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We are looking to recruit a Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children's Team within the Social Care industry in Bexley. The successful candidate will be working in a well-structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels. Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children vacancy in Bexley will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Pathway Planning
• Attending Adoption Panels
• Standard Case Management
• LAC Reviews
• Section 20 care orders
• Attending Court
• Court Reports

• Post qualifying experience of working as a Qualified Social Worker - Looked After Children Team within the UK Social Care industry.

• SWE Registration
• 1-2 years 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

Role: Qualified Social - Senior Social Worker Children Looked after Team

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children Services .

About the Role

To support practice development of our Newly Qualified Social Workers NQSW's through their assessed and supported year of employment within the Social Work Academy. To continue to promote the academy and career pathways and Luton as an employer. The Senior Practitioners also support the Principle Social Worker to strive for excellence across Children Services by delivering key training's on themes drawn from audits.

As a Senior Social Worker:

• Provide reflective supervision to explore the NQSW's practice and factors influencing their practice responses (including emotions, assumptions, power relations and the wider social context). Develop a shared understanding of the knowledge base informing their analysis and the limitations of their thinking, and use this understanding to inform next steps. Guide the NQSWs with problem solving and assisting them with planning and decision making.
• Co-work complex cases and use advanced professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to support the NQSWs to develop assessment skills to identify and analyse risk to children and develop safety and supportive plans. Co-work cases in crisis with the NQSWs, directing the social workers and influencing decision making on the case. Support NQSWs practice development towards excellence
• Contribute to the NQSW assessment reviews as three, six and twelve months of their assessed year of employment .
• Support the NQSWs to gather and analyse sensitive and confidential information on families and record on LCS, collating key information relating to children's safeguarding and protection.
• To support the NQSWs to maintain accurate and up to date records in accordance with the Data Protection Act and GDPR
• 13-17 CASELOADS

Skills and Experience

• Substantial post qualifying experience including in - depth experience in the field of child and family social work
• Demonstrable experience of coaching / mentoring including practice teaching
• In - depth ability to demonstrate a high level of competence in the practice of child and family social work
• Excellent organisational, skills.
• Demonstrable understanding of equality issues relating to the tasks and commitment to the achievement of equality
• Registered with the Social work regulator Relevant professional qualification, e.g.: Dip SW, CQSW,
• Registered with the Social work regulator
• Knowledge of current legislation, national guidance and best practice relevant to the post
• Demonstrable experience of the use of quality assurance processes to ensure that own work is of a high standard
• Experience of analysing and interpreting data and performance information

About Us

Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.

Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.

We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Social Worker - Looked After Children - Blackburn - 40 per hour

Caritas are currently recruiting an experienced Social Worker to join the Looked After Children Team based in Blackburn.

The successful Social Worker would be ambitious and effective in practice to help change lives and make a sustainable difference.

You should be knowledgeable of and have experience with Looked After Children processes, have two plus years' experience working as a social worker and understand systemic family therapy.

Benefits as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:

• Progression opportunities
• Flexible working available
• Supportive team and management
• Competitive pay rate
• Long contracts for good performance

Duties as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:

• Provide court reports for cases in care proceedings
• Involve and consult with clients and their families in all matters relating to their welfare and development.
• Ensure, with other staff and volunteers that people from ethnic minorities and special needs groups receive services that are appropriate to their needs and are not discriminated against in their access to services.
• Contribute to the maintenance and updating of the teams financial and statistical systems.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the post, which may be required.
• Provide a casework management service to Looked After Children
• Apply the legal requirements of The Children Act 1989, The Children Leaving Care Act 2000 and as it relates to the client groups. Including Independent Needs Assessment, Care Planning and Pathway Plan reviews
• Work in partnership with other targeted and universal services to create holistic support packages for young people.
• Contribute to other forms of service delivery.
• Attend and contribute to case conferences, reviews, and meetings.
• Provide written reports and assessments, provide management information, and maintain case records.

Essential requirements as a Looked After Children Social Worker include:

• Social Work England registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

If you are interested in the role or would like further information please call Usman at Caritas Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email to (url removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client Luton council is looking for a Senior Practitioner to join their Children looked after team.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Carry a caseload of complex cases requiring a high level of professional skill, providing assessment, care management and other social work services relevant to the needs of the most vulnerable/at risk children and families. Require and maintain unallocated cases
• Under the direction of the Team Manager, using professional skills and experience to provide practice management to team members to ensure compliance with national and departmental policies, procedures and quality standards.
• Undertake research, training and development activities as required for the department and for the post holders' own professional development
• When agreed by Team Manager and in co-operation with the Training Section, undertake specific tasks to support and enable team members in the development of skill and the acquisition of knowledge and information relevant to the team tasks or to the professional development of team members
• As and when agreed by the Team Manager, undertake the role of practice teacher for students undergoing professional training who are on placement in the Department
• In consultation with the Team Manager and with other Team Managers who will assume Management responsibility for the Team, provide cover for some day to day duties during periods of annual leave or other absences of the Team Manager.
• When requested by the Team Manager represent the Department in its working relationships with other Agencies where issues of professional social work practice are under consideration
• Chair meetings including child protection strategy meetings when required.

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 Southend-on-Sea city council is looking for a Team Manager to join their Children looked after team.

Job Purpose

• To ensure the Council provides a first class professional service within the social work team by being responsible for the efficient and cost effective provision of a needs-led services to children, young people and their families.
• Managing a team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and Family Support Workers.

Key responsibilities

• To manage the social work team, to be responsible for the provision of services to children and young people, ensuring that child protection enquiries, assessments & support services are consistently completed to a high standard.
• To ensure consistent interpretation of eligibility criteria and risk thresholds within the service
• To implement service strategy and performance management processes & ensure the teams contribution to the overall departmental and Council objectives.
• To provide formal, professional supervision to staff, ensuring that appraisals are undertaken, identifying skills gaps or training needs, and endeavouring to provide for these
• Monitor & report on the teams performance, standards and quality of work to ensure that the Council complies with policy, procedures and professional standards. Constantly reviewing the performance of the team to ensure that that the team embeds a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support staff to formulate, agree and monitor care plans for children & young people in need, looked after or in need of protection.

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

Shropshire Council is recruiting Children's Senior Practitioners to join their Children Looked After Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners to take on a senior role supporting children in care, ensuring they receive the right interventions, stability, and long-term outcomes. You will play a key role in care planning, safeguarding, and progressing permanency plans, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies.

Location: The Guildhall, Shrewsbury (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Initial 3 months (with review)
Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload within the Children Looked After Service, maintaining high standards of practice
• Undertake assessments informed by direct interventions with children and families
• Progress care and pathway plans, ensuring children access appropriate services at the right time
• Complete statutory visits to children in foster care, residential settings, or placed at home
• Lead and coordinate key meetings, including:
• Care planning meetings
• Risk management meetings
• Placement stability meetings
• Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings
• Statutory reviews
• Provide guidance, advice, and support to children, families, and carers
• Undertake some court work, including:
• Revocation of care orders
• Special Guardianship Order (SGO) applications
• Placement order applications
• Participate in the team's duty system
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals

About You

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Have significant experience within Children Looked After / safeguarding services
• Demonstrate strong skills in care planning, assessment, and case management
• Have experience with court work and legal processes
• Be confident working in a multi-agency environment
• Possess strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Why Join Shropshire Council?

• Opportunity to work in a well-established Children Looked After Service
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Supportive team environment with strong management oversight
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children in care

If you're an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner role and make a real impact, apply today.

About the Role

Shropshire Council is recruiting Children's Senior Practitioners to join their Children Looked After Service.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced practitioners to take on a senior role supporting children in care, ensuring they receive the right interventions, stability, and long-term outcomes. You will play a key role in care planning, safeguarding, and progressing permanency plans, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies.

Location: The Guildhall, Shrewsbury (Hybrid Working) Contract: Initial 3 months (with review) Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload within the Children Looked After Service, maintaining high standards of practice
• Undertake assessments informed by direct interventions with children and families
• Progress care and pathway plans, ensuring children access appropriate services at the right time
• Complete statutory visits to children in foster care, residential settings, or placed at home
• Lead and coordinate key meetings, including:
• Care planning meetings
• Risk management meetings
• Placement stability meetings
• Personal Education Plan (PEP) meetings
• Statutory reviews
• Provide guidance, advice, and support to children, families, and carers
• Undertake some court work, including:
• Revocation of care orders
• Special Guardianship Order (SGO) applications
• Placement order applications
• Participate in the team's duty system
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic case records and documentation
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and multi-agency professionals

About You

• Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Have significant experience within Children Looked After / safeguarding services
• Demonstrate strong skills in care planning, assessment, and case management
• Have experience with court work and legal processes
• Be confident working in a multi-agency environment
• Possess strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
• Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Why Join Shropshire Council?

• Opportunity to work in a well-established Children Looked After Service
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Supportive team environment with strong management oversight
• Competitive hourly rate
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children in care

If you're an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner role and make a real impact, apply today.

A Local Authority is looking for a Qualified Social Worker for their Support and Safeguarding Team in Greater Manchester area. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This local authority's vision is that their teams are offering the right help at the right time and that at all levels their interventions make life better for children and families. This team is committed to ensuring workload is manageable and they have been recognised for their support they give to social workers to develop their skills.

About the job

• Safeguard children from abuse, neglect, and harm.
• Assess risks and investigate child protection concerns.
• Support children and families to improve safety and wellbeing.
• Develop and review child protection plans.
• Manage cases and maintain accurate records.
• Work with schools, healthcare professionals, police, and other agencies.
• Prepare reports and participate in legal proceedings when required.
• Advocate for the best interests, safety, and welfare of children.

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £39,862 - £42,839 dependent on experience

• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Market Supplement for Level 3 Social Worker of £2,400
• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

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What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement

• Application form enhancement

• Access to many jobs in the market

• One central point of contact

• Interview preparation assistance

• Expert consultation

• Questions answered

• Offer negotiation

A Local Authority is looking for a Qualified Social Worker for their Child Protection service in Merseyside. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working.

You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)

About the team

This team is apart of a smaller local authority that has a friendly, supportive environment. As a local authority they promote flexible working and manageable caseloads. This Local Authority has high aspirations for their children and young people and are focused on making a real difference.

About the job

• Safeguard children from abuse, neglect, and harm.
• Assess risks and investigate child protection concerns.
• Support children and families to improve safety and wellbeing. Develop and review child protection plans.
• Manage cases and maintain accurate records.
• Work with schools, healthcare professionals, police, and other agencies.
• Prepare reports and participate in legal proceedings when required.
• Advocate for the best interests, safety, and welfare of children.

About you

The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.

What's on offer?

• A salary of £42,839 dependent on experience

• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

• Excellent CPD training & development opportunities

• Free Parking
• Further benefits

For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham

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What do you get from working with me?

• CV enhancement

• Application form enhancement

• Access to many jobs in the market

• One central point of contact

• Interview preparation assistance

• Expert consultation

• Questions answered

• Offer negotiation

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children's Locality Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification and or Degree with a minimum of 3 years permanent in a English Local Authority.

About the team

The team work with children and families to better understand the support the children need to live safely and happily. This team will be responsible for creating plans for the children and families as well as carrying out Section 47 assessments and 17. This team do offer free parking near the council offices.

About you

A successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of working in a Childrens service the ability to carry out legislative assessments as well as report write. The successful candidate will need to have a Social Work Degree with a minimum of 3 years permanent experience in a English LA. You will need to have a valid drivers licences and car for this post.

What's on Offer

• £38 /hr per hour umbrella (PAYE option will also be available)

• Hybrid Working

• Longer term cases - Connecting with the families

• Parking in a staff car park is available on site

For more information, please get in touch

Zoe Bellinger - Team Manager

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