Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care | Bury Council

Added 25/09/2025

Advanced Practitioner - Children in Care | Bury CouncilAdvert: Bury Council is seeking two Advanced Practitioners to join our Care and Support Service (Children in Care Team). This permanent role offers a salary of £48,226 - £49,282 per year, with interviews taking place on 1st October at Bury Town Hall (slots available at 2pm and 4pm).As an Advanced Practitioner, you will:Carry a caseload of children in foster care, residential care, and other placements.Build trusting relationships with children and families, keeping their voices central to planning and decision-making.Undertake reunification work where possible, supporting safe returns home.Provide guidance to colleagues and share...

Stoke Council |Qualified Social Worker| Emergency Duty Team

Added 03/10/2025

ASYE + at least 3 years experience plus additional supervisory/practice development role/contributing to learning of othersEmergency Duty TeamTo offer a social work service which provides services to children and families outside of normal working hours which responds to out of hours referrals where intervention from the local authority is required to safeguard a vulnerable child and where it would not be safe, appropriate or lawful to delay that intervention to the next working day.Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Wigan Council |Qualified Social Worker| Duty Team

Added 16/09/2025

The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on Duty one week in five and have the support of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner and a Senior Social worker. Families who we work with in Duty require our expert assessment and intervention skills at the very first stage of assessment and support.The nature of the work within the Duty Service can be described as fast paced, you will work on one of the 5 main Duty teams, given our 5 week Duty cycle this means that you will only be going...

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...

Greenwich Council |Qualified Social Worker| Assessment

Added 08/09/2025

To be able to support and attend the meeting such as ICPC, Placement Panel Meeting, chair professionals meetings on behalf of the SW's where needed or in the absence of the TL/PM.To support/ guide the staff with the court cases where appropriate.To support the team leader/practice manager as needed to undertake senior social work tasks such as support with managing duty and assisting less experienced staff, this may include supervisory tasks, support with case direction, joint visits to families and co working cases.To manage a complex case load, have clear threshold decision making skills, promote good quality social work across...

Lambeth Council |Qualified Social Worker| Assessment

Added 11/08/2025

Child Assessment Team (front line work) Order for 1 Senior SWs - CAT Please ensure candidates have: 3+ years CAT experienceCan commute to work (no parking on-site)Can attend the office at least twice a weekResilience and are committed workers What we offer: Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for both the agency and permanent staff.Opportunity for career development across various servicesResources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner withVery exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme,We offer supportive...

Bromley Council |Qualified Social Worker| Referral & Assessment

Added 11/08/2025

Locum Senior Practitioner (Senior Social Worker) required to start in the Referral and Assessment service3 month assignmentHourly rate: up to £39.04 LTD Flexible Working: Social workers are expected to undertake face to face visits to families. All social workers work in the office on a rota basis with their teams. Expenses: Locums are able to claim back mileage from their place of work to visits (this does not include travel from home to work). The service also has work oyster cards that can be provided. About the Role and Team:There are no management responsibilities in this role.Referrals meeting the threshold...

Lincolnshire Council |Qualified Social Worker| Assessment

Added 11/08/2025

Experienced Children's Social Worker, who is confident in completing a range of assessments of children and their families, including Child and Family Assessments, Parenting Assessment and Sibling assessments, managing a range of cases, Child in Need, Child Protection, Child in Care, and cases in legal proceedings, both Public and Private Law. The candidate should also ideally have experience of undertaking Joint / Single Agency Children Act 1989 Section 47. The candidate will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have a working knowledge of Signs of Safety. Whilst the candidate will be supported and supervised by an...

Bury - Children's Advanced Practitioner - EDT Team £40 p/h

Added 09/10/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children's Advanced Practitioner to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT) in Bury. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic team, providing critical support to children and families in crisis situations. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing immediate needs, ensuring the safety and welfare of children, and implementing effective interventions in line with statutory guidelines. Key responsibilities include: Conducting thorough assessments of children and families in urgent situations. Developing and implementing care plans that address identified needs. Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure comprehensive support. Providing support and...

Children's AP - EDT Team - Bury

Added 09/10/2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a positive impact in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a qualified Children’s Assessment and Planning (AP) - EDT Team Social Worker to join our dynamic team in Bury. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with families, schools, and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of children in our community. Key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and developing care plans for children and their families. Working closely with multi-agency teams to deliver effective interventions. Providing support and guidance to families in crisis...

Durham Council |Social Worker| Adoption Team

Added 17/10/2025

Social worker with experience of adoption required for 6 month period initially, to work across the adoption team. This is a team which works closely alongside the permanence team and is driving forward changes in adoption practise including how post adoption support is delivered.Working on all elements delivered by the adoption team. including post adoption support, access to records and none agency adoption. Some experience of adoption social work is required.Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Newcastle Council |Social Worker| Long Term Team

Added 17/10/2025

Newcastle Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Long-Term Team. We are looking for a skilled professional to manage complex cases and provide leadership in our child protection services. This role is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Newcastle area.Key Responsibilities:Manage a complex and diverse caseload of children and families.Conduct comprehensive risk and parenting assessments and develop effective care plans.Prepare high-quality, evidence-based reports for court proceedings.Mentor and provide guidance to less experienced social workers within the team.Collaborate with multi-agency partners to ensure...

Gateshead Council |Social Worker| Childrens Team

Added 17/10/2025

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...

PERM CIN Social Worker - Leicester City Council

Added 10/10/2025

Leicester City Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PERM CIN Social Worker to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in need, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are upheld. You will work collaboratively with families, professionals, and external agencies to develop and implement effective care plans that support the best outcomes for children in our community. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and reviewing care plans in...

Stockport Council |Social Worker| Early Adulthood Team

Added 03/10/2025

This is an exciting time to join The Early Adulthood Team as we grow to best support the residents of Stockport prepare for adulthood. We are looking for a Social Worker who can support young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to develop their goals and aspirations. Support them to work towards employment, independent living, good health and having an active role in their community.Your RoleTo work with young people 14+ to support them to develop their skills and independence in preparation for adulthood. To assess young people and adults under The Care Act. To provide an assessment,...