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Family Safeguarding Team Bury Council £39 per hour

Join a Family Safeguarding Team for a Local Authority based in Greater Manchester. The social worker will complete parenting assessments and assessing family circumstances. The role is paying £39.00 per hour, 2 days from home and an initial 3-month contract.

This is a locum opportunity; the social worker is required to have 3 years post qualified experience within a direct local authority. It is beneficial to have previous social work experience within a Safeguarding service.

Benefits for you:

• £39.00/hour
• Hybrid working available
• Stable team structure with regular supervisions
• Parking available/ nearby

For more information, please get in contact:

Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant

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Social Worker - Contextual Safeguarding Team

Southampton City Council 39 per hour (Umbrella)

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the Contextual Safeguarding Team at Southampton City Council.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable adolescents facing complex challenges and requiring specialist support. The team focuses on contextual safeguarding, edge of care, adolescent mental health and youth homelessness, helping young people remain safe and achieve positive outcomes.

Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking assessments and providing effective interventions for vulnerable teenagers experiencing complex safeguarding concerns.
• Working with young people at risk of exploitation, harm and extra-familial abuse.
• Supporting adolescents at risk of entering care through appropriate edge-of-care interventions.
• Working with young people experiencing mental health difficulties and homelessness.
• Developing and implementing effective safety plans to reduce risks and improve outcomes.
• Building positive relationships with young people, families and carers.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies, including education, police, health and housing services.
• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work qualification (Degree or equivalent).
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience working in Social Work roles within a UK English Local Authority.
• Experience working within Children's Social Care, particularly with adolescents and complex safeguarding matters.
• Strong understanding of contextual safeguarding, exploitation and adolescent risk.
• Ability to undertake assessments, manage complex cases and work effectively with multi-agency partners.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy:

• DBS paid.
• Referral bonus for successfully recommending a candidate.
• Additional bonus for finding your own placement.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within adolescent safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Mayur Rabari
Eden Brown Synergy
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Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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West Berkshire Council Central Team
48.64 per hour 3-month assignment Hybrid working where possible

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Family Help and Safeguarding (Central) Team in West Berkshire.

The role involves managing a caseload of children and young people, completing professional assessments and delivering high-quality statutory social work interventions to children and their families.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing comprehensive assessments of children, young people and their families and developing clear, evidence-based plans.
• Managing statutory casework in accordance with legislation, Council policies and procedures.
• Working with children subject to Child Protection, Child in Need and Looked After Children processes.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies, parents, carers and other professionals.
• Attending conferences, reviews and court when required.
• Preparing high-quality reports, statements and care plans, including documentation for care proceedings where required.
• Maintaining accurate, timely case records and evidencing professional decision-making.

You will need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Strong statutory Children's Social Care assessment experience.
• Knowledge of Child Protection, Looked After Children and Child in Need practice.
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance.
• Strong organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
• A current driving licence and the ability to travel as required.
• An Enhanced DBS.

Rate: 48.64 per hour
Contract: 3-month assignment
Team: Family Help and Safeguarding (Central)
Location: West Berkshire
Working arrangement: Hybrid working where possible

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.

Lisa Hallinan
Principal Consultant Caritas Recruitment
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Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Senior Safeguarding Nurse MASH Children's Social Care Front Door £45 - £50 per hour

Join a well-established multi-agency safeguarding service as a Senior Safeguarding Nurse (MASH), working within the Children's Social Care Front Door in Grimsby click apply for full job details

Job Advert: Safeguarding Senior Practitioner Adults

Location: Ealing, London
Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour
Contract: Initial 3-month assignment (potential extension)
Department: Adult Mental Health Social Work Team
Client: London Borough of Ealing

About the Role

We are currently recruiting an experienced Safeguarding Senior Practitioner Adults to join the London Borough of Ealing's Adult Mental Health Social Work Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Adult Social Care professional to take on a senior role, providing leadership, oversight and professional guidance across safeguarding practice.

You will play a key role in ensuring statutory safeguarding duties are met, managing complex safeguarding enquiries and supporting positive outcomes for adults whose care and support needs are affected by mental ill health.

The successful candidate will bring substantial experience in adult safeguarding, strong professional judgement and the ability to manage complex risk assessments and multi-agency working.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, guidance and professional support to non-qualified staff.
• Lead and manage the Safeguarding Adults duty inbox, ensuring concerns are appropriately reviewed and progressed.
• Review and authorise Section 42(1) safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake complex Section 42(2) safeguarding enquiries.
• Act as Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) for allocated cases, providing oversight and decision-making throughout the safeguarding process.
• Complete assessments and interventions in accordance with statutory responsibilities and service timescales.
• Promote best practice, support practice development and encourage effective multi-agency working.
• Ensure person-centred, strengths-based approaches are embedded throughout safeguarding practice.
• Work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience working within Adult Social Care safeguarding services.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007) and Human Rights Act 1998.
• Proven experience managing complex adult safeguarding concerns and enquiries.
• Excellent analytical, risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide professional guidance and oversight to colleagues.
• A commitment to strengths-based, person-centred and outcome-focused practice.
• UK passport or full right to work in the UK

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working with adults with mental health needs.
• Experience working alongside secondary mental health services and multi-disciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Pay Rate: £36.00 per hour
• Location: Ealing, London
• Duration: Initially 3 months
• Extension: Potential extension subject to performance and service requirements.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Adult Safeguarding Social Worker or Senior Practitioner looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity with the London Borough of Ealing!

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare.

Family help Frontline Senior Social Worker Norfolk £40.50 Per Hour Hybrid

Join a Family Help Frontline Team for Norfolk County Council. The Senior Social Worker is to help keep children safe, improve family life and prevent problems from becoming more serious within Norfolk County Council. This role is paying £40.50 Per Hour, Hybrid working.

This is a Locum opportunity; the Senior Social Worker is required to have 3 years post qualified experience within a direct Local Authority. It is beneficial to have previous Social Work experience within a Frontline service.

Benefits for you:

• Hybrid working schedule
• Stable team structure
• Parking available/nearby
• £40.50 Per hour

For more information, please get in contact

Alfie Emmett-Church

Service: Youth Justice Service (YJS)
Reports to: Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager
Responsible for: Supporting the delivery of effective youth justice practice, complex casework and professional development within the team.

One Avenue Road, Aston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B6 4DU

To support the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager in delivering an effective, high-quality Youth Justice Service that responds to the individual needs of children and young people who are at risk of offending or who have offended, and their families.

The postholder will contribute to reducing and preventing further offending, promoting positive outcomes for children and young people, safeguarding their welfare, and supporting their personal development and successful integration into their communities.

The role will involve undertaking complex casework, developing areas of specialist knowledge and expertise, contributing to service improvement and quality assurance, and providing professional guidance and support to colleagues. The postholder will also support the effective management of team operations and deputise for managers when required.

• Undertake complex casework as allocated, ensuring that assessments, interventions and plans are proportionate, evidence-based and responsive to the individual needs, risks and circumstances of children and young people.

• Work directly with children, young people and their families to address the factors associated with offending, reduce the risk of reoffending and promote positive behavioural change.

• Ensure that casework is delivered in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, organisational policies, safeguarding procedures and Youth Justice Service standards.

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date case records, ensuring that all documentation meets required professional and organisational standards.

• Undertake regular checks of case records and service user information to promote compliance, accountability and effective case management.

• Lead or assist in the management of high-profile, complex or sensitive cases, ensuring that risks are appropriately identified, escalated and managed.

• Chair meetings, reviews and planning discussions with children, young people and their families, as required.

• Represent the Youth Justice Service at multi-agency meetings, strategy meetings and other professional forums, ensuring that relevant information is shared appropriately and that the service's responsibilities are effectively represented.

• Assist the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager in the effective day-to-day operation of the service and the delivery of agreed team objectives.

• Support the monitoring and review of team workloads, case allocation and service performance to promote effective resource management and timely service delivery.

• Contribute to the monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), identifying areas for improvement and supporting the implementation of actions to improve performance.

• Support managers in addressing operational issues, resolving practice concerns and maintaining continuity of service delivery.

• Deputise for the Team Manager or Deputy Team Manager during periods of absence, as delegated, providing appropriate operational leadership and professional oversight.

• Lead or assist with specific service development initiatives, projects and areas of practice improvement as required.

• Lead or contribute to quality assurance activities, case audits, thematic reviews, practice evaluations and service improvement initiatives, as appropriate.

• Identify strengths, gaps and areas of concern in practice and contribute to the development and implementation of improvement plans.

• Promote consistent, high-quality and evidence-based practice across the Youth Justice Service.

• Contribute to the review and development of policies, procedures, guidance and working practices to improve service effectiveness and outcomes for children and young people.

• Support the use of performance information, case management data and feedback from service users to inform service planning and continuous improvement.

• Develop and maintain specialist knowledge and expertise in designated areas of Youth Justice Service practice to enhance professional capability and improve service delivery.

• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, research, emerging practice and evidence-based approaches within youth justice.

• Work in consultation with managers and colleagues to identify the needs of children and young people and develop appropriate individual interventions and group-work programmes.

• Contribute to the delivery, monitoring and evaluation of interventions designed to address offending-related behaviour, promote positive change and reduce reoffending.

• Share specialist knowledge and learning with colleagues to support the development of consistent and effective practice across the team.

• Work collaboratively with children, young people, families, colleagues and partner agencies to deliver coordinated and effective interventions.

• Develop and maintain constructive working relationships with relevant statutory, voluntary and community organisations.

• Contribute to multi-agency planning, information sharing and joint decision-making to promote the safety, welfare and positive outcomes of children and young people.

• Ensure that partnership working is undertaken in accordance with relevant information-sharing protocols, safeguarding requirements and confidentiality standards.

• Promote the participation of children, young people and their families in decisions affecting them, recognising their individual needs, strengths and circumstances.

• Assist in the induction of new staff, ensuring that they understand relevant service procedures, professional standards and operational requirements.

• Provide technical and professional guidance to less experienced colleagues, supporting the development of their knowledge, skills and confidence.

• Contribute to team meetings, reflective practice sessions, training events and professional development activities.

• Participate in relevant training and continuing professional development to maintain and enhance professional competence.

• Share learning, good practice and specialist knowledge to support a positive learning culture within the Youth Justice Service.

• Actively contribute to the development and improvement of the team and the wider service.

• Participate in service planning, performance reviews and development activities designed to improve the quality and effectiveness of youth justice provision.

• Support the implementation of agreed service priorities and organisational objectives.

• Contribute to the identification of staff development needs and opportunities for improving team capability.

• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the post, as reasonably required by the Team Manager or Deputy Team Manager.

The postholder will be expected to:

• Promote the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and act in accordance with relevant safeguarding policies and procedures.

• Uphold equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice in all aspects of service delivery.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable data protection legislation and information governance requirements.

• Work in accordance with organisational policies, professional standards, health and safety requirements and relevant legislative frameworks.

• Demonstrate professional integrity, accountability, sound judgement and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Promote a child-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach to working with children, young people and their families.

Job Title: CSW Senior Social Worker
Service Area: Fostering and Kinship Service
Client: Kingston & Richmond
Location: High Street, Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, KT1 1EU
Work Pattern: Hybrid 2 days in the office and 3 days working remotely
Employment Type: Agency / Temporary
Sector: Children's Social Care

Kingston & Richmond are currently seeking an experienced and qualified Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering and Kinship Service.

The successful candidate will undertake viability assessments and comprehensive kinship assessments, supporting the identification and assessment of suitable family members and connected persons who may be able to provide care for children unable to remain with their birth parents.

The postholder will be responsible for conducting assessment visits, gathering and analysing relevant information, preparing high-quality assessment reports and presenting cases to the Fostering and Kinship Panel.

The role requires a strong understanding of fostering regulations, statutory guidance and kinship care arrangements, alongside the ability to provide effective support, guidance and advice to prospective foster carers and kinship carers.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent assessment, analytical and report-writing skills, with a child-centred approach focused on safeguarding, permanence and achieving positive outcomes for children.

• Undertake viability assessments of prospective foster carers, family members and connected persons.

• Complete comprehensive kinship assessments in line with statutory requirements and local authority procedures.

• Conduct assessment visits and interviews with prospective carers and their families.

• Assess applicants' suitability, capacity, strengths, support networks and potential risks.

• Prepare detailed, evidence-based assessment reports and recommendations.

• Present assessment findings and recommendations to the Fostering and Kinship Panel.

• Ensure all assessments comply with relevant fostering regulations, statutory guidance and national standards.

• Provide advice, guidance and practical support to prospective foster carers and kinship carers.

• Identify training, development and support needs of carers to promote safe and sustainable placements.

• Work collaboratively with children s social workers, fostering teams, legal services and other multi-agency professionals.

• Ensure children's wishes, feelings, safety and welfare remain central throughout the assessment process.

• Identify safeguarding concerns and escalate risks appropriately.

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date case records and documentation.

• Manage assessment workloads effectively, ensuring reports and recommendations are completed within agreed timescales.

• Contribute to service development and maintain high standards of professional practice.

• Participate in supervision, team meetings, training and continuous professional development.

• Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree in Social Work, DipSW or equivalent).

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Significant experience within Children's Social Care.

• Previous experience undertaking fostering, kinship or connected persons assessments.

• Strong understanding of fostering regulations, statutory guidance and kinship care frameworks.

• Experience preparing comprehensive assessment reports and presenting cases to fostering panels.

• Ability to undertake assessment visits and conduct sensitive, detailed interviews.

• Excellent analytical, assessment and decision-making skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

• Experience working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals and families.

Assessment and Analytical Skills: Ability to undertake robust viability and kinship assessments, analyse complex family circumstances and make evidence-based recommendations.

Child-Centred Practice: Ensuring children's safety, welfare, wishes and feelings remain central to all assessments and decisions.

Report Writing: Producing clear, comprehensive and professionally presented assessment reports to support informed decision-making.

Panel Presentation: Confidence in presenting assessment findings, recommendations and professional judgements to the Fostering and Kinship Panel.

Relationship Building: Developing positive working relationships with prospective carers, kinship families and partner agencies.

Safeguarding: Ability to identify, assess and manage risks while promoting safe and sustainable care arrangements.

Organisation and Time Management: Managing assessments, visits, reports and panel deadlines effectively.

The role operates on a hybrid working basis:

• 2 days per week: Office-based working.

• 3 days per week: Remote working.

The postholder will be based within the Kingston upon Thames area and will be expected to undertake assessment visits as required.

Senior Supervising Social Worker

Salary: 46,000 per annum

home based

NonStop Consulting is working with one of the most reputable Independent Fostering Agencies in the South West of England area, to help them recruit for a Senior Supervising Social Worker who can join them on a permanent basis.

This is a home based role, offering you a lot of flexibility.

Benefits:

• Very good salary: 46,000 per annum
• Good Ofsted rating
• home based
• therapeutic
• low caseload: 8 foster families
• yearly bonus offered every December to all staff members
• very good annual leave
• private healthcare offered to the Supervising Social Worker and to their partners and their children.
• Ongoing training
• opportunities for career progression
• Interviews available quickly so you can secure a new role as soon as possible

Key Responsibilities:
The Supervising Social Worker will oversee a small caseload of about 8 - 10 foster families located in the South West of England.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• experience in fostering
• Full driving licence

If you believe this opportunity is the right match for your skills and experience, please submit your CV (ideally in Word format) via this site.

Senior Social Worker - TICAT Hospital Team
Location-Telford & Wrekin Council Darby House
Pay rate- 31.97 per hour Umbrella
Hours-37 Hours per Week
Duration-12 week
Hybrid Working Office, Home & Community Based
Driving Licence & Access to a Vehicle Essential
Must have 2 year PQE

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Telford & Wrekin Council for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the TICAT Hospital Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to play a vital role in supporting safe, effective, and timely hospital discharges while delivering high-quality outcomes for adults and their families.
Working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary environment, you will manage complex cases, undertake statutory assessments, and provide professional leadership to colleagues while ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and best practice standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a complex caseload of adults with a range of physical health, mental health, learning disability, and social care needs.
• Undertake Care Act Assessments, reviews, and person-centred support planning.
• Complete Mental Capacity Act Assessments and facilitate Best Interest Decisions where required.
• Conduct safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments in accordance with relevant legislation and local procedures.
• Support and facilitate safe and timely hospital discharges, reducing delays and promoting independence.
• Work collaboratively with health professionals, therapists, discharge coordinators, ward staff, families, and partner agencies.
• Promote strengths-based practice and maximise service users' independence and wellbeing.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced practitioners within the team.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Qualified Social Worker status (Degree/DipSW/CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience within Adult Social Care, ideally within a hospital discharge or acute setting.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding legislation, and relevant social care frameworks.
• Excellent assessment, risk management, and case management skills.
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of 31.97 per hour Umbrella.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and collaborative hospital team.
• Valuable experience with a respected local authority.
• Immediate start available.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If you're an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Opus People Solutions for more information.