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At Cafcass, we're recruiting Children's Social Workers who share our passion, commitment and ambition to facilitate positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings.

Our Social Workers - professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) - play a vital role. You might work within Private Law team, where there is disagreement on the best arrangements for the welfare of the child(ren) involved), a Public Law team, where local authorities have raised serious welfare concerns, or a converged team covering both law types.

Whatever the team you join, the underlying role is the same - to speak on behalf of children and young people to ensure their thoughts, wishes and feelings are not just understood but heard.

As the only organisation that does this kind of work, FCAs can make recommendations leading to lasting change for children and families, which is why this it is responsibility we take seriously. And why we're committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our colleagues to practice.

What you'll be doing

As a FCA at Cafcass, you will:

• Complete high quality assessments, engaging directly with children to understand their experiences, wishes and feelings - and ensure these are clearly and powerfully represented to the family court.
• Apply your expertise in risk assessment, analysis and mediation, advocating for solutions that place the child's safety, wellbeing and long term interests at the centre of decision making.
• Work with adults, local authorities, and a wide range of professionals to help resolve complex issues and influence better outcomes for children.

Who we're looking for:

We're looking for practitioners who are confident, curious, compassionate and committed to excellent social work practice.

To join us, you'll need:

• A Social Work qualification is essential.
• Have the Right to Work in the UK (we don't sponsor people to work in the UK).
• Registered with Social Work England (or likely to be able to register quickly if practising outside England).
• Recent, relevant experience of working directly with children and families.
• It's desirable you'll have experience in family court proceedings, or knowledge of Private and/or Public Law.
• For applicants with limited post qualifying experience, relevant pre qualifying experience supporting children and families may be beneficial.
• Strong organisational skills, professional resilience and the ability to work independently while effectively managing a varied caseload.

You can view the full job description in the vacancy documents.

Where you'll work

Our Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings - including the office in Swindon, home, courts, schools and other appropriate, safe locations, and we ensure you have the technology to do this.

Shared learning is very important to us, and we bring our teams together regularly, both remotely and in-person, for team meetings and group supervision, which creates space to connect with peers and managers, reflect on practice, and feel supported.

You'll also have regular 1:1 time with your manager, especially during your induction, and again there will be a balance between doing this remotely and in-person, so you have opportunities to form in-person connections.

If shortlisted, the hiring manager will be able to give you more insight into what a typical week or month might look like should you join us.

How we support you

As the largest employer of Children's Social Workers in England, we're uniquely placed to support your professional growth and wellbeing.

At Cafcass, you'll benefit from:

• High quality equipment and technology to help you work efficiently and engage with families effectively.
• Access to specialist resources, guidance and training to strengthen your practice.
• A strong commitment to wellbeing, reflective supervision and healthy work-life balance.
• An inclusive environment that values diversity, encourages learning and constantly strives to improve outcomes for children, families and colleagues alike.

You can find more about how we support our practitioners on our website, and we'll share more during the selection process.

Next steps

Below we have set out an indicative timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.

Closing date:

13th July 2026

Telephone interviews:

TBC

Final Interview:

TBC

If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact Kiera.manuel.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Qualified Social Workers Opportunities Across the UK

Are you a qualified social worker looking for your next opportunity?

Whether you're actively searching for a new role or simply curious about what's available, I'd love to hear from you.

We work with local authorities and organisations across the UK and currently have a wide range of vacancies in a variety of social work settings, including permanent and locum positions.

• Children's Services
• Adult Services
• Mental Health
• Hospital Social Work
• Learning Disabilities
• Safeguarding
• Duty & Assessment
• Child Protection
• Looked After Children
• Leaving Care
• Fostering & Adoption
• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Senior Practitioner
• Team Manager

Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, hybrid, remote (where available), locum, or permanent work, I can help match you with roles that suit your skills, experience, and career goals.

• A qualified social worker.
• Looking for your next role or considering a move.
• Interested in opportunities anywhere in the UK.
• Registered (or eligible to register) with the relevant UK social work regulator.

If you're interested, simply apply or send me a message to letting me know:

• The type of social work you're looking for.
• Your preferred location(s).
• Whether you're interested in locum or permanent work.
• When you're available to start.

Even if you're not looking right now, feel free to get in touch. I'm always happy to have a confidential conversation and keep you updated with future opportunities that match your experience.

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.

Our client Kent County council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children's social work teams.

Purpose of the Job:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).
• The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
• Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families.
• Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.

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 Kent county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's social work team.

Purpose of the Job:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).
• The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
• Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families.
• Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.
• Attend training courses and other development opportunities as agreed with line manager to ensure compliance with HCPC and SCCF requirements

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 Kent city council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Child social work team.

Purpose of the Job:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload of various levels of complexity, involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and their families. The postholder should be working in line with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF).
• The post holder must complete the ASYE standard within 2 years of qualifying.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Manage a Children & Families caseload to include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of welfare reports and court attendance, to effectively meet the needs of the client group, in line with the standards set out in the Social Care Capability Framework. The caseload will be managed within the relevant framework of supervision dependent on the complexity of the case and post qualification experience of the post holder.
• Initiate and develop close working partnerships with statutory agencies, voluntary and private sector agencies, carers and those with parental responsibility in order to facilitate good outcomes for children and their families.
• Complete effective and timely recording of accurate information using agreed systems.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of legislation, local policies and procedures, particularly those relating to Looked After Children, Children in Need and Child Protection, acting in line with these to ensure consistency and a high quality of service delivery.

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.

Qualified Social Worker

Location: Huyton, Merseyside
Rate: 31.15 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary / Agency Contract
Hours: Full-Time

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Qualified Social Worker to join a busy and supportive local authority team in Huyton, Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner looking to make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children, families, or adults while working within a collaborative and professional environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a varied caseload, undertaking assessments, developing effective support plans, and working closely with partner agencies to deliver high-quality social work services.

Key Responsibilities

Needs Assessments

Undertake comprehensive assessments of service users' practical, emotional, social, and care needs.

Identify risks, strengths, and required interventions to support positive outcomes.

Safeguarding

• Protect vulnerable children, young people, and adults from harm, abuse, and neglect.
• Investigate safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in accordance with legislation, policy, and procedures.

Care Planning

Develop, implement, and review person-centred care and support plans.

Promote independence, wellbeing, and long-term positive outcomes.

Multi-Agency Working

Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals, police, education providers, housing services, and other key partners.

Attend and contribute to multi-disciplinary meetings, reviews, and case conferences.

Advocacy and Support

Advocate for the rights and needs of service users.

Provide practical guidance and emotional support through challenging life situations and transitions.

Reporting and Record Keeping

Maintain accurate and timely case records.

Prepare reports for court proceedings, reviews, and safeguarding meetings.

Participate in regular supervision and case discussions.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication, active listening, and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage conflict and work effectively under pressure.
• Experience working within a statutory social work setting.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding practices and relevant legislation.
• Ability to make evidence-based and ethical decisions in complex situations.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications and Requirements

• BA/BSc in Social Work or an approved postgraduate Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Previous experience within Children's or Adult Social Care services.
• Full understanding of relevant legislation, including:
  • The Children Act 1989
  • Care Act 2014
  • Human Rights Act 1998
  • Relevant safeguarding frameworks and statutory guidance

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rate of 31.15 per hour Umbrella.
• Full-time contract opportunity.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established local authority service.
• Varied and rewarding caseload.
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable individuals and families.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Huyton. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.

Our client Surrey council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Assessment team.

Responsibiltities

Casework Management

• Take professional responsibility as directed for managing a caseload which will include individuals, children, families and carers who require support and guidance. Enable them to identify their needs and plan support to meet those needs using the full range of options, seeking advice and support where appropriate.
• Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision making.

Assessment and Review

• Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation.

Advice and Guidance

• Provide information, advice and guidance in line with current national legislation and to recognise the need for, and appropriately signpost to other agencies, services or providers.

Safeguarding

• Understand the forms of harm and their impact on people and be able to identify safeguarding concerns.
• Where relevant and with support undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding.

Staff Development

• Share and present professional knowledge and expertise with colleagues within the team.
• When appropriate provide professional reflective supervision to staff who are not professionally qualified.

Data Quality

• Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by Surrey County Council.
• Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies.

Duties For All

Values: To uphold the values and behaviours of the organisation.

Equality & Diversity: To work inclusively, with a diverse range of stakeholders and promote equality of opportunity.

Health, safety and welfare: To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety

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 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.

Our client Suffolk county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Fostering team.

Typical responsibilities of a role at this level

Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities

• Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
• Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.

Assessment, Planning and Review

• Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines, and tools.
• Where required, to participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment, and other relevant assessment processes.

Effective Practice

• To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement.
• Where required by role, take responsibility for managing cases and holding appropriate levels of risk, overseeing the input of support workers were involved.
• Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance, and legal frameworks.
• To respond to needs identified with the family by identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions as required.
• To work with families with complex problems where statutory intervention is required under the guidance of senior Social Worker, Lead Professional or Health Colleagues as appropriate.
• Engage in individual and group supervision with managers and practice leads.
• Where the role requires, to mentor and/or supervise junior colleagues or students and facilitate individual and group supervision with team members.

Reporting and Accurate Recording

• To maintain up to date records and data using electronic devices and systems as directed and to provide reports as required.
• To contribute to ensuring successful completion of Quality Assurance processes within team.

Information, Advice and Signposting

• To provide information and signposting for children, young people, and families to relevant universal and specialist services in the local area and beyond where appropriate.

Multi-Agency and Partnership Working

• Actively build relationships and networks with other professional groups and services in the locality.

Managing Risk and Safeguarding

• To identify risk and safeguarding concerns and escalate immediately where appropriate.
• To undertake other tasks allocated by manager or senior colleagues, in keeping with the responsibilities of the grade:

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 looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team within the Social Care industry in Coventry. The Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team vacancy within Coventry will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Extensive experience of section 47 investigations.
• Risk management.
• Screening referrals.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Investigating any concerns of neglect through section 47 investigations.
• Clear understanding of the principle and function of a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.
• Evidence of ability to use analytical skills to determine positive outcomes for children and young people within tight timescales.
• Previous experience of working with partner agencies to gather information essential.

• Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.
• This is a role within the Social Care industry.

• SWE Registration
• 1 year post qualifying experience within the UK Social Care industry
• Enhanced DBS/CRB (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• Tier 1 agency
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment