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Social Work| Permanent & Locum Opportunities | Children's Services

If you are passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Areas of Practice

Child ProtectionChildren in Need (CIN)Looked After Children (LAC)Assessment TeamsCourt Work & Care ProceedingsFostering & AdoptionFamily Support & Safeguarding

Requirements

Social Work England RegistrationMinimum 3 years' post-qualified Social Work experienceExperience within Children's ServicesStrong assessment, safeguarding, and case management skills

What We Offer

✓ Competitive pay rates and salaries
✓ Dedicated recruitment support from experienced consultants
✓ Counselling services, Headspace access & wellbeing package
✓ Weekly exercise classes
✓ Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives
✓ Permanent and Locum opportunities nationwide

Opportunities across England

Apply today and help shape brighter futures for children and families

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Social Work Improvement Lead

Children's Services - Family Safeguarding Hub
Surrey
£450-£500 per day
Initial Interim Contract
Hybrid Working

Caritas Recruitment is supporting a local authority seeking an experienced Social Work Improvement Lead to provide strategic leadership within the Family Safeguarding Hub and wider Children's Services.

This is a key role focused on strengthening safeguarding practice, driving service improvement, enhancing multi-agency working, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Family Safeguarding Hub, ensuring timely and effective decision making for children and families.Drive continuous improvement across safeguarding services through quality assurance, auditing, performance management, and workforce development.Strengthen partnership working with Police, Health, Education, Early Help, and other key agencies.Promote effective threshold decision making and ensure children are referred to the most appropriate service.Provide expert leadership, supervision, and support to managers and practitioners.Lead on service improvement projects and contribute to wider strategic developments across Children's Services.Champion motivational interviewing and relationship-based practice.Monitor service performance and implement improvements that deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.Significant management experience within UK Children's Social Care.Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and children's social care practice.Proven experience leading service improvement and managing complex operational services.Excellent partnership, leadership, communication, and influencing skills.Experience of quality assurance, performance management, and workforce development.

Why Apply?

Competitive daily rate of £450-£500.Opportunity to influence and drive service improvement at a strategic level.Work within a progressive Family Safeguarding model.Hybrid working arrangements.Supportive and collaborative leadership environment.

To discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469 676076

Caritas Recruitment specialises in Qualified Social Work and Children's Services appointments across local authorities throughout England and Wales.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Mental Health Social Worker
Hampshire
Up to £38 per hour
Temporary Contract | 3-6 Months Initially

Caritas Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a dedicated Community Mental Health Team in Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health services to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping adults with complex mental health needs to achieve positive outcomes and maintain independence within their communities.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload of adults with mental health needs, undertaking assessments, managing risk, and supporting individuals through strengths-based and person-centred practice.

You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, carers, and community partners to ensure service users receive the appropriate support and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Completing Care Act and mental health assessmentsManaging a complex caseload within the communityUndertaking safeguarding enquiries and risk assessmentsSupporting service users with care planning and reviewsWorking within relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health ActCompleting home visits across the local areaLiaising with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teamsPromoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery-focused outcomes

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work DegreeSocial Work England registrationPrevious experience within a Community Mental Health TeamWorking knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health ActStrong assessment and risk management skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What's on Offer?

Up to £38 per hourFlexible working arrangementsInitial 3-6 month contract with the potential for extensionSupportive team environmentOpportunity to make a real difference to adults experiencing mental health challenges

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan - Principal Consultant - Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469676076

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion about the role and other Social Work opportunities across the South East!

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Interim SEND Case Worker
Derbyshire (Chesterfield & Bolsover Localities)
Initial 3-Month Contract
Working Pattern: Flexible working available, please enquire for details

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for experienced SEND Case Workers on behalf of Derbyshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy SEND Service and support the management of Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the EHC Needs Assessment processCoordinating Annual ReviewsManaging non-complex SEND caseworkEnsuring statutory timescales and processes are metWorking collaboratively with schools, parents, carers and professionalsSupporting positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Requirements:

Previous SEND Casework experience within a Local AuthorityStrong knowledge of EHCP legislation and SEND processesExperience managing assessments and reviewsExcellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer:

Initial 3-month contractOpportunity to work within a supportive SEND teamCompetitive day rate available (please enquire for details)

For further information or to apply, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Caritas Recruitment on:

[email protected]
07469676076

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Interim SEND Case Worker
Derbyshire (Chesterfield & Bolsover Localities)
Initial 3-Month Contract
Working Pattern: Flexible working available, please enquire for details

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for experienced SEND Case Workers on behalf of Derbyshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy SEND Service and support the management of Education, Health and Care (EHC) processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the EHC Needs Assessment processCoordinating Annual ReviewsManaging non-complex SEND caseworkEnsuring statutory timescales and processes are metWorking collaboratively with schools, parents, carers and professionalsSupporting positive outcomes for children and young people with SEND

Requirements:

Previous SEND Casework experience within a Local AuthorityStrong knowledge of EHCP legislation and SEND processesExperience managing assessments and reviewsExcellent communication and organisational skills

What's on Offer:

Initial 3-month contractOpportunity to work within a supportive SEND teamCompetitive day rate available (please enquire for details)

For further information or to apply, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Caritas Recruitment on:

[email protected]
07469676076

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Mental Health Social Worker
Hampshire
Up to £38 per hour
Temporary Contract | 3-6 Months Initially

Caritas Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Mental Health Social Worker to join a dedicated Community Mental Health Team in Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with experience in mental health services to work within a supportive multidisciplinary team, helping adults with complex mental health needs to achieve positive outcomes and maintain independence within their communities.

About the Role

As a Mental Health Social Worker, you will manage a varied caseload of adults with mental health needs, undertaking assessments, managing risk, and supporting individuals through strengths-based and person-centred practice.

You will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, families, carers, and community partners to ensure service users receive the appropriate support and interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Completing Care Act and mental health assessmentsManaging a complex caseload within the communityUndertaking safeguarding enquiries and risk assessmentsSupporting service users with care planning and reviewsWorking within relevant legislation, including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health ActCompleting home visits across the local areaLiaising with partner agencies and multidisciplinary teamsPromoting independence, wellbeing, and recovery-focused outcomes

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work DegreeSocial Work England registrationPrevious experience within a Community Mental Health TeamWorking knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Mental Health ActStrong assessment and risk management skillsFull UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

What's on Offer?

Up to £38 per hourFlexible working arrangementsInitial 3-6 month contract with the potential for extensionSupportive team environmentOpportunity to make a real difference to adults experiencing mental health challenges

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mental Health Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan - Principal Consultant - Caritas Recruitment
[email protected]
07469676076

Get in touch today for a confidential discussion about the role and other Social Work opportunities across the South East!

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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