2417 experienced social worker jobs found

Our client Swindon Council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Assessment and Child Protection team. Job Purpose The Experienced Social Worker will provide high-quality social work services to children, young people, and their families within the Assessment and Child Protection Team. The post holder will assess risk, safeguard children, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. They will manage complex cases, demonstrate sound professional judgement, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met in accordance with legislation and organisational policies. Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments, to identify children's needs and risks. Manage a diverse and complex caseload involving child protection, children in need, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings. Complete timely and high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans. Undertake Section 47 enquiries...

Our client Swindon Council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Disability Children's team. Job Purpose The Experienced Social Worker will provide high-quality social work services to children and young people with disabilities and their families. The post holder will undertake statutory assessments, safeguard children, coordinate multi-agency support, and ensure children with complex needs receive appropriate services to maximise their wellbeing, development, and independence. The role requires skilled assessment, effective partnership working, and a commitment to promoting the voice of the child. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children and young people with disabilities, including those who are Children in Need, subject to Child Protection Plans, Looked After Children, or involved in care proceedings. Undertake comprehensive Child and Family Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance and organisational procedures. Assess...

Our client Swindon council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. Job Purpose The Experienced Social Worker will deliver high-quality, child-centred social work services to children, young people, and their families within the Family Safeguarding Team. The post holder will manage complex safeguarding cases, undertake statutory assessments and interventions, and work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to reduce risk, promote family strengths, and improve outcomes for children. The role requires skilled assessment, evidence-based decision-making, and a commitment to restorative and strengths-based practice. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload involving Children in Need, Child Protection, Public Law Outline (PLO), and care proceedings. Undertake Child and Family Assessments in accordance with statutory guidance and local procedures. Complete Section 47 enquiries and coordinate safeguarding investigations...

Social Worker - Duty and Assessment - Lancashire - £36 Per Hour Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced social worker for a position within a duty and assessment team for a client based in Lancashire. This is a great opportunity for the successful candidate to work alongside dedicated professionals who are committed to providing an effective child centred service to children in need of support and protection. Benefits: * Excellent rate of pay * Free parking * Regular supervision * Supportive team/management Duties of this Social Work Role: * Engaging children/young people through a variety of direct work methods * Understanding children's safeguarding processes * Carrying out court work * Managing a varied and complex case load * Writing concise, fit for purpose reports/court statements * Working as part of an effective team * Inputting into children's services data systems (Mosaic; ICS) Essential Requirements: * Social Work England registration *...

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Cheshire East - £39 per hour An experienced Social Worker is required to join a Safeguarding Team based in Cheshire East. You will have the opportunity to put your previous experience to good use whilst being surrounded by a strong supportive network of experienced Social Workers and managers.You will have a caseload of around 10-12 Families and as a worker you will be provided with a comprehensive induction, training, help and advice to enable you to reach your full potential. Benefits of this Social Worker role include: Effective induction Caseload of 10-12 Families Excellent rate of pay Reflective supervision Long term contracts available Clearly defined practice standards and managers standards Effective and supportive management The right technology to undertake your role Efficient 'work-life balance' is encouraged Flexible/remote working Responsibilities of this Social Worker role include: Liaising with other professionals Knowledge of...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

Wokingham, Berkshire 💷 £38.00 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working Available 🕒 Full-Time Join Wokingham's Family Help Pods We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join Wokingham Borough Council's innovative Family Help Pods service. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality, relationship-based social work and achieving positive outcomes for children, young people and their families. Working within a supportive and collaborative team, you will use a relational and systemic approach to help families create sustainable change while ensuring children remain safe and supported. The Role As a Social Worker within the Family Help Pods, you will: * Deliver high-quality safeguarding and child-centred social work practice * Work directly with children, young people and families to assess need, risk and strengths * Develop purposeful plans alongside families and partner agencies * Manage a varied...

About the Role Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Help & Protection Team based within the Families For All Hub. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a supportive and dynamic frontline service, helping to safeguard children and support families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes. Rate: £28.55 per hour (Umbrella) As a Social Worker within the Help & Protection Team, you will work directly with children, young people and families, undertaking statutory interventions and delivering high-quality social work practice. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding work and direct interventions for children and families with complex needs. The role requires confident decision-making, strong partnership working and a commitment to delivering child-centred practice. Key Responsibilities Working with children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and departmental...

Social Worker – Families First Initial Support Team 📍 Location: London Borough of Ealing 💷 £39.04 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working 📅 Locum Opportunity Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity? Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Families First – Initial Support Team within a well-established Local Authority. This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference to children and families while benefiting from flexible hybrid working and a competitive hourly rate. The Role You'll be responsible for managing a varied caseload of children and families at the front door of Children's Services, completing assessments, identifying levels of need and risk, and ensuring children receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. Working closely with partner agencies, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes through timely, strengths-based...

Social Worker – Family Safeguarding | West Sussex County Council Location: Littlehampton, West Sussex Rate: £38.00 per hour Contract: Full-Time Locum (Monday–Friday) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid (Office & Home Working) SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at West Sussex County Council. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive authority while making a real difference to vulnerable children and families. The Role You will undertake high-quality assessments, child protection investigations, care planning, and direct work with children, helping to safeguard young people and achieve positive long-term outcomes. During duty weeks, you'll be expected to work from the office, with flexibility to work from home at other times where service needs allow. Requirements * Social Work England registration. * Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience in permanent Local Authority...

Social Worker – Child in Need | London Borough of Haringey | £37.52 per Hour | Full-Time Locum Looking for your next locum opportunity in Children's Services? We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Child in Need to join the London Borough of Haringey on a full-time locum contract. If you're passionate about supporting children, young people, and families while working within a forward-thinking local authority, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference. Position Details * Role: Social Worker – Child in Need * Location: London * Council: London Borough of Haringey * Contract: Full-Time Locum * Start Date: ASAP * Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour * Hours: 37 hours per week * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of children and families within the Disabled Children's Team. * Complete Child and Family Assessments and specialist disability...

Adult Social Worker – Locality Team (Hayes & Five Elms) | Bromley Council | Hybrid Working | £32.00 per Hour Take the next step in your social work career with an exciting full-time locum opportunity at Bromley Council. We are looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Hayes & Five Elms Locality Team, where you'll play a key role in supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes while promoting independence and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and well-established team, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement and a competitive hourly rate. Position Details * Role: Adult Social Worker – Locality Team (Hayes & Five Elms) * Location: Bromley * Council: Bromley Council * Contract: Full-Time Locum * Start Date: ASAP * Pay Rate: £32.00 per hour * Working Pattern: Monday to Friday * Hours: 37 hours per week * Hybrid Working: 2 days...

Location: Leicester Contract: Locum Sector: Children's Services / Adoption & Permanence Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where you can make a lasting difference to children's lives? We are supporting a well-established and developing team in Leicester seeking a dedicated Locum Permanence Social Worker to lead on achieving positive adoption outcomes. Working within a stable team alongside supportive and approachable managers, you will play a key role in ensuring children achieve safe, secure, and loving permanent homes. The Role In this position, you will take the lead in progressing children's plans for adoption from the earliest stage, ensuring a structured and child-centred journey to permanence. Key responsibilities include: Taking ownership of a child's journey from the point adoption is identified as a potential outcome Working collaboratively with fieldwork teams when care plans are being twin tracked Completing...

Location: Nottingham Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week Working Pattern: 3 days face-to-face Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding role within a supportive and fast-paced environment? We are seeking one skilled practitioner to join a dynamic team in Nottingham, focusing on hospital-based work and Discharge to Assess (D2A). 🔍 About the Role You will play a key part in supporting safe and timely hospital discharges, carrying out high-quality assessments, and working collaboratively across health and social care systems. ✅ Key Requirements Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England) Strong experience in assessment work Solid knowledge of Discharge to Assess (D2A) pathways Experience working within hospital settings Proven ability in multi-agency working Good understanding of Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel both within and outside the Nottingham area 🌟 What...

Our client Wakefield Hiring is looking for a Team Manager to join their Child Exploitation and Missing team. A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our exceptional Management Team within Wakefield's Child Exploitation and Missing Service. About the Role: As Team Manager, you will lead a team of skilled practitioners working with children and young people who are at risk of, or experiencing, exploitation and missing episodes. You will: Provide leadership, supervision and support to practitioners, including oversight of complex casework Drive high-quality practice in risk assessment, safety planning and intervention delivery Lead and coordinate multi-agency responses to exploitation and missing children Chair meetings and contribute to complex decision-making forums Ensure practice is informed by contextual safeguarding and trauma-informed approaches Support the identification of emerging risks, themes and community hotspots Work with partners to disrupt exploitation, reduce...

Social Worker - MASH - Calderdale - £35ph - NON CASE HOLDING Caritas are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Calderdale. The purpose of MASH is to make the right decisions for the right families at the right time. This in turn will ensure timely and necessary actions to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children. Benefits as a MASH Social Worker include: NON CARE HOLDING Competitive pay rate Long contracts for good performance Supportive team and management Progression opportunities Flexible working available Duties as a MASH Social Worker include: Deliver high quality social work services, at a level appropriated for a professionally qualified post, to young people and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people are safeguarding and protected. Mentor, guide and manage Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Officers (MASHOs) and provide high quality case work decisions and operational...

Social Worker – Assessment Team – Staffordshire County Council Location: Staffordshire County Council Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour Office Working: 3 Days per week Contract: Locum We are currently working with Staffordshire Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Staffordshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Duties Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries Conducting Initial Assessments Working in a fast paced team Participate in strategy meetings where necessary Children and Family Assessments What you need Social Work Qualification Social Work England registration Enhanced DBS (provided by us) Why use us? At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are....

Social Worker – Permanence (Special Guardianship) – London Location: London Borough of Islington Pay/Salary: £37 to £38.50 per hour Office Working: Hybrid Contract: Locum We are currently working with the London Borough of Islington to find an experienced Social Worker for their Permanence team in Children's Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Islington are looking for someone with solid experience who is able to hit the ground running. Duties To undertake Special Guardianship assessments of family members both inside and outside of London To undertake thorough Connected Persons assessments of family members and friends who wish to provide permanent care for children who are unable to live with their parents. To produce well-evidenced, high-quality assessment reports with clear recommendations, and to attend court proceedings when required to support the recommendation. Where a child is already placed with the connected person...

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to take the next step in your career? We're recruiting for an Advanced Practitioner to join Halton Borough Council's Short Breaks Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist team supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families. As an Advanced Practitioner, you'll provide expert practice leadership, support less experienced colleagues, and help deliver high-quality, child-centred services that make a real difference. The role will involve: Managing a complex caseload of children and families. Providing mentoring, guidance and practice support to Social Workers. Leading on assessments, care planning and safeguarding where required. Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes. Promoting strengths-based practice and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Significant...

Family Assessment Social Worker | Horncastle Location: Horncastle, East Lindsey Team: FAST (Family Assessment & Support Team) Working Pattern: Hybrid (with on-site duty week every 3 weeks) About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join a FAST team in Horncastle. This is a key frontline role, delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families across: Child in Need Child Protection Children in CareYou will play a critical role in safeguarding, assessment, and planning, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time to achieve safe and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities Conduct Section 47 enquiries and lead safeguarding investigations Complete comprehensive Child and Family Assessments Apply evidence-based frameworks such as Signs of Safety to assess and manage risk Lead and contribute to multi-agency planning and decision-making Produce high-quality, analytical reports, including those for...