Gateshead Council |Social Worker| Childrens Team

Added 06/11/2025

Make a Real Difference - Join Gateshead's Children's Social Care TeamAt Gateshead, our vision is clear: every child and family-regardless of background-is at the heart of everything we do. We're here to help children thrive, reach their full potential, and feel safe, supported, and heard.We're proud to be rated 'Good' by Ofsted (2024), with strengthened early help systems, holistic community-based support, and a child-centred, relationship-based approach. Our teams are ambitious, innovative, and deeply committed to improving outcomes for children and families. We're investing in our workforce, expanding leadership, and embedding restorative and relational practice across our services.Now's the time to...

Social Worker - Childrens Social Care

Added 05/11/2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join our Children’s Social Care team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with children, families, and various stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children in our community. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing needs, developing care plans, and providing support to families to foster positive outcomes. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing individualized care...

Locum Senior Social Worker - Childrens MASH

Added 01/10/2025

🚨 Locum Senior Social Worker - MASH - Ipswich 🚨 💷 £39 per hour | Flexible Contract | Start ASAPAre you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum role? We're working with a supportive MASH team in Ipswich who need someone confident in assessments and decision-making to hit the ground running.What you'll be doing:✨ Gathering information and assessing following social care referrals ✨ Making clear, evidence-based recommendations in line with the Thresholds Document ✨ Working closely with families and partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes ✨ Using your professional judgement to guide next steps and safeguard...

CAFCASS | Family Court Advisor| Childrens Services

Added 16/09/2025

Role Based across Coventry, Warwickshire & Wolverhampton JOB SUMMARY:To provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts byassessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfareissues affecting a child or young person. Also, to influence those with parentalresponsibility to be more child-focused when needed, to advise the courts and LocalAuthorities about safeguarding concerns and about how a child's life can be improved,supporting judicial case management in the process.To achieve this, you will need to keep the child at the centre of your work through highquality direct work with children and their families as well as...

Assistant Team Manager - Fostering | Reading | £42ph Hybrid

Added 03/11/2025

Assistant Team Manager - Fostering | Reading | £42ph HybridLocation: The Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Reading, RG1 2LU Contract: Assistant Team Manager - Independent Fostering Agency Rate: Up to £42 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid (3 days office-based, including visits) Start: October 2025 (transition to Reading Borough Council in-house fostering)Join Reading Borough Council's fostering service as an Assistant Team Manager during an exciting period of transition. You'll lead a small team of social workers, overseeing foster carer assessments, supervision, and support for 53 fostering households. This leadership role is pivotal in ensuring continuity, quality, and improvement as services move in-house....

Children's SW - Fostering Team - Barking & Dagenham

Added 01/11/2025

Join our dedicated Fostering Team in Barking & Dagenham as a Qualified Social Worker, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in foster care. Your expertise will be instrumental in assessing and supporting foster families, as well as working collaboratively with children, families, and other professionals to create positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of foster carers to ensure suitability and capability. Developing and implementing care plans that meet...

Children's SW - Fostering Team - Derbyshire

Added 01/11/2025

Join our dedicated Fostering Team in Derbyshire as a Children's Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in the lives of children and families. We are seeking a passionate and qualified individual who is committed to providing high-quality support and safeguarding to vulnerable children in foster care. In this position, you will work collaboratively with families, foster carers, and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children. Your key responsibilities will include: Assessing the needs of children and families to create tailored support plans. Conducting regular visits to foster homes, ensuring the welfare and safety of children...

Children's SW - Fostering Team - Rochdale

Added 31/10/2025

Join our dedicated Children's Social Work - Fostering Team in Rochdale, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children in foster care. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will work collaboratively with families, foster carers, and other professionals to provide support and guidance, facilitating positive outcomes for children and young people. Your expertise will help us create a nurturing environment that empowers children to thrive. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments of children and families to determine their needs and suitability for fostering. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary...

Camden - QSW - Fostering Team

Added 14/10/2025

Join Camden’s Fostering Team as a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to provide high-quality support and guidance to foster families and children in care. This role is essential in ensuring the emotional and physical well-being of vulnerable children, promoting stability and positive outcomes in their lives. As a QSW in our Fostering Team, your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers and ensuring their suitability to provide a nurturing environment. Supporting and supervising foster families, offering guidance...

Team Manager | Durham | Fostering

Added 24/09/2025

We are currently recruiting for County Durham Social Services for an experienced Team Manager to manage a Fostering team. Ideally you will have been a manager or Assistant Manager within social services and have worked or managed a team in the past.The post holder will be managing a team of fostering social workers, and will have the support of a social work consultant (similar to deputy manager). The team are responsible for the regulatory compliance of approved mainstream foster carers in the South of the County.The team manager has oversight of the fostering service statutory requirements, ensuring service delivery and...

Lambeth Council |Qualified Social Worker| Fostering Team

Added 11/08/2025

Supervising Social Worker in the Fostering Support Team. This is an great opportunity to work with an established team and with our community of foster carer who provide foster placements to children and young people. We want to offer an outstanding level of support our foster carers and our children in care. We provide a number of different services including fostering for children aged 0-18 and Parent and Child Placements. Responsibilities:Be responsible for a manageable caseload, working with a dedicated team to improve the lives of the children in careManaging the recruitment, assessment and approval and continued support of Foster...

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering - Southend - Drive

Added 24/10/2025

Supervising Social Worker - Fostering - Southend - DriveJob Advert:Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a Supervising Social Worker to join its Fostering Support Team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for qualified professionals with at least 2 years of current fostering experience who are passionate about supporting foster carers and improving outcomes for children.In this role, you will:Provide high-quality support and supervision to foster carersEnsure compliance with fostering regulations and statutory requirementsConduct assessments, reviews, and contribute to care planningCollaborate with multi-agency teams to safeguard childrenMaintain accurate records and contribute to performance reportingKey Details:Salary: £39,152-£45,091 (no movement...

Advanced Practitioner - Fostering - Southend - Must Drive

Added 24/10/2025

Advanced Practitioner - Fostering - Southend - Must DriveJob Advert:Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a full-time permanent Advanced Practitioner to join its Fostering Recruitment & Assessment Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals with at least 3 years of current fostering experience and Advanced Practitioner status.In this role, you will:Deliver high-quality assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to children and familiesManage complex cases and provide specialist advice and consultationConduct holistic assessments considering education, health, and social needsEnsure compliance with statutory requirements and council policiesAttend team meetings, participate in duty days, and contribute to continuous improvementKey Details:Salary: £46,142-£52,413 (no movement...

Fostering Social Worker - Southend - Must Drive & 2yrs Exp

Added 24/10/2025

Fostering Social Worker - Southend - Must Drive & 2yrs ExpJob Advert:Southend-on-Sea City Council is recruiting a Permanent Fostering Recruitment Social Worker to join its Department for People. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals with at least 2 years of current fostering experience to make a lasting impact on children and families.As part of the Fostering Recruitment Team, you'll:Deliver high-quality casework to children and young peopleConduct assessments, prepare care plans, and represent the Council in court proceedingsCollaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and external agenciesEnsure compliance with child protection legislation and fostering regulationsMaintain accurate records using ICT systems and contribute...

Fostering Social Worker - Bury

Added 17/10/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Fostering Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Bury. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social worker to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in the assessment, support, and supervision of foster carers, ensuring that children in care receive the best possible outcomes. Key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of prospective foster carers. Providing ongoing support, training, and supervision to foster families. Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans. Ensuring compliance with local...