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About the Role

Milton Keynes City Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, stable outcomes.

This is a rewarding and impactful role, where you will act as a corporate parent to children in care, ensuring their needs are met and their voices are central to decision-making.

You'll manage a diverse caseload including:

• Children subject to Care Orders
• Children placed with parents or foster carers
• Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
• Children with adoption plans / Placement Orders

Working closely with partners such as IROs, health services and the Virtual School, you will contribute to high-quality care planning and long-term permanence outcomes.

Hybrid: Up to 2 days Working from home

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring all statutory responsibilities are met
• Undertake Children and Family Assessments and maintain up-to-date care plans
• Chair multi-agency meetings and collaborate across services to deliver joined-up support
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making
• Carry out direct work with children, including contributing to life story work where appropriate
• Support placement stability and positive outcomes through effective planning and intervention
• Contribute to the development of the team, sharing knowledge and best practice

Why Join Milton Keynes?

• Supportive and stable team structure with experienced permanent leadership
• Manageable caseloads (typically up to 18 children)
• Strong multi-agency working with dedicated health and education partners
• Access to training and development opportunities for locum staff
• Flexible hybrid working options

Experience/Skills

• Have recent experience within Children in Care (essential)
• Have adoption experience and have held a CIC-focused roles
• Are confident managing complex caseloads and care planning
• Have strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Are committed to child-centred practice and achieving positive outcomes
• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England
• Hold a full UK driving licence and can travel locally and occasionally further afield

If you're an experienced CIC Social Worker looking to join a stable, supportive team where you can make a real difference to children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Oldham council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in our care team.

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 Oldham council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Children in our care team.

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

Northampton Children's Trust is currently seeking experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Teams, with a specific focus on court work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied caseload and play a key role in progressing cases through court proceedings while ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.

These positions sit within Children in Care teams, with a dedicated court function, requiring strong report writing skills and confidence working within legal frameworks. The role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility depending on service needs.

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Rate: 38 per hour
Working Pattern: Hybrid (dependent on court hearings, CIC reviews, and visits)

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload involving ongoing court proceedings
• Completing high-quality assessments, court reports, and statements
• Undertaking all statutory responsibilities as a case-holding social worker
• Attending court hearings and representing the service as required
• Carrying out statutory visits and participating in Children in Care reviews

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
• Experience managing court proceedings within Children's Services
• Strong assessment and report writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you're looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking service, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in care service.

Role Summary

The post holder will provide a local and personal social care service for children and families in need and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities, including carrying out assessments and including within court proceedings.

Key Duties

• Provide a local and personal social care service for vulnerable customers and contribute to the range of voluntary and statutory social work activities.
• Carry out investigations and planned assessments, providing written evidence based reports for complex cases.
• Assess a customer's needs in accordance with Council policy and within the relevant legislation, including joint assessments with other relevant bodies.
• Develop support plans, identify, negotiate and co-ordinate the services necessary to meet the needs of the individual
• Monitor support plans and to ensure service delivery meets acceptable standards and best working practices and review individual circumstances and needs and to amend service provision as appropriate.
• Promote self-advocacy and ensure at all times that the customer is central to the service.

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 currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children in care Team based in North Somerset. 37 hours a week and 3 days to be in the office, 6 month+ contracts and an exceptional rate of between 38-40ph for experienced workers. Good transport links off the M5.

North Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a busy Children in Care Team. This is a fast-paced role working with children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, stability, and long-term outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children in care (LAC).
Undertake statutory visits, care planning, and reviews.
Work closely with foster carers, residential settings, and partner agencies.
Contribute to pathway planning and permanence planning.
Prepare reports for court and statutory meetings where required.
Promote the welfare, safety, and best interests of children and young people.

You will be SWE registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings.

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About the Role

Northampton Children's Trust is currently seeking experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care Teams, with a specific focus on court work.

This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a varied caseload and play a key role in progressing cases through court proceedings while ensuring the best outcomes for children and young people.

These positions sit within Children in Care teams, with a dedicated court function, requiring strong report writing skills and confidence working within legal frameworks. The role offers a hybrid working model, with flexibility depending on service needs.

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton Rate: £38 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid (dependent on court hearings, CIC reviews, and visits)

Key Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload involving ongoing court proceedings
• Completing high-quality assessments, court reports, and statements
• Undertaking all statutory responsibilities as a case-holding social worker
• Attending court hearings and representing the service as required
• Carrying out statutory visits and participating in Children in Care reviews

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration
• Experience managing court proceedings within Children's Services
• Strong assessment and report writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

If you're looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking service, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client Barnsley Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children In Our Care team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing meaningful relationships with children and young people and ensuring that they are at the centre of everything we do.

• Ensuring that plans for children and young people are creative, individualised and reflect the child's voice, their hopes and aspirations and drive progress

• Collaborating with family, carers and professionals to achieve best outcomes for children and young people and drive plans to robustly address physical, identity, emotional, and educational needs.

• Supporting children to retain meaningful relationships with their families and wider networks

• Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all interactions, assessments, and interventions. Prepare high-quality assessments and reports for looked after reviews, court proceedings, and other relevant purposes.

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

Milton Keynes City Council is currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children in Care team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a stable, supportive team focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and young people in care.

Responsibilities

• Chair multi-agency and multidisciplinary meetings
• Complete statutory assessments and annual reviews
• Develop and implement child-centred care plans
• Manage a caseload of up to 18 children, including those under care and placement orders
• Work collaboratively with professionals including IROs, health services, and education teams
• Ensure children's needs are met through direct work, life story work, and ongoing placement support

About the Team

• Stable and experienced leadership with a Team Manager and Deputy Manager
• Collaborative structure including Senior Practitioners, Social Workers, and Social Work Assistants
• Access to a Clinical Psychologist and Mental Health Worker for additional support
• Strong focus on training, development, and shared learning through regular team sessions
• Dedicated support for adoption work, including life story book creation

Additional Benefits

• Mileage paid at 0.45 per mile (eligible claims)
• Discounted parking available via RingGo
• Access to the same training as permanent staff

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Recent Children in Care and adoption experience (within the last 5 years)
• Strong assessment, care planning, and case management skills
• Ability to manage a varied and complex caseload

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

Our client Somerset Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their children in need service.

• The responsibility of the Children's Services Function is to promote and ensure the safety, well bring and learning of children and young people.
• Within the Service, Children and Young People's Social Care Team provide services to "Children in Need", children subject to Child Protection Plans, Children "Looked After" and consultancy across Early Help Services.
• The Family Front Door Social Worker is responsible for triaging acute level of need referrals from professionals and families, gathering and analysing information, and making clear, evidence-based recommendations.
• The role ensures an effective interface between our families, partner agencies and Children's Social Care, to ensure that Children and Families within Somerset get the correct level of support and the the correct time. All Practitioners at the Front Door are office based for their intervention, assessment and triage of Children and Families.
• The Social Worker will need to be able to manage diverse and frequently complex situations which may require a statutory discussion under Section 47 of the Children Act. Strong assessment and analytical skills are required and the ability to priorities needs and risks within a short timeframe.
• Workers will be part of a Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and will be required to participate in MASH discussions when required. It is essential that the practitioner is able to offer clear, balanced and evidence based findings to our partner agencies in the best interest of children. This is to ensure that they are receiving a timely and robust package of support from professionals around them.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Effectively evaluate/triage all incoming referrals to form a professional assessment and recommendation for Children And Families. In order to do this the practitioner needs to remain curious and reflective to ensure recommendations are balanced and considered in the best interest of children and families.
• Triage and analyse referrals which may include requests to support Children under Section 17 CiN and Children at risk of immediate harm who require immediate protection under Section 47 of the Children Act.
• Have a good understanding of Early Help Services within Somerset and understand the interface between these two strands in order to ensure recommendations are proportionate and the correct service is provided for Children and Families in line with their needs.
• Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council's equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction.

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.