Social worker with experience of adoption required for 6 month period initially, to work across the adoption team.... Read more
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.
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Newcastle Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Long-Term Team. We are... Read more
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 the best outcomes for children.
Lead and participate in team meetings and professional development sessions.
Requirements:A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Diploma in Social Work, BA/MA in Social Work).
Registration with Social Work England.
Significant post-qualification experience in statutory child protection, court work, and case management.
Proven ability to work autonomously and manage a demanding caseload.
Strong analytical, communication, and report-writing skills.
A commitment to trauma-informed practice and child welfare.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Make a Real Difference - Join Gateshead's Children's Social Care TeamAt Gateshead, our vision is clear: every child... Read more
Make a Real Difference - Join Gateshead's Children's Social Care Team
At 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 join us. Our plans for 2025 are bold, exciting, and focused on creating the best environment for social work to thrive.
Be Part of Something Special
We're currently seeking experienced and passionate interim social workers to join our Assessment and Intervention Team to support us during a period of expansion and recruitment-a vital service supporting children and families from initial contact through to intervention and case closure. You'll work with families at pivotal moments, ensuring children receive the right help at the right time, and supporting safe transitions to Child Protection, Looked After Children, or legal pathways when needed.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking candidates with:
* Significant experience in statutory child-care social work within multi-disciplinary settings.
* Strong skills in planning and delivering interventions with complex families.
* A deep understanding of child development, social work legislation, and systemic approaches.
* Confidence in managing risk, responding to separation and loss, and using the child's voice to inform decisions.
You'll hold a recognised Social Work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have access to a car or mobility suppor
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Join our dedicated team as a Locality Social Worker in Nottingham City, where you will play a vital... Read more
Join our dedicated team as a Locality Social Worker in Nottingham City, where you will play a vital role in improving the lives of individuals and families within our community. In this position, you will be responsible for assessing the needs of service users, developing personalized care plans, and providing ongoing support to ensure their well-being. Your expertise will be essential in collaborating with various agencies, including health services, schools, and community organizations, to deliver comprehensive support tailored to each unique situation.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Conducting thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify their needs and strengths. Developing and implementing care plans in partnership with service users and their families. Providing practical and emotional support, ensuring access to necessary resources and services. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records and documentation. Participating in multi-agency meetings to advocate for the best interests of service users.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). Registration with Social Work England. Experience in frontline social work, preferably within locality or community settings. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional growth and well-being, including ongoing training and development opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and access to employee assistance programs. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and meet the qualifications outlined above, we encourage you to apply for the Locality Social Worker position in Nottingham City today!
Read lessSocial Worker required with previous experience in a generic Adults Team. You will manage your own diary, completing... Read more
Social Worker required with previous experience in a generic Adults Team. You will manage your own diary, completing Care Act Assessments on members of the local community.
Car driver is essential for this role.
The role will be initially for 3 months with the possibility of an extension subject to funding.
For further information, please send an up to date copy of your CV to [email protected]
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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This is an exciting time to join The Early Adulthood Team as we grow to best support the... Read more
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 Role
To 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, support planning, monitoring and reviewing (face to face and via telephone) and work with people and / or carers to ensure that:
Vulnerable people are safeguarded and supported in managing risk.
To support people to identify their outcomes.
To work in a strengths-based way.
To carry out annual reviews.
To take part in a duty rota.
To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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Our Adult Social Care - Move On Support Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker... Read more
Our Adult Social Care - Move On Support Team is looking for a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our innovative service and help transform lives today.
About the Role:
As a Social Worker in the Move On Support Team (MOST), you'll provide targeted social work support to adults with complex mental health needs living in or moving on from supported accommodation, residential care, and secure settings.
You will undertake person-centred, strengths-based assessments, with a focus on recovery, independence, and reducing long-term dependence on high-support placements. Whether facilitating a step-down into independent living or reviewing existing arrangements to ensure they are fit for purpose, your work will support individuals to make informed choices about their accommodation, care, and future.
You'll also collaborate closely with health partners, support providers, and housing services to promote stability, inclusion, and positive mental health outcomes.
We would expect you to have:
1.Professional Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
2.Up to date knowledge of mental health and social care policy, legislation and current developments and initiatives.
3.Knowledge of wellbeing principles, strength based practice and person centred approaches.
4.Knowledge and awareness of current issues in social care including the contexts experienced by service users due to disadvantage, discrimination and vulnerability.
5.Knowledge of the issues experienced by service users in mental health accommodation.
6.Knowledge of adult safeguarding and risk assessment/management and supporting staff to do the same.
Experience
7.Experience of working with service users with complex needs using strengths based and person centred models that promote independence.
8.Experience of assessing and reviewing needs to ensure that service users are placed in the most suitable accommodation.
9.Experience of collaborative working with a variety of professions, agencies and providers.
10.Experience of working with people in forensic pathways who have mental health needs or dual diagnosis.
12.Able to work independently as well as part of a team. to prioritise workload and tasks according to demand and timescales.
13.Ability to explore, formulate and implement effective assessments and interventions that support independence and are strengths based.
14.Ability to understand and use the supervisory process and reflective practice.
15.Ability to contribute and implement the Council's commitments to equality, diversity and inclusion.
About You:
We're looking for a compassionate, driven professional with a deep commitment to empowering vulnerable adults. You bring:
Qualified Social Worker status with current Social Work England registration.Experience supporting adults with mental health needs, including those in supported or residential care.Strong understanding of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding legislation.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage and analyse complex information.Experience of working collaboratively in multi-agency environments.The ability to balance creativity with compliance in supporting step-down and move-on planning.A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting human rights, equality, and independence.Confidence using digital systems to record casework and manage data effectively.About the Team:
The Move On Support Team (MOST) is a specialist service within Southwark's Adult Social Care division. Our team is focused on ensuring people are placed in the most appropriate setting for their needs-maximising independence, choice, and value for money.
We assess, review, and support people in mental health placements both within and outside the borough, including secure hospitals and forensic settings. We actively promote step-down into lower-support or independent settings using personalised, strengths-based approaches.
You'll join a cohesive, supportive team with senior visibility, reflective supervision, and regular professional development. We foster a culture of learning and innovation, giving you the tools, flexibility, and support you need to make a real impact.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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ASYE + at least 3 years experience plus additional supervisory/practice development role/contributing to learning of othersEmergency Duty TeamTo... Read more
ASYE + at least 3 years experience plus additional supervisory/practice development role/contributing to learning of others
Emergency Duty Team
To 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.
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The Duty service in Wigan consists of 5 duty teams and a Duty Academy, you will be on... Read more
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 on Duty 1 in every 5 weeks. The Duty teams in Wigan hold a varying complexity of cases, in our Duty service, case transfer points include the Initial Child Protection Case Conference, the first CLA review, the first PLO meeting, the 3rd CIN meeting. The Duty service do not hold cases long term and following your assessment and intervention period the outcome of this will determine the best team for the family to step across to.
You will have the ability to think quickly and be creative to overcome the complex challenges and issues you may face. You will have good interpersonal and caring skills which will help you to support and meet the needs of the children, young people and their families. Being able to be motivated to empower children and families is essential to support them to reach and achieve their own solutions and for assist in helping them make long term sustainable family plans.
Having good analytical skills is key to be able to analyse, risks assess and interpret information or situations to solve difficult problems or to develop solutions and plans.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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We have opportunities for experienced (plus 3yrs pq) children's social workers across our services in our Permanence Teams... Read more
We have opportunities for experienced (plus 3yrs pq) children's social workers across our services in our Permanence Teams
The candidate will be experienced in Children in Care and Children Looked After
Excellent engagement and direct working skills with children and young people is essential as well
Care and placement planning and minimising risk with a methodical organised approach, ensuring long term improved outcomes
Ensuring stable placements appropriate for individual needs
There has never been a more exciting time to join Liverpool Children's Services as a social worker. We have a high quality senior leadership team who are committed to collaborative practice improvement and making Liverpool a place where good social work can flourish.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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