Social Worker - Mental Health Team - Lambeth

Added 08/10/2026

Join our dedicated Mental Health Team in Lambeth as a Social Worker, where you will play a crucial role in supporting individuals facing mental health challenges. In this position, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, service users, and their families to provide comprehensive assessments, develop care plans, and facilitate access to necessary resources. Your expertise will help empower individuals to achieve their personal goals and improve their overall well-being. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough assessments of service users' mental health needs and social circumstances. Developing and implementing personalized care plans in collaboration with service users and their...

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities (0-25) - Lambeth

Added 09/10/2026

Team Manager - Children with Disabilities (0-25) | LambethBrixton, London£45.20ph UmbrellaHybrid WorkingCaritas Recruitment is supporting Lambeth Council in the appointment of an experienced Team Manager to lead within the 0-25 Integrated Disabilities Service.This is an excellent opportunity for an established Children's Services manager with experience of safeguarding, performance management and service delivery to lead a team supporting children and young people with disabilities and complex needs. You will oversee case management, quality assurance, supervision, service performance and multi-agency partnership working, ensuring children receive high-quality, outcome-focused support.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a team of Social Workers and Personal Advisors.Oversee safeguarding, care planning...

Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment Service - Oxfordshire

Added 21/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment ServiceOxfordshire County Council - South Locality (Abingdon) Up to £42ph UmbrellaCaritas Recruitment is currently supporting Oxfordshire County Council in the recruitment of an experienced Senior Social Worker / Senior Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Service based in Abingdon.This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and supportive frontline team undertaking high-quality assessments and making a real difference to children and families across Oxfordshire.The RoleAs part of the Children's Assessment Service, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload and completing timely, robust assessments that ensure children receive the right support at...

Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment Service - Oxfordshire

Added 09/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Children's Assessment Service (CAS Central)Rose Hill Children & Family Centre, Oxford£42 per hour£100 per week accommodation allowance37 hours per weekInterim ContractCaritas Recruitment is currently supporting Oxfordshire Children's Services with the appointment of an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Assessment Service (CAS Central).This is a frontline assessment role within the Front Door Service, working with children and families at the point of referral to assess risk, identify needs, and determine the most appropriate support and intervention. The successful candidate will have strong experience completing statutory assessments and safeguarding investigations within Children's Social Care.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake...

Senior Practitioner - Assessment Team - Cambridgeshire

Added 30/10/2026

Senior Practitioner - Assessment TeamCambridgeshire County Council £46,956 - £50,157 per annum Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours Hybrid working | CambridgeCaritas Recruitment is working with Cambridgeshire County Council to recruit an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Children's Assessment Team on a permanent basis.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker ready to take on greater responsibility, managing complex cases while providing practice support, mentoring and guidance to colleagues. The role involves highly complex casework, professional leadership, risk management and supporting the Team Manager when required. The RoleThe Assessment Team is the first point of contact...

Senior Practitioner - Family Assessment - Croydon

Added 07/10/2026

Senior Practitioner - Family Assessment TeamCroydon £39.04ph 36 HoursHybrid WorkingCaritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join Croydon's Family Assessment Team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority where relationship-based and systemic practice are at the heart of supporting children and families.The RoleAs a Senior Practitioner, you will provide practice leadership within the team while managing complex cases and supporting positive outcomes for children and families. You'll act as a role model for best practice, mentoring colleagues and contributing to high-quality assessments, interventions, and care planning.Key ResponsibilitiesLead on complex assessments and family interventionsSupport and...

Senior Social Worker - Haverhill Social Care Team - Suffolk

Added 06/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Haverhill Social Care TeamSuffolk County Council £40.50 per Hour | Locum Contract Hybrid Working | 3 Days Office-BasedCaritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Haverhill Social Care Team.This is a fast-paced frontline role working with children and families across a range of statutory services, including Child in Need, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Child Assessment, and Support & Prevention.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake assessments for children aged 0-17Manage Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plansHold and progress complex caseloadsWork directly with children, families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomesContribute to...

Senior Social Worker - Case Management Team (North East) - Shropshire

Added 15/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Case Management Team (North East)Shropshire Council£33.30ph UmbrellaHybrid Working | 1 Day Per Week in the OfficeInitial 3-Month ContractCaritas Recruitment is working with Shropshire Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker (not practitioner level) to join their Case Management Team.This is an excellent opportunity to manage a varied and complex caseload, working across CIN, Child Protection, PLO and Court proceedings while making a real difference to children and families.Key ResponsibilitiesManage complex CIN, CP, PLO and court cases.Undertake home visits and direct work with children and families.Lead Core Group Meetings and multi-agency planning.Complete high-quality assessments, court reports...

Senior Social Worker - Locality Team - Leicestershire County Council

Added 10/10/2026

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Locality Team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality social care services to children and families within our community. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to assess needs, develop care plans, and implement interventions that promote the welfare and safety of vulnerable individuals. Your expertise will help shape the future of social work practice in our locality. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration...

Senior Social Worker - Family Help & Safeguarding Team - Hampshire

Added 01/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Family Help & Safeguarding TeamLocation: Hampshire (Multiple Locations Available) Rate: Up to £42 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum (Ongoing Assignment)Caritas Recruitment is currently supporting Hampshire County Council in the recruitment of experienced Senior Social Workers to join their Family Help & Safeguarding Teams across Hampshire.Opportunities are available in:BasingstokeAndoverFareham & GosportAltonHavantWinchesterFarnboroughTottonAbout the RoleThis is a fantastic opportunity to work within Hampshire's innovative Family Help model, supporting children and families through both Early Help and Children in Need services.As a Senior Social Worker, you will:Manage a varied caseload across Family Help and SafeguardingCo-work cases alongside Family PractitionersBuild strong...

Senior Social Worker | Southwark

Added 04/11/2026

Senior Social Worker | SouthwarkChildren & Families | £39.04ph Umbrella | Hybrid Working | 2 VacanciesCaritas Recruitment is looking for two experienced Senior / Specialist Social Workers to join Southwark Council's Children & Families service.This is an excellent opportunity for experienced children's practitioners who are confident managing complex statutory caseloads and can demonstrate strong safeguarding, assessment, risk management and multi-agency practice.The roleRole: Senior / Specialist Social WorkerService: Children & FamiliesLocation: Southwark, SE15Rate: £39.04 per hour UmbrellaHours: 36 hours per weekHybrid working: 3 days office / 2 days remoteContract: Initial contract until March 2027Vacancies: 2Interview: Online, competency-basedInterview date: 10 NovemberWhat we're...

Senior Social Worker - Locality Child Protection - Wakefield Council

Added 21/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Locality Child Protection Team Wakefield Council - Hemsworth £35 per hour UmbrellaAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity?Wakefield Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join its Locality Child Protection Team based in Hemsworth on an initial 3-month contract.In this role, you'll manage a complex caseload involving child protection, children in need, assessments and court work, working as part of a supportive locality team committed to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.Key Details:Senior Social Worker - Children's ServicesLocality Child Protection TeamLocation: Hemsworth, Wakefield (WF9)Rate: £35 per hour...

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection & Court - Wakefield Council

Added 20/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Child Protection & Court Team - Wakefield CouncilFeatherstone, Wakefield£35 per hourUp to 2 days remote working per weekContract until April 2027An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a busy Locality Team in Wakefield. Working within Child Protection and Court proceedings, you'll manage complex caseloads, undertake statutory interventions and work closely with children and families to achieve positive outcomes.The Role:Manage Child Protection and Court cases within a Locality Team.Complete assessments, care planning and statutory visits.Prepare high-quality court reports and statements.Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and promote permanence.Contribute to...

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care Wakefield Council

Added 20/10/2026

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care - Wakefield Council Wakefield (WF1)£35 per hour (Umbrella)Temporary ContractAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to make a real difference for children and young people in care?Wakefield's Children in Care Service is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their supportive team, working with looked-after children and those subject to care proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to undertake meaningful work that promotes stability, permanence and positive outcomes for vulnerable children.Key Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of looked-after children and children subject to care proceedings.Complete statutory duties in line with the Children Act...

Senior Social Worker – Children Services – Pledge (ID 04269)

Added 20/10/2026

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