Social worker Fixed term contract

Added 15/10/2026

Are you in a Permanent role as a social worker but cant leave due to restrictions, or what the guarantee of work for a fixed period of time? Then a fixed term contract could be what you are looking for!Doncaster Children's Services is currently seeking experienced and dedicated Social Workers to join a range of teams on fixed-term contracts ranging from 3 to 12 months!We are looking for qualified Social Workers who are registered with Social Work England and have experience within Children's Services, including child protection, children in need, and/or looked after children.Key responsibilities include:- Managing complex caseloads and...

SOCIAL WORK OPPORTUNITIES IN GIBRALTAR!

Added 11/11/2026

Adults Social Workers & Learning Disabilities Social Workers Wanted!Fancy a change of scenery, a new professional challenge and the opportunity to experience life in Gibraltar?Caritas Recruitment is working with the Gibraltar Care Agency to recruit experienced Adults Social Workers for two exciting opportunities.Whether you're looking to broaden your experience, work within a close-knit service or simply fancy swapping the British weather for some Mediterranean sunshine, this could be the perfect opportunity!📍 AVAILABLE POSITIONS1️⃣ Adults Social Worker | Generic Adults TeamWorking with a varied caseload including:Adult safeguarding and risk managementOlder people and vulnerable adultsMental health and physical disabilitiesAssessments, care planning and...

Children's SSW - Duty & Short Term Help Team - Walsall

Added 10/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Duty and Short-Term Help Team in Walsall. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by responding promptly to new referrals, assessing needs and providing focused support at times of crisis or change. You will manage a varied caseload, undertaking high-quality assessments and making timely, evidence-based decisions in line with statutory responsibilities and safeguarding procedures. Your duties will include responding to contacts and referrals, identifying risk, completing child and family assessments, developing outcome-focused plans and coordinating appropriate services. You will provide short-term...

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...

Family Help Social Worker | Bedfordshire | Hybrid Roles

Added 11/11/2026

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker who wants the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families and see your work through from assessment to positive change? My Client is looking for experienced Family Help Social Workers to join its locality service. As part of the Families First approach, you'll work with children and families from assessment onwards, providing continuity and delivering targeted interventions designed to improve outcomes and, wherever possible, prevent children entering care.What's on offer?Hybrid working 37 hours per weekWork across Child in Need, Child Protection and court proceedingsOpportunity to undertake meaningful direct work with children and familiesJoin...

Adults Social Worker | Changing Futures | Hull | £35.48/hr Role

Added 10/11/2026

£35.48 per hour | Hull | Changing Futures Team Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker who enjoys working creatively with people experiencing complex and multiple needs? This is a specialist & rewarding opportunity for a confident and resilient Social Worker to join its multi-agency service, supporting adults who can often fall through the gaps between traditional services. You'll work with individuals experiencing a combination of:Substance and alcohol misuseMental health needsHomelessness and rough sleepingDomestic abuseContact with the criminal justice systemMultiple unmet and complex needsYou'll work alongside a multi-agency team to help individuals engage with services, overcome barriers and ultimately lead...

Social Worker - Court Team - Torbay

Added 06/11/2026

Social Worker - Court TeamTorbay Children's Services Up to £45 per HourCaritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of an experienced Social Worker for their Court Team.This is an excellent long-term locum opportunity offering a competitive rate, accommodation support, and the chance to join a local authority recently rated GOOD by Ofsted.What's on Offer?Up to £45 per hour + £150 Accommodation Allowance37 hours per weekLong-term contract£150 per week accommodation allowance available until the end of December 2026Career progression opportunities, including permanent positionsRental accommodation available if requiredThe RoleYou will manage a caseload of approximately 20-24 children and...

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention Team - Torbay

Added 06/11/2026

Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention TeamTorbay Children's Services Up to £42 per HourCaritas Recruitment is currently supporting Torbay Children's Services in the recruitment of experienced Social Workers for their Assessment & Intervention Team.This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority recently rated GOOD by Ofsted, offering a long-term contract, competitive rates, accommodation support, and a supportive team environment.The PackageUp to £42 per hour + £150 accommodation allowance37 hours per weekLong-term contractCareer progression opportunities, including permanent positionsAccommodation available to rent if requiredThe RoleWorking within the Assessment & Intervention Team, you will hold a caseload of approximately 20-24 cases,...

CSW - Senior Social Worker

Added 06/11/2026

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UASC Social Worker | London Caseload | Mostly Remote | to £42ph

Added 05/11/2026

Up to £42.00 per hour | Largely Remote | London CaseloadA genuinely unique UASC Social Work opportunityAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker based in or around London looking for better flexibility AND a strong hourly rate? I'm recruiting for a UASC Social Worker to manage a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children across London. The big attraction? This role will be largely remote. You'll need to complete statutory visits around London, but travel to Dorset is only expected approximately once a month, potentially once every two months. For an experienced Social Worker looking to reduce regular office travel without moving...

Social Worker | Preparing for Adulthood | Dorset £38ph

Added 05/11/2026

📍 Dorchester, Dorset | Hybrid Working 💷 Up to £38 per hour Umbrella 🏡 £150 Accommodation AllowanceSocial Worker | Preparing for Adulthood | 0-25 ServiceAre you confident working across both Children's and Adults Social Care?This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join Dorset's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, supporting children and young people aged 0-25 as they prepare for adulthood.Sitting across the traditional divide between Children's and Adults Services, this role would particularly suit someone with experience in Children with Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, SEND, Transitions or Preparing for Adulthood.You'll work with young people with autism,...

UASC Social Worker | London Caseload | Mostly Remote | to £42ph

Added 05/11/2026

Up to £42.00 per hour | Largely Remote | London CaseloadA genuinely unique UASC Social Work opportunityAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker based in or around London looking for better flexibility AND a strong hourly rate? I'm recruiting for a UASC Social Worker to manage a caseload of Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children across London. The big attraction? This role will be largely remote. You'll need to complete statutory visits around London, but travel to Dorset is only expected approximately once a month, potentially once every two months. For an experienced Social Worker looking to reduce regular office travel without moving...

Mental Health Social Worker | Leicester | £34ph | Hybrid | ASAP

Added 04/11/2026

Mental Health Social Worker | Leicester | £34 per hour | Hybrid Working | Immediate Interviews Caritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a busy team based in Leicester. This is a high-pressure, extremely fast-paced service working with adults with complex mental health conditions. The successful Social Worker will need to be confident managing risk, progressing complex cases and moving cases through to closure on a weekly basis. The manager is looking for someone with strong statutory Mental Health experience who can hit the ground running from day one.The role will include:Managing a complex...

Children's Social Worker - North West - £39ph

Added 04/11/2026

Children's Social WorkerPlease 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. Child in Need & Child Protection | Cheshire East | Macclesfield | £39ph Caritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Cheshire East Council's Child in Need and Child Protection Service based in Macclesfield.This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team focused on relationship-based practice...

Social Worker - Children Service

Added 04/11/2026

Social Work| Permanent & Locum Opportunities | Children's ServicesCaritas Recruitment is recruiting experienced Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, Advanced Practitioners, Team Managers, and Service Managers for a range of Permanent and Locum opportunities within Children's Services across England. If you are passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.Key Areas of PracticeChild ProtectionChildren in Need (CIN)Looked After Children (LAC)Assessment TeamsCourt Work & Care ProceedingsFostering & AdoptionFamily Support & SafeguardingRequirementsSocial Work England RegistrationMinimum 3 years' post-qualified Social Work experienceExperience within Children's ServicesStrong assessment, safeguarding, and case management skillsWhat We Offer✓ Competitive pay rates...