124 social worker children families jobs found

Central Bedfordshire Council are currently looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join Children's Locality Team. £39hr. Inside IR35. Working from home and any CBC offices, including Priory House, Shefford and Grove View, Dunstable. You will be expected to attend a CBC office location as often as needed to carry out your role. About the role Central Bedfordshire Council is looking for Social Workers who are passionate about getting it right for children and their families the first time. We are recruiting Social Workers who have at least five years post qualifying experience and a good understanding of how to apply different social work theories and models, which support ideas and the delivery of imaginative ambitious interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and their families through child in need, child protection and court work. Central Bedfordshire is aspiring to progress from the current 'Good' Ofsted rating to be an 'Outstanding' Children's...

London Borough of Merton Senior Social Worker – Children’s and Families Team Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Hours: 35 per week Contract: Locum About the Role The London Borough of Merton is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Children’s and Families Team. This is a key frontline role where you will lead on complex cases, provide professional guidance within the team, and contribute to high-quality safeguarding and family support practice across the service. You will undertake assessments, support children and families, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Conduct high-quality Child and Family Assessments. Provide professional oversight and support to other social workers. Liaise with partner agencies to ensure coordinated planning and intervention. Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, panels, and reviews....

Social Worker (Children’s Services) – Service Wide Duty Support Non–Case Holding Role Employer: Devon County Council Location: County Hall, Exeter (EX2 4QD) Contract: Temporary Start Date: Monday 2 March 2026 Pay Rate: Up to £38 per hour (DOE) Positions Available: 2 Devon County Council is recruiting Children’s Social Workers to join the Exeter and East Children & Families Service in a service-wide duty support capacity. This is a non–case holding role, focused on providing vital, responsive support across the service during periods of duty demand. You will play a key role in responding to immediate needs and ensuring teams receive timely, practical assistance to maintain high standards of practice and recording. Key Responsibilities: * Providing service-wide duty support across Children & Families teams * Responding to immediate and priority tasks during duty periods * Producing clear, concise, and accurate records * Maintaining...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Assessment Team for Reading Borough Council. Duties and Responsibilities: * Complete timely and high-quality single assessments for Children in Need and Child Protection cases. * Deliver focused, time-limited interventions to prevent escalation and reduce the need for long-term statutory involvement. * Work directly with children and families using a strengths-based approach to identify risk and protective factors. * Manage a varied and dynamic caseload with reflective supervision and professional support. * Support transitions to ongoing services where further intervention is required. * Attend and contribute to ICPCs, CIN meetings and other statutory forums. * Participate in the team duty rota, ensuring a responsive safeguarding service. * Work in partnership with schools, health professionals and multi-agency partners to coordinate effective support plans....

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner (AP) to join our Duty and Assessment Team with Bradford Children's Trust. If you have experience in children's social care and a passion for supporting families in need, we want to hear from you! Job Title : Advanced Practitioner (AP) for Duty and Assessment Pay Rate: £37 per hour Location: Keighley Town Hall, BD21 3PA Team: K & S - Duty & Assessment Team Hybrid Working: Bradford Children and Families Trust operates a hybrid working model. However, you may be required to work from the office for specific tasks or team days, as per the needs of the service. About the Role: Bradford Children's Trust is seeking a skilled Advanced Practitioner (AP) to join our Duty and Assessment Team 1 at Keighley Town Hall. This pivotal role is perfect for a qualified social worker with significant experience in children's services, particularly in the duty and assessment area. As an AP,...

Childrens Social Care - Social Worker  Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? Hartlepool Borough Council is currently looking for a dedicated Childrens Social Care - Social Worker to join our Fostering Team on a 13-week contract. This role offers a supportive environment, manageable caseloads, and excellent opportunities for professional development. Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Responsibilities As a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include: Managing a manageable caseload of fostering cases to provide bespoke support to foster carers Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers in accordance with fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance standards Building strong relationships with children, foster carers, and families to promote their wellbeing Applying the Secure Base Model within practice to ensure a child-focused approach Maintaining...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist school in Rochdale seeking dedicated a SEMH Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and guidance to thrive in their learning and development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Assist the class teacher with lesson delivery, behaviour support, and interventions tailored...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Worker Area: Oldham, Greater Manchester Start Date: Monday 23rd February 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £525-£700 per week (Dependent on experience and responsibilities) Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm About the School: Are you a patient, resilient, and nurturing individual with a passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? We are working with a welcoming and inclusive specialist SEND school in Oldham, seeking a dedicated SEND Behaviour Support Worker to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a genuine impact on pupils who need encouragement, stability, and tailored support to thrive in their learning and personal development. SEMH Behaviour Support Worker Role and Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs Assist the...

Directorate: Early Help Contract Type: Fixed term Hours: 36 Salary: £48,003 - £53,172 Location: Parkfield Children's Centre Closing Date: 1st March, 23:55 About Barnet Council Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and we are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better. As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative - which drive everything we do. About the role We have a fixed term 9 month vacancy for a Social Worker within the 0-19 Early Help South HUB Team. This post requires a Social Work qualification and relevant experience at a senior practitioner level....

Position: Consultant Social Worker Children's Location: Wareham Payrate: £40 per hour (umbrella) Hours: 37 hrs per over 4 day working week rota basis Role : Non case holding Hybrid working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role The Family Support and Advice Line, Dorset Council's Children's Services "Front Door" team, is a supportive and forward-thinking service, where you will be invested in and have every opportunity to make that positive difference to children's lives. Our Front Door Social Workers are known as Consultant Social Workers and form a dedicated, collaborative and highly regarded team. The Family Support and Advice Line is a telephone, conversation and...

Eden Brown Synergy currently looking for an experienced and motivated Advanced Practitioner for Assessment Team with Lincolnshire County Council. Job Title: Advanced Practitioner - Assessment Team. Location: Gresley Road, Off Stewton Lane, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8FG, United Kingdom Pay Rate: £40 per hour Working Pattern: 1 week in 3 office-based (duty week), 2 weeks hybrid About the Role As an Advanced Practitioner within the FAST Team, you will work at the frontline of Children's Services, responding to safeguarding concerns and completing timely, high-quality assessments. The team operates a three-week duty cycle: 1 week on duty - allocated new cases and full-time office based 2 weeks off duty - hybrid working, progressing assessments and plansDuring duty weeks, practitioners are expected to be office based to support collaboration, effective case allocation, and prompt safeguarding decision-making. Key Responsibilities Undertake Child and Family Assessments...

Assessment Social Worker | Supportive Senior Management | Manageable Caseload | Easily Commutable from Kent / Essex  A great opportunity to join a thriving Duty & Assessment service We're currently working closely alongside super stable Duty & Assessment team based in South East London for a fantastic opportunity for an experienced children’s social worker their close-knit Duty & Assessment service.  Leaders in Care are offering £38.50/h for this role Benefits of the role include: Manageable caseload - cases split evenly across the service Longstanding and supportive permanent management structure (based off feedback) Close-knit team who'll make you feel valued from day 1  Regular reflective supervision  Secure 6 month contract, with the look to further extend beyond this should you wish  With vacancies within this service a rarety, what better time to make the move and be a part of an excellent team where you're surrounded by like-minded individuals, all with...

Our client, Tameside MBC is looking for 5 social workers to work in their Safeguarding and Support team This role is based on the Safeguarding and Support team where social workers manage Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court matters. Candidates will be supported by a stable and permanent leadership team. Tameside have a clear and ambitious improvement plan, inviting experienced workers to contribute to ongoing development and benefit from the positive changes underway. The recent Ofsted monitoring visit letter, published in January, describes the stability and positive changes within the service. The social work role is office-based, with some flexibility around working from home arrangements where agreed by the Team Manager. There is a preference that any successful candidate will work their contracted hours over 5 days. Main duties and responsibilities include: To carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared...

We are looking to recruit a Parenting Assessor in the Family Safeguarding Service Team. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities.  The responsibilities of the Parenting Assessor includes: Non case holding. Undertake high-quality, evidence-based parenting assessments to inform safeguarding and permanence decisions. Produce clear analytical reports for court and care planning, working to statutory timescales and supporting robust professional decision-making for children and families. The ideal candidate will have: Social Work England registration Eligibility to work in the UK Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA) PAMS Trained   Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.    Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments LAC Reviews Giving Evidence Managing a varied caseload Court Reports Section 47'sTo be successful: For this role you will need to be a Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Children’s Safeguarding or Child Protection Team. Why Choose Ackerman Pierce? Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years’ worth of experience in recruiting directly into the...

Recovery Coordinator £18 per hour Location: Erith DA8 Clearance Required: Enhanced DBS Caseload of approx. c40/45. Hours of work: Mon - fri 09:00 - 17:00, every other Tuesday 11:30 - 19:30. Make a Real Difference in People’s Recovery Journeys We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will support individuals affected by drug and alcohol misuse at every stage of their recovery — from initial assessment and engagement through structured treatment and into sustained recovery. (This includes providing 121 sessions, group sessions, triage's / assessments, supporting clients on OST medication) This is a varied and rewarding position where you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care that promotes long-term positive outcomes. What You’ll Be Doing * Managing a caseload of service users, developing and reviewing personalised recovery and treatment plans. *...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team in Wigston with Milton Keynes Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong practitioner with recent CIC and adoption experience looking for their next contract at a competitive rate. Job Title: Social Worker - CIC Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Civic Centre, 1 Saxon Gate East, Central Milton Keynes, MK9 3EJ About the Role: As a Social Worker within the CIC Team, you will work with children and young people who are looked after, ensuring they receive the care, stability, and support they need to thrive. Full details of the role are provided in the attached CIC information sheet. Due to the nature of the role, there will be local travel required, with occasional longer-distance travel as needed. About You: To be considered for this position, you must: Have recent experience working within a CIC-focused role (within the last five years)....

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team in Wigston with Leicestershire County Council. Job Title: Social Worker - Child Protection Team (Wigston) Location: Bassett Street, South Wigston, LE18 4PE Pay Rate: £38 per hour About the Role: As a Social Worker within the Child Protection Team, you will be responsible for managing a caseload of up to 16 cases involving child protection pre-proceedings plans. You will work collaboratively with families and other professionals to ensure that children at risk are safeguarded and supported effectively. Your key duties will include: Managing complex child protection cases, ensuring children are safeguarded and their needs are met. Implementing pre-proceedings plans, working with families to bring about change and improve outcomes. Completing assessments and report writing, providing clear, concise, and evidence-based documentation. Attending meetings, making...

Locum Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Competitive Rates & Supportive Team Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (umbrella) Location: Stoke On Trent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking experienced Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established authority where your skills, experience, and professional judgement are truly valued. Your Role As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner, you will: Complete statutory Child & Family Assessments Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Develop, implement, and review care and support plans Lead and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings Assess risk and ensure timely, effective interventions Support and mentor colleagues (Senior...

Intervention Support Worker (Out of Hours) Service: Children's Services - Interventions Hub Grade: 5 | Hours: 37 per week (including unsocial hours & sleep-ins) Reporting to: Team Manager Location: Office, community and home-based Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an Intervention Support Worker to provide emergency out-of-hours support to vulnerable children, young people (0-18) and families. This role delivers both family-based interventions and residential support within emergency placements. You will work in line with CASP, CP and CLA plans, contributing to assessments, child plans and statutory meetings, while maintaining accurate records and working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals. Responsibilities include delivering direct and family-based interventions, staffing emergency placements, facilitating supervised contact, transporting children and families, and participating in a duty rota. Essential Qualifications GCSEs (or equivalent)...