129 social worker children families jobs found

SW Locums are offering a Social Worker position within the Family Support Team in Milton Keynes. Family Support Teams are made up of ASYE, Social Workers and Senior Practitioners there is a Deputy Team Manager and a Team Manager. The post offers condensed working with a FULL 5 DAYS Part time of 3 or 4 days will be considered 37 hours per week – immediate start Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and hold a current Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service. Minimum requirement - 3 years UK experience within a similar statutory setting. The team hold Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children / Court through to the end of proceedings. On average caseloads are 10 families which is approximately 22 children, everyone’s caseload is a mixture of CIN and CP and the more experienced staff hold court cases but no more than 3 family’s at one time this can include private proceedings completing Section 7 or 37...

SW Locums are looking for a qualified social worker with a demonstratable history of working within Children's services in the UK. This particular role falls within the Children in Care Team. To carry a workload reflecting increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge, in line with the capability of a social worker with a minimum of one year’s post qualification experience in a social work role. Regular supervision will be in accordance with the departmental supervision policy. To work within relevant current legislation and the procedural framework of Peterborough City Council (the Council). To work collaboratively with children, young people and families/carers to assess their needs and plan and deliver services in accordance with the social work team’s service area. Requirements: Degree in Social Work or other qualification equal to. Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified...

SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker for this role that sits in the children's disability team (children up to 18 years old). Experience of working in this team is essential Hybrid working but there will be some office days to be agreed as some of the role will also to offer advice and signposting to families. Candidates must have a recognised professional Social Work Qualification – eg DipSW, CQSW or equivalent and either hold a Practice Educator qualification and/or be willing to achieve this qualification within first year of employment. You must also hold right to work in the UK, a minimum of 3 years post qualified social work experience in a permanent role in the UK in a similar statutory setting to meet DfE guidelines and hold active Social Work England registration. Essential requirements and experience: * Must have substantial and demonstrable experience of working as a qualified social worker within a statutory Children’s Social Care setting. * Must have experience...

SW Locums need capable Qualified Social Workers who are confident in their ability to work in the Children's Access and Assessment Team in Ayesbury, Bucks. We need strong experienced candidates, who have exceptional post qualification experience and are able to hit the ground running. Ideally displaying previous commitment to other authorities. Must be able to commit to 4 months minimum contract Exceptional rates offered £38 - £42 per hour, Assessment. * Work with children and families to complete assessments of allocated cases to reflect individual circumstances including assessment of needs and risk, alongside strengths and protective factors, to develop meaningful plans to ensure that children are protected from significant harm and receive the appropriate multi-agency support. * Responsible for a caseload of varying complexity, commensurate with experience, ability and qualification; receive and respond to referrals from various sources. * Assess the needs of children and...

Do you have a passion for providing first class support to children's services? We are currently working on behalf of CAFCASS to recruit for 3 x Locum Family Court Advisers to work within their Public and Private Law team. The role will be based in Bournemouth or Portsmouth officer covering Hampshire. CAFCASS independently advises the family courts about what is safe for children and within their best interests. CAFCASS is the largest employer of qualified social workers in England and is deeply committed to making a positive difference to each child they support. Benefits: 6 month contract 3 week office based induction then hybrid working after this - 2 days per week in office Flexible with start/finish times (can be negotiated) 28 days holiday, 33 with 5+ continuous service 4 extra health & well-being days off a year Dedicated well-being days off a year Paperless organisation- fantastic IT system in placeResponsibilities: To provide advanced social work-level services...

Sessional Assessing Social Worker When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Role: Self-employed Form F Assessor Locations: Applicants must live within the following areas, Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lambeth, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond, Southwark, Sutton, and Wandsworth. As a charity, we are committed to ensuring that our resources are directed towards supporting our children. For this reason, we are only able to consider applicants who live within the required geographical areas, as supporting roles outside these locations would create additional costs. Pay - £2,250 per Form F Assessment / £37.50 per hour, plus £250 bonus for ‘panel ready’ assessments, plus £250 bonus for completion within 16 weeks, plus 45p mileage We are the UK’s largest specialist charity provider of fostering. Our core work involves providing high...

Location: Beautiful County | Contract: 6-Month Rolling | Rate: £42 per hour | Flexible Working & Expenses Covered About the Role Are you a passionate Social Worker looking for a role where your expertise is trusted, and your impact is valued? Join a well-established local authority in a stunning county location, where manageable caseloads, supportive leadership, and flexible working are the norm. You’ll be part of a collaborative Children & Families team working within the Family Safeguarding Model to protect children, empower families, and deliver lasting positive outcomes. What Makes This Role Stand Out Competitive hourly rate (flexible depending on experience) 6-month rolling contract – stability without long-term tie-in Flexible working – hybrid model with home working encouraged Supportive and approachable management team Manageable caseloads to ensure quality practice Loyalty bonus for committed service All work-related expenses covered Key Responsibilities...

Supervising Social Worker (Fostering) Location: North West - Warrington - Runcorn - St Helens (Home-based with regional travel) Warrington, Contract: Full-Time | 12-Month Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to £43,000 Start Date: ASAP 2026 About the Role An established and values-driven fostering organisation is seeking an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their North West team on a fixed-term basis. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with foster carers, children and multi-agency professionals, ensuring high-quality placements and positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You will play a key role in supporting, supervising and developing foster carers, while maintaining strong safeguarding standards and contributing to a collaborative, relationship-led approach. Key Responsibilities * Provide regular supervision and support to foster carers, ensuring high standards of care * Manage a realistic caseload, enabling...

We are seeking a calm, compassionate, and highly committed Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a pupil at a welcoming, inclusive, and forward-thinking primary school in Bristol. With supportive staff, excellent facilities, and a strong community ethos, this school offers an inspiring environment in which to make a real impact. This role centres on delivering consistent, individualised support that empowers the pupil to thrive in a nurturing, secure, and engaging learning environment. Full-time availability is preferred but not essential. Main Responsibilities Provide targeted one-to-one support tailored to the pupil's individual learning, social, and emotional needs. Build a trusting, positive, and motivational relationship to help the pupil develop confidence and make meaningful progress. Collaborate proactively with the class teacher and SENDCo to implement effective behaviour support and personalised learning strategies. Ensure the...

Family Support Worker Role We are currently assisting a local authority in Brent with the recruitment of an experienced Family Support Worker to join their Early Help Team! As a Family Support Worker, your primary responsibility will be to directly work with and provide assistance to families with children and young people. This will involve collaborating with relevant professionals and agencies to ensure positive outcomes and opportunities for children and young people in Worcestershire. Key responsibilities for this role include: Conducting direct work and offering support to children, parents, and other relatives/carers as part of assessments, plans, or reviews. Supervising contact between children and their families during assessments, plans, or reviews. Empowering and encouraging parents/carers to take responsibility for meeting their children's needs. Assisting in the care of children and families at high risk of breakdown by conducting assessments and interventions....

About the Role Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub. This is a key frontline role responsible for screening contacts, gathering information, and providing informed recommendations to safeguard children and families. Working Arrangements: Hybrid 2-3 days in the office Key Responsibilities Screen incoming contacts and gather relevant information through discussions with parents, families, and partner agencies. Professionally liaise with partners, professionals, and members of the public to ensure effective information sharing. Provide clear, well‑reasoned recommendations based on risk assessment and legislative frameworks. Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Children Act legislation and other relevant statutory guidance. Apply thresholds effectively and understand case trajectories within children's services. Work collaboratively with other teams and services to ensure the needs and safety of children are...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the South Kent Adolescent Support Team based in Ashford If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Job Purpose: To deliver and improve services for Children in Need, with a clear focus on those in need of protection and the wider safeguarding agenda through the provision of high quality social work interventions and effective liaison with local partners. To work within a team of professional Social Workers and/or early intervention staff to provide services to children or young people who...

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact. We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Long-Term team based in Ramsgate. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions. Purpose of the Job: Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF). Main duties and...

Supervising Social Worker - Foster Care Contract Type: Full-Time (37 hours), 12-month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: Up to £39,000 (dependent on experience) Office Location: Northwest Benefits: * £3,000 Car Allowance * 30 days Annual Leave (increases to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays * Company Pension * Life Assurance (2x salary) * Employee Discount Scheme * Medical Cash Plan Key Responsibilities: * Supervise and support foster carers to ensure high-quality care for children. * Assess and monitor the needs of foster placements and children in care. * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fostering regulations, child care law, and safeguarding legislation. * Collaborate effectively with other professionals and stakeholders. * Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota for the Northwest region. Requirements: * Hold a qualification in Social Work or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England. * Proven experience of...

About the role Cambridge Council is seeking an experienced and confident Team Manager to provide strong operational leadership across the Assessment Service, with the flexibility to support Family Support and Safeguarding teams when required. This is an excellent opportunity for an established manager to play a key role in ensuring high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and families. Locations: Fenland/Huntgindon/ Ely/ Cambridge Central Key Responsibilities Provide day‑to‑day operational leadership of the Assessment Service, ensuring timely allocation and progression of referrals. Offer management support across Family Support and Safeguarding teams as needed, providing consistent oversight and decision‑making. Ensure assessments and interventions comply with statutory guidance, local safeguarding procedures, and agreed timescales. Oversee the quality of assessments, ensuring they are robust, evidence‑based, and meet required standards. Make decisions on...

1. Provide a high-quality social work service for children and families in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies and procedures. 2. Provide high quality child and family assessments in relation to children in need, those who require protection or those who are 'looked after' by the local authority. 3.To prepare reports under supervision of practice assessors and/or qualified social workers to courts to attend court hearings when necessary. 4.To hold a maximum caseload of 20 cases. To provide effective case plans for all children on your caseload and amend these when necessary. To regularly monitor and review the progress of young people. 5.Keep up to date and accurate records using the appropriate information technology. 6.Produce high quality written and verbal reports to a range of professional and legal forums. 7.Make professional decisions which comply with departmental policies and procedures and contribute to the priorities framework. 8.Participate...

SEND Mentor We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialist to support neurodivergent teenagers, including those with autism, ADHD and learning differences. The role involves providing personalised support, facilitating social and life skills development, and working closely with families, educators and other professionals to help young people thrive socially, academically and emotionally. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by empowering teenagers to build confidence, independence and the skills they need for adulthood. This role is directly linked to EHCP funding and is therefore offered on a fixed-term contract for one term in the first instance. What we offer: A supportive working environment and well-behaved students. Our commitment to you: Staff are our most valued asset and we place a high emphasis on staff well-being and professional development, no matter what stage of your career you are at. We pride ourselves with the supportive and...

Children in Care (CIC) Social Worker - Hampshire Location: Hampshire Contract: 3 months rolling contract Start Date: ASAP Rate: £42phAre you an experienced and passionate Children in Care Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? We are supporting Hampshire in recruiting skilled Social Workers to join their well‑structured and highly supportive CIC service. About the Role: As part of the Children in Care team, you will: Manage a caseload of children and young people who are in long‑term care Develop, review and implement care plans Undertake statutory visits, assessments, and reports Work closely with carers, families, and multi‑agency partners Ensure children and young people receive the stability, safety, and opportunities they deserve What Hampshire Offers: A stable, supportive management structure Flexible working arrangements Competitive pay rates Clear processes and an organised service A strong commitment to manageable caseloads and staff wellbeing...

Social Worker job Children's Social Worker (Emergency Duty Team (EDT)) in Coventry. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: up to £33.30 ph (umbrella, depending on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Emergency Duty Team (EDT) HOURS: see shifts below Office Based: Yes Social Worker JOB DESCRIPTION EDT experience is essential. Candidates should be able to work autonomously and effectively managing safeguarding scenarios out of hours independently with the use of an on call rota system for decision making As a member of the Council’s Responsive Services, the Emergency Duty Team (out of hours social care) offers essential support services, generally, outside of standard office hours to address urgent social...

At Spencer Clarke Group, we're working closely with a valued Local Authority partner in Durham to appoint an experienced Family Support Worker to join their Early Help & Family Support Service. In this role, you'll play a key part in supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive and sustainable change. You'll work directly with families who require targeted support, helping them build resilience, strengthen relationships and reduce the need for statutory intervention. Key Responsibilities: Delivering early help and targeted family support through home visits, direct work and practical interventions. Completing high?quality assessments, including Early Help Assessments, risk assessments and family plans. Coordinating and facilitating family time/contact sessions where required. Managing a varied caseload, ensuring timely recording, planning and review of all work. Working collaboratively with schools, health professionals, social workers and wider...