2416 social worker jobs found

Social Worker – Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team Location: Colindale, London Rate: £32.20 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Mental Health Hospital Discharge Team in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary setting, supporting adults through safe and effective hospital discharge pathways while promoting independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Undertake Care Act assessments, reviews, and support planning. * Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and safeguarding enquiries. * Manage a varied caseload within a hospital discharge setting. * Work collaboratively with health professionals, community services, and partner agencies. * Develop strengths-based, person-centred care plans to support adults and carers. Requirements * Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration. * Experience within Adult...

Family Support Practitioner (Social Work Qualified – Non-Statutory Role) Nottingham City Council Work Bases: Bulwell Family Hub Mary Potter Centre (Hyson Green)We are recruiting for multiple Social Work–qualified professionals to join the family support teams based across Nottingham City Centre. While applicants must hold a Social Work qualification, this is not a statutory social work post. The role focuses on family visits and direct work with children and families, offering an excellent opportunity to build experience in a supportive, non-statutory environment. This post is particularly suitable for: Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) seeking high-quality frontline experience Social Workers with under 3 years’ post-qualified permanent experience, including those who may not meet current DfE guidelines for locum children’s social work rolesKey Responsibilities Undertake family visits and direct work with children and families Build positive professional relationships...

Social Worker – Looked After Children Service  Somerset Council £38 per hour Hybrid Working Available Contract Opportunity Key Highlights £38 per hour competitive agency rate Work within a dedicated Looked After Children (LAC) Service Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility Support children and young people to achieve positive long-term outcomes Join a well-established team committed to relationship-based practice Ongoing contract with the potential for extension Are you an experienced Social Worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children in care? Somerset Council is seeking a passionate and committed Social Worker to join its Looked After Children Service. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority that prioritises the wellbeing, stability, and future success of children and young people. You will be responsible for managing a caseload of looked after children, ensuring robust care...

City of Doncaster Council Social Worker – Early Help Team Pay Rate: £35 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role City of Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Early Help Team. You will work with children, young people, and families at the earliest opportunity to prevent issues from escalating and ensure families receive the right support at the right time. This role focuses on building positive relationships, undertaking assessments, coordinating support services, and helping families achieve sustainable change. Key Responsibilities Complete Early Help Assessments and plans. Work directly with children, young people, and families to identify needs and strengths. Coordinate multi-agency interventions and support packages. Promote positive outcomes through preventative and family-led approaches. Undertake safeguarding activity where concerns arise. Work closely with schools, health professionals, and community...

Regional Fostering Practice Lead Location: Cawley Priory (Hybrid – Home-Based with Regional Travel) Rate: £61.76 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Interim/Contract We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Regional Fostering Practice Lead to drive the development and implementation of consistent fostering practice across the region. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior social work professional to lead on practice improvement, workforce development, and the standardisation of fostering processes. About the Role Working closely with fostering services and key stakeholders, you will lead the creation of regional practice guidance and deliver a standardised approach to fostering recruitment, assessment, and approval training. You will play a key role in supporting the implementation of regional fostering initiatives and ensuring best practice is embedded across services. The role is primarily home-based, with regular attendance required at in-person workshops,...

Flexible/Hybrid Working | Competitive Rate | Up to 3 days WFH Are you looking looking for a role with some flexibility to work from home whilst still delivering outstanding care? Enjoy the benefits of a hybrid working model that allows you to work from home 3 days a week. This council promotes a healthy work-life balance by aligning employee preferences with management expectations. Need time off? The management team is proactive in helping you manage your workload, ensuring you're fully supported. You'll be part of a team committed to your ongoing professional development, offering expert guidance and access to valuable resources that support your growth in the role. As recognition for your dedication on the frontline, you’ll also qualify for our Exclusive Loyalty Bonus - because at Leaders in Care, we truly value and reward the efforts of our social workers. In this role, you’ll assess adults’ needs to determine their eligibility for care and support services. Your...

Join Our Team as a QSW - Adults (Contract) Are you a dedicated Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with a passion for making a difference in adults' lives? We are seeking a committed and experienced QSW – Adults to join our dynamic team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment while contributing to meaningful social work initiatives. The role offers flexibility with 3 days in the office, and the contract is initially set for 12 weeks with potential for extension. Job Title: QSW - Adults Position Overview: As a QSW - Adults, you will be responsible for providing vital social services, assessing needs, developing intervention plans, and supporting vulnerable adults within the community. Your expertise will ensure individuals receive appropriate care and support, maintaining their independence and wellbeing. Candidate Responsibilities: Conduct thorough assessments of adults requiring social services Develop and implement...

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 Children with Disabilities team 0-18 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. Purpose of the Job: Manage a caseload of disabled children and young people aged 0-25 to assess, plan, monitor and review the support/personal assistance needs of service users, working in a person-centred way. Work with the service users and their families/carers to develop a package of support/assistance as they prepare to become adults and in their early adult life that promotes...

Leicestershire County Council Social Worker – Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team. You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and improve outcomes. This is a fast-paced and rewarding role where you will work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies to achieve lasting positive change. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Develop and implement effective safety and support plans. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court...

Leicestershire County Council Social Worker – Child Protection and Court Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection and Court Team. You will work with children and families where significant safeguarding concerns have been identified, managing complex Child Protection cases and care proceedings to ensure children are protected and achieve positive outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to undertake meaningful direct work with families while managing court-related responsibilities within a supportive and experienced team. Key Responsibilities Undertake Section 47 enquiries and Child and Family Assessments. Manage complex Child Protection cases and Public Law Outline (PLO) work. Initiate and progress care proceedings where required. Prepare high-quality court statements, assessments, and reports. Attend court hearings and work...

Leicestershire County Council Social Worker – Locality Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Locality Team. You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing assessments, interventions, and support to improve outcomes and safeguard children. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with families while working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans. Key Responsibilities Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act. Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required. Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans. Undertake direct work with children and families. Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies. Prepare high-quality reports for...

Social Worker (Adults) – Norfolk County Council£44.65 per hour LTD (Inclusive of Holiday Pay) | £35.00 per hour PAYE (Exclusive of Holiday Pay)Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Start Date: ASAP Hours: Full-Time We are currently recruiting for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join Norfolk County Council's dedicated Hospital Discharge Team based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH). This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment, supporting adults to achieve positive outcomes through effective discharge planning and person-centred social work practice. Working within a Home First model, you will play a key role in promoting independence, reducing unnecessary hospital stays, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time. Key ResponsibilitiesAs an Adults Social Worker, you will: Undertake strengths-based and...

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services . About the Role To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits. As a Senior Social Worker: Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this...

Social Worker - Assessment NE Overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Assessment team in the North East region. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity is valued and every individual is empowered. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals and families through assessment, intervention, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need to lead fulfilling lives. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of individuals and families to determine needs, strengths, and risks. Develop and implement personalised care plans in collaboration with clients and multidisciplinary teams. Provide emotional support, counselling, and guidance to clients facing various social challenges. Advocate for clients' rights and access to community resources and services. Maintain accurate and confidential case records in compliance with organisational...

Social Worker Location: Northamptonshire Team: Safeguarding Rate: £38 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: 3 Months Minimum Social Personnel are currently recruiting for Safeguarding Social Workers for Northamptonshire. This is a hybrid position and the social workers will be required to attend the office 3 days minimum per week. Essential Requirements: * Qualification in Social Work * Experience in a Safeguarding Team * Social Work England Registration * Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Senior Social Worker – Child Assessment Team (CAT) Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Lambeth Council is seeking experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Child Assessment Team (CAT). This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy frontline service managing referrals, assessments, and safeguarding interventions to ensure children receive the right support at the earliest opportunity. The team requires practitioners who can start as soon as possible and who are confident working within a fast-paced assessment environment. Candidates must be able to attend the office at least twice per week and be able to commute independently, as there is no on-site parking available. In this role, you will: Undertake Child and Family Assessments Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases during the assessment phase Assess risk and develop outcome-focused plans for children and families Undertake...

Your new company Oxfordshire County Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Service (CAS) based in Abingdon.This is a fast-paced, front-door service where you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children, and ensuring timely interventions for children, young people, and families.You will manage a caseload undertaking Section 17 Child & Family Assessments and Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, ensuring that children's voices are central to all decisions and plans. Your new role Key Responsibilities Complete Child & Family Assessments (S17) and Child Protection investigations (S47) Respond to new referrals and act as a duty worker on rotation Develop SMART care and intervention plans to support families Work collaboratively within a multi-agency safeguarding framework Prepare high-quality reports (assessments, child protection conferences, court reports) Ensure the child's voice is...

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and confident Social Worker to take on a 6 month agency role as Missing Coordinator in Ealing This is a specialist role focused on children and young people who go missing, particularly where this overlaps with harm outside the home (e.g. exploitation, peer harm, serious youth violence). Key responsibilities: - Providing expert advice and guidance to social workers and multi agency partners in relation to missing children and harm outside the home - Chairing and contributing to multi agency strategy meetings - Supporting teams to manage risk, improve recording, and ensure timely completion of statutory processes (including return home conversations) - Monitoring and analysing missing episodes and identifying patterns and themes - Reporting to senior forums and contributing to service development - Building strong working relationships across Children's Services, police and wider partners - Supporting training...

Are you a passionate Qualified Social Worker ready to take the lead in complex, high-impact work? Join Lambeth as a Senior Social Worker within a busy Assessment Service, where your expertise will directly shape outcomes for children, families, and communities. This is an exciting opportunity for confident practitioners who thrive in fast-paced statutory environments, including child protection, court work, and looked after children cases. 🔍 Why Join Lambeth? Be part of a dynamic, high-performing assessment team Work on meaningful cases that drive real change Collaborate with strong multi-agency networks Develop your expertise in court work and safeguarding Access ongoing professional development and supportive supervision Work in a borough committed to innovation, equality, and best practice 💼 The Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will: Lead on complex statutory cases, including child protection and care proceedings Complete high-quality assessments, care planning, and...

Your new company Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced and resilient Out of Hours Social Worker to join our Children's Services team. This is a vital role providing emergency safeguarding support outside of standard office hours, helping to protect vulnerable children, young people, families, and adults when they need it most. You will be part of a responsive and professional service that delivers urgent interventions, advice, and guidance while working closely with partner agencies to manage risk and ensure safety until daytime services resume. Your new role Key Responsibilities Provide an out-of-hours emergency response to safeguarding concerns involving children, families, and vulnerable adults Act as the first point of contact for professionals, members of the public, and families making emergency referrals Deliver timely assessments and interventions to reduce risk and ensure immediate protection Offer professional advice and guidance to partner agencies...