Children's Senior Practitioner - EDT Team - Coventry

Added 14/11/2026

An experienced and committed Children’s Senior Practitioner is required to join an Emergency Duty Team (EDT) supporting children, young people and families during out-of-hours periods. This is a challenging and rewarding role for a qualified social worker who can make sound, timely decisions in situations where there may be immediate concerns about safety, welfare or risk. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will respond to urgent referrals involving children and families, including safeguarding concerns, children requiring immediate protection, placement breakdowns, missing episodes and emergency accommodation. You will undertake assessments, gather and analyse information, complete appropriate checks, and take...

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 Practitioner - Mental Health - East Sussex

Added 07/10/2026

Mental Health Senior PractitionerLocation: East Sussex Rate: £40.00 per hour Contract: Initial 3 Months Hours: 37 Hours Per WeekCaritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Mental Health Senior Practitioner to join a dedicated Adult Social Care service in East Sussex.This is an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled Social Work professional to take on a senior role managing complex mental health cases, providing specialist expertise, supporting colleagues and contributing to the delivery of high-quality services for adults with mental health needs.The RoleAs a Senior Practitioner, you will manage a complex caseload and provide leadership, guidance and supervision to other...

Children's Lead Practitioner - CP Team - Enfield

Added 04/11/2026

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Children's Youth Justice Case Practitioner - Slough

Added 03/11/2026

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Advanced Social Work Practitioner

Added 30/10/2026

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Advanced Practitioner - Children's & Families - Leeds City Council

Added 21/10/2026

Advanced Practitioner - Children's ServicesLeeds City Council£32.50 per hourHybrid WorkingCaritas Recruitment is proud to be supporting Leeds City Council in the recruitment of experienced Advanced Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams based in Leeds.This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and motivated social worker seeking a rewarding locum role within a progressive authority that places relationship-based practice and restorative approaches at the heart of everything they do.The RoleAs an Advanced Practitioner, you will manage a complex caseload involving:Child and Family AssessmentsChild in Need plansChild Protection workPre-proceedings and Care Proceedings through to permanence planningThe role includes lead worker responsibilities...

Advanced Practitioner - Court Team - Jersey

Added 19/10/2026

Advanced Social Worker - Court TeamJersey Relocation OpportunityUp to £52.50ph12-Month Contract | 37 Hours Per WeekAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong background in care proceedings? We're recruiting for an exciting opportunity to join a newly established Court Team in Jersey as part of a 12-month pilot focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred care planning and leading complex legal proceedings.This is a fantastic chance to be part of a specialist team managing some of the most complex cases, whilst enjoying the unique lifestyle benefits Jersey has to offer.Key ResponsibilitiesManage a complex caseload of children subject to care proceedingsLead...

CSW - Senior Social Worker

Added 06/11/2026

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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 - 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 - 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...