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Our client North Yorkshire council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family safeguarding team. Job Purpose: Hold and manage a caseload including Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children as allocated by the Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager. The post holder will do this by undertaking assessments, formulating, monitoring and managing plans for children with multi agency partners to ensure good, timely outcomes for children. Operational management: Manage and prioritise cases as allocated by the line manager Assess children and their family's needs and make appropriate recommendations for services to achieve agreed outcomes Participate in the allocation of cases and accept cases allocated by the Team Manager commensurate with your level of experience. Liaise with other agency professionals as necessary to fulfil the Directorates statutory duties and achieve best outcomes for children. Fully engage in supervision and performance...

Our client Blackpool council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Family Support team. In Blackpool we believe Children can achieve better outcomes when they are supported by their families and community and as a result we: Work 'with' families, not 'do things to them'. Are child focussed, but support the whole family via our strengths based approach. Build and nurture trusted relationships with children and families. Be consistent and do what we say we will do. Ensure that when formal intervention is required, we manage it at the lowest possible level. Support our workforce and challenge them to deliver a great service. Encourage our families and communities to be aspirational for themselves and each other. Respect difference in families and communities and ensure we are inclusive. Be transparent and objective in our decision making. Learn from what works and what does not work and keep developing our services to build on the things that deliver the right...

Our Oldham council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in our care team. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on...

Qualified Social Worker Location: Huyton, Merseyside Rate: £31.15 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary / Agency Contract Hours: Full-Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join a busy and supportive local authority team in Huyton, Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children, families, or adults while working within a collaborative and professional environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, developing effective support plans, and working closely with partner agencies to deliver high-quality social work services. Key Responsibilities Needs Assessments Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users' practical, emotional, social, and care needs. Identify risks, strengths, and required interventions to support positive outcomes. Safeguarding *...

Our client Somerset council is looking for a Children's qualified social worker to join their Safeguarding team. Areas of Responsibility: Undertake high quality, child-centred assessments of need and risk to ensure that children and young people are protected from significant harm. Build trusting relationships with children and families to understand their lived experiences. Provide support, guidance, and interventions that promote positive change. Use relational, strengths based, and trauma-informed approaches to engage families effectively. Develop and review care plans that reflect the child's voice and best interests. Use evidence-based tools and frameworks to inform decision-making. Responsible for children allocated with varying needs and complexity, commensurate with experience, ability, and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources. Deliver evidence-based interventions in response to identified needs as required. Undertake statutory and best...

Our client Somerset council is looking for a Children's qualified social worker to join their Assessment team. Areas of Responsibility: Undertake high quality, child-centred assessments of need and risk to ensure that children and young people are protected from significant harm. Build trusting relationships with children and families to understand their lived experiences. Provide support, guidance, and interventions that promote positive change. Use relational, strengths based, and trauma-informed approaches to engage families effectively. Develop and review care plans that reflect the child's voice and best interests. Use evidence-based tools and frameworks to inform decision-making. Responsible for children allocated with varying needs and complexity, commensurate with experience, ability, and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources. Deliver evidence-based interventions in response to identified needs as required. Undertake statutory and best...

Frontline Excellence in Greater Manchester: High-Paying Flexible Roles in Wigan Role: Qualified Children's Social Worker Teams Available: Locality | Duty & Assessment | Children with Disabilities (CWD) | The Hub Location: Wigan Council Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour Working Structure: Hybrid (Flexible split between home and office working) Frontline children's services demand a lot from you, which is why your next move should be to a local authority that respects your expertise and compensates you accordingly. Wigan Council is offering a premium regional rate of £38.00 per hour for dedicated practitioners ready to make a tangible difference in children's lives. With multiple vacancies across Locality, Duty, CWD, and The Hub, you can align yourself with the specific service area that best matches your practice passions. The Work You'll Do As a Children's Social Worker in Wigan, you will manage a varied, rewarding caseload spanning the entire journey of the child. Your daily...

Our client West Sussex county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Family Safeguarding team. As a Children's Social Worker you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk for vulnerable children and their families. You will be responsible for achieving positive change and improved outcomes by undertaking high quality assessments, care planning and, as appropriate, child protection investigations, to prevent the separation of children from their families where possible. You will ensure that children and young people are adequately protected in line with our policies, procedures and relevant legislation. The candidate needs: - To be an experienced worker with at least 2/3 years experience. - Recent Front line - child protection work - Good assessment skills that are able to identify risk - Direct work with children to be able to identify their needs - Good multi agency working experience Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one...

Frontline Excellence in Greater Manchester: High-Paying Flexible Roles in Wigan Role: Qualified Children's Social Worker Teams Available: Locality | Duty & Assessment | Children with Disabilities (CWD) | The Hub Location: Wigan Council Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour Working Structure: Hybrid (Flexible split between home and office working) Frontline children's services demand a lot from you, which is why your next move should be to a local authority that respects your expertise and compensates you accordingly. Wigan Council is offering a premium regional rate of £38.00 per hour for dedicated practitioners ready to make a tangible difference in children's lives. With multiple vacancies across Locality, Duty, CWD, and The Hub, you can align yourself with the specific service area that best matches your practice passions. The Work You'll Do As a Children's Social Worker in Wigan, you will manage a varied, rewarding caseload spanning the entire journey of the child. Your daily...

4‑Day Working Week * Temporary Contract * Immediate Start * £38p/h Connect2Kent are seeking an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join the Children's Social Work Team in Ashford on a temporary basis. You'll be completing Children & Families assessments and supporting children and families at key points of need. This is a great opportunity for a confident practitioner who wants flexibility, balance, and the chance to make a real impact - all within a supportive, well‑structured team. What you'll be doing You'll carry out C&F assessments for children and families referred into the service, ensuring timely, analytical and child‑centred practice. Completing high‑quality C&F assessments - Clear, evidence‑based assessments that inform robust plans. Managing a varied caseload - CIN, CP and early safeguarding work depending on need. Multi‑agency collaboration - Working closely with schools, health, police, carers and families. Maintaining accurate records -...

Here's an impactful and professional job post you can use: Shape Futures Through Family Connections – Connected Persons Social Worker | London Borough of Islington | £37.05 per Hour SW Locums are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join the London Borough of Islington in a rewarding Connected Persons Team role. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about securing stable, loving family placements for children who cannot remain in their parents' care. Working within a highly regarded local authority, you will play a vital role in assessing family members and friends who wish to provide permanent care and support for vulnerable children. Position Details * Role: Children's Social Worker – Connected Persons Team * Location: London Borough of Islington * Contract: Full-Time Locum * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday * Start Date: ASAP * Pay...

We are currently recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Children in Care (CIC) Team within Halton Borough Council. This role specifically focuses on supporting young people aged 16 to 18 as they prepare to transition to independence or leaving care services. You will be part of a supportive and established team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for looked after children and care leavers. Key Responsibilities: Manage a caseload of young people aged 16-18 within the Children in Care pathway. Maybe some court work involved. Undertake statutory visits, reviews, and care planning in line with legislation and local procedures. Work collaboratively with Personal Advisors, IROs, education providers, housing, health services, and other professionals to support the transition to independence. Ensure young people are prepared for leaving care by promoting their participation in pathway planning and decision-making. Carry out comprehensive assessments and...

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Kinship fostering team. Key Responsibilities Complete Form K assessments to assess connected persons as foster carers. Undertake viability assessments to inform early permanence planning. Carry out SGO assessments, including support plans and court reports. Provide regular supervision and support to approved kinship foster carers. Support carers to manage placement challenges, contact arrangements, and transitions to permanence. Work closely with children's social workers and multi-agency partners to ensure coordinated care planning. Ensure all work is child-centred, evidence-based, and within statutory timescales.About You Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience in: Kinship/connected persons fostering (Form K) SGO assessments and permanence planning Viability assessments Supporting and supervising foster carers Strong analytical and report-writing skills for...

Fostering Social Worker – Support & Supervision | Liverpool City Council | £40 per hour Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Liverpool City Council to recruit an experienced Fostering Social Worker to join their Support and Supervision Team. This role focuses on supporting foster carers who have recently been assessed and approved under Regulation 24 arrangements, ensuring children are provided with safe, stable, and nurturing placements. As a Fostering Social Worker, you will provide ongoing support, supervision, and guidance to foster carers caring for children under Regulation 24 arrangements. You will work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes and placement stability. Key Responsibilities Provide supervision and support to foster carers approved under Regulation 24. Undertake foster carer reviews and contribute to fostering panel processes where required. Ensure carers receive appropriate training, guidance, and...

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...

About the Role Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a stable, supportive team focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care. Responsibilities Chair multi-agency and multidisciplinary meetings Complete statutory assessments and annual reviews Develop and implement child-centred care plans Manage a caseload of up to 18 children, including those under care and placement orders Work collaboratively with professionals including IROs, health services, and education teams Ensure children's needs are met through direct work, life story work, and ongoing placement supportAbout the Team Stable and experienced leadership with a Team Manager and Deputy Manager Collaborative structure including Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and Social Work Assistants Access to a Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Worker for additional support...

Outreach Worker (Alternative Provision) Location: Accrington area, Lancashire Salary: £100 - £144.89 per day Contract Type: Full-time (5 days a week), Temporary to Permanent potential Start Date: September 2026 About the Role Tradewind Recruitment are working closely with a leading Alternative Provision in the Accrington area to find a dedicated, resilient, and passionate Outreach Worker. This is a vital, full-time role working five days a week. You will be delivering targeted, 1:1 interventions with students from mainstream secondary schools. Your primary objective will be to provide the necessary behavioural, emotional, and academic support to engage these young people and ultimately avoid permanent exclusion. You will act as the bridge between mainstream education and alternative provision, working on-site, in schools, and occasionally in community settings to re-engage students who are at risk of falling out of the education system. Key Responsibilities 1:1...

Autism Support Worker - Primary SEN School - Lewisham A warm, nurturing primary SEN school in Lewisham is seeking a dedicated Autism Support Worker to support young learners in a structured and supportive environment. Location: Lewisham Pay: £95-£100 per day Contract: Full-time, September start Why Join This School? Friendly, child-centred primary setting designed for young learners Small class sizes to support individual development Supportive and collaborative staff team Experienced teachers and SEN specialists in every classroom Excellent transport links across Lewisham Competitive Inner London daily rates The Role As an Autism Support Worker, you'll work closely with primary-aged pupils (typically 4-11 years old) with autism and additional needs. You'll help create a safe, engaging, and structured environment where children can build confidence, develop key skills, and enjoy learning. Your responsibilities will include: Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored...

Teaching Assistant Opportunities – Leatherhead, Surrey Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual looking for a rewarding role in education? We are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a number of welcoming schools in the Leatherhead area, supporting children with a range of additional learning needs. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to begin a career in education, we'd love to hear from you. Job Details Position: Teaching Assistant Location: Leatherhead, Surrey Contract Type: Term Time Only | Short-Term, Long-Term & Ad-Hoc Opportunities Available Pay: £85.00 – £95.00 per day (PAYE) The Role As a Teaching Assistant, you'll support pupils both inside and outside the classroom, helping them to access learning, develop confidence and reach their full potential. Opportunities are available within mainstream and specialist settings, supporting children with SEND, including autism, speech and language needs, SEMH and...

Our client Leicestershire county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection team. Candidates must be experienced child protection SW, Holding a caseload of up to 16 cases on child protection pre-proceedings plans Job Purpose To provide high-quality statutory social work services to children and families where there are concerns about significant harm. The post holder will undertake complex casework, lead safeguarding interventions, support less experienced social workers, and ensure that children's welfare remains paramount in accordance with relevant legislation, local authority policies, and professional standards. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload involving children in need, child protection, pre-proceedings, and court proceedings. Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with statutory guidance and local procedures. Develop, implement, and review child protection plans and care plans. Lead safeguarding...