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Social Worker Children in Our Care (Court Team) Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services £39 per Hour
Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Our Care (CIOC) Court Team on a long-term agency contract.
Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in its full ILACS inspection, Blackburn with Darwen continues to invest in high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for children. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner with a strong background in care proceedings, court work and permanency planning to join a supportive and well-established service.
This role is primarily focused on care proceedings and court work, supporting children who are subject to ongoing legal proceedings and ensuring all statutory responsibilities and court-directed actions are completed within required timescales. Whilst there may be some involvement with children who remain looked after following the conclusion of proceedings, this is not a traditional long-term Children in Care role.
Role Overview
As a Social Worker within the CIOC Court Team, you will manage a caseload of children subject to care proceedings, undertaking all statutory duties required throughout the legal process. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality court reports, completing assessments, attending court hearings and progressing permanence planning for children where appropriate.
Working closely with legal services, guardians, foster carers and multi-agency partners, you will ensure that children's needs remain central to all planning and decision-making whilst meeting both local authority and court-directed timescales.
The role offers a hybrid working arrangement with a requirement to attend the office a minimum of three days per week.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to care proceedings.
• Undertake all statutory responsibilities for children looked after during ongoing legal proceedings.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, care plans and permanence planning documentation.
• Prepare high-quality court statements, reports and evidence for court hearings.
• Attend court hearings and provide professional evidence when required.
• Work closely with legal services, Children's Guardians and partner agencies throughout proceedings.
• Progress permanence plans for children, including rehabilitation, Special Guardianship, fostering and adoption where appropriate.
• Undertake direct work with children and families to inform assessments and planning.
• Ensure all court directions and local authority timescales are met.
• Maintain accurate and timely recordings using Protocol/LCS.
• Participate in statutory reviews, planning meetings and multi-agency forums.
• Support children who remain looked after following proceedings where permanence arrangements are still being progressed.

• Competitive rate of £39 per hour.
• Initial 6-month contract with the potential for extension.
• Hybrid working model.
• Minimum office attendance of three days per week.
• Opportunity to work within a well-regarded Ofsted-rated Good authority.
• Dedicated focus on care proceedings and court work for experienced practitioners seeking specialist legal casework.
• Supportive management and collaborative team environment.

• Social Work England registration.
• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within children's social work.
• Strong experience of care proceedings, court work and longer-term safeguarding.
• Experience preparing court statements and presenting evidence within legal proceedings.
• Sound knowledge of Children Act legislation, Public Law Outline and care planning processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet court-directed deadlines.
• Experience using Protocol/LCS is desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Strong communication, assessment and analytical skills.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker with a strong court and care proceedings background looking for your next agency assignment, we'd love to hear from you.

Emily Cooper
Recruitment Consultant at Sheldon Phillips
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Social Worker - Family Help

Dudley
41 per hour
Contract Hybrid

Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Family Help Team in Dudley. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Local Authority, supporting children and families across the full continuum of need.

About the Role

You'll be working within an integrated Family Help service, supporting children and families from Early Help through to Child Protection and court proceedings, ensuring the right support is in place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across:
  • Early Help
  • Child in Need
  • Child Protection
  • Pre-proceedings and court work
• Complete high-quality assessments and care plans
• Undertake direct work with children and families, promoting positive outcomes
• Prepare reports for court and multi-agency meetings
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate and timely case records

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in UK Local Authorities
• Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding frameworks
• Ability to manage complex cases and multi-agency working
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate ( 41ph)
• Opportunity to work in a progressive and supportive service
• Hybrid working
• Strong focus on professional development and support

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Commissioning Reviews Social Workers Needed 32ph Hybrid ASAP Start

Connect2socialwork is currently recruiting for 1-2 Commissioning Reviews Social Workers to join a busy Adults Commissioning team in London, this is a great opportunity for experienced practitioners looking to step into a role with oversight, impact, and supervisory responsibility.

Role Overview

• Position: Commissioning Reviews Social Worker
• Rate: 32 per hour
• Start: ASAP
• Working Pattern: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake person-centred reviews across commissioned services, ensuring needs are met and services remain high quality and cost effective
• Ensure compliance with Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks
• Monitor placements, identifying where changes or alternative provisions are required
• Work closely with commissioning, brokerage, and provider teams to improve outcomes
• Support market development and service improvement initiatives

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide supervision to 2 NQ Reviewing Officers
• Contribute to efficiency savings and budget management
• Analyse service delivery and contribute to commissioning plans and recommendations

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within a Commissioning Reviews Team
• Strong understanding of:
  • Care Act
  • Mental Capacity Act
  • Safeguarding
• Experience of strengths-based, person-centred practice
• Ability to manage complex reviews, provider relationships, and cost negotiations
• Previous supervisory experience is essential

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker - Family Help

Weymouth
38- 42 per hour
Contract Hybrid

Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Family Help Team in Weymouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking Local Authority, supporting children and families across the full continuum of need.

About the Role

You'll be working within an integrated Family Help service, supporting children and families from Early Help through to Child Protection and court proceedings, ensuring the right support is in place at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload across:
  • Early Help
  • Child in Need
  • Child Protection
  • Pre-proceedings and court work
• Complete high-quality assessments and care plans
• Undertake direct work with children and families, promoting positive outcomes
• Prepare reports for court and multi-agency meetings
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies
• Maintain accurate and timely case records

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience in UK Local Authorities
• Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989 and safeguarding frameworks
• Ability to manage complex cases and multi-agency working
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel locally

What's on Offer

• Competitive rate ( 38- 42ph)
• Opportunity to work in a progressive and supportive service
• Hybrid working
• Strong focus on professional development and support

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Workers & Senior Practitioners - Kent (Multiple Teams)

Kent
Up to 42 per hour
Contract 3 Months Initial (with extension potential)

Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for Locum Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a range of teams across Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a role within a well-established Local Authority, with competitive rates and ongoing contract potential.

Teams Available

• Children in Care (CIC)
• Kent Intake Unit (KIU)
• Children's Social Work Team (CSWT)
• Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)
• Children with Disabilities (CWD)

Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK
• Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified experience
• Social Work England registration

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker - Looked After Children

Weybridge
38- 42ph
Contract Hybrid

Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Looked After Children team in Weybridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive team, making a real impact on outcomes for children in care.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children, ensuring their safety, stability and wellbeing
• Complete assessments, care planning and reviews in line with statutory guidance
• Work closely with families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes
• Respond to unauthorised absences, implementing risk management strategies
• Attend and contribute to reviews, conferences and multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate and timely case records

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Proven experience within Looked After Children services
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and relevant legislation
• Ability to manage complex cases and work independently
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What's on Offer

• Competitive rates ( 38- 42ph)
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile
• Hybrid working
• Supportive team environment

Why Work with Connect2Socialwork?

• Competitive pay rates
• Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge
• Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities
• Ongoing support throughout your assignment

Apply today with Connect2Socialwork.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

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 children in care to achieve stability, permanence, and positive outcomes.

BCP Council is committed to providing high-quality services for children and families and has invested heavily in creating a supportive environment for practitioners. The authority promotes professional development, reflective supervision, and collaborative working across services.

• Managing a caseload of children and young people subject to care orders.
• Undertaking statutory visits and ensuring care plans remain outcome-focused and child-centred.
• Working alongside foster carers, residential providers, schools, and health professionals.
• Progressing permanence planning including adoption, long-term fostering, and Special Guardianship Orders.
• Completing assessments, care plans, and court reports as required.
• Supporting young people through transitions and pathway planning.
• Participating in looked after reviews and multi-agency meetings.

• Qualified Social Worker with active SWE registration.
• Previous experience within a Looked After Children Team is essential.
• Good knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and complex casework.
• Strong communication and partnership working skills.

• Competitive rate of £42 per hour.
• Hybrid working arrangements offering flexibility.
• Supportive and experienced management structure.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Access to future locum opportunities across the South Coast.
• Excellent referral bonus scheme available.

For more information or to apply, please contact:
Josh Dhumisani
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Bradford Metropolitan District Council

Social Worker Children and Families Team

Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

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.

• Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act.
• Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required.
• Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans.
• Undertake direct work with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies.
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Bradford Children's Services uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety.

This approach focuses on:

• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Working collaboratively to identify strengths and solutions
• Clear and transparent risk assessment
• Effective safety planning and intervention
• Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
• The model supports high-quality, child-centred social work practice.

Bradford offers an excellent combination of affordability, culture, and access to stunning countryside:

• Affordable housing and lower living costs compared to many major UK cities.
• Easy access to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park and surrounding countryside.
• Excellent transport links to Leeds, Manchester, and the wider Yorkshire region.
• A diverse and vibrant community with excellent restaurants, shopping, and cultural attractions.
• Home to significant investment and regeneration projects, creating a thriving and growing city.
• A supportive local authority committed to staff development and improving outcomes for children and families.
• It s a fantastic place to develop your social work career while enjoying a great quality of life.

To apply, please send your CV to:
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For more information, call:
(phone number removed)

Social Worker Safeguarding & Support Team

Herefordshire Council
Salary: £41,363 - £45,777 per annum
Plus: £10,000 Welcome Payment & £4,000 Retention Payment
Contract: Permanent Full-time Hybrid working available

Herefordshire Council continues to invest in its social work services, with a clear focus on workforce stability, reduced caseloads, and reflective practice. The service is on a strong improvement journey, currently undergoing Ofsted inspection, and continues to embed the Family Safeguarding model across all teams.

As a Social Worker in the Safeguarding & Support Team, you ll work with families on Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings pathways, building strong and trusting relationships to achieve lasting change.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you ll work alongside adult specialists and partner agencies to develop effective safety and support plans. You ll balance professional curiosity with empathy, ensuring every decision is underpinned by evidence-based practice and a clear focus on the child s voice.

• Manage a caseload of children requiring ongoing statutory intervention under CIN, CP, and court processes.
• Develop and implement robust Child Protection and Child in Need plans.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for conferences and legal proceedings.
• Work closely with multi-disciplinary professionals to safeguard and support families.
• Ensure accurate and timely case recording on the MOSAIC system.
• Promote best practice through reflection, supervision, and peer support.

Herefordshire s Family Safeguarding Model is built around restorative and relationship-based practice. Each team includes adult specialists in domestic abuse, substance misuse, and mental health, enabling truly holistic interventions that address the root causes of harm.

Social workers use Motivational Interviewing and Restorative Practice to help families make sustainable changes. Reflective supervision, manageable caseloads, and a focus on wellbeing ensure practitioners can focus on what matters most improving outcomes for children.

• Social Work degree or equivalent qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Child Protection, CIN, or Court work.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and frameworks.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Pool cars available for work travel.
• Sponsorship available for candidates with 2+ years UK experience.

• £10,000 Welcome Payment & £4,000 Retention Payment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Protected professional development time and training budget.
• Clear progression pathways to Senior Social Worker level.
• Flexible working: flexi-time, job share, part-time hours, and hybrid options.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Payment of Social Work England registration fees.
• Pick Your Perks benefits portal offering discounts on retail, health, leisure and travel.
• 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 10 additional days.

Contact Josh Da Costa at Sheldon Phillips on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed), or email (url removed) to discuss this role in more detail.

Referral Bonus: Know someone perfect for the role? We offer up to £500 for successful referrals.

Nottingham City Council

Social Worker Child in Need Team

Pay Rate: £37.50 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum

Nottingham City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child in Need Team.
You will work with children and families requiring support and intervention to improve outcomes, reduce risk, and prevent concerns from escalating.

This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families while working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans.

• Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act.
• Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases where required.
• Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans.
• Undertake direct work with children and families.
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police, and partner agencies.
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings where necessary.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Nottingham City Children's Services uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model supported by Signs of Safety.

This approach focuses on:

• Building strong relationships with children and families
• Collaborative and transparent practice
• Identifying strengths and support networks
• Clear risk assessment and safety planning
• Reflective supervision and continuous professional development
• The model supports consistent, child-centred practice and positive outcomes for children.

Nottingham is one of the UK's most vibrant and affordable cities, offering an excellent quality of life:

• Affordable housing compared to many major UK cities.
• Excellent transport links with easy access to London, Birmingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.
• A thriving cultural scene with theatres, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife.
• Home to renowned universities and a growing professional sector.
• Access to beautiful green spaces and the surrounding Nottinghamshire countryside.
• A progressive local authority committed to workforce development and improving outcomes for children and families.
• It s a fantastic place to develop your social work career while enjoying everything a thriving city has to offer.

To apply, please send your CV to:
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For more information, call:
(phone number removed)