51 social worker senior practitioner jobs found

Advanced/Senior Practitioner – Assessment and Staying Together Team Staffordshire County Council Full-time | Hybrid working model Description Staffordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and skilled Senior Practitioner to join our Assessment and Staying Together Team. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership role within Children’s Services, helping to shape quality practice and support positive outcomes for children and families. We are proud of our restorative, strengths-based approach and are committed to building relationships with families that empower them to stay together safely. As a Senior Practitioner, you will support the Team Manager in delivering high-quality social work and mentoring staff to develop their practice. Responsibilities Carry out a range of statutory social work interventions, focusing on early help, assessment, and safeguarding Lead on complex cases and support safe, family-led solutions including Family Group...

Job Title: Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Children's) 📍 Location: Floor 1, Staffordshire Place 1, ST16 2DH 📅 Contract Duration: 1 month 🏛️ Council: Staffordshire County Council 📄 Contract: Temporary 👥 Vacancy: 1 ⏱️ Hours: 37.00 per week 💷 Pay Rate: £33.30/hr (Umbrella) 📌 Job Description (JD) Whilst working with us at Staffordshire County Council, you'll receive: ✨ Access to training and supervision 🎁 Access to our Vivup benefits platform (discounts on retail, restaurants, gyms & more) 🏠 Hybrid working - office & home flexibility 🗓️ Open to part-time, compressed hours, or a 4-day working week 🔑 Key Responsibilities 1️⃣ Conducting Assessments * Complete Viability Assessments for family/friend carers * Undertake Full Connected Persons Assessments & prepare Special Guardianship Reports for court * Carry out statutory checks (DBS, references, medical, LA checks) & analyse risk 2️⃣ Legal & Regulatory Compliance * Ensure compliance with...

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner (Children's Services) 📍 Location: Tamworth Library, B79 7DW 🕒 Hours: 37.5 per week 💷 Pay Rate: £33.30 per hour 🏢 Employer: Staffordshire County Council (SCC) 💫 Join Our Mission to Help Children & Families Thrive! Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Do you thrive in a role where your expertise, compassion, and leadership shape better futures? If so, this opportunity at Staffordshire County Council could be perfect for you! 💛 As a Senior Practitioner, you will: 🔹 Carry out a range of social work interventions 🔹 Promote restorative, strengths-based practice 🔹 Support families in developing their own plans via Family Group Conferences 🔹 Ensure high-quality assessments and timely reports for courts, safeguarding meetings & reviews 🔹 Line-manage and support social workers & students 🔹 Build effective relationships with families and partner agencies 🔹 Help shape positive...

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 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...

About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Social Work Academy at Peterborough City Council. This is a pivotal role supporting the development of newly qualified social workers (ASYE) and mentoring less experienced team members. You will play a key part in shaping the future of social work practice through supervision, coaching, and assessment. Key Responsibilities: Provide supervision and Practice Educator support to ASYE social workers under the direction of the Team Manager. Carry a complex caseload appropriate to your qualifications, experience, and competencies, with a high degree of autonomy and regular supervision. Coach and mentor less experienced staff, promoting best practice and continuous professional development. Work collaboratively with service users and their families to assess needs and deliver appropriate services. Ensure all work is carried out within the legislative and procedural framework of Peterborough City...

Belmont Recruitment are currently working with a Morecambe based Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) who are looking for a Band 6 Senior CYPMH Practitioner (RMN/ Social Worker/OT) to join them on a contract basis. The successful applicant will work with children, young people and families up to the age of 18 years presenting with a wide range of moderate to severe, emotional and mental difficulties. You must be a Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 18 months experience, working with children and young people with emotional and mental health needs. (This is a 3–6 month contract with potential extension opportunities) Duties | Responsibilities: - Undertake assessments of young people who have been admitted to the children’s ward or have attended A&E who require a mental health assessment - To assess risk and whether safe to be discharged. - Follow-up of young person and to decide whether discharge from service or put...

Description Bedford Borough Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Practitioner Social Worker to join our Integrated Front Door (IFD) Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial role in early identification, assessment, and intervention to protect vulnerable children and young people. The IFD Team is a multi-agency hub made up of professionals from Children’s Services, Early Help Services, and partner agencies, working together to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. If you are an enthusiastic and proactive social worker who puts the child’s voice at the heart of your practice, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities Early identification and assessment – triage and prioritise referrals to determine the best course of action for children and families. Collaboration and information sharing – work closely with key partners such as police, health, education, probation, and social care to ensure a coordinated...

Social Worker - Duty & Assessment - Wigan- £39 per hour We are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join a fantastic Children's Assessment and Safeguarding Service in Wigan. The role of the Advanced Practitioner will be to carry out the function of statutory Children's Services and the remit of the Assessment and Safeguarding Teams in completing single assessments and section 47 enquiries. You will hold a mixture of cases ranging through CIN, CP and Court cases, although you will be expected to hold the more complex cases which is reflected in your level of experience. The benefits of this Advanced Practitioner role: £39 per hour Small and friendly local authority with strong multi agency partnerships and a visible senior management team Condensed hours such as 37 over 4 days available Differing start/finish times Remote & office working and flexi Personal and case supervision is held monthly They offer extensive training opportunities, parking permits...

Senior Social Worker - TESS Access Team (TAP) Birmingham Children's Trust Up to £30 per hour Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our specialist TESS Access Team (TAP). This is a unique opportunity to shape the initial response to vulnerable children and young people, offering expert consultation and analysis to ensure appropriate support and timely intervention. The Role: Expert Consultation and Triage You will be the vital link at our Referral and Consultation Desk, taking the lead on the triage process for all new referrals. Your expertise will be crucial in providing immediate, high-quality advice and guidance to professionals. Key Responsibilities: * Triage and Consultation: Lead the consultation desk, offering expert advice and guidance to support the efficient triage and processing of all new referrals. * Case Analysis: Provide additional consultation regarding a child's emotional wellbeing, relationships with primary...

SEN Teaching Assistant – Kensington & Chelsea (Full-Time | Immediate Start) Are you a nurturing, confident, and committed SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a genuinely rewarding opportunity? A warm, inclusive primary school in the heart of Kensington & Chelsea is seeking an exceptional practitioner to join their Year 5 team, supporting a bright pupil with ASD and ADHD while contributing to the wider classroom community. In this diverse and forward-thinking school, you’ll work closely with a capable Year 5 learner who benefits from calm, clear routines and positive, consistent adult support. Your role will involve helping him stay engaged in lessons, developing his social communication skills, and assisting with written work—while also encouraging independence and setting fair, firm boundaries. Alongside this focused support, you’ll play an active part in classroom life, working collaboratively with staff to ensure all pupils feel valued and able to thrive. Key...

Children with Disabilities (CWD) Advanced Practitioner Location: Southend Pay Rate: £41.50 per hour Southend Council is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Practitioner to join the Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. In this senior role, you will manage complex cases, support the most vulnerable children and families, and mentor less experienced colleagues. You will maintain a safeguarding approach while providing comprehensive casework and preparing detailed reports for court when required. Role Requirements: Minimum 3 years' experience as a CWD Social Worker Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle Minimum 2 days on site (may vary depending on service needs)Role Responsibilities: Managing complex CWD cases Supporting and mentoring junior staff Providing professional casework and care planning Preparing high-quality reports for court proceedings Essential Requirements: Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent At least 3 years' experience as a social worker...

Job Title: Advanced/Senior Practitioner Lv11 📍 Location: Civic Centre, ST4 1RN 📄 Contract: Temporary 👥 Vacancy: 1 ⏰ Hours: 37.00 💷 Pay Rate: £33.30/hr 📝 Job Description ⚠️ The pay rates quoted on this order are not negotiable. We are seeking experienced and visionary Senior Children and Families Social Workers to join our Duty and Assessment Teams. 💼 Rate is inclusive of HPIL 🎓 ASYE + at least 3 years' experience plus additional supervisory / practice development responsibilities, including contributing to the learning of others. 👩‍👧‍👦 Senior Social Worker - CSS Duty & Assessment Teams If you are passionate about social work and making a positive difference to the lives of children and families in Stoke-and are driven to lead by example-we want to hear from you. ✨ You will be part of four dynamic Duty and Assessment teams, delivering a high-quality assessment service to children and their families through: 🔹 Completing Child and Family Assessments 🔹 Co-producing...

About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. Location: Cambridge (Hybrid - 2/3 days in the Wisbech office) Key Responsibilities: Complete statutory visits for CIN (Child in Need), CP (Child Protection), and CIC (Children in Care) cases. Chair CIN and Core Group Meetings. Manage a caseload including CIN, CP, and CIC cases, some of which may involve PLO or S31 Care Proceedings. Prepare and complete Court Reports, risk assessments, and parenting assessments. Attend court with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager. Participate in the Duty rota. Attend ICPC and RCPC meetings and write conference reports. Assess and manage risk effectively to safeguard children and families. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Experience...

Position: Advanced Practitioner Team: MASH – South Advice & Guidance Service Contract: Locum Hours: 35 hours per week Pay Rate: £37 per hour Location: Manchester  Sheldon Phillips are working with Manchester City Council to appoint an Advanced Practitioner within their South Advice and Guidance Service. This role focuses on high-quality screening of all contacts received, ensuring that children and families receive the right support at the right time. As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to quality assurance activity and support less experienced staff in maintaining consistent, safe practice. What You Can Expect: A fast-paced front-door environment focused on robust, defensible decision-making A supportive team culture with strong multi-agency relationships Hybrid working with clear expectations and structured processes Opportunities to influence practice quality and support staff development Duties and Responsibilities: Complete robust...

CSW Senior Practitioner - Duty & Assessment Windsor & Maidenhead Caritas Recruitment is seeking an experienced Senior Practitioner / Advanced Social Worker to join the Duty and Assessment team in Windsor & Maidenhead. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic local authority, supporting children and families through statutory assessments, safeguarding, and care planning. Key responsibilities include: Managing a complex caseload of children in need and child protection cases. Leading assessments, care planning, statutory reviews, and risk management. Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the team. Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure positive outcomes for children. Salary: £42.10 per hour (locum / contract) For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an...

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join our dynamic Children's Services team. This is a non-caseholding role, focused on delivering high-quality specialist assessments that inform safeguarding and permanency planning. You will work alongside social workers, managers, and multi-agency professionals to provide expert analysis and recommendations in complex cases. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the transformation of children's services in a borough committed to improving outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities Undertake a range of specialist assessments, including: ParentAssess (including for parents with learning disabilities) Sibling and Parenting Assessments Capacity to Protect Viability Assessments (including Reg 24 and Connected Persons) Regulation 24 Assessments AIM Under 12 Assessments AIM3 Assessments (for adolescents displaying harmful sexual behaviours) Provide clear,...

Job Title: Behaviour Support Practitioner- Aylesbury -Behaviour Support Practitioner- Aylesbury -Behaviour Support Practitioner Location: Aylesbury Contract: Full-time / Term-time only Pay Rate: £90 - £100 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: ASAP About the Role Academics are seeking a dedicated and resilient Behaviour Support Practitioner to work within an alternative provision in Aylesbury , supporting students with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs and challenging behaviours. This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference to young people who require additional behavioural and emotional support to thrive both in and out of the classroom. Key Responsibilities Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with behavioural and emotional needs. Implement and follow tailored behaviour and learning strategies. Assist teachers and senior staff in maintaining a positive, safe, and structured learning...

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – Children and Families Team Location: Gloucestershire County Council, Gloucester Salary: Competitive, based on experience Contract: Full-Time, Locum Description Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our Children and Families Team in Gloucester as an Advanced Practitioner. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and inspire within a dynamic team, helping to deliver high-quality services that improve the lives of children, young people, and families. You will take on a protected caseload, working with children with complex needs, risks, and circumstances, while also playing a key role in quality control, service improvement, and performance support. We operate a hybrid working model – staff work in the office for visits, duty services, and team collaboration, while administrative tasks can be completed remotely. New team members will be expected to spend more time in the office...

Position: School Support Worker Location: Bedford Pay: £480 - £500 per week Hours: Full-time, 8:30am - 3:30pm Sector: Education and Training Are you a Psychology graduate or SEN Teaching Assistant ready to take your first step into the education sector? This School Support Worker role in Bedford could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in supporting young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. This School Support Worker position in Bedford offers an excellent pathway for those considering careers in education and training, psychology, youth work, or teaching. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced SEMH practitioner, this is your chance to build valuable hands-on experience in a rewarding setting. The ideal School Support Worker candidate will: Have a background or interest in psychology, mental health, or youth work Be passionate about inclusion, wellbeing, and personal development Ability to commute to Bedford. Bring patience,...