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Our client Worcestershire county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker (Safeguarding experience required) to join their team.

Purpose of job:
To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources. To work intensely with adults to regain control of their lives when a crisis occurs and support people to plan for the future.
Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plan for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community.
Main Activities & Responsibilities:
To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and 'buddy' system.
To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
To represent the service, adults and carers' views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).
To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Blackpool council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team.

Role Purpose

• The provision of professional social work support safeguarding enquiries and interventions to enable individuals to maximise and maintain their independence and quality of life in a range of settings and provide proportionate protections from abuse and neglect for adults with care and support needs.
• To support individuals, their families and carers to ensure that their social care needs are met by undertaking holistic assessments, the provision of advice and information and facilitating access to a range of services. That they are safeguarded from abuse or neglect (or the risk of abuse or neglect).
• To ensure that the voice of people supported and their families and carers are heard during the safeguarding process.

Duties

• To undertake assessments/reviews and where appropriate the commissioning of services, in line with departmental policies, procedures and statutory guidance e.g. the Care Act (2014).
• To understand and take appropriate part in the service's safeguarding adults' procedures. This includes, identification, investigation and at Grade H2 taking the role of Safeguarding Lead.
• To work closely with other teams and partner agencies, including undertaking joint enquiries/assessments, with providers, carers and external agencies to deliver outcomes to individuals and their families.
• To fully comply with departmental policies and procedures and the Social Work England Code of Conduct and professional standards for Social Workers including the professional capability framework.
• To comply with the requirements of the Care Act (2014) by empowering individuals to make informed choices and ensuring support from a representative or advocate is in place where required.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of current issues and developments relating to social care and the wider health and social care agenda.
• Model consistent quality practice in safeguarding adults across Council teams, which is compliant with the relevant policies, procedures and statutory frameworks.
• Facilitate safeguarding enquiries to be made by partner agencies or commissioned providers.
• Prepare for, attend and actively participate in professional supervision and staff meetings.
• Fully utilise the service's IT facilities to maintain accurate records and record decisions in line with both statutory and service requirements and comply with administrative and financial procedures

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Worcestershire county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team.

Purpose of job:

• To listen and connect with adults and carers to promote their well-being and to maximise independence and access to community resources. To work intensely with adults to regain control of their lives when a crisis occurs and support people to plan for the future.
• Through meaningful conversations, you will carry out and review assessments and support plan for adults and their carers to build a good life within their community.

Main Activities & Responsibilities:

• To work with adults, using a strength based approach, who have complex or fluctuating needs and require intensive support to reduce and manage those risks.
• To work in partnership and engage other professionals to ensure there is a multi-agency approach which enables the adult and/or their carer to live as independently as possible.
• To meet statutory requirements including best practice in relation to the principles of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and the Mental Health Act 1983.
• As an experienced social worker, it is a requirement to be autonomous in the application of relevant legislation, policy, procedures and social work theory.
• To support the professional and practice development of social care workers, newly qualified social workers and level 2 social workers within teams through reflective practice, peer support, mentoring and 'buddy' system.
• To support and promote opportunities for students within the team, including shadowing.
• To identify and support adults and carers who may be at risk of abuse or neglect using Making Safeguarding Personal and complete section 42 enquiries as directed.
• The Social Worker may be expected, on occasions, to represent the Authority in court and also may be required to attend as a witness or give evidence.
• To represent the service, adults and carers' views at a range of meetings and exchange information, make decisions and review progress.
• To carry out meaningful conversations which determine eligibility under the Care Act (2014).
• To engage with adults and their carers using a strengths-based approach to identify available resources to meet their needs (wherever possible).

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

About the Role

Telford & Wrekin Council is seeking a dedicated Senior Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service, making a real difference to children and families while managing complex safeguarding cases.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will be responsible for managing a varied and complex caseload, undertaking assessments, care planning, and delivering effective interventions to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and complex caseload within Family Safeguarding.
• Complete assessments, care planning, and interventions to support children and families.
• Assess and manage risk, making informed, evidence-based decisions.
• Contribute to safeguarding processes and court proceedings where required.
• Apply relevant legislation, policies, and best practice to deliver child-focused services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals.
• Deliver a range of interventions and review outcomes, adapting plans where necessary.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality reports, including court documentation.
• Undertake preventative work aimed at reducing risk and strengthening family resilience.
• Support multi-agency working and contribute to continuous service improvement.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience working within Children's Services.
• Strong experience in safeguarding, assessments, child protection, and care planning.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound professional decisions.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant children's social care legislation, policies, and frameworks.
• Strong communication, assessment, and relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker seeking your next contract within a Family Safeguarding team, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Safeguarding Practitioner to join their Adults team.

Key Responsibilities:

• The post holder will play a vital role in implementing and improving the robust adult safeguarding procedures that already exist within Shropshire. They will contribute to the overall smooth running of the adult safeguarding team and they will also be expected to help deliver the targets set in the general adult safeguarding arena.
• To be able deal with conflict and maintain a robust position against challenge
• To deputise for the Team manager on adult safeguarding matters in their absence
• Respond to concerns and enquiries and for adults at risk of abuse that are brought to the attention of the Local Authority
• Hold a complex case load and work to enable the adult at risk to maintain or develop all aspects of daily living and to be as fully independent as possible in a safe and low risk environment
• Assist, advise and line manage Safeguarding Practitioners as required
• Build strong relationships with providers and partner agencies to assist with maintaining standards of care

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Wakefield Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Adult Safeguarding Team.

Main Tasks

• To undertake comprehensive needs assessments.
• To plan, implement and review care plans within the framework of the Care Programme Approach.
• To provide social work interventions to individual service users and carers as identified within the care plan.
• To contribute to the effective assessment and management of risk and protection of others. To liaise with the Probation Service and make referrals to the relevant MAPPA when appropriate.
• To undertake care co-ordination and social supervision of service users living in the Wakefield locality.
• To contribute to the provision of specialist multi-disciplinary treatment programmes.
• To work with local and regional mental health services to meet service users needs and facilitate effective transfer of care and discharge.
• To negotiate for and mobilise resources both locally and regionally.
• To liaise with other relevant Health and Local Authorities, agencies and professionals as appropriate.
• To provide reports for Mental Health Review Tribunals; Managers Hearings and the Home Office. To present evidence at Mental Health Review Tribunals, Managers Hearings and other formal meetings as required.
• To undertake a lead role in implementing the YCFP's Child Visiting Policy and ensure any child welfare issues are identified and addressed in accordance with Safeguarding Children Policies and Procedures.
• To assist service users to obtain their full welfare benefit entitlement.
• To undertake investigations under the Multi-agency Adult Protection Policy.
• The postholder will fully participate in supervision and appraisal as required.
• To supervise Social Work and Approved Social Worker student placements.
• To supervise the work of Mental Health Support Workers when appropriate as part of an agreed care plan.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Adults Senior Social Worker to join their Early Support team.

Key Role Accountabilities:

• Be responsible for carrying out social work duties, including care co-ordination, in relation to the most complex cases requiring the highest levels of skills, knowledge, and professional expertise.
• Undertake a key role in cooperation with partners and stakeholders to ensure safeguarding processes and procedures are in place to protect individuals.
• Identify, challenge and develop solutions to any possible safeguarding risks for vulnerable residents of the city.
• Work in conjunction with and provide consultation to partner agencies to deliver effective planning to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable residents of Manchester. This will include representing the City Council at a range of meetings, proceedings and reviews as required.
• Actively engage in team and service development including the promotion of innovative and new ideas and techniques to improve service performance and outcomes.
• Efficiently prepare and produce high quality documentation and reports and contribute to effective data recording in accordance with statutory accountabilities and timescales to improve outcomes and the safeguarding of individuals.
• Proactively establish, develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and stakeholders to provide individuals with the opportunity to access suitable services which will assist them in achieving their agreed goals.
• Personal commitment to continuous self-development and service improvement. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Child Protection/ Safeguarding Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey , in the Channel Islands.
The Team comprises seven qualified Social Workers, with support from a Deputy and Team Manager, Social Work Assistants, support staff and students .
The salary for this post is £55,242 up to £69,427, depending on experience click apply for full job details

Safeguarding Social Worker South Coast £42 per Hour + £150 Weekly Accommodation Bonus Flexible Hybrid Working Low Caseloads 6-Month Minimum Contract

Are you an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker looking for a role with manageable caseloads, flexible working arrangements, and strong management support?

We're currently working with a well-regarded South Coast local authority that is activel click apply for full job details

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's Trust is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Safeguarding team.

NCT Safeguarding Services hold cases that transfer from DAAT at the first Initial Child Protection Conference or at the first Child in Need meeting. They hold these cases until closure. If cases escalate to the court arena or long term looked after the case will transfer to the Children in Care Teams.

This service consists of 15 teams spread across the county.

The Safeguarding service is supported by a stable, managerial team, who provide regular supervision and support to the teams. Both team managers and service managers are highly visible and will spend 2-3 days per week in the office to provide advice and support to colleagues, whilst being easily accessible remotely too.

The Strategic Manager has been with NCT over three years, having initially worked as a locum, before joining the service permanently in Safeguarding.

The service works with a wide range of children and young people with a varying degree of need. The team is keen to grow and develop areas of practice and is always keen to speak to social workers with an interest in different aspects of social work.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.