274 children 39 s social worker jobs found in London

Social Worker – Children in Care | Enfield Location: Enfield, London Service: Children in Care Job Type: Temporary About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, placing greater emphasis on early intervention, effective multi-agency working and supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible. Enfield Children in Care Service is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong experience in Children in Care, court proceedings, child protection and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children in care. Undertake high-quality assessments and develop effective care plans. Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and long-term stability. Work confidently with court proceedings and statutory processes. Assess and manage safeguarding and risk concerns. Build...

Experienced Children’s Social Worker – Enfield Location: Enfield, London Job Type: Temporary Service: Family Help & Family Safeguarding Experience Required: Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience (PQE) in permanent Local Authority Children’s Social Care roles About the Role We are seeking dynamic, committed and experienced Children’s Social Workers to join Enfield’s newly launched Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative, strengths-based approach that focuses on early intervention, effective multi-agency working and supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible. You will work with children, young people and families, including cases involving domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation, while keeping children’s lived experiences at the centre of your practice. Key Responsibilities Manage complex caseloads...

Experienced Social Worker – Children’s Social Care Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within Children’s Social Care? We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Local Authority Children’s Social Care service. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner who is able to manage a varied caseload independently, assess and manage risk effectively, and adapt their approach when working with complex or unusual cases. About the Role As an Experienced Social Worker, you will be responsible for independently managing cases and working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. You will be expected to: Manage an independent caseload within Children’s Social Care. Undertake comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate plans. Assess and manage risk effectively. Work confidently with complex and challenging situations. Use professional judgement and adapt...

Hertfordshire – Qualified Social Workers – Children Services – £32-38 per hour Key Responsibilities: * Manage a caseload within Children's Services, including areas such as Safeguarding, Child Protection, Children in Need, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adoption, Assessment and Duty. * Undertake comprehensive child and family assessments. * Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations where required. * Develop and review outcome-focused care plans. * Carry out direct work with children, young people and families. * Prepare high-quality reports for meetings, reviews and court proceedings. * Attend court hearings and provide evidence when required. * Work closely with partner agencies including education, health and police services. * Ensure statutory visits, reviews and assessments are completed within required timescales. * Support children and families to achieve positive outcomes through effective intervention and planning. *...

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...

Refuge Worker - Domestic Abuse Services London| Full-Time | Ongoing Contract Change Lives. Build Futures. Be the Support Survivors Need. Caritas Futures is partnering with a leading domestic abuse charity to recruit compassionate and experienced Refuge Workers in London. In a sector where skilled professionals are in high demand, this is an opportunity to join a respected service making a genuine difference to women, children, and families affected by domestic abuse. What You'll Be Doing Supporting survivors within refuge accommodation Completing risk and needs assessments Developing safety and support plans Working alongside partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Providing practical and emotional support to clients rebuilding their lives What We're Looking For Experience supporting vulnerable adults or families Knowledge of safeguarding and risk assessment Domestic abuse, housing, homelessness, substance misuse, or related experience DBS on the Update Service (or...

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Refuge Support Worker to join our Domestic Abuse Service located in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience required, just the right values. £27,705.60 per annum, working 36 hours per week. Fixed term contract till March 2027 Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further trainingAll applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. We are recruiting a Part Time Support Worker for our Look Ahead refuge to support and empower women to move on successfully with their lives. What you'll do: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required...

We're looking for a hardworking and Support Worker to join our Mental Health service located in Tower Hamlets. No experience or personal care required, just the right values. £30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week. 7 months contract ending 31st March 2027, can be extended subject to contract renewal. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply) Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.To enable vulnerable customers living at the scheme to manage their tenancies, mental/ physical health and wellbeing and assist them to move to social housing within the community. It is a step-down service with a short licence tenancy up to 28 days....

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Location: Merton, South West London Pay: £108.68 - £115 per day Contract Type: Full-time | Temporary to Permanent Start Date: September 2026 (or ASAP) Commutable from: Wandsworth, Sutton, Croydon, Kingston, Lambeth, Richmond, Wimbledon, Mitcham, Morden and surrounding South West London areas. Long Term Futures is recruiting a resilient and dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join a supportive secondary school in Merton. This full-time role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning, improve behaviour, and achieve positive outcomes both inside and outside the classroom. Working across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will provide tailored support to students with SEMH needs, behavioural challenges, ADHD, Autism (ASC), and other additional learning needs. You'll work closely with teaching and pastoral staff to create...

Qualified Social Worker – Children in Care Team – London Location: London Borough of Merton Pay/Salary: £39.04 per hour (Umbrella) Office Working: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office Contract: Locum We are currently working with the London Borough of Merton to find an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Children in Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service working with children and young people in care, helping to provide stability, progress permanence plans, and achieve positive long-term outcomes. You'll manage a caseload of children in care, undertaking direct work with children and families, completing high-quality assessments and care plans, and working closely with foster carers, families and partner agencies. The role will also involve court work where required, ensuring children's wishes and feelings remain central to all planning and decision-making. Duties Managing a caseload of children and young people in care....

Fostering Social Worker - Havering - £39.04 per hour umbrella We are currently seeking an experienced Fostering Social Worker to join a team in Havering, supporting the assessment and approval of prospective kinship carers. This role is to carry out kinship viability assessments. Key Responsibilities: Undertake kinship viability assessments in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. Complete thorough assessments of prospective kinship carers, identifying strengths, risks and support needs. Prepare clear, analytical assessment reports and recommendations. Work collaboratively with children, families, social workers and other professionals. Ensure the child's welfare and best interests remain central throughout the assessment process. Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation. Requirements: Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration. Relevant experience within fostering, kinship care, connected...

Social Work Improvement Lead Children's Services | Surrey £450-£500 per day Lead Improvement. Drive Change. Deliver Better Outcomes. Are you a senior leader with a strong track record of driving improvement, transformation and performance within Children's Services? We are seeking an experienced Social Work Improvement Lead to provide strategic leadership within our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub, playing a key role in strengthening service effectiveness, improving decision-making and delivering better outcomes for children, young people and families across Surrey. This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for someone who combines operational expertise with a passion for service improvement, partnership working and transformational change. About the Role As Social Work Improvement Lead, you will work at the heart of Children's Services, driving performance, quality assurance and continuous service development within the Family Safeguarding Hub. Working closely...

Social Work Improvement Lead Children's Services | Surrey Make a Difference Where It Matters Most. Are you an experienced and inspirational leader in children's social care, passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families? We are looking for an exceptional Service Manager to lead our multi-agency Family Safeguarding Hub. This is a pivotal leadership role where you will shape decision-making at the front door of Children's Services, ensuring vulnerable children receive the right support at the right time through effective partnership working and strong professional leadership. About the Role As Service Manager, you will lead a highly skilled multi-agency team, working alongside colleagues from Children's Services, Early Help, Police, Health and wider safeguarding partners to ensure timely, effective and proportionate responses to concerns about children. You will drive service performance, quality assurance and continuous improvement, creating a...

LAC Social Worker - Luton Council Location: Luton Working Arrangement: Hybrid Pay Rate: £38.84 per hour Umbrella Contract: Temporary / Agency Start Date: ASAP About the Role Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced LAC Social Worker to join Luton Council's Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and experienced Social Worker to work within a supportive team, managing a caseload of Looked After Children and helping to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people. The role offers hybrid working, providing a balance between office-based and remote working. Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings remain at the centre of planning and decision-making. Complete high-quality assessments, care plans, reviews and statutory visits in line with legislation and local authority procedures. Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, carers...

Children's Support Worker - Maidstone, Ashford and Tunbridge Wells Join Nurseplus as a Childrens Support Worker - Make a difference everyday At Nurseplus, every shift you work is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those in need. As a Childrens Support Worker, you’ll be providing high-quality care across a range of settings within in social care sector, from elderly care to individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and more complex care needs. You’ll become part of a compassionate team where every contribution counts. Why Choose Nurseplus? Flexibility that Works for You: Choose your shifts, whether full-time, part-time, days, nights, or weekends, so you can fit work around your life. Weekly Pay & Competitive Rates: Earn between £14.57 and £21.29 per hour, with weekly pay and an annual pay review to reward your hard work. Workwise App: Take control of your schedule with our Workwise app – manage your availability and easily book...

Commutable from London | Flexible Office Working | Manageable Caseloads | Training and development included Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a Family Safeguarding role in a location that is easily commutable from London, with manageable caseloads and genuine flexibility around office working? We are currently recruiting for experienced Safeguarding Social Workers to join a supportive local authority that is focused on keeping caseloads as manageable as possible and providing Social Workers with the support and development they need to succeed. You will work across Child in Need and Child Protection, providing longer-term family support and safeguarding interventions. The role involves minimal court work, allowing you to focus on direct work with children, young people and families. The Role £42 P/H 6-month minimum contract Manageable caseloads Child in Need and Child Protection work Minimal court work Flexible approach to office working – choose the days...

Flexible hybrid working | Supportive team environment | Child-focused practice | Long-term contract opportunity | Commutable from London If helping children achieve stability, security and positive outcomes is what drives your practice, this Children in Care Social Worker role offers the chance to make a genuine impact while benefiting from flexibility and strong team support. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Children in Care Social Worker looking to join a well-established service committed to delivering excellent outcomes for children in care. You'll have the autonomy to manage your work effectively while being supported by experienced managers who understand the challenges and rewards of working with Children in Care. You'll be part of a service that values high-quality practice and relationship-based social work. Package & Benefits £42 per hour. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements. Ongoing contract with potential for extension. Supportive management...

Assessments | Loyalty Bonus | Commutable from Berkshire | Flexibility Encouraged | No Micro-Management | Long-Standing Staff Leaders in Care are collaborating with a forward-thinking authority in the Thames Valley seeking experienced Duty & Assessment Social Workers. This council encourages flexibility and work-life balance, offering hybrid arrangements, potential 4-day work weeks, and autonomy over your schedule. As a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for children and families accessing specialist support. Your role will focus on: Conducting Specialist Assessments: Responding to new referrals and completing holistic assessments that consider the complex needs of children, including those with disabilities, while identifying appropriate support and services. Safeguarding and Risk Management: Leading and contributing to safeguarding enquiries, including Section 47 investigations, where there are concerns about a child’s safety or...

KS1 Teacher | Waltham Forest Location: Waltham Forest, East London Contract: Full Time | 1 Year Fixed Term Start Date: September 2026 Pay: M1 - UPS3 daily rate Potential: Permanent position available at the end of the contract An exciting opportunity has opened up for a KS1 Teacher to join a fantastic primary school in the centre of Waltham Forest from September 2026. This full-time position will run for the academic year, with the potential for the successful candidate to secure a permanent position at the end of the contract. The school has built a strong reputation within its local community and offers a welcoming environment where teachers are encouraged to develop their skills and progress professionally. You'll be joining a friendly and collaborative staff team who are committed to supporting one another and providing pupils with the very best education. The Opportunity As a KS1 Teacher, you will: Take responsibility for delivering engaging and purposeful lessons...

Position - 1:1 Primary Teaching Assistant Location - Barking & Dagenham Full time - Monday to Friday 8.30am till 4.00 pm As a 1:1 primary teaching assistant, your main role is to support the learning and development of a specific student within a classroom setting. This student may have special educational needs or require additional support to meet their learning goals. Your responsibilities may include: Working closely with the class teacher to plan and deliver appropriate learning activities and interventions for the student. Providing one-to-one support to the students during lessons, helping them to understand concepts and complete tasks. Monitoring and recording the student's progress and reporting back to the teacher Adapting resources and materials to meet the student's individual needs Supporting the student with their social and emotional development Liaising with parents and other professionals involved in the student's care, such as educational psychologists...