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and ensuring timely, effective responses to referrals and concerns. The Role As a MASH Social Worker, you will undertake high-quality assessments, gather and analyse information from a range of agencies, and make informed decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. You will work closely with professionals across health, education, police and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right intervention at the right time. Key Responsibilities Undertake screening and assessment of contacts and referrals concerning children and families. Gather information from children, families and partner agencies to develop holistic assessments of need and risk. Analyse complex information and...

Social Worker – Children in Care Team – London Location: London Borough of Newham Pay: up to £39.04 per hour Office Working: 3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Newham Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Newham are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans Completing statutory visits within required timescales Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews Undertaking proceedings and court work Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential...

Qualified Social Worker - Learning Disability Team Location: Walsall Council Contract: 12 Weeks Hours: 37 Hours per Week Pay Rate: £28.40 per Hour (Umbrella) Working Arrangement: Hybrid (Office-based 2 days per week) About the Role Walsall Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join its Learning Disability Team. This role requires a dedicated professional who is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred social work services, promoting independence, and supporting adults with learning disabilities to achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Practice within current legislation, statutory guidance, and Walsall Council policies and procedures. Undertake strengths-based assessments that promote self-determination, independence, empowerment, and community resilience. Co-produce care and support plans with service users, including agreeing financial contributions where required. Regularly review care and support plans to ensure...

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...