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🌟 Experienced Social Worker - Children with Disabilities

📍 Swindon (SN1 2JG) | 💷 £40 per hour (Umbrella)
🕒 Office-based 2-3 days/week | Hybrid Working
🚗 £100 weekly travel/accommodation allowance for candidates 50+ miles away

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Swindon Borough Council is seeking an Experienced Social Worker to join our dynamic and dedicated Children with Disabilities Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service committed to safeguarding and empowering disabled children and young people.

🔹 About the Role:

As part of Swindon's Disabled Children's Safeguarding and Support Team, you'll work in a co-located, multi-agency setting at the Saltway Centre. Our team delivers holistic, child-centred services, recognising that disabled children are at greater risk of abuse and require tailored, specialist support.

In this role, you'll:

Carry a caseload of children and young people with disabilities

Undertake safeguarding assessments, reviews, and plans

Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure effective support

Champion best practice and advocate for the rights and wellbeing of disabled children

🔹 What We Offer:

£40 per hour (via umbrella company)

Hybrid working - office-based 2-3 days per week

Co-located working environment with multi-agency professionals

Supportive and motivated team with specialist knowledge

£100 per week flat-rate travel/accommodation allowance for workers based 50+ miles from Swindon

🔹 What We're Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Substantial post-qualified experience in children's services, ideally in disability and safeguarding

A reflective, resilient practitioner with a child-focused approach

Excellent communication, assessment, and partnership-working skills

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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🌟 Locum Family Court Adviser (Social Worker) - Cafcass Liverpool
📍 Liverpool (Remote/Hybrid Working Available)
💷 £34.00 - £37.75 per hour (Umbrella)
🕒 Full-Time | Section 7 - Private Law Work | Temp-to-Perm Available

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker with a passion for ensuring the best outcomes for children and families? Cafcass Liverpool is seeking a skilled Locum Family Court Adviser to join their Private Law Team, supporting families through the court process to establish safe and appropriate child arrangements.

🔹 About the Role:

As a Family Court Adviser, you will play a critical role in Private Law proceedings, working directly with children and families where the court is asked to assist in resolving disputes around contact and living arrangements. Your responsibilities will include:

Undertaking Section 7 assessments, risk analysis, and reporting to court.

Engaging directly with children to understand and represent their wishes and feelings.

Preparing high-quality written reports and presenting evidence in court.

Advocating for child-focused outcomes, based on thorough and fair assessments.

Applying strong interpersonal and mediation skills to help families resolve conflict.

This is a remote/hybrid role with flexibility-while the team is based in Liverpool, your proximity to the office doesn't need to be a barrier if you meet the requirements and can commit to the work.

🔹 What We're Looking For:

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Substantial experience in children's services, particularly Section 7 Private Law work

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly in formal reporting and court work

Strong assessment, risk analysis, and advocacy skills

Resilient, self-motivated, and highly organised

🔹 What's on Offer:

£34.00 - £37.75 per hour (via umbrella)

Full-time locum contract

Flexible remote working arrangements

Opportunity to work in a respected national organisation influencing key decisions for children

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

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🌟 Advanced Practitioner - Children's Services (Welcome to West)
📍 Hexham, Dene Park House, NE46 1HN
💷 £28.82 per hour (Umbrella)
🕒 Full-Time | Flexible Hybrid Working | Free Onsite Parking

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Northumberland County Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Welcome to West Locality Children's Services Team, based in Hexham. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a small, supportive team within a friendly and collaborative working environment.

🔹 About the Role:

You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality social work to children, young people, and their families. Working on a rota basis between home and office, you'll benefit from flexible working conditions and regular support through supervision and daily peer collaboration.

🔹 What We Offer:

Competitive pay of £28.82 per hour (umbrella)

Hybrid working - mix of home and office-based duties

Free onsite parking at Dene Park House

Regular supervision and peer support

Stable, close-knit team in a beautiful Northumberland setting

🔹 Your Experience:

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

Substantial experience working with children, young people, and families

Strong background in Child Protection and Safeguarding

Confidence in positive decision-making in complex cases

A collaborative approach with a track record of effective team working

SWE registration and a social work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, or equivalent)

Supportive, values-driven leadership culture

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

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🌟 Head of Service - Fostering and Kinship Care
📍 Devon County Council - Any DCC Office Location (Hybrid)
🕒 Full-Time | 2-3 Days per Week in the Office
💷 £650 per day (Ltd)
📅 Interim/Locum Opportunity

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Devon County Council is seeking a motivated and experienced senior leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of Service for Fostering and Kinship Care. This is a full-time interim opportunity for someone ready to drive improvement and innovation in services for some of Devon's most vulnerable children and young people.

🔹 About the Role:

As the Head of Service, you will lead and oversee Devon's Fostering and Kinship Services, ensuring high-quality support and positive outcomes for children living in alternative family placements. This post plays a key role in integrating fostering and kinship care with frontline Children's Social Care services, contributing to a whole-system approach to safeguarding and permanence.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and operational leadership across fostering and kinship services.

Embed a culture focused on stability, safety, and aspirational outcomes for children in care.

Ensure services reflect the lived experiences of children, young people, and their families.

Drive continuous improvement, quality assurance, and performance management.

Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver integrated, child-centred services.

🔹 About You:

Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration.

Extensive senior management experience in fostering, kinship care, or wider children's services.

Proven track record of service transformation and leadership during periods of change.

Excellent understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and sector challenges.

Strategic thinker with strong people leadership and partnership-building skills.

🔹 What's on Offer:

£650 per day (Ltd)

Full-time contract (initial term negotiable)

Hybrid working with 2-3 days per week in any DCC office

Opportunity to make a significant impact at a time of transformation in Devon

Supportive, values-driven leadership culture

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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🌟 Locum Social Worker - Children's Locality Team
📍 Sefton Council | Merseyside
💷 £36.65 per hour (Umbrella)
📅 6-Month Contract | Full-Time | Hybrid Working

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Sefton Council is seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join their dynamic Children's Locality Service. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference while working within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

Manage a varied caseload of children and families requiring support, safeguarding, or assessment under statutory duties.

Complete high-quality assessments, child protection investigations, and care plans.

Work collaboratively with families, schools, health services, and other key partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Attend and contribute to strategy discussions, core groups, child protection conferences, and legal planning meetings.

Ensure timely and accurate recording of all work in line with council policies and statutory requirements.

🔹 Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current SWE registration.

Minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience in a statutory children's services role (Locality, Assessment, or Safeguarding).

Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together 2018, and relevant safeguarding legislation.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with excellent organisational and communication skills.

🔹 What's on Offer:

Competitive pay rate of £36.65 per hour (via umbrella).

6-month full-time contract with strong likelihood of extension.

Hybrid working model - office presence required 2-3 days per week.

Supportive team culture and regular supervision.

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

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🌟 Locum Social Worker - Looked After Children's Team
📍 North West England (Hybrid Working Available)
💷 Up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)
📅 3-6 Month Initial Contract (with likely extension)

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking for your next challenge in children's services? A forward-thinking local authority in the North West of England is seeking a skilled Locum Social Worker to join their Looked After Children's Team.

🔹 Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of looked after children, ensuring regular visits and care planning in line with statutory requirements.

Work in partnership with carers, families, schools, and other professionals to promote stability and permanence for children.

Prepare for and attend statutory reviews, court hearings, and relevant multi-agency meetings.

Complete high-quality, timely reports, including CLA review documents, Permanence Plans, and Pathway Plans.

Support children and young people through transitions, ensuring their voices are heard and reflected in all planning.

🔹 About You:

Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration.

Minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience within LAC, Child Protection, or similar children's services teams.

Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations, and Working Together to Safeguard Children.

Confident in managing complex cases, working to deadlines, and maintaining excellent recording standards.

🔹 What's on Offer:

Up to £42 per hour (via umbrella).

Flexible hybrid working

Supportive and stable team structure with regular supervision.

Access to resources, training, and a positive team culture focused on outcomes for children.

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Join the dedicated team at CAFCASS as a Qualified Social Worker in our Brighton office, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the welfare of children and families involved in family court proceedings. This position focuses on work leading up to the first hearing, providing you with the opportunity to make a significant impact in a child's life during critical times. If you are passionate about child welfare and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting thorough assessments of children's needs and family dynamics. Preparing and presenting reports for court that outline findings and recommendations. Collaborating with legal professionals, families, and other stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children. Providing expert advice and support to families navigating the legal system. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., CQSW, CSS, DipSW, or equivalent). Registration with Social Work England. Proven experience in child protection and family court work. Strong analytical and report-writing skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a supportive work environment and numerous benefits, including opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and access to employee assistance programs. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to the well-being of children and families in Brighton, please submit your application today!

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Join our dedicated team as an Advanced Practitioner in the Children and Families Team in Bradford, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable children and their families. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional looking to make a significant impact within the community. With a competitive rate of £37 per hour, you will be instrumental in delivering high-quality assessments and interventions while ensuring the best outcomes for children.

As an Advanced Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored support plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams. Providing expert guidance and mentoring to social work staff and students. Ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures. Participating in case reviews and contributing to service development initiatives.

The ideal candidate will possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work). Current Social Work England registration. Significant experience working within children's services, particularly in statutory settings. Strong assessment and analytical skills, with a proven track record of effective intervention. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with families and professionals.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment. We are committed to your career progression and well-being, ensuring you have the tools and resources needed to thrive in your role. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!

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Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Social Worker looking for a part-time opportunity in Brighton? We are seeking an experienced CAFCASS Agency FCA to join our team, focusing on work after the first hearing. This role is pivotal in ensuring the welfare of children and families involved in family court proceedings, and we invite you to make a significant impact in this rewarding field.

As a CAFCASS Agency FCA, your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting thorough assessments and preparing reports for court hearings. Engaging with children and families to understand their needs and perspectives. Collaborating with legal professionals and other stakeholders to advocate for the best interests of children. Providing expert testimony in court when required. Maintaining accurate records and documentation in compliance with legal and organizational standards.

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., BA/MA in Social Work). Current registration with Social Work England. Experience working within the CAFCASS framework or similar family law settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to build rapport with children and families. Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, this part-time position offers flexible working hours, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance. You will also benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities and support from a dedicated team of professionals committed to child welfare. If you are ready to take on this impactful role, we encourage you to apply today!

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Join CAFCASS as a Qualified Social Worker and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in Derby. We are seeking dedicated professionals to work in both Public and Private Law settings, with a competitive salary of up to £37.25 per hour. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children while working within a supportive and dynamic team.

As a Qualified Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include:

Conducting assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Preparing and presenting reports for court proceedings. Working collaboratively with other agencies and professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children. Developing and implementing care plans in accordance with legal requirements. Providing direct support and intervention to families in crisis.

To be considered for this role, you must possess the following essential qualifications and skills:

A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent). Registered with Social Work England. Significant experience in child protection and family support. Strong analytical and assessment skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being. These include flexible working arrangements, access to ongoing training and supervision, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about making a difference and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position at CAFCASS in Derby.

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