2565 social worker jobs found

Transform Lives - Adult Social Worker Wanted Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea (RBKC) | Up to £38.26 per hour Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea is looking for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join our supportive, high-performing team on a locum basis. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance of flexibility and impact, allowing you to work both remotely and on-site while helping adults live independently, safely, and with dignity. The Role - Your Opportunity to Make a Difference Manage a rewarding caseload of adults with diverse social care needs, including safeguarding cases Carry out Care Act assessments, statutory reviews, and person-centred care planning Work hand-in-hand with clients, families, carers, health professionals, and partner agencies to coordinate support Produce clear, high-quality reports and documentation that influence positive outcomes Build strong relationships...

Connect2SocialWork are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for the Family Help Hub Team in Hampshire. You must be registered with Social Work England to apply for this role. Role Details Rate of Pay: £42ph About the Role Hampshire's Family Help Teams coordinate early help support across the county, ensuring families receive timely, appropriate services through a multi-agency approach. These teams are central to Hampshire's commitment to early intervention and improving long-term outcomes for children. You will join a well-structured, supportive service with a strong culture of reflective practice, manageable caseloads, and excellent professional development pathways. Requirements Registration with Social Work England Previous experience working as a Social Worker within a frontline children's safeguarding team Strong assessment, report‑writing and risk‑management skills Ability to work effectively in fast‑paced environments and meet court‑ordered deadlines Knowledge of...

Nurture Fostering is seeking an experienced Senior Supervising Social Worker to join our well-established, family-owned Independent Fostering Agency in Lewisham. Rated Good by Ofsted, we pride ourselves on being a small, supportive service where social workers are truly valued. This is a full-time maternity cover opportunity, ideal for a confident and motivated social worker looking to take the next step in their career within a friendly and collaborative team. What We Offer Ongoing training and professional development Supportive and approachable management team A welcoming, close-knit working environment The opportunity to work for a Good Ofsted-rated IFA Role Responsibilities Supervise and support three social workers Hold a small caseload of 3–5 foster carers Take a lead role in investigations and referrals (with training and support provided) Support and mentor Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) Contribute to the ongoing development of high-quality fostering practice...

Child Protection Social Worker Warwickshire County Council 6-Month Contract | £33.30 per hour Warwickshire County Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join its North Office based out of Nuneaton and Atherstone on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to work within a supportive local authority while managing a realistic and well-structured caseload. Key Details Role: Child Protection Social Worker Contract Length: 6 months Rate: £33.30 per hour Caseload: Approximately 22 cases Location: WarwickshireKey Responsibilities Manage a caseload of child protection cases in line with statutory requirements Undertake assessments, care planning, and court work as required Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate, up-to-date case records Participate in child protection conferences, core groups, and court...

Make a Real Difference - Qualified Social Worker (Adults) East Riding of Yorkshire Council | Beverley Locum Contract | Up to £31.13 per hour (Umbrella) East Riding of Yorkshire Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker (Adults) to join their Adult Social Care service in Beverley on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established local authority that values high-quality, strengths-based practice. You'll play a key role in supporting adults to live independently, safely, and with dignity, while being backed by clear systems, strong management, and effective multi-agency partnerships. The Role As a Qualified Social Worker within Adult Social Care, you will: Hold and manage a varied caseload of adults with diverse and sometimes complex needs Complete Care Act assessments, reviews, and outcome-focused support plans Undertake Mental Capacity Act (MCA) assessments and best interest decisions Carry out...

Shape Futures & Protect Children - Children's Social Worker (Complex & Court Work) Hull City Council | Hull Locum Contract | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella) Hull City Council is recruiting experienced and committed Children's Social Workers to join their Children's Services teams in Hull on a locum basis. This role is suited to confident practitioners with experience of complex statutory work, including court proceedings and high-risk safeguarding cases. You'll be part of a supportive service that values strong professional judgement, collaboration, and high-quality social work practice. The Role As a Children's Social Worker, you will: Manage a complex caseload, including Child Protection (CP) and Child in Need (CIN) cases Undertake court work, including care proceedings and legal planning Work with adoption pathways and permanency planning where required Complete private law reports, including Section 7 and Section 37 assessments Apply and evidence strong Signs...

Fostering Form F 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: Candidates must live within Nottinghamshire and Derby. 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 quality and well supported fostering families for children and young people in the care of local authorities. As a ‘not for profit’ organisation, TACT puts the needs of our children and carers first and look to appoint individuals who are as passionate about fostering as we are. TACT invests all surplus income into staff, carers, and child development. This means that we have been able to...

Child Protection Social Worker Stable Caseload | Low manager turnover | £37 per hour | 5* Google reviews For the child protection social workers who are due for a change of scenery and want to start on a clean slate, this opportunity may be the one for you. Whether you have experience in child protection, looked after children, or referral and assessment. A local authority in the East Midlands are looking for good quality workers to help them in the Child Protection Team, with a pay rate of £37 per hour. You will be holding a steady caseload of up to 22 cases, and this will be reduced greatly after your first month due to an influx of new starters that are due to start this next week. What’s also great about the role is the training that can be provided for agency staff, as the council are keen for you to further develop your skills to implement into everyday practice. Management in the local authority have been there longer than the furniture, which I find to be a very...

Maybe you’re a MASH Social Worker looking for your next role, and maybe you’re a case holding social worker looking to reduce those long hours that swallow up your week.  A council in the East of England are looking for you to come to join its MASH team and bring your knowledge of social work to its team with an exclusive rate of £39.00 per hour. MASH work has become very in demand and for good reason, but the management team are looking for good workers who can keep up with the intake of referrals and work with the rest of the service to provide an impeccable service. The role will be office based, and with there being a buzz around the place, you will thrive off the team around you. The council will also provide you with office parking for each day in the office. Full benefits of the role: Managers are permanent staff members. Non-case holding role Relaxed and professional environment 6 month contractLeaders in Care can offer a rate of £40.00/h, along with a service that...

Support Safe Transitions - Adult Social Worker (Hospital Discharge Team) Brent Council | Up to £32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Monday-Friday | 09:00-17:00 Brent Council is seeking a skilled Adult Social Worker to join its Hospital Discharge Team, supporting adults to move safely and confidently from hospital back into the community. This role is ideal for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about person-centred, outcome-focused practice. About the Role Facilitating safe and timely hospital discharges for adults Carrying out Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews Coordinating care and support packages tailored to individual needs Working collaboratively with NHS colleagues, families and partner agencies Promoting independence, wellbeing and choice for service users Managing cases effectively within a hospital setting Why This Role? Make a direct and meaningful impact on hospital flow and patient outcomes Strong multi-disciplinary working...

Shape Brighter Futures - Children's Social Worker Lancashire County Council | Up to £36.00 per hour (Umbrella) Monday-Friday | 09:00-17:00 Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Social Worker to join its Children's Services team on a locum basis. This role offers the chance to play a vital part in protecting children, strengthening families, and supporting positive long-term outcomes. Ideal for a practitioner who is committed, resilient, and confident working within a statutory children's services environment. What You'll Be Doing Undertaking assessments, care planning and interventions to safeguard children and adolescents Managing a statutory caseload in line with legislation, policy and best practice Building effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies Preparing clear, detailed assessments, plans and reports Attending meetings, reviews and contributing to court proceedings where required Supporting team development and...

Lead Practice & Shape Outcomes - Advanced Social Worker (Children's Services) North & Mid Team | 37 hours per week Up to £42 per hour (Dependent on Experience) Two Positions Available We are seeking experienced and highly skilled Advanced Social Workers to join the North & Mid Children's Services Team. This is an excellent opportunity for practitioners who are ready to take on a senior practice role, influence service delivery, and support high-quality outcomes for children and adolescents. This role is ideal for a confident professional who enjoys combining complex casework with leadership, mentoring, and practice development. About the Role As an Advanced Social Worker, you will work closely with the Team Manager to support the effective day-to-day running of the service while maintaining a strong focus on high standards of practice. You will hold a reduced but complex caseload, allowing you to complete in-depth assessments, support robust decision-making, and...

Make a Real Difference - Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Children & Families) Staffordshire County Council | Up to £33.30 per hour (Umbrella) Monday-Friday | 09:00-17:00 | Hybrid Working Available Staffordshire County Council is recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker / Advanced Practitioner (Grade 10) to join a supportive and forward-thinking Children & Families Service on a locum basis. This is a high-impact role for a confident practitioner passionate about strengths-based, restorative practice, early intervention, and helping families thrive within their communities. The Role Managing complex cases and delivering high-quality social work interventions Using restorative and strengths-based approaches to support children and families Supporting families to develop their own plans through Family Meetings and Family Group Conferences Completing high-quality assessments and reports for court, Child Protection Conferences and statutory reviews...

Join us as a Child Protection Social Worker and be part of our new way of working with families within the child protection space working in Weymouth region Here in Dorset, we've been recognised for our fantastic work with children, young people, and families, by being selected as one of only three initial Families First for Children's Pathfinder sites nationally. This fantastic opportunity comes with central government grant funding and support which recognises the scale and ambition of the work we need to carry out. Our teams are testing and influencing this innovative new direction for social care ahead of a nationwide rollout. We are ensuring that families are co-designing plans with our Quality Assurance Reviewing Officer (QARO) colleagues supporting in an independent capacity, taking time to discuss processes, explaining jargon and maintaining contact with families. As a Child Protection Social Worker you'll chair an updated child protection conference, centred around...

Qualified Social Worker - Community Team You will be working within a well respected Local Authority based in the Worcestershire area. The manager is looking for an experienced social worker to undertake assessments and carry a caseload. You will be arranging Package of care, Direct Payments, Extra Care Housing, Supported Living and Residential/Nursing homes. Benefits for this position: Hybrid working Competitive Pay rates Long term contractsEden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and...

We are looking to recruit a Advanced Practitioner within a Fostering team in Barnet.   Responsibilities include: Working as a Supervising Social Worker  Training and supporting Foster Carers  Completing Form F assessments or Kinship care Assessments Has experience of foster care provisions either through and agency or local authority capacity  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Fostering Social Work team within the UK.  The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentIf you are interested in roles within Barnet Council...

We are looking to recruit a  Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the Social Care industry in Bedford   Responsibilities include: Investigation and assessment, following referrals to the service. Report Writing Working With PLO (Public Law Outline) Attending Child Protection meetings, Case Conferences and LAC reviews. Utilise Children In Need plans to work directly with Children Court Reports Section 47’s Core Assessments Manage a caseload  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Children In Need Team within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 3 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker – Adults Learning Disabilities with the Social Care industry in Haringey.   Responsibilities include: Case Load Management Completing reviews and assessment Working alongside other agencies Working to ensure the protection of vulnerable adults Promoting service users choices, control and independence Supporting service users to live safely and independently in their own homes Assessing and reviewing existing service users placed in care homes Reviewing residential, nursing home  or day centre placements Working effectively with other professionals  Experience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Adults Learning Disabilities Team within the UK Social Care industry.  Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1-2 years post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:...

We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team within the Social Care industry in Hertfordshire. Responsibilities include: Producing Court Reports Attending LAC Reviews, Case conferences and Child Protection meetings Working with Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core AssessmentsExperience preferred: Post qualifying experience of working within a statutory Children’s Safeguarding Social Work team within the UK. The team: Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.Minimum Requirements: SWE Registration 1 year post qualifying experience within UK Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you) Eligibility to work in the UKBenefits of working with Ackerman Pierce: Your own personal consultant Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide  DBS and Compliance Service Quick and Easy Registration Process Access to CPD Guaranteed weekly paymentTo discuss this Qualified Social Worker –Children’s Safeguarding Team...

We are recruiting for a Children's Social Workers x 3 roles available- to work in the Children with Disabilities Service and experience of working in this area is required. You will have 3 years minimum experience of working as a Social Worker, along with experience of legal processes and court attendance. The roles are based in South Normanton with 1 day office based per week and covering Amber Valley, NE Derbyshire/Bolsover, is one position. Position 2 will cover High Peak & Chesterfield and Position 3 will cover Erewash and South Derbyshire/South Dales. A specific requirement for this role is having previous experience of working with individuals who have Learning Disabilities. Qualifications required for this position are a degree in Social Work or a Postgraduate qualification in social work ie PGDip or Master's Level 7 if your first degree is in another subject. You will also be required to hold a HCPC and ensure you have completed CPD to maintain your...