Social Worker - LAC Team - Luton

Added 15/10/2026

Social Worker - Looked After Children (LAC) TeamLuton Borough CouncilUp to £38.84 per hour UmbrellaFull-TimeTemporaryCaritas Recruitment is working in partnership with Luton Borough Council to recruit experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children (LAC) Team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive and well-established service dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care. You'll work within a team that values professional development, offers strong managerial support, and provides opportunities for career progression.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of looked after children and young people.Complete statutory visits and assessments.Develop and review care plans to ensure...

Children's AP - LAC Team - Bury

Added 14/10/2026

An experienced and motivated Children’s Advanced Practitioner is required to join a Looked After Children (LAC) team in Bury. You will work with children and young people who are looked after, care leavers, and their families or carers, ensuring that their needs are assessed, plans are effective, and outcomes are improved. The role involves managing a varied caseload, promoting stability and permanence, and helping children achieve their potential in safe, nurturing environments. Responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, undertaking statutory visits, and coordinating looked after reviews. You will work closely with foster carers, residential staff,...

Children's TM - LAC Team - Knowsley

Added 12/10/2026

An experienced and committed Team Manager is required to lead a children’s social work team specialising in services for children looked after. This is an opportunity to provide strong professional leadership, promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensure that practice is consistently child-centred, lawful and focused on safeguarding, permanence and wellbeing. You will manage, support and develop a team of qualified social workers, overseeing workloads, case allocation, supervision, performance and professional development. You will provide effective oversight of assessments, care planning, reviews, placement stability, permanence planning and transition arrangements, ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain...

Children's SW - LAC/CIC Team - Wiltshire

Added 11/10/2026

Join our dedicated Children's Social Work team in Wiltshire, specializing in Looked After Children (LAC) and Children in Care (CIC). We are seeking a passionate and qualified social worker who is committed to making a positive impact in the lives of vulnerable children and their families. In this role, you will work collaboratively with children, families, and various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children in our care. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and developing care plans for children in care. Building strong relationships with children, families, and other professionals. Providing support and intervention to children and...

Children's SW - LAC Team - Bury

Added 08/10/2026

Join our dynamic team as a Qualified Social Worker in the Looked After Children (LAC) Team in Bury! We are seeking a passionate and dedicated professional to provide high-quality support and intervention for children in care. In this role, you will ensure the safety, well-being, and development of vulnerable children and young people, working collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments to identify the needs of children and families. Developing and implementing care plans in partnership with children, families, and other stakeholders. Providing direct support to children and young...

Senior Social Worker - LAC Team - Lewisham

Added 08/10/2026

Join our dedicated LAC (Looked After Children) Team in Lewisham as a Senior Social Worker, where you will play a pivotal role in improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people. In this position, you will be responsible for leading assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring that children in our care receive the support and services they need. Your expertise will be crucial in collaborating with various stakeholders, including families, schools, and external agencies, to promote the welfare and best interests of our children. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs...

Children's SSW - LAC Team - Lewisham

Added 08/10/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? The London Borough of Lewisham is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join our Looked After Children (LAC) Team. In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting vulnerable children and their families, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and developing care plans in collaboration with children, families, and other professionals. Managing a caseload of children and young people who are in care, ensuring their needs are met through effective intervention....

Children's SW - LAC Team - Lewisham

Added 08/10/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and young people? Lewisham's Looked After Children (LAC) Team is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join our dynamic team. In this rewarding role, you will work collaboratively with children, families, and various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. As a Children's Social Worker in the LAC Team, your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the needs of children and young people. Developing and implementing care plans that promote the welfare and development...

Children's SW - LAC Team - London Borough of Sutton

Added 08/10/2026

The London Borough of Sutton is seeking a passionate and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join our Children’s Social Work – Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This vital role involves working with children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, welfare, and overall well-being. As a member of our team, you will play a crucial part in supporting vulnerable children and their families, helping them to navigate complex situations and achieve positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments of children’s needs and risks, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with children, families, and...

Children's SW - LAC Team - Hackney

Added 03/10/2026

Join the dynamic Children’s Social Work - Looked After Children (LAC) Team in Hackney, where your expertise will make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. We are seeking a dedicated Qualified Social Worker who is passionate about child welfare and committed to ensuring the best outcomes for children in care. In this role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality social work services to looked after children, promoting their safety, stability, and well-being. Your key responsibilities will include: Assessing the needs of looked after children and developing appropriate care plans....

Social Worker - LAC - Bury

Added 08/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Looked After Children (LAC) team in Bury. This role is vital in supporting vulnerable children and young people, ensuring their safety, well-being, and development within a nurturing environment. As a Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with families, schools, and other agencies to provide comprehensive support and intervention to children in care. Key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and developing care plans tailored to the needs of each child. Building positive relationships with children, families, and foster carers to promote stability and emotional well-being. Monitoring and reviewing the progress...

Social Worker - LAC - Nottingham City

Added 07/10/2026

Join our dedicated team as a Social Worker specializing in Looked After Children (LAC) within Nottingham City. In this rewarding role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families. Your primary responsibility will be to assess, plan, and implement interventions that promote the welfare and development of children in care, ensuring they receive the support they need to thrive. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children’s needs in line with statutory requirements. Developing and implementing care plans that prioritize the best interests of the child. Collaborating...

Social Worker - LAC - Bolton

Added 18/09/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Looked After Children (LAC) team in Bolton. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with children and young people in care, their families, and various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for those in our care. Your expertise will help to promote positive relationships, safeguard welfare, and facilitate access to essential services. Key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and developing care plans tailored to individual needs. Providing support and guidance to children, young people, and their families. Collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies to ensure comprehensive...

Children's LAC Social Worker - Bedford

Added 23/06/2026

Looked After Children (Child In Care) Social Worker Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Location: Bedford Borough (UK-wide caseload) Rate: Social Worker £37.86 / Senior Social Worker £39.31 (rising after 12 weeks AWR) Contract: Locum - Full Time About the Role Bedford Borough Council is seeking 2-3 experienced Social Workers to join their Looked After Children service - also known as...

Team Manager - Risk Outside the Home (ROTH) Team - Lewisham

Added 15/10/2026

Team Manager - Risk Outside the Home (ROTH) TeamLewisham Council | Hybrid Working£45.20 per hour UmbrellaCaritas Recruitment is proud to be supporting Lewisham Council in the recruitment of an experienced Team Manager to lead their specialist Risk Outside the Home (ROTH) Team.This is a fantastic opportunity for an inspirational leader with a passion for adolescent safeguarding, contextual safeguarding, and protecting vulnerable young people at risk of exploitation, serious youth violence, county lines activity, missing episodes and other extra-familial harms.Working across both the Risk Outside the Home Team and Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT), you will lead and develop a team...