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Our client Northamptonshire's Children's trust is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team. Job Purpose As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify risk, need, and vulnerability. Develop, implement, and review effective intervention and safeguarding plans to promote positive outcomes. Manage and reduce risk to children through timely safeguarding actions and care planning. Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central to...

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & MASH team. Agency Social Worker - Assessment & MASH Experience Required We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Agency Social Worker with a strong background in both statutory assessments and MASH/front door work. The successful candidate will be able to complete high-quality, child-centred assessments that are analytical, outcome-focused and completed within statutory timescales. They will have sound assessment skills, be confident in identifying risk and need, and make recommendations that lead to the right outcomes for children and families. In addition, the social worker must be able to also undertake tasks in MASH triage, including gathering and analysing information from partner agencies, contacting families, determining the appropriate threshold for intervention, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to ensure children receive the right level of support at...

Our client Peterborough City Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Young people's Safeguarding team. Main Duties and Responsibilities: Work in partnership with children, young people and families/carers and, through building effective relationships, to elicit their needs and views and promote participation in decision making. Undertake assessments in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy, and procedures for the service and in the context of assessing risk to children and young people. Plan, implement and review a range of interventions for children, young people and families/carers in accordance with statutory/regulatory and operational standards, policy and procedures for the service. Manage a workload independently, seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties. Make pro-active use of supervision to support effective practice, reflection and career development and to meet the objectives of...

Social Worker – Children | Bracknell Forest Borough Council SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity with Bracknell Forest Borough Council. Location: Bracknell Forest Pay: £38.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office Contract: Full-time Locum The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a supportive local authority team while making a meaningful difference to children and families. The successful candidate must be flexible to work on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in the office, and have access to their own vehicle for required site visits. Why Choose Locum Work? Locum work gives you the flexibility to take control of your career, gain valuable experience across different local authorities, build your professional network and work on...

Children’s Social Worker – Children We Care For SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity within a Children We Care For team. Pay: £38.00 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid/Flexible Team: Children We Care For Location: Chichester area, with nationwide travel to see children where placed This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about working directly with children and young people in care and helping them build safe, stable and positive futures. The role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with children over time, helping them settle, make sense of their experiences, recover and look forward to their future. There is a strong emphasis on direct work and developing high-quality social work practice. Key responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of approximately 18 children. * Undertake direct work with...

Adult Social Worker – London Borough of Bexley SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker for a full-time locum role with the London Borough of Bexley. Location: Bexley, London Pay: £37.15 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid We are looking for a Senior Social Worker with strong negotiation skills to support review activity and supervise a small team of practitioners dedicated to undertaking reviews. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional looking for a rewarding locum position, with the flexibility of hybrid working and the chance to make a positive impact within Adult Social Care. Why SW Locums? SW Locums is a leading specialist social work recruitment agency, connecting experienced professionals with excellent locum opportunities across London and the UK. Our dedicated consultants provide ongoing support throughout your assignment and help you find roles that match your experience and career goals. Refer a...

Children’s Social Worker – Children Looked After | Devon SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Devon County Council’s Children Looked After North Team. Location: Devon Pay: Up to £38.00 per hour, depending on experience Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid, to be discussed at interview Team: Children Looked After We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to cover maternity leave and support children and young people in care. The successful candidate will: * Build positive relationships with children, young people and families. * Focus on family-led outcomes to achieve safety and stability. * Manage a caseload and visit children as required. * Complete high-quality assessments and SMART plans. * Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. * Work within multi-agency and court settings. * Demonstrate strong recording, assessment and communication...

MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team | Haringey London Borough of Haringey | North London SW Locums is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Haringey Council’s Children’s Services – Disabled Children’s Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate social worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex needs, while working with one of London’s most diverse and forward-thinking local authorities. Role Details * Position: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team * Location: Haringey, North London * Pay: £37.52 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start Date: ASAP About the Role You will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children with disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence. Your responsibilities will...

STEP INTO YOUR NEXT SENIOR ROLE: Senior Children’s Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Southwark Council | London SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker to join Southwark Council’s Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work and make a real difference to children and families. Role Details * Position: Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker * Location: Southwark, London – Sumner House * Pay: £39.04 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start: ASAP * Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office * Duty: Assessment Team rota approximately every 5 weeks The Role Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children and helping...

Adult Social Worker – London Borough of Lambeth Location: London Pay: £32.00 per hour Umbrella Contract: Full-time Locum Start: ASAP Working Pattern: Hybrid SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the London Borough of Lambeth on an exciting full-time locum opportunity. Lambeth is a vibrant and diverse London borough, committed to improving outcomes for residents and supporting people to live as independently as possible. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker to make a genuine difference while working within a supportive and progressive local authority environment. Key Responsibilities * Manage a caseload of adults with care and support needs and carers. * Complete Care Act assessments, reviews and reassessments. * Develop person-centred care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing. * Undertake adult safeguarding enquiries and develop appropriate safeguarding plans. *...

Our client Yorkshire Collaboration (Wakefield) is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Locality team. Overall Purpose of the Post: To provide a high quality and comprehensive social work service to children and young people, their families and carers in line with the policies and procedures of the Children and Young People's Directorate and within regulatory and statutory guidelines, the Knowledge and Skills Statement for Child and Family Work and the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Code of Practice. To contribute to a wide range of statutory social work activities and carry out professional social work tasks in accordance with recognised social work procedures, Signs of Safety, evidence based practice and professional social work ethics. This is an experienced social worker role with specific responsibilities for managing a caseload of higher levels of complexity. This will include assessment of needs and the management of risk regarding children, young...

Our client Salford Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Hospital and Intermediate Care service. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and...

Our client Blackburn with Darwen council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in care service. Key responsibilities To undertake all the duties in relation to assessment work and directions in relation to care proceedings for children looked after up to the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake duties relating to children looked after following the conclusion of proceedings. To undertake child and family assessments, in partnership with the child, their parents or carers and other agencies, ensuring that the child and the child's voice is central to the assessment, with appropriate consideration and analysis of risk. Together with service user and/or their parents or carers, to produce an outcome focussed SMART plan, following assessment that will meet the needs of the child, safeguard the child and promote permanence. To provide support, guidance, advice and services to families to ensure that issues of concern identified in assessments are...

Our client Luton Borough council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate...

Day Webster are currently recruiting for a Forensic Social Worker to work within a medium and low secure services, providing specialist rehabilitation and community forensic mental health services for  women. The service is based at Littlemore Hospital in Oxford.  Our client is looking for the ideal candidate to start from asap for an ongoing contract.  To find out more about this opportunity please contact (url removed)  What you need: Essential The applicant must have a minimum of two years post graduate Social Work experience. The applicant must have two years post qualification experience in a mental health setting. The applicant must have experience of autonomous working as a social worker Desirable Experience of community forensic working practises Day Webster Group currently have positions throughout the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, and Republic of Ireland for Mental Health and Talking Therapy Professionals of all Bands between 3 – 8c; If this isn’t the right role...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people in care, undertaking statutory social work responsibilities and ensuring children receive the support, stability, and permanence they need to achieve positive outcomes. You will manage a caseload of children in care, working closely with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess needs, develop plans, and deliver effective interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The role requires confident decision-making, strong relationship-building skills, and a child-centred approach to practice. Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office Essential: Must be a car driver Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in care,...

About the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team based in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people. You will manage a varied caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care, ensuring children receive the appropriate support, protection, and services to meet their individual needs. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, you will play a key role in assessing needs, developing care plans, arranging support packages, and promoting positive outcomes for children and families. Location: William Knibb Centre, Kettering Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week office-based at the William Knibb Centre Contract: Agency Contract Key Responsibilities Manage cases...

Social Worker Location: Cheshire East Team: Fostering Rate: £39 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: Ongoing Social Personnel are recruiting for Fostering Social Worker for Cheshire East Council. Duties Include: * Support and Supervision for Kinship Foster Careres * Reg 24’d * Viability Assessments ( On a Rota Basis) * Kinship assessments * Form F Assessment * SGO Essential experience: * Fostering experience specially Kinship Care * Social Work England Registration * Degree in Social Work Why Social Personnel? * Dedicated and experienced consultant * Free DBS * £250 Referral Bonus * £250 Find your own job bonus

Advanced Social Worker – Children’s Social Care Colindale, London | £37.54 per hour (Umbrella) We are seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join a statutory Children’s Social Care service in Colindale. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled practitioner who can work autonomously with complex cases, manage higher levels of risk and support the development of less experienced social workers. Key Responsibilities * Provide high-quality social work services to children and families in complex situations. * Assess, plan, implement and review safeguarding and permanence plans. * Manage complex cases and higher levels of risk using sound professional judgement. * Work autonomously within statutory frameworks, Council policies and procedures. * Support, mentor and provide guidance to less experienced social workers. * Take a lead role in a specialist area of practice. * Deputise for the Line Manager when required. * Contribute to...

Social Worker – Leaving Care Team Wrexham | £38.43 per hour (Umbrella) | 6-Month Contract Wrexham Children’s Services are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their established and high-performing Leaving Care Team, supporting care-experienced young people aged 15–25 as they transition towards independence. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about relationship-based, trauma-informed practice and helping young people achieve positive outcomes. Key Responsibilities * Support care-experienced young people with transition and pathway planning. * Complete LAC reviews and statutory visits. * Promote independence, resilience and positive outcomes. * Apply corporate parenting principles and trauma-informed approaches. * Build strong, trusting relationships with young people. * Work collaboratively with families, professionals and partner agencies. * Model best practice and provide mentoring and support to...