238 qualified social worker children services jobs found

Hertfordshire – Children Social Worker – £36 - £38 per hour • Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases. • Undertake Child and Family Assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. • Complete safeguarding investigations and risk assessments to protect children from harm. • Develop, implement and review child-centred care and support plans. • Carry out direct work with children, young people and their families to improve outcomes. • Prepare high-quality reports for child protection conferences, reviews and court proceedings. • Attend statutory meetings, strategy discussions and court hearings where required. • Work collaboratively with education, health, police and other partner agencies. • Ensure statutory visits, assessments and reviews are completed within required timescales. • Promote permanence planning and support children to achieve safe and stable long-term outcomes. Intro: Are you a passionate and dedicated social...

London – Children Social Worker – £30 to £32 • Manage a caseload of children and families, ensuring high-quality statutory social work practice. • Undertake Child and Family Assessments, Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children work. • Complete safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments to protect children from harm. • Develop, implement and review outcome-focused care plans. • Build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies. • Prepare reports for child protection conferences, reviews and court proceedings. • Attend statutory meetings and represent the local authority where required. • Complete statutory visits, reviews and assessments within required timescales. • Work collaboratively with education, health, police and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes. • Promote permanence planning and improve outcomes for children and young people. Intro: Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker? 3D Recruit is looking for...

Oxfordshire – Senior Social Worker – Children (CAT) – £42.00 per hour plus £100 accommodation * Undertake high-quality child and family assessments to identify needs, risks, and appropriate interventions. * Manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely assessments and effective care planning. * Complete statutory assessments, reports, and case recordings in line with legislative requirements and local procedures. * Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. * Carry out child protection enquiries and contribute to strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings where required. * Use professional judgement to assess risk, make informed decisions, and develop outcome-focused plans. * Provide support and guidance to less experienced colleagues where appropriate, demonstrating senior-level practice. * Ensure all work is completed in accordance...

Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Council | London Location: London (Southwark Council) Role: Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension) Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families. Key Responsibilities: * Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments. * Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes. * Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments. * Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child...

Lead the Future of Care Leavers – Team Manager (Children's Services) | Southwark Council | London Location: London (Hybrid Working Available) Role: Team Manager – 16+ Care and Care Leavers Service Contract: Locum | Full-Time | Monday to Friday Pay Rate: Up to £45.20 per hour Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join Southwark Council's 16+ Care and Care Leavers Service. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a dedicated team committed to supporting young people as they transition into independent adulthood while working within a highly regarded Children's Services department. The Role As Team Manager, you will: * Lead and supervise a team of 6 Personal Advisors. * Oversee the 16+ Care Leavers Service, including qualifying care leavers and the 21+ returnee pathway. * Provide strong leadership in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safeguarding and positive outcomes for young people. * Work collaboratively with...

Experienced Children's Social Worker | Enfield Council | Excellent Locum Opportunity Location: Enfield, London Role: Qualified Social Worker – Children's Services Contract: Full-Time Locum | Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour Start Date: ASAP SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join Enfield Council's Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished practitioner looking to work within a supportive local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services and achieving the best outcomes for children and families. Enfield Council is recognised for its commitment to continuous improvement, collaborative working, and providing social workers with the support they need to deliver outstanding practice while making a meaningful difference in the community. The Role As an experienced Children's Social Worker, you will: * Manage a varied and complex caseload independently. * Complete...

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 You will be joining a well-structured and organised team of around 30 individuals who are looking to grow the staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council. The team are involved in Mainstream assessment and post approval support. Kinship assessments (including Reg 24/Fostering/Special guardianship). Supported Lodgings assessment and support. Staying Put Run the Mockingbird model. The successful candidate will also participate in the team duty rota. Required Skills and...

Our client Conwy county borough council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team. We have an opportunity that has become available for a temporary experienced Social Worker to work alongside the MASH team in our Children, Families and Safeguarding Service. The suitable candidate will be expected to deliver a high quality duty social work service to Children and their families at the front door referral point within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) The MASH Social Workers are expected to support the Team Manager in the triage of referrals and undertake the appropriate action to make and support decisions at the entry point for services. This will include signposting and short interventions. The role will be undertaken in accordance with the Social Services and Wellbeing Act (2014) and the All Wales Safeguarding Procedures. Skills and qualifications required: Social Work Qualified, minimum 3 years post qualified plus technology & software...

Lead Social Worker – Children & Families Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Rate: £33.29 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Agency/Locum Hours: Full Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lead Social Worker to join a dedicated Children & Families team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social worker looking to take on a leadership role while managing a complex caseload and supporting the development of colleagues. The Role As a Lead Social Worker, you will play a key role in improving the quality of social work practice across the full casework journey for children, young people, and their families. You will manage complex cases, provide professional guidance to less experienced social workers, and help drive high standards of safeguarding practice across the team. Key Responsibilities * Manage an allocated caseload, including complex child protection and children in need cases. * Deliver high-quality, needs-led...

Our client Somerset Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their children in need service. The responsibility of the Children's Services Function is to promote and ensure the safety, well bring and learning of children and young people. Within the Service, Children and Young People's Social Care Team provide services to "Children in Need", children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children "Looked After" and consultancy across Early Help Services. The Family Front Door Social Worker is responsible for triaging acute level of need referrals from professionals and families, gathering and analysing information, and making clear, evidence-based recommendations. The role ensures an effective interface between our families, partner agencies and Children's Social Care, to ensure that Children and Families within Somerset get the correct level of support and the the correct time. All Practitioners at the Front Door are office based for their intervention, assessment...

Our client Leicester city council is looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join their Children in need team. Purpose To: Undertake a range of duties to support Team Managers and the professional development of international Social Workers, newly qualified Social Workers, and learning and development across the division by providing decisive and effective leadership to team(s) in line with the council's 'Vision & Values' and 'Leadership Qualities' that enables them to do their best work resulting in high levels of people and organisational performance. Lead areas of service development to provide quality social work services to children and their families and meet the full range of statutory requirements, regulations, and national minimum standards.Job Activities Leading People / Social Worker Development: Develop and support less experienced Social Workers to build and develop Social Work Practice and learn and embed practice principles and tools into practice. Work in...

About the Role Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative safeguarding environment where children and families receive the right help at the right time. Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella) As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will play a key role in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements for children and young people by working closely with partner agencies and making timely, informed decisions. Key responsibilities include: Screening and reviewing incoming referrals Applying threshold guidance effectively to ensure appropriate interventions Making timely decisions within MASH timescales Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes and decision-making Attending and contributing to strategy discussions Presenting information clearly and...

About the Role Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker (Advanced Practitioner level) to join its Safeguarding & Support Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and restorative local authority, managing complex safeguarding cases while making a positive impact on the lives of children and families. The Safeguarding & Support Team works with: Children in Need Child Protection Court proceedings Adoption workAs a restorative local authority, we are committed to working in partnership with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes. We offer reflective supervision, prioritise staff wellbeing, and promote a strong and supportive team culture. Key Responsibilities Manage and respond to allocated safeguarding work in line with legislation, policies, and procedures. Undertake assessments in accordance with the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their...

Our client Suffolk county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Fostering team. Typical responsibilities of a role at this level Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework. Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.Assessment, Planning and Review Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines, and tools. Where required, to participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment, and other relevant assessment processes.Effective Practice To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement....

Independent Domestic Violence Advocate We are looking for a resilient and dedicated person to join the team in Avon & Somerset as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) dealing with Adolescent and Child to Parent Violence (APV/CPV).  The service provides support across the whole geography of Avon & Somerset. Do you want to make a difference every day Do you want to contribute to change and improvement for those who need it Do you have resilience and adaptability If yes, then we’d love to hear from you… Position: 6820 Independent Domestic Violence Advocate Location: Avon and Somerset/Hybrid Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week. Hours to be discussed at interview, worked between 9.30am - 5.30pm during Monday to Friday Contract: Fixed Term to 31st March 2028 Salary: Qualified £14,791.50 per annum (FTE £29,583.00 per annum), Unqualified £13,876.00 per annum (FTE £27,752.00 per annum) Closing Date: 05/08/2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy...

Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children with disabilities and their families? Were recruiting for an exciting locum opportunity within a well-established Children with Disabilities Team in the London Borough of Newham. This is a fantastic chance to join a friendly, supportive and experienced team that values collaborative working and provides excellent management support, helping you to focus on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people. Whats on offer? Competitive pay rate of £37.52 per hour Supportive and approachable management team Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance Opportunity to work within a dedicated Children with Disabilities service Ongoing professional support throughout your assignment Excellent public transport links, with easy access via the Elizabeth Line, DLR, Jubilee Line and London Overground The Role: Youll be working with children and young people with disabilities,...

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 - 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...

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? We’re looking for Residential Support Workers to support children in care across the UK. * Qualified staff (Level 3 in Residential Childcare or equivalent and above): Earn a £300 joining bonus after working 10 shifts with us. * Non-qualified staff: We still want you! Bring your caring and supportive approach and gain valuable experience working with children in care. JM Workforce Services is an established specialist recruitment agency supplying temporary workers to the Child Social Care sector across the UK. We work with a wide range of clients from small independent providers to large multinational groups, and Local Authorities. Providing them with residential childcare staff who have the necessary skills and experiences to care for children. Job Title: Residential Support Worker Flexible work: PAYE or self-employed Travel support: Reasonable travel to children’s homes Ongoing training and career development...

Children's Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Team 📍 Worthing, West Sussex 💷 £38.00 per hour 🏡 Hybrid Working Available 🚗 Must Be a Driver We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team in West Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established safeguarding service focused on improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families through high-quality assessment, intervention and child protection work. The Role As a Children's Social Worker, you will be responsible for: * Completing assessments of need and risk * Undertaking child protection investigations * Developing and reviewing care plans * Working directly with children and families * Managing complex safeguarding cases * Working closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes * Supporting children to remain safely within their families wherever possible Requirements To be considered, applicants must...