Social Worker - CIC- Suffolk

Added 08/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our team in Suffolk, working within the Children in Care (CIC) sector. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting vulnerable children and families, ensuring their well-being and safety. Key responsibilities and duties: Assessing the needs of children and families, and developing care plans Providing direct support and intervention to children in care Liaising with external agencies and professionals to coordinate services Advocating for children's rights and best interests Participating in case conferences and court hearings Essential qualifications and skills: Qualified Social Worker with...

Children's SW - CIC Team - Suffolk

Added 07/06/2025

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Social Worker to join our CIC Team in Suffolk. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for providing high-quality social work services to children in care and care leavers, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. Key responsibilities and duties: Undertaking assessments and developing care plans for children in care Working collaboratively with families, carers, and other professionals to support the needs of children Participating in case conferences, reviews, and court proceedings as required Advocating for the best interests of children and promoting their rights and voices Providing...

Shropshire Council |Qualified Social Worker| Court Team

Added 10/06/2025

Social Worker - Case Management / Court TeamsRate: £33.30 per hourLocation: Hybrid (2 days in the office, 3 days visiting families or working from home)We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Case Management or Court Teams. This is a dynamic and rewarding role for someone who thrives on variety and is passionate about supporting families and protecting children. Key Responsibilities: Manage a diverse caseload involving: Children in Need (CiN) Child Protection (CP) Plans Public Law Outline (PLO) Care Proceedings Work directly with families to ensure the safety and long-term wellbeing of children. In the...

Liverpool Council |Qualified Social Worker| LAC Team

Added 10/06/2025

We have opportunities for experienced (plus 3yrs pq) children's social workers across our services in our Permanence Teams The candidate will be experienced in Children in Care and Children Looked After Excellent engagement and direct working skills with children and young people is essential as wellCare and placement planning and minimising risk with a methodical organised approach, ensuring long term improved outcomesEnsuring stable placements appropriate for individual needs There has never been a more exciting time to join Liverpool Children's Services as a social worker. We have a high quality senior leadership team who are committed to collaborative practice improvement...

Lambeth Council |Qualified Social Worker| Fostering Team

Added 09/06/2025

Supervising Social Worker in the Fostering Support Team. This is an great opportunity to work with an established team and with our community of foster carer who provide foster placements to children and young people. We want to offer an outstanding level of support our foster carers and our children in care. We provide a number of different services including fostering for children aged 0-18 and Parent and Child Placements. Responsibilities:Be responsible for a manageable caseload, working with a dedicated team to improve the lives of the children in careManaging the recruitment, assessment and approval and continued support of Foster...

Bromley Council |Qualified Social Worker| Mental Health Team

Added 09/06/2025

We are looking for 3 locum social workers with experience in mental health and / or older adults, in Bromley, to support our services over the Summer and possibly beyond. This is due both to internal promotion Bromley is a diverse borough, the largest geographically in London, but one which is well resourced. Each of the 3 teams which have a current vacant post are fully integrated with health colleagues, to provide a supportive MDT environment, and all 3 have a very experienced, and strong senior social worker "at the helm". All posts are fulltime, however part-time / reduced hours...

Oldham Council |Qualified Social Worker| CWD Team

Added 09/06/2025

Experienced Social Worker within the Children with Disabilities Social Care Team, the suitable candidate will need experience Knowledge/Experience supporting with Children with Disabilities, Looked after Children, Child Protection and Child in Need. Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Bolton Council |Qualified Social Worker| LAC Team

Added 06/06/2025

Based at Castle Hill we require experience Social Worker to cover in LAC Team. Must have knowledge of working with looked after children and their families/carers. (including safeguarding)Flexible working in place- balance between working from home/office and statutory visits. Candidates must be able to come to Bolton at short notice if required to meet the needs of the service.Candidates need to be able to undertake duty and home visits. Caseload will be across Bolton with office base at Castle Hill.For full duties see the attached JD/PSFree on-site parking37 hours per week - full-time post Caritas Recruitment is acting as an...

Oldham Council |Qualified Social Worker| Peripatetic Team

Added 06/06/2025

This role is to work as a peripatetic social worker across ASCThe role will be to predominantly focus on SG in the MASH team, however there may be a requirement to work in other teams across the service Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Peterborough Council |Qualified Social Worker| Safeguarding

Added 13/06/2025

Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding (team 6)Location/hybrid working: Hybrid- 3 days office basedFamily Safeguarding Team 6Sand Martin HouseBittern Way Fletton QuaysPeterborough PE2 8TYRate: £40ph umbrellaJob Information: Court work Child Protection Child in Need Looked after children Writing reportsCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Walsall Council |Qualified Social Worker| Safeguarding

Added 10/06/2025

Children's Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding and Support£33.30ph UmbrellaFamily Safeguarding in North locality Working with families who are in need and at risk.Working alongside adult practitioners under family safeguarding model.Hybrid working with 3 days in officeCaritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Lincolnshire Council |Qualified Social Worker| Assessment

Added 06/06/2025

Experienced Children's Social Worker, who is confident in completing a range of assessments of children and their families, including Child and Family Assessments, Parenting Assessment and Sibling assessments, managing a range of cases, Child in Need, Child Protection, Child in Care, and cases in legal proceedings, both Public and Private Law. The candidate should also ideally have experience of undertaking Joint / Single Agency Children Act 1989 Section 47. The candidate will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have a working knowledge of Signs of Safety. Whilst the candidate will be supported and supervised by an...

Lambeth Council |Qualified Social Worker| Assessment

Added 06/06/2025

Child Assessment Team (front line work) Order for 1 Senior SWs - CAT Please ensure candidates have: 3+ years CAT experienceCan commute to work (no parking on-site)Can attend the office at least twice a weekResilience and are committed workers What we offer: Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for both the agency and permanent staff.Opportunity for career development across various servicesResources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner withVery exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme,We offer supportive...

Bromley Council |Qualified Social Worker| Referral & Assessment

Added 06/06/2025

Locum Senior Practitioner (Senior Social Worker) required to start in the Referral and Assessment service3 month assignmentHourly rate: up to £39.04 LTD Flexible Working: Social workers are expected to undertake face to face visits to families. All social workers work in the office on a rota basis with their teams. Expenses: Locums are able to claim back mileage from their place of work to visits (this does not include travel from home to work). The service also has work oyster cards that can be provided. About the Role and Team:There are no management responsibilities in this role.Referrals meeting the threshold...

Southwark Council |Qualified Social Worker| Safeguarding

Added 03/06/2025

As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Front Door (Contact) Team, you will be the first point of professional contact for adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will play a pivotal role in screening, triaging, and risk-assessing safeguarding concerns in line with the Care Act 2014 and Southwark's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Procedures. You will work collaboratively across agencies, making informed decisions based on presenting risks, mental capacity, and available evidence to determine whether a Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiry is required. You will ensure timely, person-centred, and legally compliant responses to safeguarding referrals. Key Responsibilities: Receive, screen and prioritise incoming...