466 senior social worker children jobs found

Protect, Support, Change Lives - Senior Children's Social Worker Bradford Metropolitan Council | Up to £35.00 Bradford Metropolitan Council, working in partnership with Bradford Children and Families Trust, is recruiting experienced Senior Social Workers - Children's Services to join Initial Family Decision (IFD) Teams 1, 2 & 5 on a locum basis. This is a high-impact opportunity for skilled practitioners to support children and families at the front door of services, ensuring timely, proportionate and child-focused decision-making. Role Information Contract Length: Initial 3 months, with potential for extension based on service needs Teams: IFD Teams 1, 2 & 5 Working Pattern: Hybrid working model Bradford Children and Families Trust operates hybrid working; however, there will be occasions where social workers are required to attend the office for specific tasks, team days, or service-led requirements, in line with operational needs. The Role Managing a caseload...

Protecting Children, Supporting Families - Senior Social Worker (Assessment) East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) East Riding of Yorkshire Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Children's Assessment Team, based in Bridlington, on a locum basis. This is a key frontline role for a confident, skilled practitioner with strong assessment and safeguarding experience, who can deliver high-quality, child-centred practice and provide professional leadership within a fast-paced assessment environment. The Role Meaningful engagement with children, adolescents and families Producing high-quality, evidence-based single and statutory assessments Working collaboratively with partner agencies and wider family networks Developing and implementing robust safety planning Producing high-quality, SMART interim plans and Child in Need plans Meaningful participation in strategy discussions Undertaking Section 47...

Role Overview We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join the Children's Intervention Team in Ealing. The successful candidate will work with children and families where there are complex safeguarding concerns, providing high-quality statutory social work interventions to ensure children's safety and promote positive outcomes. You will manage a complex caseload, provide professional leadership, and contribute to service development within a fast-paced frontline environment. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and care proceedings. Undertake robust assessments, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Lead and coordinate safeguarding investigations and multi-agency interventions. Prepare high-quality reports for court, conferences, and statutory reviews. Initiate and progress care proceedings when required. Undertake direct work with children and families to...

Protecting Children, Supporting Families - Senior Social Worker (Assessment) East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) East Riding of Yorkshire Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join their Children's Assessment Team, based in Bridlington, on a locum basis. This is a key frontline role for a confident, skilled practitioner with strong assessment and safeguarding experience, who can deliver high-quality, child-centred practice and provide professional leadership within a fast-paced assessment environment. The Role Meaningful engagement with children, adolescents and families Producing high-quality, evidence-based single and statutory assessments Working collaboratively with partner agencies and wider family networks Developing and implementing robust safety planning Producing high-quality, SMART interim plans and Child in Need plans Meaningful participation in strategy discussions Undertaking Section 47...

High-Paying Locum Role - Senior Social Worker (Children's Services) East Riding of Yorkshire Council | East Riding of Yorkshire | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering a rewarding locum opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Services team. This key frontline role suits a passionate and resilient practitioner who enjoys working in complex environments and making a real difference for children, adolescents, and families. This position suits a confident, child-focused professional with strong safeguarding expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to support high-quality practice across the team. The Role Managing a complex caseload involving children, adolescents, and families Completing assessments, care planning, and statutory safeguarding interventions Undertaking child protection and court-related work where required Providing professional guidance, oversight, and support to junior social...

Be Part of a High-Impact Initiative - Senior Social Worker (Permanence Planning) Bradford Metropolitan Council | Bradford | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) Fixed-Term 3 Months | 37 Hours per Week | Hybrid Working Bradford Children and Families Trust Bradford Children and Families Trust is launching a targeted, short-term initiative designed to accelerate permanence planning for children in care. We are recruiting six experienced Senior Social Workers to join a specialist, non-case holding team focused exclusively on progressing permanence plans through high-quality assessments and court work. This is a rare opportunity to step away from day-to-day case management and make a direct, measurable difference-supporting children to achieve safe, stable, and permanent outcomes without unnecessary delay. The Role Completing focused permanence work including parenting assessments, Special Guardianship Order (SGO) assessments and support plans, family time assessments, and court...

High-Paying Children's Locum Role - Senior Social Worker (CWD) Bradford Metropolitan Council | Bradford | £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) 3-Month Contract | Children with Disabilities Team - CCHDT 1 Bradford Metropolitan Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker (Children's Services) to join its Children with Disabilities Team (CCHDT - Team 1) on a locum basis. This is a rewarding frontline role for a confident practitioner with strong statutory children's social work experience, particularly within Children with Disabilities. You'll be working with children and adolescents with complex needs, supporting them and their families to achieve positive, safe, and sustainable outcomes. Bradford Children and Families Trust operates a hybrid working model. While there is flexibility, you will be expected to attend the office for specific tasks, meetings, and team days in line with service requirements. The Role Managing a caseload of children with disabilities and complex...

Senior Social Worker | Children in Care | Manchester City Council £40 per hour (Umbrella) | Locum If you’re strong on permanency, relationship-based practice, and you can drive quality without turning everything into a battle, this is a proper Senior post. It suits someone who can hold complexity, support others, and keep momentum for children. About the role You’ll manage a CIC caseload and provide a more senior level of oversight in planning, risk management and progression. Expect court-adjacent thinking (even when it isn’t “court work”), high standards of recording, and a clear focus on the child’s lived experience. Practice in Manchester is aligned to Signs of Safety as an overarching framework, with tools to support consistent assessment and planning across the service. Key responsibilities Lead and progress care planning and permanency (long-term fostering, SGO, adoption, reunification where appropriate) Complete high-quality LAC work: visits, reviews, PEP oversight,...

Lead Change Where It Matters Most - Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Staffordshire County Council | £24.38 - £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Staffordshire County Council is seeking experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Advanced/Senior Practitioners to join the Assessment and Staying Together Team in Stafford. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a stable, supportive service focused on strong frontline practice and keeping families together wherever possible. This role is based at SP1 Stafford, with on-site parking available, and sits within a well-established team led by a Social Work Practice Lead. The Team Assessment and Staying Together - Social Work Practice Lead Team size: 8 practitioners Location: SP1 Stafford Parking available on site The Role Supporting the progression of Child in Need plans Working closely with and supporting Early Help Practitioners Completing Section 47 investigations Undertaking Initial Child Protection Conference...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker for Children In Need (CIN Team)with Leicester City Council. If you have experience in court work and child protection, and are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, this could be the perfect role for you! Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Children In Need (CIN Team) Pay Rate: £38 per hour Location: 93 Charles Street, Halford Street, Leicester, LE1 1FQ, United Kingdom Working Hours: Monday to Thursday - 8:30am to 5:00pm | Friday - 8:30am to 4:30pm (with the possibility of out-of-hours or duty tasks as required) Hybrid Working: On-site Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with flexibility to work additional days as agreed with the Team Manager. About the Role: Leicester City Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children In Need (CIN) Team. This is an exciting opportunity for social workers who have strong...

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire Working Hours: Monday to Friday Pay Rate: £24.39 - £33.30 per hour (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP Staffordshire County Council is currently recruiting experienced Social Workers, Senior Social Workers, and Senior/Advanced Practitioners to join the East Staffs Duty Hub on an agency basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority that places a strong emphasis on quality practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children and families. About the Team Team: East Staffs Duty Hub Team size: 11 Location: Office-based in Burton-on-Trent Parking: Free parking available at the rear of the office Working pattern: Hybrid working - a balance of home and office-based work Key Responsibilities Arranging and chairing strategy meetings Completing Section 47 enquiries Undertaking initial visits Completing Section 47 and Section 17 Child and...

Family Help Hub Social Worker / Senior Social Worker- - Basingstoke, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Basingstoke Family Help Hub as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of...

Family Help Hub Social Worker / Senior Social Worker- - Eastleigh & Winchester, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Eastleigh & Winchester Family Help Hub as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - New Forest, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Children's Services as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in deliveringhigh‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. New Forest require a Family Help Hub Social Worker to support early help pathways and deliver strengths‑based practice with families across the district. You will assess need, coordinate support and work closely with partner agencies. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Hart & Rushmoor, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Children's Services as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. Hart & Rushmoor are seeking a Family Help Hub Social Worker to support children and families using restorative and trauma‑informed practice. You will contribute to multi‑agency plans and provide timely, impactful interventions. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and...

Family Help Hub Social Worker - Fareham & Gosport, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Children's Services as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. Fareham & Gosport are recruiting SWs and SSWs into their Family Help service. The role involves delivering early help, completing assessments, long tyerm Child Protection and Family Safeguarding, working in partnership with local agencies. Hybrid working is available. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support...

Family Help Hub - Senior Social Worker- - Havant, Hampshire Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join Hampshire's Family Help Hub as a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. Havant are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to lead on complex Family Help cases, contribute to reflective team practice, and support improved outcomes for local families. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with...

Child In Care Team, Senior Social Worker - Alton, East Hampshire - Senior Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. East Hampshire's Children in Care (CIC) Team are seeking an experienced and confident Senior Social Worker to join their supportive and child‑focused service. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the long‑term wellbeing, stability and outcomes of children and young people who are looked after. In this role, you will take responsibility for a manageable CIC caseload, delivering high‑quality, relationship‑based practice grounded in permanence planning and trauma‑informed approaches. You will work closely with carers, multi‑agency professionals, Independent Reviewing Officers and partner agencies to ensure every child's voice is central to...

Family Help Hub Senior Social Worker - Alton, East Hampshire - Senior Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Join East Hampshire's (Alton) Family Help Hub as a Senior Social Worker and play a key role in delivering high‑quality, relationship-based support to children and families across Hampshire. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a progressive service focused on early help, meaningful intervention, and improving outcomes through strength-based practice. In this role, you will: Provide direct support to children and families to reduce risk and strengthen family networks Work collaboratively with partner agencies to ensure coordinated help and timely interventions Complete high‑quality assessments and plans that reflect the needs and voices of children Bring a...

An OFSTED "Good" rated primary school in Batley require a Behaviour and Social Inclusion Worker to start as soon as possible This is a rare opportunity to work with children who may have strugglewith SEMH and the role will be centred around the well-being and development of primary-aged children. The school are specifically looking for someone who is committed to developing a team approach, working with parents, teachers, support staff and the wider community. You should have an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the development of children and other staff where appropriate as well as a keen thirst for further learning of their own to develop their own skills. You should also be able to act upon your own initiative, planning and managing your own workload and prioritising and being responsive to unplanned circumstances, emergencies and varying needs. In return for your hard work you will be welcomed by an inclusive and caring setting with an excellent track record of...