195 social worker children families jobs found

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker for the Childrens & Families Team within the Social Care Industry for Plymouth City Council. Our client has a well-structured and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. Plymouth is embedding a systemic approach and is currently undergoing a number of changes focussed on reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for families. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Plymouth City Council Main duties include: Assess, monitor and review social care needs of individuals, relatives and carers and to arrange the provision of appropriate care services Experience and specialist communication skills to gather information and make a full assessment of the risks, protection and social care needs of individuals, carers and families Must be capable of devising individual care...

SW Locums Clients are seeking a Social Work England Registered Social Worker to work in the Corporate Parenting Team in Walsall. This role involves managing a caseload of 8-10 cases, acting as a senior member of staff, and ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in care. Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, balancing office and remote work. In office 2 days per week. Essential Criteria: * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in corporate parenting or safeguarding court work is essential. * Right to work in the UK * Registration with Social Work England * Enhanced DBS or registered with DBS Update Service * In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies governing social work practice. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills. Key Responsibilities: * Provide comprehensive social work support within the Corporate Parenting framework. * Manage a caseload of 8-10 children and young people, ensuring...

SW Locums require a Qualified Social Worker to join the Child Protection and Children In Need Service Team 1 in Enfield. You will need demonstratable UK experience in duty/assessment, child protection and Court skills and have proven performance in quality case work. The Client offers excellent supervision and manageable caseloads, working alongside stable teams of experienced social workers and permanent established Team Managers. Free parking in all our localities, access to all in house training and development to support CPD. Minimum requirements: * Social Work England Registration * Right to work in the UK * Minimum 3 years UK post qualified experience in a similar setting * Ability to work openly and honestly with our children, families and partner agencies. It is a requirement that the candidate lives within a reasonable distance from Winsford, as whilst we do work hybrid, there is an expectation of regular working from our office bases. We offer excellent...

SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registration for the Children & Family Assessment Team in Carmarthenshire, You will require a degree in Social Work DipSW, CQSW, CSS. You will have the ability to undertake complex assessments of service users and create care plans, to contribute to effective team working and to show empathy to the needs of the service user group Duties: * To provide a quality social work service to service users by implementing the Code of Practice for Social Workers, building trust and confidence, respecting and upholding the rights of service users, protecting them, whilst promoting their independence. * In conjunction with children and their families, undertake assessments and develop care plans which best meets their needs. * To interpret legislation in working with vulnerable children, young people and their families and be accountable for this interpretation. * To manage a caseload in order that priority is...

SW Locums need a Senior Social Worker with Social Work England registration and substantial UK experience for this Children in Care (CIC) role in Newham. This is a case holding role, the maximum caseload for any social worker is currently 16 children and there is court work available. The role is hybrid working- Candidates are required to attend the office once a week on a Wednesday (office is based at Newham Dockside) The team is vibrant, dynamic, culturally rich London Borough with a young population and limitless potential. This a challenging yet rewarding place for social work practise to flourish and we are steadfastly committed to our workforce being representative of the families that we work with. The team are taking coordinated, meaningful and focused action to develop an inclusive culture because we believe this is at the heart of enabling diversity in all respects, including diversity of thought. You must hold Social Work England Registration and right to work in...

SW Locums need the services of a qualified social workers to work as Advanced Social Workers in Assessment and Safeguarding. You must have more than 3 years post qualified experience in the UK in a statutory position to be considered. All applicants must hold right to work in the UK or will not be considered for this role. This is a very well structured, managed and very supportive team. The permanent team manager and service manager group, you will offer excellent support for your practice and you will receive regular reflective supervision. There is a high quality senior leadership team who are committed to collaborative practice improvement and making Liverpool a place where good social work can flourish. The role offers: * an initial 6-month minimum contract to create stability for our children and young people * up to £42 per hour ltd, based on experience * A 35-hour week . Hybrid working model, 3 days in Liverpool per week * Assessment service duty 1 in 7...

SW Locums require 3x Qualified Social Workers to work in the 0-18 Children with Disabilities team. You must have demonstratable experience working within a similar setting ion the UK. All applications must hold an Enhanced DBS Check issued within the past 12 months, and Social Work England Registration. The 0-18 Children with Disabilities social care team within the 0-25 service has several functions, one of which is to provide information, advice and support to children, young people, their families and carers to enable children with disabilities to enjoy and achieve social inclusion. The team has a duty to safeguard vulnerable children and young people and to assess need, develop plans and provide services where appropriate. We will then review these plans regularly to ensure that outcomes are being achieved. You will need to be in the office a minimum of 3 days a week - but also need to be in the office when on duty And if a family/ young person needs a home visit. When when...

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...

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 similar statutory setting and 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 of working within the framework of The 1989 Children Act,...

SW Locums are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to work in Bristol, in Family Support Team 3 and will cover CP and court work. The team are looking for somebody to start as soon as possible. You will be expected to have substantial experience of working in a similar role in the UK for at least 2 years post qualifying. This is an established and well managed team offering manageable caseloads, regular supervision meetings and free training. * Essential: A qualification in social work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS. * PTA, PQCCA. * Educational attainment to A level or Degree standard. * Registration with Social Work England * Right to work in the UK * Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months Duties: * To carry out the duties and responsibilities of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and other relevant legislation. * To establish and implement service and care plans for children and their families in accordance with local and national...

SW Locums need the services of a Qualified Social Worker holding Social Work England Registration to work in the Children and Family Family Support and Child Protection Team in Lambeth. You must hold a current enhanced DBS Issued within the past 12 months or be registered with the DBS Update Service and hold current valid right to work in the UK. Applicants MUST be able to attend the office at least twice a week With SW Locums you can rely on: * Fastest pay available, from completion of timesheet to reaching your bank. * Constant, polite support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant. * Great rates of pay. * No “waffle”, informative and conscientious advice. * Contact available 24/7. * Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide. * Free DBS and compliance service. * Access to on-going training opportunities. * Industry leading “Refer a Friend” recommendation scheme offering up to £300 for successfully placed referrals.* *...

SW locums are seeking a Team Manager with Social Work Registration as a Qualified Social Worker to work in this Family Support and CP role in Tower Hamlets. Requirements: • Have an outstanding knowledge and understanding of child protection practices. • Provide direct line management and supervision to practitioners including ASYEs who work with children and young people under statutory obligations. • Manage and lead staff to achieve high performance and effective operational delivery, including developing and improving staff capability. • Be responsible for and report upon the teams budgetary position, ensuring effective use of resources. • Establish and maintain positive relationships with key partner agencies in order to develop and support children and families who are in need. • Support children to achieve permanency when children become looked after The Team Manager role is based at Mulberry Place and works with children and young people. SW Locums are a small, personable...

SW Locums are recruiting for a rare opportunity, which has arisen within Bedford Family Support Team. The Family Support Teams hold CIN, CP, PLO and Care Proceedings work. the caseload is between 15 and 20, which is between 8- 10 families on average. The Team works on a hybrid model however, request that all social workers are office based when on duty (once per week) and all visits are face to face. Minimum requirements: * Must have a degree in Social Work or equivalent and: * minimum of two years post qualifying experience as a Social Worker in Children’s Social Care. * Qualified Practice Educator or willingness to undertake training. * If qualified since 2010, successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment or the Children’s Workforce Development Council’s Newly Qualified Social Worker programme. * Registration with Social Work England. * Evidence of learning, through Continuing Professional Development and its application to practice...

SW Locums require an Experienced social worker for a rare opportunity has arisen within Westminster’s ‘Outstanding’ Access Team. The Team is the first point of contact for safeguarding referrals regarding children. The Access Team provides a quick and effective safeguarding response to referrals of concern for children within Westminster. Informed by their practice framework, which is systemic social work, the service works to provide a holistic response to children, young people and their families, ensuring we meet the needs of our community and respect family life. In terms of qualifications, you’ll need a recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England We adopt a child focused approach to our work to help us to have a better understanding of a child’s lived experience so we can make sure families get the right level of support. The Team consider every contact to be a potential for intervention and change. You will be talking to families and...

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...

SW Locums are seeking to second the services of a Social Work England Registered Social Worker for the Fostering Recruitment and Special Guardianship and Support Team. The Main duties of this role will be in assessing social workers to recruit new foster carers, complete Connected Carers and Special Guardianship Assessment. Flexible/remote working considered You will Manage a case load of Post SGO order support cases. Expectations will be for you to actively participate in marketing and other fostering campaigns. Facilitate Skills to Foster Course and Information Sessions. The support SW Locums you will offer you: * Benefit from our vast array of contacts built up over decades of relationships in the industry sector. * No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed, accurate advice. * Committed support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant. * Contact available 24/7. * Great, fast and accurate rates of pay. * Access to...

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...

Location: B6 Working Hours: 36.5 (9am to 5pm) Pay per hours: £12.5 to £13.5 In this role, you will be responsible for assessing relatives or friends to care for children & young people, when their own parents are not able to. As a Social Work Assistant in the service, you will be responsible for supporting the work completed within your social work team; which will include: * Contacting potential Connected Persons Foster Carers / Special Guardians to introduce yourself/the service and talk through the stage one checks & references required as part of the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment. It will also be necessary to be able to give an overview of the assessment process, why this is taking place and what will be expected from applicants. * Being confident in using electronic systems (CHARMS, Eclipse, spreadsheets etc) to keep records up to date and be able to communicate with people using a variety of different methods. * Working alongside and communicating...

Qualified Social Worker – Children In Care – Devon Role:  Qualified Social Worker Location:  Devon Team: Children In Care Pay:  Up to £44 per hour Contract:  Full Time Locum Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? Devon County Council is looking for an experienced and compassionate Children in Care Social Worker to join our supportive and dedicated team. If you’re ready to bring your skills and heart to a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you. At Devon, they believe every child deserves stability, security, and the chance to thrive. As a Children in Care Social Worker, you’ll be at the heart of creating positive change for children and young people. Your role will focus on building meaningful relationships, ensuring their voices are heard, and helping them achieve their full potential. What You’ll Be Doing Supporting Children and Young People: Build trusting relationships and advocate for children and...

In this role, you will be responsible for assessing relatives or friends to care for children & young people, when their own parents are not able to. As a Social Work Assistant in the service, you will be responsible for supporting the work completed within your social work team; which will include: * Contacting potential Connected Persons Foster Carers / Special Guardians to introduce yourself/the service and talk through the stage one checks & references required as part of the full Form C (Coram BAAF) assessment. It will also be necessary to be able to give an overview of the assessment process, why this is taking place and what will be expected from applicants. * Being confident in using electronic systems (CHARMS, Eclipse, spreadsheets etc) to keep records up to date and be able to communicate with people using a variety of different methods. * Working alongside and communicating effectively with Social Workers and other professionals across the service including...