794 senior social worker jobs found

We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker - MASH Team within the Social Care industry in Barnet Council.  Responsibilities include: Extensive experience of section 47 investigations. Risk management. Screening referrals. Able to work autonomously.  Investigating any concerns of neglect through section 47 investigations. Clear understanding of the principle and function of a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. Evidence of ability to use analytical skills to determine positive outcomes for children and young people within tight timescales. Previous experience of working with partner agencies to gather information essential.  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory MASH Social Work team within the UK.   The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels. This is a role within the Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care...

We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker – Leaving Care team within the Social Care industry in Barnet   Responsibilities include: Relevant legislation Holding complex cases Completing pathway plans and Care Plans Statutory Visits Working with young people with a variety of complex needs LAC reviews Holding a case load Attending Case Conferences  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working in a Qualified Social Worker - Children Leaving Care position in the UK Social Care industry.  The Team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 5 year post qualifying experience within the Social Care industry. Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UK  To discuss this Seniord Social Worker – Leaving Care position or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Barnet please contact Faye Rowe on (phone number removed) or email to (url removed)

Senior Social workers required in Hampshire's Children in care team! Job Purpose: To use professional knowledge to asses, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers within a specific care group in accordance with agreed competencies, quality standards and professional good practice in relation to case and risk management. To arrange, provide or purchase appropriate services/care within the Departments agreed priorities and resource framework to reflect best value principals and to comply with legislation and statutory duties. To work in partnership with users, carers, relatives and other agencies, to identify current and future service requirements and contribute to service development within the scope of the role. Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge Work for an agency owned...

Senior Social Worker - Through Care (Non-Case Holding) Location: Dunedin House, Stockton-on-Tees (TS17 6BJ) Pay: £32.70 per hour Council: Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council About the Role: We are seeking two skilled and motivated Social Workers to join our Permanence Team in a non-case holding capacity, focusing on progressing discharge of care orders and Special Guardianship Order (SGO) conversions. This role is central to achieving timely permanence for children and young people, ensuring stability and security within their family networks. Key Responsibilities: Drive progression of discharge of care orders and SGO conversions in line with statutory requirements and best practice. Collaborate with case-holding social workers, legal teams, and partner agencies to remove barriers and expedite permanence planning. Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical support to families and carers throughout the process. Contribute to assessments, court documentation, and...

Senior Social Worker - TESS Access Team (TAP) Birmingham Children's Trust Up to £30 per hour Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our specialist TESS Access Team (TAP). This is a unique opportunity to shape the initial response to vulnerable children and young people, offering expert consultation and analysis to ensure appropriate support and timely intervention. The Role: Expert Consultation and Triage You will be the vital link at our Referral and Consultation Desk, taking the lead on the triage process for all new referrals. Your expertise will be crucial in providing immediate, high-quality advice and guidance to professionals. Key Responsibilities: * Triage and Consultation: Lead the consultation desk, offering expert advice and guidance to support the efficient triage and processing of all new referrals. * Case Analysis: Provide additional consultation regarding a child's emotional wellbeing, relationships with primary...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to join our Family Help Team for Norfolk County Council. Job Title: Senior Social Worker - Family Help Team Location: County Hall, NR1 2DH Pay Rate: £41 per hour About the Role Norfolk County Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our dynamic Family Help Team. As part of this multi-disciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in providing support and interventions for families in need, overseeing cases from assessment through to court work. Our Family Help Teams are dedicated to delivering high-quality services, collaborating closely with Family Practitioners, Social Workers, and a range of specialist intervention experts to ensure that children and families receive the best possible care and support. Key Responsibilities: Carry out complex assessments and direct work with families in need of support. Manage a varied caseload, including...

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker position for the Child in Need/Child Protection team in Suffolk County Council. Job Title : Senior Social Worker for Child in Need/Child Protection. team Location: West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds IP333YU -Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office mini-mum Pay Rate: £36ph-£39ph Key Expertise & Experience: Child Protection & Child in Need: Extensive experience conducting assessments, managing complex child protection cases, and providing timely interventions to ensure the safety and welfare of vulnera-ble children. Duty & Assessment Work: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, duty-based environment while bal-ancing longer-term cases. I have a strong background in managing a high caseload, conducting thor-ough assessments, and ensuring that all cases are managed in line with statutory requirements. Collaborative Approach: Skilled in multi-agency working, coordinating with...

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of contextual safeguarding, supporting young people impacted by extra-familial harm, including exploitation, serious youth violence, and peer-related risks in our dynamic and dedicated Adolescent Protection Team. Immediate Start! About the Role: You'll play a key role in safeguarding adolescents by: Contributing to strategy discussions Leading on Section 47 enquiries Contributing to Group Supervision Building trusted, trauma-informed relationships with adolescents and their families Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver robust safety planning Supporting colleagues through reflective supervision and practice development Suitable candidates must have a degree in social work, be on the SWE register and have at least 3 years post qualification experience working as a permanent social worker Please send your CV in the first instance for more information Don't forget...Eden Brown...

This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of contextual safeguarding, supporting young people impacted by extra-familial harm, including exploitation, serious youth violence, and peer-related risks in our dynamic and dedicated Adolescent Protection Team. Immediate Start! About the Role: You'll play a key role in safeguarding adolescents by: Contributing to strategy discussions Leading on Section 47 enquiries Contributing to Group Supervision Building trusted, trauma-informed relationships with adolescents and their families Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver robust safety planning Supporting colleagues through reflective supervision and practice development Suitable candidates must have a degree in social work, be on the SWE register and have at least 3 years post qualification experience working as a permanent social worker Please send your CV in the first instance for more information Don't forget...Eden Brown...

Senior Social Worker – Family Team – West Yorkshire Location: West Yorkshire Houlry rate: £42.00 - £45.00 (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, Full-Time Contract: Temporary Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a highly regarded local authority in West Yorkshire who are looking to appoint a committed and experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Team. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a leadership role within a supportive, child-focused service that’s dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for families across the region. As a Senior Social Worker, you’ll take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases, provide support and guidance to junior team members, and play a key role in driving service quality across the team. You’ll work in a multi-agency environment to help families navigate challenging circumstances, with a strong focus on safeguarding, early intervention, and long-term stability. Key Responsibilities: *...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Senior Social Worker within a Child Protection Team within the Social Care industry in Hammersmith and Fulham Council. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.    Responsibilities include: Initial Assessments and Core Assessments Managing a varied caseload (CIN, CP, PLO and Court cases) Court Reports Section 47's To be successful: For this role you will need to be a Senior Qualified Social Worker with a HCPC Registration and educated to Degree Level. Candidates will need to have an excellent knowledge of therapeutic approaches, relevant legislation, national policy and initiatives and experience working with Children and Families. You will also need to have the Eligibility to Work in the UK with previous experience within a Children’s Safeguarding or Child Protection Team. Benefits of Working for Ealing Council: Our client cares about their staff,...

Advanced/Senior Practitioner – Assessment and Staying Together Team Staffordshire County Council Full-time | Hybrid working model Description Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Practitioner to join our Assessment and Staying Together Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within Children’s Services, helping to shape quality practice and support positive outcomes for children and families. We are proud of our restorative, strengths-based approach and are committed to building relationships with families that empower them to stay together safely. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality social work and mentoring staff to develop their practice. Responsibilities Carry out a range of statutory social work interventions, focusing on early help, assessment, and safeguarding Lead on complex cases and support safe, family-led solutions including Family Group...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a West Lancashire based CAMHS team based in Skelmersdale who are looking for a Senior Mental Health Practitioner /RMN/OT/Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team. * Clinical reasoning to undertake assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care programs for children and families, liaising with and referring to relevant agencies as appropriate. * To take an active role in the holistic assessment and treatment of young people who present to the service, with mental health problems and especially those that are at risk of, or have attempted deliberate self-harm. * Report writing and the responsible exercise of professional self-governance in accordance with professional codes of practice/ conduct. * To exercise autonomous professional responsibility for the...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Band 6 Senior Practitioner (RMN/OT/Social Worker) to join the CAMHS ADHD Community Team in Kendal, Cumbria to join them on a contract basis. The role will complement our existing ADHD pathway team of a Senior Practitioner and an assistant practitioner, an element of the role will be to support with supplementary prescribing. Car driver essential as is willingness to travel between our Barrow and Kendal base as required. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: * Promote and improve the mental health and well-being of young people, their families and carers. * Perform skilled assessments and therapeutic interventions to young people, their families and carers. * Support robust partnership working arrangements between the CAMHS and Adult Mental Health services * Provide a high level of generic skills and competencies and work towards development of areas of clinical...

Wakefield Council - Senior Social Worker Opportunity (Integrated Front Door) Wakefield is seeking a Full-Time Enhanced Senior Social Worker to join their outstanding Integrated Front Door (IFD) service. You'll be working alongside some of the best practitioners and leaders in the field. Role Overview Work with partner agencies to screen incoming referrals within the MASH. Analyse information and make recommendations on appropriate levels of intervention and support. Office-based role with the option to work from home up to 2 days per week after induction.Working Pattern Monday - Thursday: 08:30 - 17:00 Friday: 08:30 - 16:30 Location: Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton, WF6 1FD Contract: Minimum 3 monthsRequirements Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience in frontline social work MASH experience preferred Strong assessment and decision-making skills Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environmentIf you are interested in this role, please...

Children's Social Worker - South Tyneside Council Role: Social Worker - Children's Social Care Location: Town Hall, South Tyneside (NE33 2RL) Pay: £28.29 per hour About the Role: As a Social Worker, you will manage an agreed caseload under the guidance of a Practice Manager, with support from a Senior Social Worker. You'll work with children subject to Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, PLO and public law proceedings, and children in care through to permanence planning. Current average caseload: 16 children Requirements: Qualified Social Worker (Social Care Qualified) Experience in Children's Social CareThis is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real impact on children's lives in South Tyneside. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment...

Role: SENIOR SOCIAL WORKERS - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL Temp and Perm Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a 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. About Us Luton Borough...

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Social Work Academy at Peterborough City Council. This is a pivotal role supporting the development of newly qualified social workers (ASYE) and mentoring less experienced team members. You will play a key part in shaping the future of social work practice through supervision, coaching, and assessment. Key Responsibilities: Provide supervision and Practice Educator support to ASYE social workers under the direction of the Team Manager. Carry a complex caseload appropriate to your qualifications, experience, and competencies, with a high degree of autonomy and regular supervision. Coach and mentor less experienced staff, promoting best practice and continuous professional development. Work collaboratively with service users and their families to assess needs and deliver appropriate services. Ensure all work is carried out within the legislative and procedural framework of Peterborough City...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Morecambe based Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who are looking for a Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker/OT) to join them on a contract basis. The successful applicant will work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18 years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties. You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 18 months experience, working with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: - Undertake assessments of young people who have been admitted to the children’s ward or have attended A&E who require a mental health assessment - To assess risk and whether safe to be discharged. - Follow-up of young person and to decide whether discharge from service or put...

Team Manager - Adoption Connect2Luton are working exclusively with Luton Borough Council to recruit a Team Manager for the Adoption Team manager role 37 hours per week. Why you should choose Luton Council. Luton is centrally located with easy transportation access via train or road. Comprehensive induction period to ensure that you have the right tools/technology and support to do a great job. Permanent Senior Leadership team opportunities offering stability, continuity, and growth within departments. Luton is a vibrant and diverse town that bring fresh challenges so there is never a dull moment. With an active improvement on Luton Councils OFSTED report it is a great environment to be part of a success story, Home working and flexible hours is an option as the council support agile working where possible, it is team dependent and to discussed case by case.Team Manager -Adoption-Permanence based within the Specialist Family Support Service is a very exciting and important role...