Social Worker (Childrens Services)

Added 29/10/2026

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Social Worker (Childrens) (Grade 10)

Added 10/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker (Children's) to join our dynamic team at [Organization Name]. This Grade 10 position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in need. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for providing support, advocacy, and intervention services to children facing various challenges, ensuring their well-being and development. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs and develop individualized service plans. Providing counseling and support to children and their families, addressing emotional, behavioral, and social issues. Collaborating...

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

Added 20/10/2026

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

Added 10/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children Services team at Pledge (ID 04269). This role is pivotal in providing high-quality support and intervention for children and families in need. You will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children, advocating for their best interests and promoting positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing effective care plans in collaboration with families and other professionals. Providing direct support and intervention to children and families, ensuring their...

PLO Reviewing Officer - Children's Services - Swindon

Added 28/10/2026

PLO Reviewing Officer - Children's ServicesLocation: Swindon Working pattern: Hybrid, with two days per week in the officeCaritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced PLO Reviewing Officer to support children's social work teams through Legal Planning Meetings, pre-proceedings and court processes.This role requires a restorative approach, combining high challenge with high support, to strengthen assessment, care planning and timely case progression.Key responsibilitiesProvide social workers with a reflective space to prepare for Legal Planning Meetings, ensuring assessments clearly identify harm.Ensure genograms and chronologies are accurate and fit for purpose.Support the timely progression of cases through pre-proceedings and court.Promote family-led practice, including...

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...

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding - Family Safeguarding

Added 28/10/2026

Experienced Social Worker - Family SafeguardingLocation: Swindon Rate: £42.00 per hour Umbrella Contract: Locum - 12-month placement Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the officeCaritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding service in Swindon.This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner looking for a longer-term locum placement within a service focused on safeguarding children, supporting families and achieving positive, sustainable change.Why consider this role?£42.00 per hour Umbrella12-month Family Safeguarding placementHybrid working - 2 days per week in the officeUp to £150 per week towards travel and accommodation costs...

Social Worker - UASC Team - Oxfordshire CC

Added 28/10/2026

Social Worker - UASC TeamOxfordshire County Council | Oxford £42 per hour Umbrella 3-month contractCaritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team in Oxfordshire.This is a specialist opportunity supporting unaccompanied children and young people who have arrived in Oxfordshire either spontaneously or through the National Transfer Scheme. You will work with children in care and care leavers, supporting them as they adjust to life in the UK and develop greater independence.The roleAs a Social Worker within the UASC Team, you will:Manage your own caseload of unaccompanied children and young...

Social Worker - Children With Disabilities Team - West Sussex

Added 26/10/2026

Children's Social Worker - Children With Disabilities TeamWest Sussex County Council - Chichester & Bognor Regis £42.00 per hour Full-Time Hybrid WorkingCaritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join West Sussex County Council's Children With Disabilities Team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist service supporting children and young people with lifelong disabilities and complex needs, helping them achieve positive outcomes through strengths-based and relationship-focused social work.About the RoleAs a Social Worker within the Children With Disabilities Team, you will provide a specialist service to disabled children, young people and their families. You will...

Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection - West Sussex

Added 26/10/2026

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Child ProtectionWest Sussex County Council | Western Area (Chichester/Bognor Regis) £42.00 per hour | Full-Time | Hybrid WorkingCaritas Recruitment is working with West Sussex County Council to recruit an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Western Area Team, based at County Hall, Chichester.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with strong frontline safeguarding and child protection experience to join a supportive team focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.Key ResponsibilitiesUndertake high-quality assessments and care planningComplete child protection and safeguarding investigationsCarry out direct work with children and familiesAssess risk and...

Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection - West Sussex

Added 26/10/2026

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Child ProtectionWest Sussex County Council | East Area (Crawley Library Base) £42.00 per hour (Umbrella) Full-Time Contract Hybrid Working AvailableCaritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the East Area Team based in Crawley, West Sussex.This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner with strong frontline safeguarding and child protection experience who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.About the RoleAs a Children's Social Worker, you will be at the forefront of assessing need and risk, undertaking high-quality assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations....

Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) - Essex County Council

Added 23/10/2026

Locum Social Worker - Children in Care (CIC) WestEssex County Council - Harlow £288 Umbrella Initial 3-Month Contract - Full TimeCaritas Recruitment is working with Essex County Council to recruit an experienced Children in Care Social Worker to join their highly regarded CIC West Team based in Harlow.This is a fantastic opportunity to join an Outstanding local authority committed to high-quality practice, strong management support, and positive outcomes for children and young people in care.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a caseload of children and young people in care up to 18 years old.Undertake visits and build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families.Develop...

Adult Social Worker - Review Team Essex County Council

Added 23/10/2026

Adult Social Worker - Review TeamEssex County Council - Countywide £288 per day Umbrella Hybrid WorkingCaritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Social Worker to join Essex County Council on a long-term contract, supporting the delivery of person-centred reviews across Adult Social Care services.This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong adult services experience who is confident in carrying out strengths-based assessments and reviews, ensuring care and support plans remain outcome-focused, evidence-based and provide value for money.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete person-centred reviews of care and support plans across Essex.Manage a target of approximately 3 reviews per...

Children's Social Worker - Fixed Term - Gibraltar

Added 22/10/2026

Fancy a change of scenery? Caritas Recruitment is looking for experienced Children's Social Workers for an exciting opportunity to live and work in Gibraltar.There are currently 8 vacancies within the Generic Children's Team on 11-month fixed-term contracts covering maternity leave.What's on offer?£39,727 - £47,741 per annum, depending on years of experience11-month fixed-term contractUp to £700 relocation allowance on production of receiptsFlexible start datesOpportunity to live and work in GibraltarOption to live in Spain, providing you are within 20 minutes of GibraltarCandidates will need to secure and fund their own accommodation. Please be aware that accommodation in Gibraltar can be expensive,...

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...