Children's DTM - EDT Team - Ealling

Added 07/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified children’s social worker to join an Emergency Duty Team, providing effective support and safeguarding responses to children, young people and families outside standard office hours. This is a fast-paced role requiring sound professional judgement, resilience and the ability to make well-informed decisions in urgent and complex situations. You will respond to referrals involving immediate concerns about children’s welfare, including safeguarding incidents, family breakdown, missing children, placement disruptions and requests for emergency accommodation or support. You will assess risk, undertake appropriate investigations, develop safety plans and take proportionate action to protect children and promote their wellbeing....

Family Court Adviser - CAFCASS - Coventry

Added 13/10/2026

Family Court Adviser (FCA) - CAFCASSLocation: One Friargate, Station Square, Coventry, CV1 2GN Rate: £33.50 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid - 1 day per week in the office, 4 days remote working, alongside family visits and court attendance Contract: Temporary, 37 hours per weekCaritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join CAFCASS in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Social Worker who is passionate about ensuring children remain at the centre of family court proceedings and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families.About the RoleAs a Family Court Adviser, you...

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 LBS-011

Added 06/11/2026

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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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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...

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...

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 - 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 - 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 - Assessment Team - Lambeth

Added 17/09/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment Team in Lambeth. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality social work services to individuals and families in need. As a Senior Social Worker, you will lead assessments, manage complex cases, and provide support and guidance to junior staff. Your expertise will contribute to the development of effective care plans, ensuring the best outcomes for our clients. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of clients’ needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored support plans in collaboration with clients and their families. Supervising and mentoring junior social...