Rochdale Council |Qualified Social Worker| CWD Team

Added 11/08/2025

Team Description.The Children with Disabilities Team manages cases where disability is the overriding factor to consider with regards to outcomes and impact for the child. One of our functions is to assess and offer appropriate short break services to children who have a diagnosed disability and/or complex health needs and their families. However some disabled children are also in need of safeguarding and in these cases we also manage children in the child protection process including Child Protection Conference, Public Law Outline and Proceedings.What else does the team offer.A number of the children that are held by our team are...

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...

Advanced/Senior Practitioner Lv11 (Childrens Services)

Added 29/10/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced/Senior Practitioner Lv11 in Children's Services to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in providing high-quality social work services to children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being while promoting positive outcomes. You will work closely with multi-agency partners, lead case management, and mentor junior staff, making a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing effective intervention plans. Managing a complex caseload while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and best practices. Providing supervision and support to junior practitioners and students. Collaborating with...

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...

Children's DTM - Fostering Team - Bolton

Added 24/10/2025

Join our dedicated Children's DTM - Fostering Team in Bolton, where we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment for children in need. We are seeking a passionate and qualified social worker to join our team, focusing on the recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people in the fostering system. Key responsibilities include: Conducting thorough assessments of potential foster carers to ensure they meet the necessary standards. Providing ongoing support and supervision to foster families, ensuring they have the resources needed to care for...

Children's SW - Fostering Team - Leicester

Added 18/10/2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? Leicester City Council is seeking a qualified Children's Social Worker to join our Fostering Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive environment where you can contribute to the safety and well-being of children in foster care. As a Children's Social Worker in our Fostering Team, you will be responsible for: Assessing and supporting foster carers to ensure the best outcomes for children. Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to inform care planning. Developing and...

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...

Lambeth - AP - Fostering & Permanency Team - £39.04 p/h Umb

Added 25/09/2025

Join our dedicated team at Lambeth's AP - Fostering & Permanency Team as a Qualified Social Worker, where your expertise will help shape the future of children in care. We are offering an attractive rate of £39.04 per hour on an umbrella basis. As a vital member of our team, you will work collaboratively to ensure that children and young people receive the best possible care and support in their journey towards permanency. Your key responsibilities will include: Assessing and reviewing the needs of children and families to develop tailored care plans. Providing high-quality social work interventions in fostering and...

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...