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Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Lancashire County Council are seeking experienced Children's Social Workers to join their Duty and Assessment Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact on children and families at the front door of services, working in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. Key Responsibilities: Undertake Child and Family Assessments to respond to urgent concerns regarding a child's safety and well-being. Carry out Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries, ensuring thorough risk assessments and clear decision-making. Develop and implement robust care plans to safeguard children and promote their welfare. Make immediate safety plans where required, ensuring children are protected and linked to longer-term support. Prepare for and participate in formal case reviews, core groups, and strategy discussions. Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding and welfare services. Maintain...

Locum Supervising Social Worker – Fostering (Children's Services) £35.00 per hour Wigan Council Contract: Locum | Full-time I am looking for experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the Fostering Team at Wigan Council on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional with a strong background in fostering and statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities: Hold a caseload of foster carers and provide regular supervision and support Undertake annual foster carer reviews Attend and contribute to all associated meetings including LAC reviews, strategy meetings, and placement planning meetings Complete relevant training and CPD Participate in fostering panel as required Maintain accurate and up-to-date recordsRequirements: Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England Significant post-qualifying experience in fostering services (experience essential) Strong understanding of fostering regulations, safeguarding, and...

About the Role: Liverpool Children's Services are seeking experienced Children's Advanced Social Workers (minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience) to join our Permanence Teams. This is an exciting opportunity to work with Children in Care (CIC) and Looked After Children (LAC), contributing to long-term improved outcomes through stable placements and high-quality care planning. Key Responsibilities: Work with children and young people to provide direct engagement and therapeutic support. Conduct care and placement planning, minimising risk and ensuring stability for each child. Use a methodical, organised approach to case management, promoting improved long-term outcomes. Support the implementation of best practice within the Permanence Teams, collaborating with colleagues and partner agencies. Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives within Liverpool Children's Services.Essential Skills & Experience: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social...

Children's Duty Social Worker - Wigan Wigan Children's Services are seeking experienced Children's Duty Social Workers to join their fast-paced Duty Service. This team provides the first point of contact for families requiring assessment and intervention, ensuring children's needs are addressed effectively and safely. As a Duty Social Worker, you will assess and intervene at the earliest stage, working across complex cases. You will provide timely analysis, risk assessment, and recommendations to determine the best long-term support pathway for children and families. The Duty Service operates on a five-week rotation, meaning you will go on duty once every five weeks, supported by a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, and Senior Social Worker. Cases are short-term, with outcomes informing transfer to the most appropriate service team. Key Responsibilities Conduct initial child and family assessments to identify needs and risks Provide expert intervention at the first stage of...

Pre-Birth Social Worker - Birmingham Children's Trust About the Role Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking experienced Pre-Birth Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their dynamic Safeguarding and Family Support teams. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role working with vulnerable families at the earliest stage of pregnancy to ensure safe planning and positive outcomes for babies. You will be responsible for completing comprehensive pre-birth assessments, managing risk for unborn and post-birth children, and assessing parents who have had previous children removed from their care. The role spans work across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Initial Care Orders (ICO). The ideal candidate has strong expertise in legal planning, pre-proceedings, and multi-agency working, with an ability to navigate complex cases involving substance misuse, mental health, domestic abuse, and homelessness. Key Responsibilities As a Pre-Birth Social Worker, you will:...

Nottingham City Council Children’s Social Worker – Duty and Assessment Up to £32 per hour Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced, dynamic, and resilient Children's Social Worker to join our busy Fieldwork team, specialising in Duty and Assessment. If you are an established practitioner committed to timely, high-quality interventions and want to be part of a forward-thinking service, we want to hear from you. The Role You will be working within a core Duty Team structure that ensures a balance between immediate response and continuous case progression: * Duty Cycle: You will operate on a clear and structured one-week duty cycle, followed by three weeks dedicated to completing your work and assessments. * Assessment & Progression: You will work within a busy duty team environment, responsible for progressing all aspects of children's assessments from initial referral through to case conclusion or progression to longer-term teams. * Complex Casework: Your caseload...

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.Requirements as a Social Worker include: SWE Registration Eligible to work in the UK Drive and have access to a car Post-qualified experience Degree...

Job Title: Childrens Support Worker Agency | GBP17/hr | Berkshire Job Summary: Weve been supporting childrens services professionals across Kent and the South East for over 25 years, giving you access to a wide range of agency opportunities each year across multiple local authorities and private providers. Whether you're looking to lead on complex cases or step into a service area that better suits your strengths, this opportunity offers flexibility without compromising on career progression. At Prospero Health & Social Care, we work with trusted services throughout the region. Join us as a Childrens Support Worker and make an immediate difference in the lives of young people in various different settings and locations. Key Job Details: Role: Childrens Support Worker (Agency) Pay: GBP15.00 - GBP17.00 per hour Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (Agency) Location: Various settings across Berkshire About the Role: Were looking for experienced Family Support Workers and...

Our Client Calderdale Council, is looking for an experienced Practice Manager to join their Team. Practice Manager in the Multi-Agency Screening Team. The Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) performs a statutory function as the single front door for all children's safeguarding and support enquiries. All safeguarding referrals, early help requests, disability/OT referrals, and children's social care enquiries. Processing all domestic abuse notifications, DRAMM, MARAC, and police safeguarding referrals. All incoming cases are screened and make decisions within 24 hours, ensuring children are safeguarded promptly. Practice Managers is a vital role, overseeing the screening of social workers, chairing strategy meetings, and approving outcomes. The role is primarily office based, with only occasional working from home. Requirements of this Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Continual professional development....

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Gateshead / Newcastle About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping...

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Darlington About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts....

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Middlesbrough About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping...

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Newcastle About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts....

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support Location: Gateshead About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts....

Why Join Us? Excellent pay - from £16.50 to £20 per hour Paid mileage for every shift Fully funded training (including a £500 TMVA course!) Flexible shift options - We can offer block shift bookings for long day sleep shifts (e.g. 2/3/4/5 days of straight shifts) Opportunities to develop your skills with ongoing training and support About the role: As a Children & Young People's Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in supporting young people within residential settings and the community. Working with at least 2:1 staffing ratio, you'll be ensuring safety, stability, and quality care always. Location: Morpeth You'll be: Building positive, trusting relationships with young people. Supporting daily routines (from school runs and appointments to bedtimes and activities). Encouraging independence and personal development. Keeping accurate daily records (emotions, routines, activities, food diaries, and more). Helping manage money responsibly and keeping receipts....

Pay Rate: £16.50-£20 Per Hour + Mileage paid on shift Location: Redcar 8am-8pm Day/8pm-8am Night/ Respite shifts /8am-11pm + Sleep In Within this role you will be working with children in residential settings, as well as in the community. You will be working with a minimum staffing ratio of 2:1. This ensures the safety of a young service user, as well as protecting staff. For this role, you will need to have good attention to detail, writing detailed daily notes. This will record things such as the service user's emotions, any interactions with colleagues/family members, conversations, food diaries and the daily routine of the service user. The role will require you to partake in activities with the young person and help to manage their money, ensuring receipts are kept for each transaction. You will need to be able to identify and report any safeguarding issues that may arise in relation to the young person, as well as aiding in their development and keeping them on track....

Calderdale Council is seeking an experienced Practice Manager to join their Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) at £40 per hour. The MAST acts as the single front door for all children's safeguarding and support enquiries, including: Safeguarding referrals and early help requests Disability and OT referrals Domestic abuse notifications (DRAMM, MARAC) Police safeguarding referralsAll incoming cases are screened and decisions made within 24 hours to ensure children are safeguarded promptly. The Practice Manager plays a key role in overseeing the screening process, supervising social workers, chairing strategy meetings, and approving outcomes. Location: Calderdale (mainly office-based with limited home working) Contract: 12 weeks (covering permanent recruitment) Pay Rate: £40 per hour If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Adarsh Parihar at or call (phone number removed). Essential Requirements: Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent At least...

Job Summary: Weve been supporting childrens services professionals across the UK for over 25 years, giving you access to a wide range of agency opportunities each year across multiple local authorities and private providers. Whether you're looking to lead on complex cases or step into a service area that better suits your strengths, this opportunity offers flexibility without compromising on career progression. At Prospero Health & Social Care, we work with trusted services throughout the region. Join us as a Childrens Support Worker and make an immediate difference in the lives of young people in various different settings and locations. Key Job Details: Role: Childrens Support Worker (Agency) Pay: GBP15 - GBP17 per hour Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (Agency) Location: Various settings across Kent About the Role: Were looking for experienced Family Support Workers and Children/Young People Support Workers to join our expanding agency team. This is a flexible role...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for Social Workers to join the Children's Social Work Team. Previous experience is required working in Children's Social Work Team. KCC has various positions available across Kent. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and their families, undertaking assessments to determine the needs and capabilities of clients and carers, and drawing up plans of support under the supervision and guidance of a designated supervisor, using agreed eligibility criteria and in accordance with statutory requirements, Directorate and Corporate Policy and National Legislation. Cost any support package and assist the client to access the most appropriate and comprehensive support available through community resources, direct...

Support Worker – Special Needs Dewsbury £86.80 - £110 Per Day Flexible Start Dates Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: recent experience obtained within the last 2 years, of working with children or young people, ideally within a school, nursery, childcare, youth work, play or care setting. We must be able to obtain references from these roles. The School And The Role We are currently seeking additional Support Workers to work within our partner school settings in Dewsbury. This role involves supporting young people and children with a range of special educational needs. The Support Worker – Special Needs role involves supporting primary aged pupils who have been identified as having additional needs. These needs range from Autism, PMLD, Complex needs, Mobility, SEMH and MLD. The assignment is over multiple sites across Dewsbury. Based in the Dewsbury area and is...