Senior Social Worker - Access & Assessment | £42ph | Reading

Added 29/09/2025

Caritas Recruitment are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the Access and Assessment Service with Brighter Futures for Children / Reading Borough Council.Location: Reading (2-3 days per week in the office, hybrid role)Rate: Up to £42 per hour (umbrella)Contract: Locum / agency social work contractThis is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong assessment, safeguarding, and duty experience to work within a children and families service. The role involves working a duty rota and completing single assessments, progressing cases through to Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPC) or first Child in Need (CHiN) Plan meetings.Ideal applicants...

ATM - UASC Team | £42ph | Hybrid | Aylesbury | Locum

Added 29/09/2025

Assistant Team Manager - UASC | £42ph Locum | AylesburyAdvert: Caritas Recruitment are seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager (ATM) - Social Worker to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Team at Buckinghamshire County Council.Location: Aylesbury (2-3 days on site, hybrid working)Rate: £42 per hour (umbrella)Contract: Locum / agency social work contractThis is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with management or senior practice experience in children's services, safeguarding, and UASC/asylum-seeking young people. You will provide supervision, decision-making support, and contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.Applicants must be Social Work England registered, with proven...

Locum Team Manager - Adolescent Support (Croydon, Hybrid)

Added 10/07/2025

🚨 Locum Team Manager - Adolescent Support Team (Young Croydon) 🚨 Rate: £45.20 per hour | Start Date: August (TBC) | End Date: February 2025 Interviews: 31st July - Please ensure availability on this date Location: Croydon | Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in the officeFor 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 Croydon Council is seeking an experienced...

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...

Advanced Social Worker (Children) | South Glos | £41/hr Hybrid

Added 03/11/2025

Advanced Social Worker (Children) | South Glos | £41/hr HybridLocation: Badminton Road Council Offices, South Gloucestershire Contract: Advanced Social Worker (Children) | Contract | Hybrid Hours: 37 per week (Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-16:30) Rate: Up to £41.00 per hourContract until April 2026 DBS: Enhanced Children required Driving: Private vehicle requiredJoin South Gloucestershire Council as an Advanced Social Worker (Children). This contract role offers hybrid working and the chance to make a real impact in children's services. You'll work with a supportive team, handling complex cases and contributing to positive outcomes for children and families. Interviews are occurring now-apply promptly!For more...

Occupational Therapist - Harrow Council | £32-£38/hr | Hybrid

Added 28/10/2025

Occupational Therapist - Harrow Council | £32-£38/hr | HybridAdvert:Occupational Therapist - London Borough of Harrow Join Harrow Council's Occupational Therapy Front Door Team as an HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist. This agency role offers a chance to make a real impact by supporting adults and children with physical and learning disabilities, promoting independence through adaptations, equipment provision, and moving & handling assessments.Key Details:Pay: £32-£38/hr (Umbrella) - £38 for exceptional candidatesContract: 12 weeks | Full-time (Mon-Fri, 36.15 hrs/week)Location: Harrow Hub, Forward Drive, HA3 8NTWorking Model: Hybrid - mix of home, office, and client visitsDriving: Required (business insurance essential)Responsibilities:Complete front door assessments and...

Social Worker - MASH | Barking | £37/hr | Hybrid

Added 21/10/2025

Social Worker - MASH | Barking | £37/hr | Hybrid | 6 Month ContractAdvert: Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next contract in Barking? Join Barking & Dagenham's MASH Team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) and make a real difference in children's services. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified social worker to work in a hybrid social work environment, combining office-based collaboration at Barking Town Hall with flexible working from home.Key Details:Location: Barking Town Hall (Hybrid: 1-2 days in office/week)Duration: 6 months (35 hours/week, not condensed)Hourly Rate: £37 (Umbrella)Caseload: 4-6 cases per dayEquipment: Provided by Council, to...

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Barking Hybrid

Added 20/10/2025

Paediatric Occupational Therapist - Barking HybridLocation: Barking & Dagenham (Hybrid with onsite visits) Rate: PO2 grade (competitive) Hours: 35 per week (Mon-Fri) Contract: 12-month assignment Caseload: Children (Paediatric)About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist to join the Enabling Independence Team in Barking & Dagenham. This role focuses on supporting children and families through functional assessments, equipment provision, and adaptations to promote independence and improve quality of life.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete paediatric OT assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.Recommend and arrange adaptations, assistive technology, and specialist equipment.Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, schools, and families.Ensure compliance with statutory frameworks and maintain...

Senior Mental Health Social Worker - Ealing £40ph Hybrid

Added 20/10/2025

Senior Mental Health Social Worker - Ealing £40ph HybridLocation: Perceval House, Ealing W5 2HL (linked with Acton MINT Team) Rate: £40 per hour Hours: 35 per week (option for condensed hours) Contract: Minimum 3-month assignment Hybrid: Minimum 2 days office-basedAbout the RoleJoin Ealing's Centralised Mental Health Social Work Team, working in partnership with West London NHS Trust. We're seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to deliver statutory mental health and social care duties, support colleagues, and manage duty on a rota basis. This role includes supervisory responsibilities and oversight of complex cases within a multi-disciplinary framework.Key ResponsibilitiesComplete Care Act assessments,...

Advanced Practitioner - Families First | Trafford Hybrid £37ph

Added 25/09/2025

Advanced Practitioner - Families First | Trafford Hybrid £37phAdvert: Trafford Council is seeking an Advanced Practitioner to join our Families First (Child in Need) service. This hybrid role offers £37 per hour and the opportunity to start ASAP.You will work on a locality basis, supporting children and families requiring social work assessments. Your responsibilities include section 47 enquiries, child and family assessments, holding a manageable caseload, and building relational partnerships to safely step down plans in line with family needs.As an Advanced Practitioner, you will coach, support, and supervise staff or students, contributing to their professional development. Candidates with UASC...

Team Manager - Disabled Children's Team, Oxfordshire

Added 10/09/2025

Team Manager - Disabled Children's Team | Kidlington (Ron Groves House)We are looking for an experienced Team Manager to join our Disabled Children's Team in the South region. This is a hands-on leadership role, based at Ron Groves House, Kidlington, requiring 3 days per week in the office.Rates:£38.12 per hour PAYE£47.50 per hour Umbrella (maximum rate)Benefits / Allowances:£100 per week accommodation allowance (receipts required)Business mileage claimableRole Requirements:Proven experience managing a children's social care team, preferably within disability servicesStrong leadership, organisation, and communication skillsAbility to work both independently and as part of a collaborative teamThis is a fantastic opportunity for an...

Stockport Council |Team Manager Hospital Social Work Team

Added 11/08/2025

Stockport (SMBC) require a strong and dynamic team manager to work within ARCH, our hospital discharge team, at Stepping Hill Hospital. The manager is required to have a minimum of 3 years experience .Manager would need to have thorough knowledge around all aspects of legislation, (Care Act, safeguarding, MCA, BIM etc), managing and supervising social workers, and unqualified staff to support with discharges from hospital, combination of all pathway work. Manager will be based in Stepping Hill hospital and Regent House, Stockport. Experience is required of managing a large number of staff including social workers, ASYE, apprenticships. Working hours are...

Children's Case Manager - Youth Offending Team - Camden

Added 23/10/2025

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children's Case Manager to join our Youth Offending Team in Camden. This role is pivotal in supporting young individuals who have come into contact with the youth justice system, helping them to navigate challenges and achieve positive outcomes. As a Children's Case Manager, you will work closely with young people, their families, and various stakeholders to develop tailored intervention plans that promote rehabilitation and reintegration into society. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of young people’s needs and risks. Developing, implementing, and reviewing individualized support plans in collaboration with young people and their...

Children Team Manager - Early Help

Added 18/09/2025

Job Title: Children Team Manager - Early HelpLocation: MerseysidePay: 46/hourHybrid working Key responsibilities include leading staff, managing complex casework, fostering strong multi-agency partnerships, promoting best practices like systemic and whole-family approaches, quality-assuring casework, and ensuring the delivery of effective, responsive, and relationship-based services that promote positive outcomes for children and families. Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Quality Assurance Manager | Jersey | £60ph

Added 03/11/2025

Quality Assurance Manager | Jersey | £58ph | Children's Social CareLocation: Jersey (island-based, no hybrid working) Contract: Agency | 6 months | £60.00 per hour Closing Date: Wednesday 5th November 2025, 17:00Join Jersey's Children's Social Care as a Quality Assurance Manager and lead the drive for excellence in safeguarding, practice, and service delivery. You'll oversee the Feedback Service, Designated Officer, and Practice Development Leads, ensuring insights from audits, feedback, and performance data lead to meaningful improvements for children and families. This pivotal role requires expert knowledge of children's social care, strong analytical and leadership skills, and a commitment to evidence-informed...