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Supportive leadership Flexible working patterns Manageable caseloads Meaningful impact Finding the right Childrens Social Worker role isnt just about pay, its about feeling supported, having a manageable caseload, and being able to do your best work click apply for full job details

Social Worker Looked After Children Service Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council £42 per hour Hybrid Working Locum Opportunity Key Highlights £42 per hour Looked After Children Service Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Stable and supportive management team Excellent opportunity to work within a progressive local authority An exciting locum opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Service within Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council. The successful candidate will support childre ...

Bradford Metropolitan District Council Social Worker Children and Families Team Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bradford Metropolitan District Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children and Families Team. You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes and promote positive change. This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with families while working within a supportive multi-agency environment. Key Responsibilities ...

Peterborough City Council Social Worker Safeguarding Team Pay Rate: £39 per hour Hours: 37 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team. You will work with children and families where safeguarding concerns have been identified, completing assessments and delivering interventions to ensure children are protected and supported effectively. This is a supportive and well-structured service with a strong focus on multi-agency collaboration and achieving positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Under ...

Social Worker Assessment and Support Team Blackpool Council £39 per hour Sheldon Phillips are currently working with Blackpool Children s Services to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Assessment and Support Team on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to work within a fast-paced frontline service supporting children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and court proceedings work. The team works closely with partner ...

Social Worker Permanence Team Dorset Council £40.00 per hour Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office Join a dedicated Permanence Team supporting children in long-term care planning Excellent management support and positive team culture Opportunity to work within a well-regarded local authority Long-term stable contract available We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Permanence Team at Dorset Council. This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed practitioner who is passionate about achieving long-term st ...

Social Worker Experienced - Adults Job Advert Are you an experienced Social Worker passionate about making a difference in Adult Social Care? We are seeking a dedicated Social Worker Experienced - Adults to join our Adults Safeguarding Team in Gloucester on a 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional to contribute to safeguarding processes and support vulnerable adults within a dynamic team. About the Role - Social Worker Experienced - Adults As a Social Worker Experienced - Adults you will play a vital role in safeguarding adults at risk, carrying out initial risk assessments, supporting screening offic ...

Nonstop Care are working with a local authority in the South of England who are looking for a Locum Social Worker to join their Fostering team. This is an opportunity to work in a beautiful rural location within a stable and productive team. The position offers hybrid working, supportive management, and an immediate start. Benefits: Up to 36, scaling based on interview and experience. Immediate start. Rural location. Long term contract. Hybrid working. Requirements: Social Work England registra ...

Social Worker - Adult Access & Duty Team Location: Hackney Council Rate: 32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Access & Duty Team on a locum basis. This role sits within the front door of Adult Social Care, focusing on timely responses to referrals, initial assessments, and ensuring residents receive appropriate support at the earliest opportunity. You will work in a fast-paced environment, undertaking strengths-based assessments and collaborating with partner agencies to promote indep ...

Social Worker Location: Nottingham Team: Child In Care Rate: 32 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: 3 Months Minimum Social Personnel are currently recruiting for a Social Worker for a Child in Care Team in Nottingham. The Child In Care Social Worker will have the below experience: Experience working with Children in Care. Ability to manage care proceedings and produce clear assessments/reports Confident court experience, including giving evidence Understanding of Care Orders and revocation processes. Experience supporting young people leaving care. Strong grasp of contextual safeguarding. Essential Requirements: ...

Social Worker required to join a busy Children and Families Team across the picturesque county of Gloucestershire in Cirencester. Long term contacts are offered with good rates of pay up to 42ph in well supported teams. 37 hours per week 3 month minimum contract with options to extend. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to work in our Children & Families Team in different areas of Glos, where they will hold a caseload of children and provide a ...

Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Social Worker Children and Families Team Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour Hours: 36 per week Contract: Locum About the Role Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children and Families Team. This role focuses on supporting children, young people, and families through high-quality assessment, planning, and intervention, ensuring safety, stability, and improved outcomes. You will work within a highly regarded service that values reflective practice, professional autonomy, and multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Manage a varied caseload including CIN, CP, and C ...

Children in Care Team Knowsley Council £39 per hour About the role This is a Children in Care role within a statutory children s service, working with children and young people subject to care proceedings, care orders, and long-term care planning. You ll hold cases from care entry through to permanence, working closely with carers, IROs, schools, health, and wider professionals to ensure children s needs are met and plans progress without drift. The role requires strong care planning practice, direct work with children, and clear recording. Confidence around court-related work, statutory visits, and placement stability is important. Key responsibilities Manage a caseload of children and young people in care, ensuring all statut ...

Social Worker - Children's Safeguarding (Court & Child Protection) Location: Hybrid - Based in Loughborough (with coverage extending to Melton) Pay Rate: £38.00 per hour Team: Children's Safeguarding / Family Safeguarding Contract Type: Locum / Temporary About the Role Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced, dedicated, and highly skilled Social Worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team. This dual-focus role covers both Loughborough and Melton, requiring a versatile professional capable of managing a complex caseload spanning Child Protection (CP) and Court proceedings. This is a hybrid position that offers flexibility alongside vital in-person collaboration. ...

Adults Social Worker - Commissioning Reviews 32.00 per hour (Umbrella) Locum Hybrid Working ASAP Start Hackney Council is looking for experienced Commissioning Reviews Social Workers to join the Adults Commissioning Reviews Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring that commissioned services are delivering high-quality, cost-effective care while improving outcomes for adults across the borough. The Role You will undertake person-centred reviews of adults receiving commissioned care, ensuring services c ...

Lucam Consultancy are seeking for a dedicated, committed experienced Qualified Social Worker to join a busy team in Halton, based within the Duty and assessment Team This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker looking for a challenging and rewarding position within a supportive team environment. Duties and Responsibilities Conduct initial assessments click apply for full job details

Beautiful Location Loyalty Bonus No Micro Management 2/3 Days in County Work Your Own Hours Manageable Caseload Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to make a meaningful impact on children and families across South West Wales? Were proud to be partnering with several forward-thinking local authorities that are strengthening their Court Teams - vital services responsible for progressi click apply for full job details

Beautiful Location Loyalty Bonus No Micro Management 2/3 Days in County Work Your Own Hours Manageable Caseload Are you a passionate Social Worker ready to make a meaningful impact on children and families across South West Wales? Were proud to be partnering with several forward-thinking local authorities that are strengthening their Court Teams - vital services responsible for progressi click apply for full job details

Social Worker - Hospital Location: St Richards Hospital, West Sussex Employment Type: Contract Pay Rate: 38 per hour LTD inclusive or 28.25 per hour PAYE exclusive iof holiday pay plus 150 per week expenses Working Arrangements: Mixture of home and hospital work, with 2-3 days per week onsite Are you a compassionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a positive difference within a hospital environment? Our client is seeking an experienced Social Worker - Hospital to join their dynamic team at St Richards Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to support patients through their hospital journey, aid their recovery, and help them regain independence. If you are committe ...

Social Worker Fostering Service Somerset Council £38 per hour Hybrid Working 3 Days in the Office Locum Opportunity Key Highlights: £38 per hour Fostering Service Hybrid working 3 days per week in the office Supportive and well-established fostering team Opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of foster carers and children Flexible locum contract with competitive rates Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next challenge within a dedicated Fostering Service? Somerset Council is seeking a motivated and passionate Social Worker to join th ...

Long-Term Contract Supportive Safeguarding Service Capped Caseload Court Work Included Flexible, Yorkshire If you are an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker who undertakes court work and is looking for a long-term contract within a well-supported children's service, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable caseloads. Based in Yorkshire, the role provides the chance to work within a committed safeguarding team while benefiting from a flexible approach to hybrid working. Y ...

Making a genuine difference in safeguarding practice can be easier when the environment supports you. This Social Worker opportunity offers the chance to focus on quality work within a stable service where experienced managers provide consistent oversight. If you are a Social Worker or Safeguarding Social Worker seeking flexibility and a manageable caseload, this role offers the structure and supp click apply for full job details

Social Worker Location: Northamptonshire Team: Safeguarding Rate: 38 (Umbrella) Hours: 37 per week Duration: 3 Months Minimum Social Personnel are currently recruiting for Safeguarding Social Workers for Northamptonshire. This is a hybrid position and the social workers will be required to attend the office 3 days minimum per week. Essential Requirements: Qualification in Social Work Experience in a Safeguarding Team Social Work England Registration Driving Licence Why Social Personnel: D ...

Social Worker Safeguarding Service Surrey County Council £42 per hour We are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Service at Surrey County Council, offering an excellent rate of £42 per hour. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, forward-thinking authority that places strong emphasis on quality practice, professional development, and positive outcomes for children and families. Surrey is known for its commitment to safeguarding excellence, manageable caseloads, and strong management support. You ll be joining a stable, well-resourced service where your skills, experience, and professional judgement will be genuinely valued. About Surrey County Council Surrey offers a ...

Social Worker job for a Social Worker to join the Children Safeguarding Team in Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. RATE: Up to 40 per hour (dependent on experience) TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker TEAM: Safeguarding Team HOURS: 37 ...

Quick Starts Flexible Work Reduced Court Work If you enjoy direct work with children this role is ideal for you! Over in Merseyside there's a team that covers and supports Care Experienced Children - a team dedicated to best outcomes for children within care whether that's residential or within care settings. Working from ICO all the way to the age of 14! Flexible working and experienced managers are on hand for continued support - quick starts and long contracts available! ...

Quick Starts Flexible Work Reduced Court Work If you enjoy direct work with children this role is ideal for you! Over in Merseyside there's a team that covers and supports Care Experienced Children - a team dedicated to best outcomes for children within care whether that's residential or within care settings click apply for full job details

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Assessment team in the Southeast region. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where diversity is valued and every individual is empowered. As a Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in supporting children, young people and families through assessment, intervention, and advocacy, ensuring they receive the care and resources they need to lead fulfilling lives. Responsibilities Conduct thorough assessments of ...

Social Worker – Children’s Services Location: London Employment Type: Full-time Pay: Competitive, based on experience PCD280047 Key Responsibilities • · Undertake risk assessments and produce comprehensive care plans for children and young people. • · Manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and company policy. • · Prepare high-quality written reports for internal and external stakeholders, including for court proceedings. &bul ...

Calling all social workers in the North West! Tired of being thrown into a contract with little or no support? Is it you bringing jobs to your agency with nothing in return? Here at Leaders in Care we work differently to any other agency, and we endeavour to support and supplement our social workers in contracts wherever possible! Across the Northwest, Leaders in Care have access to several roles click apply for full job details