719 senior social worker jobs found

Bromley | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Bromley Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Referral & Assessment Service. This is a fast-paced frontline role focused on undertaking Child and Family Assessments, identifying risk, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. The Referral & Assessment Teams receive all new referrals from the Bromley MASH and complete statutory assessments to determine the most appropriate interventions for children and families. The service consists of seven teams, each made up of a Team Manager and five Social Workers. Working Pattern: Minimum 3 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement Duty week on a rotational basis (1 week in every 7 weeks) during which new allocations are received In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Manage a complex caseload within a referral...

Fast-Paced Environment | Step up to Senior | Stable Team Are you wanting a step up on your career within a fast-paced work environment that keeps your brain occupied and your days go quicker? You'll have 2 days per week to work from home and enjoy the flexibility of working hours that help you achieve a better work-life balance, contributing to a healthier lifestyle and improved mental well-being. This setup gives you more time for personal activities and reduces the stress of long commutes and rigid schedules. This local authority is well-known for retaining its agency staff, providing a more stable environment compared to other councils. With our minimum 6-month contracts, you can work with confidence, knowing you won’t have to worry about contract extensions or early terminations—as long as you're meeting expectations. Join a team where your contributions are truly valued, in a supportive culture that fosters both personal and professional growth. You'll have plenty of...

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...

Barnet | Locum | £38.50 per hour | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Long Term Team. This is a rewarding frontline role focused on supporting children and families through sustained intervention, safeguarding planning, and relationship-based practice to achieve positive long-term outcomes. You will manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings, while supporting less experienced colleagues and contributing to high standards of practice across the team. Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a complex long-term caseload of children and families Hold Child in Need and Child Protection cases Undertake care proceedings and court-related work where required Develop and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Childrens Family Solutions Plus team. Job Purpose To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. Job responsibilities To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are...

Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Childrens Family Solutions West Team 2. Job Purpose To provide professional social work to a caseload of children, young people, and families, appropriate to experience and capabilities, ensuring their views are heard. To ensure the highest of professional standards and good overall knowledge of relevant law, legislation, and practice in line with the values and principles of FSP. To ensure provision of good quality services which integrate government and local guidance and initiatives including, Children Acts 1989 & 2004, Working Together, local Child Protection and Looked After Children procedures, and the DoH, Assessment Framework 2000. Job responsibilities To provide an efficient and effective service to children, young people, and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed, and that relevant interventions are...

Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families. The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support. Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Hybrid working arrangement In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of children and families Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans Work collaboratively...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the MASH Team for the London Borough of Newham. Duties and Responsibilities: * Managing a caseload of approximately 8-10 contacts per day within a fast-paced MASH environment. * Screening and assessing incoming contacts, predominantly Amber cases with some Green cases. * Gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to support informed decision-making. * Identifying safeguarding concerns and determining appropriate levels of intervention. * Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure timely responses to children and families. * Maintaining accurate case records and reports in line with statutory requirements and local procedures. * Applying sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practice. Working Pattern: * Hybrid working. * 2-3 days per week in the office, remainder working from home. Pay Rate: * £39.04 p/h...

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...

Role: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Temp and Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior 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...

Live In Senior Support worker Are you a Male and Female Support worker looking for your next opportunity in Care and ready to start immediately ? We are looking for a live in Support worker that has done this type of role before. CTRC Team are looking for experienced, caring and professional Live In Support workers that are committed and reliable. If not Training can be given, We have an opportunity based in London , To enable Service Users develop and improve their life skills and encourage Clints to lead a full and active life within the community. To promote the independence of vulnerable adults and strive to enhance individual lifestyles by offering access to social, leisure and recreational activities, along with support in further education and employment * Therefore we are looking for a carer that is comfortable with mobility / moving and handling/ Working with Severe Learning Disability with complex needs. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has the patient for...

Position: Reception Teaching Assistant Location: Barnet, London Contract: Full-Time, Temporary Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £90-£100 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Are you an experienced Reception Teaching Assistant with a passion for Early Years education? Do you have the patience, warmth and confidence to support young children in a nurturing classroom environment? A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Barnet, Finchley is seeking a dedicated Reception Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding Early Years team from September 2026. This is a full-time temporary role, ideal for a personable and proactive Reception Teaching Assistant who enjoys supporting childrens development during these crucial early years. As a Reception Teaching...

Position: SEN Learning Support Assistant Location: Maida Vale, West London Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-Time, Temporary, Long-Term Salary: £90-£100 per day Salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training. Pay is determined in line with school expectations and Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Are you an experienced SEN Learning Support Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Autism and SEMH needs? Do you have the patience, resilience and emotional intelligence to make a lasting difference in a childs life? A welcoming and highly inclusive primary school in Westminster, West London is seeking an exceptional SEN Learning Support Assistant to join their team from September 2026. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting a Year 2 pupil with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. This...

Reception Teacher | Full-Time Permanent Role | Havering | September 2026 Start | M2–UPS3 (£39,851 - £56,154) Are you an experienced Reception Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity in a supportive and welcoming primary school? Do you have the passion, creativity and expertise to give children the very best start to their educational journey? A highly regarded infant school in Havering is seeking an outstanding Reception Teacher to join its thriving Early Years team from September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Reception Teacher to take ownership of a Reception class within a well-established and well-resourced EYFS setting. The school is looking for a confident and enthusiastic Reception Teacher who can hit the ground running, deliver high-quality teaching and create a nurturing environment where every child can flourish. The Role As a Reception Teacher, you will: • Deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the EYFS Framework •...

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...

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...

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...

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Senior Carer looking for flexible bank shifts across Derbyshire? We have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established NHS community health service in a rewarding and varied Band 2/3 role. Blissful Healthcare is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading NHS organisation in Derbyshire for Bank Community Health & Social Care Support Workers across three community sites. What you will be doing In this role, you will work alongside registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and service users across Derbyshire. Your duties will include: ✅ Providing person-centred, compassionate care following individual care plans ✅ Supporting patients with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking ✅ Completing physiological observations (blood pressure, blood glucose, urinalysis etc.) ✅ Recognising and escalating changes in a patient's physical or mental health ✅ Administering...

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer (Adults / Children's) Are you passionate about ensuring the highest quality standards within social care services? We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Officer (Adults / Children's) to join a reputable organization on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to practice development, service improvement, and safeguarding within both adult and children’s social care. About the Role: The Quality Assurance Officer (Adults / Children's) As a Quality Assurance Officer (Adults / Children's), your primary responsibility is to support the delivery of high-quality social care services by gathering and analyzing data, facilitating feedback from service users, and driving continuous improvement. You will work closely with senior managers, including the Principal Social Worker, to ensure staff adhere to performance standards and values. This role offers a unique chance to influence service quality positively and shape...

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Adults in East London? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Commissioning Review Team with a Pay rate up to £32 per hour on a locum basis. The benefits of this role: Hybrid workingJob Description; Ensure placements meet assessed needs, quality standards, and remain cost-effective Conduct reviews across commissioned services, focusing on outcomes, safeguarding, service user voice, and value for money Lead strengths-based reviews in line with Care Act principles under Senior Practitioner guidance Update and implement outcome-focused support plans, promoting independence and effective delivery Monitor commissioned services against contractual standards, quality, and outcomes Support commissioning delivery plans and contribute to ongoing market development within key service areas Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you...