2648 social worker jobs found

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Consultant Social Worker to join their team based in London      JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £39.04 WORK TYPE: Temporary / Locum  WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: London      JOB SUMMARY The Consultant Social Worker will work within the Adolescent Team, supporting young people who are at risk of or experiencing exploitation, while also providing professional supervision and leadership within the service.    JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Holding a caseload of up to 12 adolescents, with adjustments when supervising students. Working directly with young people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation. Providing supervision for students and ASYE social workers. Deputising for the Team Manager when required. Offering expert guidance and support to the wider team. Adhering to the current working...

The current social work climate is making agency workers question their current role, and I don’t blame them. There has been huge pressures on the sector over the last couple of years to meet the demands of high caseloads and complex work since COVID making you guys want to throw in the towel, and again I don’t blame you, and that’s why Leaders in Care want to help Social Workers with a different approach to agency work will meet your desired needs. How can we help? Communication between you and the council is so important and Leaders in Care value this massively. So our direct contact with councils means that the level of information that you may require will differ than most agencies, giving you a real insight into the performance and structure of various selective councils. If you have a problem with Childcare/ School runs, not a problem, the relationships built from working directly with the councils will give us more room to help your needs. Alongside this, working with...

21 Health & Social Care are recruiting Qualified Social Workers to join Adults Services Teams across Edinburgh, with a particular focus on supporting with waiting lists. These roles are offered on a contracting basis for 3–6 months+. Experience and Qualifications Applicants must hold a UK-recognised professional Social Work qualification and be registered, or eligible to register, with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). It is essential that applicants have previous experience working within an Adults Services setting, ideally within a hospital, discharge planning, or multidisciplinary health team. Experience of managing waiting lists and prioritisation of cases is highly desirable. Applicants should be confident in: * Adult Support and Protection (ASP) enquiries * Complex assessments and risk management * Capacity assessments * Hospital discharge planning and multi-agency coordination * Managing and reviewing waiting lists...

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: *...

Social Worker Opportunity – South Yorkshire Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Belmont Recruitment is on the hunt for a skilled Social Worker (or related professional) to join a dynamic team tackling complex cases involving harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people. What’s on Offer? * Specialist role focusing on assessments and interventions for children and families. * Unique chance to work across children’s services to prevent criminal justice entry wherever possible. * Flexible working arrangements, including remote options, supporting your work-life balance. Minimum Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work, Youth Work, Youth Justice, Counselling, or similar therapeutic professions. * Proven ability to produce high-quality, analytical assessments for courts and professional audiences. * Recent experience planning and delivering therapeutic interventions for children and families with...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Lancaster and Morecambe Home Based Treatment team (HBTT) who are looking for a RMN/OT/Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * Carry out comprehensive assessment and triage service. * Where necessary signposting or clear onward facilitation. * Respond and provide immediate care to service users’ current mental health problems. * To formulate and implement intervention and risk management plans and evaluate there effectiveness. This is a full-time position equating to 37.5hrs per week. The hours will be completed with long days if required. The service is open across 7 days so the ability to work weekends is available. Consideration would be given to part-time applications and flexible working requests. Pay rate: £24.00 - £40.00 per hour (depending on shift pattern) We also have other positions within mental...

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 working with a Blackburn based Home Based Treatment team (HBTT) who are looking for a Band 6 RMN or Social Worker to join them on a contract basis. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. The successful applicant will have the ability to work as part of a Team and in partnership with local services. This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities. Duties | Responsibilities: * Carry out risk assessment in the community * Facilitate care plans for service users * Knowledge of current mental health legislation/policy * Act as gatekeeper * Caseload management * Capacity assessments * Medication administration * Signposting The HBTT operate 24 hour / 7 day a week service, hours are between 07.30 - 19.30. Pay rate: £24.00 - £40.00 per hour (depending on...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who are looking for a Band 5 or 6 Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker/OT) to join them on a contract basis. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: * In-depth knowledge of mental health problems. * Knowledge around a variety of personality presentations. * In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems. * Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues This is a Full Time Monday to Friday position, however Part Time applicants may be considered depending on experience. Pay rate: £24.00 - £25.00 per hour (depending on experience) We also have other positions...

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...

Belmont Recruitment are currently looking for a Band 6 Mental Health Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker) to join the CMHT team in Chorley, Lancashire on a contract basis. The successful applicant will be dynamic and forward thinking they will be passionate about working with service users with acute mental health concerns and providing a recovery focused approach. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: * In-depth knowledge of mental health problems. * Knowledge around a variety of personality presentations. * In-depth knowledge of issues that impact upon people with mental health problems. * Knowledge of medication prescribed for management of mental health issues This is a Full-Time position, hours are 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday. Pay rate: £24.00 - £25.00 per hour (depending on experience) We also have other positions within mental health in the area that are waiting to be filled. For more information or to...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Blackpool based CAMHS team based who are looking for a RMN or 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 assessment, treatment and discharge of children, young people...

The Intermediate and Frailty Team in Runcorn supports adults who are experiencing reduced mobility, cognitive decline, or increasing care needs. As a Social Work Assistant, you will play a key role in helping individuals maintain independence and access the right support at the right time. You will work alongside Social Workers, health professionals, and community services to deliver high-quality, person-centred support. Key Responsibilities Support Social Workers by gathering information, completing initial visits, and assisting with strengths-based assessments. Help develop and review care and support plans to promote independence and wellbeing. Liaise with families, carers, and partner agencies to coordinate support and share relevant information. Assist with arranging services such as home care, reablement, equipment, and community resources. Contribute to safeguarding enquiries by reporting concerns promptly and accurately. Support timely hospital discharges by coordinating...

Your new company We are looking for a dedicated Social Worker to join our Separated Children & Young People Team, supporting vulnerable children and young people who arrive in the UK without a parent or guardian or are transferred under the National Transfer Scheme (NTS). These children become Looked After Children (LAC) under Section 20 of the Children Act 1989, requiring comprehensive care planning and safeguarding. Your new role Key Responsibilities: Deliver a high-quality social work service that promotes welfare and life chances for separated children and young people. Undertake assessments in line with the Framework for the Assessment of Children in Need and their Families. Develop and implement action plans using Signs of Safety, in partnership with children, families, and agencies. Carry out statutory duties, including reviews, reports for panels, child protection conferences, and courts. Maintain accurate manual and computer-based records in line with policy....

Your new company We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker or Advanced Practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Support Team, working with Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases. This role will involve a mix of CIN, CP, and Court proceedings, with additional responsibilities around OFSTED preparation. Your new role Manage a manageable caseload of approximately 18 cases (CIN, CP, and proceedings). Undertake duty every 5 weeks, handling urgent issues (not new family allocations). Contribute to OFSTED readiness activities. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, including the Children's Act.What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will need to Have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) Social Work England registration Qualified Social Worker with recent experience in CIN, CP, and Court proceedings (open to candidates with strong experience in one or two areas). 3...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for an opportunity to truly transform lives? Look no further! At Sanctuary Personnel, we understand the immense impact you can make, and we are here to support you every step of the way. As a dedicated and award-winning recruitment agency with a TrustPilot score of 4.9/5 and nearly 1,000 reviews, we believe in the power of personal connections. We are seeking Social Workers with UK experience to join our team and embark on a fulfilling journey with us. Let's connect and explore the incredible possibilities that lie ahead for you. Location: Bedfordshire Team/Specialism: Learning Disabilities Pay Rate: £37.60 per hour (assignment rate) Contract: Locum, 3-Months Hours: Full-time  Why work with us? Effortless Registration: Say goodbye to paperwork! Our fully online and paperless registration service streamlines the process, making it convenient and hassle-free for you. Compliance...

Your new company Due to the recent expansion of our Fostering service, we currently have a number of new and exciting opportunities for Social Workers to join our service and play a central role in delivering high-quality and responsive social work within Solihull. Your new role You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, responsive social work that supports children and young people across the borough. Our team is responsible for: Recruitment, assessment, and supervision of foster carers (both connected and mainstream). Assessing special guardianship and private fostering arrangements.You'll work closely with foster carers to ensure children receive safe, nurturing placements and develop the skills and confidence to reach their full potential. Key Responsibilities Complete fostering assessments and supervise foster carers. Maintain positive relationships with carers and act as a strong corporate parent. Manage a balanced caseload (e.g., approx. 3-4 assessments or 16...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Social Worker - Adult Team in Cornwall UK - £32.50 hourly, Ongoing We have an incredible opportunity for a Social Worker in the Adult Team based in the gorgeous setting of Cornwall. Offering a competitive pay rate of £32.50 hourly, this ongoing role is perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in a rewarding environment while enjoying the flexibility of locum work. Whether you are full-time or part-time, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community. Benefits of Locum Work: One of the biggest perks of being a locum is the flexibility to choose your working hours, which is perfect for achieving that work-life balance. You'll also get the benefit of experiencing a variety of roles and broadening your skills across different settings. Enjoy competitive pay rates and the opportunity to meet new people in a different location. Perks and benefits: Locum work benefits you with flexible...

JOB-(phone number removed)-db(phone number removed) Job Title: Social Worker – Home First Neighbourhood South Team Specialism: Adult Social Care – Discharge to Assess (Mental Health) Location: Oxford, UK Hourly Rate: £38 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-Time | Locum Support recovery, empower lives, and shape futures. An exceptional opportunity has opened for a Social Worker to join The Home First Neighbourhood South Team in Oxford, with a focus on mental health hospital discharges. In this full-time, ongoing locum role, you’ll champion a social and rights-based approach within a dynamic multidisciplinary team—ensuring individuals receive timely and appropriate support to thrive upon discharge. Perks and benefits: Locum Flexibility: Take control of your schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Competitive Pay: Receive £38 per hour for your vital expertise and frontline service. Varied Experience: Work across diverse cases in a role that keeps you...

Adoption Social Worker – Care Planning and Family Finding Team Purpose of the Role To secure timely and effective permanence through adoption for children who cannot remain with their birth families. This role carries statutory responsibility for children from the point of Placement Order through to the granting of an Adoption Order, ensuring their welfare, safety, and emotional needs remain central throughout the process. Key Responsibilities Care Planning & Early Permanence Track children with a potential plan for adoption and provide specialist advice by attending Care Planning Meetings. Identify cases where Early Permanence may be appropriate, seek suitable families, and complete required documentation in partnership with the child’s allocated social worker. Explore the viability of sibling placements at the earliest opportunity and make timely referrals for recruitment and assessment of sibling adopters. Decision-Making & Family Finding Contribute to Agency...