648 qualified social worker jobs found

Fostering Social Worker – Channel Islands £45 per hour | Outside IR35 | Travel Support Provided Channel Islands Linscare Limited are currently recruiting experienced Fostering Social Workers for an exciting opportunity within a Local Authority Fostering Team based on the Channel Islands. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and well-established service offering excellent rates, outside IR35 status, and support with travel and accommodation. The Role You will be working within a busy fostering service undertaking a range of fostering-related duties including: * Form F Assessments * Connected Persons Assessments * Foster Carer Support & Supervision * Viability Assessments * Court & Permanency Work * Attendance at Fostering Panels and Reviews * Working closely with children, foster carers, and multi-agency professionals What’s on Offer? * £45 per hour * Outside IR35 * Travel to and from the island paid for * Accommodation...

Adults Social Worker - Commissioning Reviews £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Locum | Hybrid Working ASAP Start Hackney Council is looking for experienced Commissioning Reviews Social Workers to join the Adults Commissioning Reviews Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that commissioned services are delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while improving outcomes for adults across the borough. The Role You will undertake person-centred reviews of adults receiving commissioned care, ensuring services continue to meet assessed needs, promote independence and provide value for money. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out strengths-based reviews in line with the Care Act Ensuring placements are meeting quality, safeguarding and cost-effectiveness standards Reviewing and updating outcome-focused support plans Working closely with providers, internal stakeholders and partner agencies Supporting service development and...

Here's a polished version of the job advertisement: Experienced Social Worker - Children’s Services (Locum) Swindon Borough Council £42.00 per hour | Full-Time | Start ASAP SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Swindon Borough Council’s Children’s Services team on a full-time locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of the Family Safeguarding Team, helping to improve outcomes for children and families while working within a supportive and well-established service. Key Requirements: * Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. * Minimum of three years’ post-qualification experience gained within a permanent social work position. * Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. * Ability to work from the office three days per week. * Please note that condensed working patterns cannot be accommodated for this role. What’s on Offer: * Competitive pay rate of £42.00...

Social Worker – Permanence Team – Dorset Council £40.00 per hour Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Join a dedicated Permanence Team supporting children in long-term care planning Excellent management support and positive team culture Opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority Long-term stable contract available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Permanence Team at Dorset Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about achieving long-term stability and positive outcomes for children and young people. The role will involve working with children subject to care proceedings, long-term care planning, and permanency arrangements including adoption, special guardianship, and long-term fostering. You will work closely with children, carers, families, and partner agencies to ensure timely and effective permanence planning. About the Local Authority Dorset Council...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service – Lewisham Council £39.04 per hour Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Work within a supportive and fast-paced Safeguarding Service Manage complex child protection and safeguarding cases Excellent management support and long-term development opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine difference to vulnerable children and families Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a dynamic Safeguarding Service? We are currently working with Lewisham Council to recruit a passionate and committed Social Worker to join their frontline safeguarding team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a progressive local authority that is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families. You will play a key role in supporting children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children in Need Plans, and Public Law Outline processes, while working closely with multi-agency partners to...

Social Worker Addiction Service – Renfrewshire Council Location: Renfrewshire, Scotland Pay Rate: Up to £40 per hour Contract: Agency Contract – Minimum 12 Weeks Working Pattern: Full-Time, 5 Days per Week (Office-Based and Community Visits) Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Addiction Social Worker to join Renfrewshire Council on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated addictions service, supporting adults with complex needs through assessment, intervention, and ongoing care planning. Key Responsibilities Undertake addiction assessments and reviews. Complete Section 4 Care and Treatment assessments. Manage and support a caseload of current clients. Work with individuals experiencing addiction and associated mental health issues, including anxiety disorders. Conduct home visits and community-based interventions. Develop and review care plans to support positive outcomes. Work collaboratively with...

Team Manager - Hospital Social Work Team Location: Homerton University Hospital, Hackney, East London Rate: £43 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: 3-6 Months+ (with potential extension) Hours: Full Time Team Manager - Hospital Social Work Team We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Hospital Social Work Team based at Homerton University Hospital in the vibrant London Borough of Hackney. This is an excellent opportunity for a Team Manager with proven management experience within a hospital setting to join a supportive and dynamic service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred social care interventions and effective discharge planning. Key Responsibilities Provide operational leadership and management to a multidisciplinary Hospital Social Work Team. Oversee complex casework, safeguarding concerns, and discharge planning processes. Support, supervise, and develop Social Workers and other team members. Ensure...

Long-Term Contract | Supportive Safeguarding Service | Capped Caseload | Court Work Included | Flexible, Yorkshire If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker who undertakes court work and is looking for a long-term contract within a well-supported children's service, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable caseloads. Based in Yorkshire, the role provides the chance to work within a committed safeguarding team while benefiting from a flexible approach to hybrid working. You will work within a well-structured safeguarding service where court work forms a key part of the role. Managers are experienced, approachable, and focused on enabling high-quality practice, giving social workers the support needed to achieve positive outcomes for children and families. Package & Benefits £37 per hour. Long-term contract offering stability and continuity. Capped safeguarding caseload including court work. Flexible working with a balanced approach to...

Adults MASH Social Worker – Wirral Service Care Solutions are recruiting on behalf of one of our valued clients for an experienced Adults MASH Social Worker based in Wirral (Birkenhead). Pay Rates: £36.00 per hour (Umbrella) £28.25 PAYE (excluding holiday) £31.66 PAYE (including holiday)Location & Hybrid Working: 3 days office-based (Birkenhead) 2 days working from homeKey Responsibilities: Leading and coordinating safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014 Triaging new safeguarding concerns as part of the Duty Rota Managing a diverse and complex caseload with autonomy Undertaking strengths-based assessments and developing outcome-focused support plans Completing Mental Capacity Assessments where required Undertaking Making Safeguarding Personal conversations to shape risk planning and outcomes Working collaboratively with health partners, police, care providers, and voluntary organisations Applying legislation, policy, and best practice to protect adults from harm...

FCA Agency Social Worker Location: Essex (Chelmsford) or Norfolk & Suffolk (Norwich) Rate: £37.75 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Client: Cafcass Vacancies: 2 (1x Essex, 1x Norfolk/Suffolk) About the Role Cafcass is seeking two experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) Social Workers to join their teams across Essex and Norfolk/Suffolk. You'll play a vital role in safeguarding children involved in family court proceedings, ensuring their voice is heard and their best interests are represented. Key Responsibilities Represent children in family court proceedings Undertake assessments and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners Prepare high-quality reports for court Manage a varied caseload effectively and professionally Essential Criteria Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England (SWE) registration Enhanced DBS completed within the last 12 months via an agency Right to Work in the UK (no...

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker – Medway Council 📍 Medway, Kent 💷 £35.00 LTD per hour 📄 Locum Contract Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Medway Council on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated adult social care team, managing a varied safeguarding caseload and making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults across Medway. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload within the Adult Safeguarding Team. Complete high-quality, person-centred, strength-based assessments and interventions. Undertake face-to-face visits and promote positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs. Work in accordance with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equality legislation. Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal approach in all safeguarding interventions. Conduct robust multi-agency risk assessments and develop...

We are seeking an experienced and confident Social Worker to take on a 6 month agency role as Missing Coordinator in Ealing This is a specialist role focused on children and young people who go missing, particularly where this overlaps with harm outside the home (e.g. exploitation, peer harm, serious youth violence). Key responsibilities: - Providing expert advice and guidance to social workers and multi agency partners in relation to missing children and harm outside the home - Chairing and contributing to multi agency strategy meetings - Supporting teams to manage risk, improve recording, and ensure timely completion of statutory processes (including return home conversations) - Monitoring and analysing missing episodes and identifying patterns and themes - Reporting to senior forums and contributing to service development - Building strong working relationships across Children's Services, police and wider partners - Supporting training and awareness...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Missing Team as a Missing Co-ordinator for the London Borough of Ealing. Duties and Responsibilities: * Coordinating and overseeing responses for children reported missing from home or care. * Monitoring and tracking missing episodes, identifying patterns, risks, and emerging safeguarding concerns. * Undertaking and coordinating Return Home Interviews to understand the reasons children go missing and reduce the likelihood of repeat episodes. * Working closely with social workers, police, education, health, carers, and other partner agencies to safeguard vulnerable children. * Identifying and responding to risks associated with child exploitation, contextual safeguarding, and extra-familial harm. * Contributing to risk assessments, safety planning, and multi-agency safeguarding interventions. * Maintaining accurate records, reports, and performance data in line with...

Locum Social Worker - Intervention & Care Planning Team Barnet Council | North London Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a high-performing local authority? Barnet Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Social Worker to join its Intervention & Care Planning Team on a locum basis, offering a competitive rate of £38.50 per hour. Why Barnet? Barnet is one of London's largest and most diverse boroughs, combining vibrant urban communities with attractive suburban neighbourhoods and extensive green spaces. The borough offers an excellent quality of life with outstanding amenities, highly regarded schools, parks, shopping centres, and a strong sense of community. Excellent Transport Links Barnet is exceptionally well-connected, making it an attractive location for commuters: Northern Line stations including High Barnet, Totteridge & Whetstone, Woodside Park and Finchley Central Thameslink...

Head of Quality Assurance & Performance South West England 20-week contract | Start ASAP £480–£520 per day Inside IR35 (via umbrella) Hybrid working (2–3 days on site)   CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 8th June 2026 Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your impact will directly shape outcomes for children and young people? As Head of Quality Assurance & Performance, you will sit at the heart of Children’s Services, driving excellence across quality, practice and performance. Reporting into senior leadership, you will influence strategy, lead transformation and ensure services consistently meet the highest safeguarding standards. This Head of Quality Assurance & Performance role offers you the opportunity to lead large-scale improvements, oversee critical frameworks and play a key part in inspection readiness and delivery. This is more than a contract – it’s your chance to leave a lasting...

Gateshead Social Services are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities Team This position will be for a period of 6 months but is likely to be extended. The Children with Disabilities Team is a specialist social work team working with disabled children, young people and their families. The team are a well-established, experienced team with their work covering the full range of statutory duties in the delivery of the service. Within the team, they work with families on a Child in Need basis, those where there are safeguarding concerns and children in our care, and Early Intervention Social Workers who are the initial point of contact for families with the Team. There is parking available, and the role is hybrid 2 days in the office and 3 from home. All visits are face to face. Regular supervision and reasonable caseload to the right social worker Gateshead was rated Good by Ofsted. It covers a small geographical area...

Senior Social worker  (Health Liaison Worker) - Adults Are you a dedicated and compassionate Specialist Social Worker (Senior QSW) with experience working within adult health and social care? We are seeking a highly motivated Senior QSW (Health Liaison Worker) to join our client’s team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to improving health outcomes and providing vital support to adult clients in need. About the Role: The Senior QSW (Health Liaison Worker) will be responsible for working directly with adult clients, health professionals, and care teams to coordinate care, facilitate communication, and ensure the delivery of appropriate services. This role requires a proactive individual with strong assessment skills, excellent communication, and experience working within health and social care environments. Candidate Responsibilities: Act as a key point of contact between health services, social care teams, and adult clients to ensure...

Ready for your next high-impact role in frontline Children's Services? My Client is looking for a confident, experienced Children's Assessment Social Worker who can hit the ground running, manage complex risk, and deliver sharp, child-focused assessments from day one. This is a standout opportunity for a strong practitioner who wants excellent pay, clear working patterns, and extra weekly support with travel and accommodation. Why this role stands out £42 per hour £100 per week travel and accommodation payment Payment confirmed for new and existing agency placements until 31 August 2026 Available to workers who live more than 50 miles from Swindon Join a fast-paced Assessment Team where experienced social workers are trusted to work with autonomy and make a genuine difference Working pattern This role offers a structured hybrid model with a clear office requirement: Duty week: 5 days in the office Duty week is every 5 weeks Non-duty weeks: 3 days in the office What you'll be...

Qualified Social Worker – Children We Care For TeamLocation: Chichester, West Sussex Rate: £38 per hour (£42 inclusive of holiday pay for Advanced Social Worker level candidates) Contract: Locum/Agency Make a Lasting Difference to Children in CareAre you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next rewarding opportunity? West Sussex County Council is seeking a passionate and committed social worker to join its Children We Care For Team in Chichester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a service that is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll be part of a supportive team environment, managing meaningful relationships with children while helping them achieve stability, safety, and positive futures. About the RoleAs a Social Worker within the Children We Care For Team, you will work with children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, ensuring their needs are met and their...

Social Workers & Senior Practitioners - Kent (Multiple Teams) Kent Up to £42 per hour Contract | 3 Months Initial (with extension potential) Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for Locum Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a range of teams across Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a role within a well-established Local Authority, with competitive rates and ongoing contract potential. Teams Available Children in Care (CIC) Kent Intake Unit (KIU) Children's Social Work Team (CSWT) Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Children with Disabilities (CWD)Requirements Eligible to work in the UK Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified experience Social Work England registrationWhy Work with Connect2Socialwork? Competitive pay rates Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities Ongoing support...