The Young People's Service (YPS) is an innovative service working with the city's adolescence. Offering both statutory social... Read more
The Young People's Service (YPS) is an innovative service working with the city's adolescence. Offering both statutory social work alongside community resources and projects we are a growing service with young people at the heart, offering them safety and protection from harm but also opportunities in education, employment and social integration.- Holding CP, CiN and CLA children - S47's and Assessments - Case management- Duty - Co-working with Youth Justice and other partners - Completing CERAFS and partaking in the Risk Outside the Home pilot in conjunction with Durham University - Managing Contextual Safeguarding risks - Updating and progressing CP, CIN and CLA plans - Presenting at service manager panel and legal panel meetings Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
We are operating to a hybrid way of working. All staff work in the office to complete visits... Read more
We are operating to a hybrid way of working. All staff work in the office to complete visits and to provide a duty service and at home to complete administrative tasks. All children are to be seen face to face unless you have COVID confirmed. The candidate will be expected to be in the office more in the initial stages of employment to help build the team cohesion and feeling of stability. The candidate will be provided with a laptop and smart phone to assist with this.Gloucestershire County Council are committed to ensuring our agency Social Workers are supported to carry out their roles, so our expenses package for either accommodation or mileage up to £150 per week remains in place. Terms and Conditions will apply.Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services, you will work as part of a... Read more
As a Social Worker in North East Lincolnshire Council's Children's Services, you will work as part of a team to provide high quality Social Work practice to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families.Social Work practice is highly valued and supported by skilled, knowledgeable and caring leaders and managers.You will be joining a service that is built on pride and passion, who have high aspirations for children and families and who are committed to empowering them to thrive and be the best they can be.If you are an enthusiastic, ambitious and passionate Social Worker who wants to make a lifelong difference to children's lives and improve their outcomes, we want to hear from you.As a social worker within our Children's Assessment Safeguarding service you will be office based where you can collaborate with partners to provide targeted support and interventions for children and families. You will provide effective engagement and relationship management with vulnerable children, young people and families and other stakeholders.Experience of formulating, implementing and reviewing agreed care plans.Experience of working within a statutory Children's Services setting.Can demonstrate an awareness of the impact of their involvement as a child care professionalExperience of carrying out timely assessments of service users' needs, using practice guidance and departmental policies and procedures Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
Children Looked After (CLA) Social Worker - Southend City Council Rate: £38.00 per hour (non-negotiable) Location: Southend-on-Sea Working... Read more
Children Looked After (CLA) Social Worker - Southend City Council Rate: £38.00 per hour (non-negotiable) Location: Southend-on-Sea Working Pattern: 2 days per week in the office Driving Requirement: Must drive and have access to a vehicleFor an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.comSouthend City Council is seeking an experienced Children Looked After (CLA) Social Worker to join our dedicated teamTo be considered, you must: ✔️ Be a currently practising CLA Social Worker ✔️ Be able to travel to Southend and work 2 days per week in the office ✔️ Drive and have access to your own carThis is a stable, well-supported placement with a team that values consistency and professional expertise in CLA work. Only applicants meeting all the above criteria will be contacted.For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.comCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
Experienced Adult Social Worker required for Mental Health Team covering Wirral and Cheshire area. You will expected to... Read more
Experienced Adult Social Worker required for Mental Health Team covering Wirral and Cheshire area. You will expected to undertake face to face visits 2 days per week, with 3 days from home.Candidates should live within 60 minutes of the area, and have access to their own vehicle.Previous Mental Health experience must be evidenced on your CV.This is a project role expected to last for an initial 3 months, with the possibility of extension for a further 3 months.For more information, please send an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected] Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
Locum Social Worker - Children with Disabilities (CWD) - Maternity Cover 📍 Location: Torbay (Hybrid Working) 💰 Rate:... Read more
Locum Social Worker - Children with Disabilities (CWD) - Maternity Cover 📍 Location: Torbay (Hybrid Working) 💰 Rate: Up to £40 per hour (DOE) 🏠 Accommodation Allowance AvailablePlease contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for supporting children with disabilities? Torbay is looking for a dedicated Locum Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team on a maternity cover contract.What We're Looking For:We need a Qualified Social Worker with:Proven experience in Children with Disabilities (CWD) servicesA solid understanding of statutory duties and safeguarding practicesThe ability to work independently and as part of a supportive teamWhat's On Offer:Competitive hourly rate up to £40 per hour for the right candidateAccommodation allowance for those needing to relocate or stay locallyHybrid working model - part-office, part-home based (Wi-Fi or dongle required)Opportunity to make a real impact in a focused, specialist teamRole Expectations:Participate in the duty system (office-based)Undertake statutory visits and build relationships with familiesMaintain accurate and timely recordsLiaise with multi-agency partners to ensure holistic support for children and familiesJoin a forward-thinking local authority where your expertise in disability services will be valued and where your contribution truly makes a difference.Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
🌟 Locum Children's Social Worker - Private Law Team (Family Court Adviser) 🌟 📍 Location: Manchester 💼 Agency:... Read more
🌟 Locum Children's Social Worker - Private Law Team (Family Court Adviser) 🌟 📍 Location: Manchester 💼 Agency: FCA (NTX1095782) 💰 Pay Rate: £35 per hour 🕒 Type: Locum / Temporary ContractPlease contact Gemma Bridgman at Carita Recruitment for further details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.comWe're currently recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join the Private Law Team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Family Court Adviser (FCA) supporting families and ensuring the welfare of children is at the heart of every decision.👩⚖️ About the Role:As a Family Court Adviser, you will be involved in Private Law proceedings where:Families need support to agree on safe and suitable arrangements for their children, orLocal authorities have raised serious concerns requiring Cafcass intervention.🛠️ Key Responsibilities:Undertake comprehensive assessments and engage directly with children to capture and represent their views in court.Apply strong risk assessment skills and mediation techniques to make clear, evidence-based recommendations.Advocate for outcomes that are in the best interests of the child at all times.✅ What We're Looking For:A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience working with children and families.Previous involvement in Family Court proceedings and a good understanding of Private Law is highly desirable.Strong organisational skills, emotional resilience, and the ability to manage a complex caseload independently.This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Children's Social Worker to make a real difference in a rewarding and challenging setting.📩 Apply now to join a team where your expertise and commitment will be valued and make an impact every day.Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment for further details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
Social Work/Family Court Advisor (FCA) vacancies with Cafcass Manchester.Caritas work with Cafcass to support with their recruitment. We... Read more
Social Work/Family Court Advisor (FCA) vacancies with Cafcass Manchester.Caritas work with Cafcass to support with their recruitment. We currently have locum FCA roles available with Cafcass Manchester.As the largest employer of Social Workers in England, Cafcass understands the challenges and rewards of being a Social Worker and fully supports its staff to work flexibly, proportionally and safely to achieve the best outcomes for children and families, whilst providing a healthy work life balance.Cafcass leads the way when it comes to professional development, flexible working, use of technology and health and wellbeing support. And these are just some of the factors that contributed to Ofsted giving Cafcass an 'outstanding' rating at their last inspection in 2024, as well as previously in 2018.As you would expect there are a few key things Cafcass need from you:- You need to be a Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years' experience- You need to be an expert in safeguarding- You need to have Section 7 (Private Law) knowledge; experience is desirable but not essentialCafcass' work is demanding so for you to succeed and truly make a difference you should be someone who;- Is resilient and organised and can work proportionately- Has strong intuitive IT skills- Is an effective verbal and written communicatorIf you would like more information, or an informal chat, about these roles, please get in touch with Chris Tuckwell at Caritas and I'll be happy to discuss the opportunities further.Choose Caritas as your career partner for…Competitive rates of payAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideCaritas app - access to live vacancies, online chat & payment informationDedicated one-to-one consultant supportPost-placement follow up meetingsSubsidised trainingRecommend a friend/colleague bonus scheme - £300DBS CheckCV writing service, interview technique coachingAdditionally, if you know of someone who would be interested, please ask them to get in touch. We offer a fantastic £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer. £300 could be heading its way to you very soon.Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
🧩 Locum Adults Social Worker - Adult Early Resolution Team 📍 Location: Aylesbury Office + County-wide visits (2... Read more
🧩 Locum Adults Social Worker - Adult Early Resolution Team 📍 Location: Aylesbury Office + County-wide visits (2 days office-based minimum) 🚗 Car driver essential | 💷 Pay: £36-£38 per hour | 🕒 Contract: LocumPlease contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Adults Social Workerto join Buckinghamshire Council's Adult Early Resolution Team - the fast-paced front door service providing early intervention and timely support to adults across the county.💼 About the Role:As part of the Adult Early Resolution Team, you will be the first point of contact for adult referrals, undertaking strength-based conversations, triaging cases, and supporting effective interventions to prevent escalation.Key aspects include:Conducting face-to-face visits across BuckinghamshireMinimum 2 days per week based in the Aylesbury officeMaking swift, solution-focused decisions to improve outcomesWorking in partnership with families, carers, health professionals, and community services✅ Requirements:Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registrationMinimum of 2+ years' experience in adult social care (preferably front door/early intervention)Strong assessment and decision-making skillsCar driver with access to own vehicle is essential🌟 What's on Offer:Competitive £36-£38 per hour pay rate (depending on experience)Flexible working arrangements with hybrid setupSupportive and collaborative team cultureOpportunity to make a real impact at the point of first contactIf you're passionate about early intervention, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to help adults live independently and with dignity, this could be the perfect locum role for you.Apply now to join Buckinghamshire's committed frontline team and help shape brighter futures through early resolution.Please contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
🌟 Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding Team 🌟Please contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8... Read more
🌟 Children's Social Worker - Safeguarding Team 🌟Please contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com 📍 Location: Hull 💷 Pay Rate: £35 per hour 📝 Contract: LocumAre you a passionate and experienced Children's Social Worker looking to make a real impact? Join our dedicated Safeguarding Team in Hull, where your skills and commitment can help protect and empower vulnerable children and families in need.What we're offering: ✅ Competitive hourly rate of £35 ✅ Flexible locum contract ✅ Supportive management and multi-agency collaboration ✅ Opportunities for ongoing professional development ✅ Meaningful and rewarding work making a difference in young livesYour role will involve:Managing a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need, and care proceedingsCompleting assessments, reports, and care planningWorking closely with families, schools, and other agencies to ensure child safety and well-beingParticipating in case conferences and safeguarding reviewsApplying your expertise to promote positive outcomes for children and young peopleWhat we're looking for:Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registrationPrevious experience in children's safeguarding essentialStrong assessment, analytical, and communication skillsCommitment to best practice and child-centred social workAbility to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environmentCome and be part of a committed team where your work truly matters. If you're ready to take on a rewarding locum opportunity, apply today and help make a difference in Hull. Please contact Gemma at Caritas for details: 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 / g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Read less
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