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Qualified Childrens Social Worker | Family Support & Child Protection Team | Lambeth

Qualified Childrens Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a Family Support & Child Protection teamHybrid workingOffice base: LambethYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredPay rate £37ph

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

Free training for both agency and permanent staff

Opportunity for career development across various services

Resources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner with

Very exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme

We offer supportive and regular supervision

The current average caseload is 16 cases

Excellent transport links

Very stable Senior Management Team

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call Davina Cripps on 07385 031109 or email [email protected]

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If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!

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Locum Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) - CAFCASS - Derby Region

Hourly Rate: £37.25
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Contract Type: Locum (Temporary)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible Working

For 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

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join CAFCASS on a locum basis, covering the Derby region. In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced social work services to children, families, and the courts by assessing and analysing applications for any child protection and serious welfare concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct high-quality assessments and provide analysis to the court on the needs and best interests of children involved in family proceedings.

Engage directly with children and families to gather their wishes and feelings, ensuring their voices are heard in the court process.

Collaborate with professionals from various agencies to inform assessments and recommendations.

Prepare and present clear, evidence-based reports to the court, including Section 7 and Rule 16.4 reports.

Advocate for the child's welfare throughout the court proceedings, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.

Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in children's social work, with a strong background in safeguarding and court work.

Proven ability to work autonomously, manage caseloads effectively, and meet strict deadlines.

Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written reports.

Familiarity with CAFCASS policies and procedures is desirable.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate of £37.25.

Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, office, or court settings.

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families within the family justice system.

Supportive team environment with access to resources and guidance

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For 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

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Locum Family Court Adviser (Qualified Social Worker) - CAFCASS - Derby Region

Hourly Rate: £37.25
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Contract Type: Locum (Temporary)
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible Working

For 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

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join CAFCASS on a locum basis, covering the Derby region. In this pivotal role, you will provide advanced social work services to children, families, and the courts by assessing and analysing applications for any child protection and serious welfare concerns.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct high-quality assessments and provide analysis to the court on the needs and best interests of children involved in family proceedings.

Engage directly with children and families to gather their wishes and feelings, ensuring their voices are heard in the court process.

Collaborate with professionals from various agencies to inform assessments and recommendations.

Prepare and present clear, evidence-based reports to the court, including Section 7 and Rule 16.4 reports.

Advocate for the child's welfare throughout the court proceedings, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.

Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in children's social work, with a strong background in safeguarding and court work.

Proven ability to work autonomously, manage caseloads effectively, and meet strict deadlines.

Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written reports.

Familiarity with CAFCASS policies and procedures is desirable.

Benefits:

Competitive hourly rate of £37.25.

Flexible working arrangements, including the option to work from home, office, or court settings.

Opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families within the family justice system.

Supportive team environment with access to resources and guidance

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For 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

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Qualified Childrens Social Worker | Contact, Advice and Assessment Team | Newbury

Qualified Childrens Social Worker / Social Work Professional required to join a Contact, Advice & Assessment teamHybrid workingOffice base: NewburyYou must have a social work qualification and full SWE registration as well as relevant experience to be consideredPay rate £38phMust be a car driver due to rural location

To be considered, it is essential that you have a recognised Social Work qualification (Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work) and full Social Work England registration as well as recent or significant relevant experience in a similar role.

Ideally the candidate will have experience of undertaking S.17 and S.47 enquiries/assessments.
Candidate will be part of a duty rota which is essentially 2 days in the office per week.

If you are interested in discussing this position in more detail please call Davina Cripps on 07385 031109 or email [email protected]

Caritas Recruitment recently won The Fore:Two Group Candidate Experience Award at the prestigious TIARA Awards so if you're looking for a better candidate experience from your agency, get yourself registered with us today! We supply Qualified Social Work staff to over 150 local authorities, UK wide, on a permanent and temporary (locum/contract) basis.

If you know of someone who might be interested in this vacancy please ask them to get in touch; we offer a £300 referral bonus scheme for each friend/colleague you refer plus an additional £500 on your fifth referral!

Other reasons to register with Caritas:-

Honest & Supportive Career ConsultantAdditional Dedicated Payroll ConsultantHolistic Support Package for Mental and Physical WellbeingAccess to the broadest range of temporary and permanent vacancies nationwideAccess to Exclusive ProjectsSubsidised trainingFree DBS checkCV writing serviceInterview technique coaching

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Are you a passionate and dedicated Social Worker looking for your next opportunity? Shropshire Council is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our Case Management and Court Teams based in Shrewsbury and Market Drayton.

Key Details:

Location: Guildhall, Shrewsbury / Raven House, Market DraytonWorking Style: Hybrid - 2 days per week in office

About the Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and families across a varied caseload, holding Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), PLO, and Court work. You'll be completing statutory duties including visits, core group meetings, court attendance, and assessments (parenting and risk).

Whether in the Case Management Team or Court Team, you'll play a crucial role in delivering positive outcomes, guiding families toward long-term safety and stability. This could include:

Supporting children through CIN/CP plansNavigating PLO and court proceedingsWorking toward permanency through closure, Early Help, adoption, or transitions to Looked After Children services

What We Offer:

Protected caseloads, especially in the Court TeamStrong multi-agency partnership workingA supportive management team and collaborative service environmentOpportunities for professional development and growth

If you're an experienced Social Worker ready to make a difference and enjoy a dynamic and supportive work environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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About the Role:

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Family Support/Intervention Team. You will play a vital role in supporting children and families in need of care and protection, aiming to bring about meaningful change that ensures children's safety and wellbeing within their families wherever possible.

The role focuses on assessment, intervention, and planning for children and their families under Child in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law frameworks. You will work within a dynamic multi-agency environment where collaborative working is key.

Key Responsibilities:Manage a caseload of children and families in line with statutory responsibilities and best practice.Undertake comprehensive assessments including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.Develop and implement outcome-focused care plans and interventions.Work closely with children, parents/carers, and other professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.Prepare high-quality reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, and other statutory reviews.Participate in multi-agency meetings and reviews.Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordings and documentation.Ensure compliance with local authority policies, procedures, and statutory legislation.Requirements:Social Work degree (BA / MA / DipSW) or equivalent.Social Work England registration (mandatory).Minimum of 2 years' post-qualifying experience in children's services, ideally within a family support or safeguarding team.Strong assessment, report writing, and court work experience.In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and relevant legislation/guidance.Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

The suitable candidate will be expected to deliver a high quality social work service to Children and their families who are deemed to have unmet needs and/or considered to be at risk of harm/significant harm.

Social Workers are expected to provide support and to develop resilience and independence, ensuring that children and their families are at the centre of decision making about their lives and the outcomes that they want to achieve without compromising the child's safety.

Skills and qualifications required:
*  Social Work Qualified, minimum 3 years post qualified plus technology & software skills
*  Registered with Social Care Wales.
*  Team work & interpersonal skills

The assignment is for 37HPW, Monday - Friday. There is an expectation that candidate lives locally or with in a commutable distance as the position is located in Conwy County, North Wales. The worker will work from the office

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Torbay Council is seeking qualified Social Workers to join their Children's Services, specifically within the Specialist Services teams, which include the Children with Disabilities and Children Looked After Teams. These teams are dedicated to supporting children and young people with disabilities, ensuring their well-being and promoting positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

* Conduct comprehensive assessments of children and young people's needs, including those with disabilities, to develop and implement effective care plans.

* Initiate appropriate safeguarding actions to protect children and young people at risk of significant harm.

* Manage a diverse caseload, ensuring that children, young people, and their families receive appropriate support and services.

* Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals to provide holistic support tailored to each child's unique needs.

* Participate in regular reviews and assessments to monitor progress and adapt care plans as necessary.

Requirements:

* Degree in Social Work (e.g., Dip SW, CQSW, CSS) or equivalent.

* Registration with Social Work England.

* Proven experience in a social care environment, particularly working with children with disabilities and their families.

* Strong understanding of child development, attachment theory, and the impact of trauma on children and young people.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with children, families, and professionals.

* Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency framework to deliver comprehensive support.

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Cornwall Council is seeking qualified Social Workers to join their Children's Services, specifically within the Child Protection Teams. These teams are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Cornwall.

Key Responsibilities:

* Assess, monitor, and review the social care needs of children, their families, and carers, arranging appropriate care services as necessary.

* Utilize specialist communication skills to gather comprehensive information, conducting full assessments of risks and protection needs.

* Develop individual care plans based on assessed needs and risks, collaborating with other agencies to ensure child protection.

* Manage an agreed caseload, offering support and guidance, and regularly reassessing care packages to ensure their effectiveness.

* Work with children in need, those subject to Child Protection plans, and cases within the Public Law Outline (PLO) framework.

Requirements:

* Registration with Social Work England.

* Previous experience in a social care environment, demonstrating a proven track record of improving children's lives.

* High level of written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals.

* Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation, models, and theories pertinent to children's social work, with evidence of application in practice.

* Ability to undertake assessments and use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement, and review care plans.

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1. Job outline and Purpose of role

This role requires team managers to meet all the fundamental professional standards as set out by Social Work England and ensure that the protection of children is adhered to ensure that children and young people are safe and their outcomes enhanced. The main duties and key responsibilities of this role is commensurate across Children's Services applying the skills and competencies in different areas across the service.

2. Purpose of Role

The Team Leader will support and enable their team to build purposeful and meaningful relationships with families and protect children who are at risk of harm.

3. Main Duties and Key Responsibilities

Ensure statutory childcare duties are met, national minimum standards and regulations are complied with, high standards of recognised professional practice are delivered, and operational staff and supervisors work effectively with partners from other agencies to support individual children and families and improve their life chances.

To provide professional leadership, decision making advice, supervision and support of social workers and ensure appropriate decision making in line with delegated responsibilities.

Ensure there is an effective duty system (where appropriate) within the team.

Deliver the area of responsibility assigned to the postholder through the effective deployment of staff and other resources to meet the standards required and ensure children and young people have a positive experience in the care system and successful outcomes.

To implement the Council's policies in relation to HR issues including equalities, discrimination and harassment and health & safety.

Manage and supervise a team of staff, being responsible for the appropriate allocation of work and promotion of a manageable workload including an expectation that all staff undertake a caseload and project work (eg group work, consultation, student supervision as required), utilising a range of interventions.

Ensure regular staff supervision and performance appraisal, coaching and facilitation to enable staff to work effectively.

Work with the Principal Social Worker to manage recruitment, retention and selection of staff, foster carers and adopters, ensuring a high quality staff group and carers through appropriate training and development.

Promote good attendance and conduct within the service and compliance with professional codes of practice and information security, confidentiality and accurate record keeping.

To manage delegated budget within agreed financial limits and authorise, monitor and control expenditure of team budget in order to ensure effective provision of service.

To prioritise and monitor workload to ensure the appropriate levels of service provision by staff in order to make the best use of resources available.

To assist in developing, implementing and auditing the quality of services and performance managing staff to ensure effective and efficient service provision.

To ensure that the team contributes effectively to safeguarding children and young people by following the Working Together Guidance, all relevant legislation and implementing government recommendations in line with NSC strategic direction and vision.

To investigate complaints, disciplinary allegations as required in conjunction with departmental or corporate guidelines and legal requirements, ensuring the appropriate senior managers are kept informed, where necessary.

Understand the delivery of Children's Services in North Somerset and promote the use of Early Help across all partner agencies.
To continually monitor and improve services ensuring that they embed new ways of working in line with research, developments and evidence based good practice; to extend the knowledge base of professionals within the team and to make improvements to service delivery.

To work in partnership with the Police and other agencies to ensure investigations are completed within statutory timescales and to provide professional advice and guidance to service users and partner agencies thus ensuring effective triage of, and response to, referrals from the public and other agencies.

To chair strategy discussions and legal planning meetings as may be required in respect of child protection matters, where children may need to come into care, or proceedings need to be initiated.

To lead preparation for and response to the all areas of inspection standards.

To ensure close working relationships with the provider of the call handling service , offering professional advice and support to the service managers to ensure effective service delivery and first contact information gathering and appropriate response to need at the first point of contact.

Ensure children and young people and carers are actively involved in the assessment of their needs, service delivery and review, gathering user feedback on the effectiveness of services delivered and use this information to support service improvement.

Attend North Somerset's Performance Monitoring Board or such forums as required to maintain standards.

5. GENERAL

This job description is not a complete list of duties but gives a general indication of the range of work undertaken. It will vary over time as demands and priorities change. The management team structures within Childrens' Services operate with a high degree of collaboration and flexibility, and post holders are expected to undertake any other duties commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

DIRECTORATE

Children's Services

SECTION

Family Support & Safeguarding / Corporate Parenting / Front Door

JOB TITLE

Team Manager
GRADE Level 11

QUALIFICATIONS - ESSENTIAL AND EVIDENCED

Registered as a social worker with Social Work England.

Social Work Qualification, ie Social Work Degree or Diploma in Social Work.

Achieved or commitment to study for a specialist PQ award or equivalent

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIAL

Social Work qualification, ie social work degree, management qualification NVQ level 4 or working towards level 4 and 5 years post qualifying experience as a social worker.

An approved professional qualification relevant to the area of work to give approved Social Work England registration, and practical experience of working with service user groups giving rise to a variety of technical skills and thorough understanding of the principles of the services available, work practices and processes.

Specialist knowledge of childcare across the range of work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience.

Knowledge of National Minimum Standards for all areas of the service.

Significant post qualification experience in relevant work area to give knowledge and understanding equivalent to a further advanced qualification in the service area, especially in management and leadership.

Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding protocols and the threshold levels for service user groups to make decisions about service needs.

Demonstrate an ability to lead and manage staff through significant changes, an ability to motivate and lead staff and an ability to supervise/appraise.

Ability to engage with service users and partner agencies within the relevant codes of practice values (dignity, respect etc).

Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone and in writing.

Experience in service development and embedding improvements into work methodologies and evaluating their impact.

Ability to provide and receive highly complex, highly sensitive or highly contentious information.

Ability to plan and chair meetings.

Practical experience in service delivery and in leading and managing others to deliver the service.

Knowledge and experience of managing budgets, resourcing and contracts

Ability to manage/organise own work and that of a team to meet agreed deadlines

Understanding and recognition of professional boundaries

COMPETENCIES

Team Working ~ Develops team members and encourages and empowers others, delegates work to get the best from the team

Service user/ outcome focused ~ sets challenging goals for self and others to achieve and improve service delivery

Problem solving & judgment ~ facilitates others to solve problems, breaks down complex issues into manageable parts and thinks through the implications of decisions

Planning & Organising ~ makes business plans to determine the work for self and others to meet the objectives of the service

Business Awareness ~ Understands the contribution the service makes to the organisation and partner agencies, thinks outside own area to appreciate the aims of other services.

Leadership Standards ~ demonstrates the behaviours set out in the council's leadership standards.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Quantifiable objectives ~ e.g. team performance, impact evaluation of service delivery, quality of records, etc
Feedback from service users, colleagues and partner agencies
Key Performance Indicators (where available)
Line manager assessment
360 feedback from staff and colleagues
Performance of the team

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🌟 Temp Social Worker - Fostering & Adoption Team (OUTSIDE IR35) 🌟
📍 Location: Jersey

⏱ Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
💷 Pay Rate: £50.00
📅 Contract: 3 months (with possible extension)
🚗 Driving Licence & Enhanced DBS Required
🕒 Start Date: Immediate

Are you a skilled and compassionate Social Worker with a passion for supporting children and families through the fostering and adoption journey?

We are seeking a Temporary Social Worker to join our Fostering & Adoption Team, where you will play a vital role in shaping the lives of vulnerable children by providing robust, empathetic, and effective support to foster carers, adopters, and the children in their care.

👩‍👦‍👦 About the Role

As a Social Worker in our Fostering & Adoption Team, you will:

Undertake comprehensive assessments of foster carers and prospective adopters.Provide ongoing support, guidance, and supervision to foster and adoptive families.Ensure that all placements are child-centred, safe, and supportive.Work collaboratively across multi-agency teams to ensure the best outcomes for children.Be involved in pre- and post-placement planning and support services.Monitor placements to ensure children's safety, stability, and development.

✅ You Must Have

Minimum 5 years' experience working with children and families in a safeguarding team.Strong experience in child protection, child in need, and care proceedings.Experience supporting children at risk of CSE, CSA, and missing from care/home.Demonstrable ability to manage complex caseloads and meet statutory timescales.Confident working autonomously and within multidisciplinary teams.Direct work experience with children and families in a statutory setting.Valid UK driving licence.Enhanced DBS check (preferably on the Update Service).Social Work England registration (must be current).

💼 Why Join This Team?

Supportive, collaborative team environment.High-impact work that changes lives.Flexible, hybrid working options may be considered.Excellent hourly rate and opportunity for contract extension.

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