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Our client Surrey council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Fostering Kinship Team.

Specific areas of work will vary depending on the team but will include:

• triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's health/development or significant harm, with appropriate information from referrers and the consent of the family (except when over-ridden by a team manager to protect a child from further significant harm);
• to provide an assessment of the needs of family members, their strengths and any risks to children's health/development or significant harm to the child/ren and develop SMART plans that will meet the needs of family members and reduce risks to children, in conjunction with children and their families;
• to work with partners to meet those needs and monitor progress via child in need and core group meetings involving families, young people and relevant professionals.
• to conduct child protection investigations where a multi-agency strategy discussion considers there are grounds to believe the child has or is likely to suffer significant harm and to involve families in developing plans for change which will reduce the risk of significant harm and keep children in their families wherever possible.
• where children cannot be adequately cared for within their families or their families cannot be engaged to access services that would support them to change and the significant harm threshold is reached, to initiate discussions to seek agreement for s20 or initiate planned or emergency legal proceedings to ensure children are protected in line with departmental policy, procedures and relevant legislation.
• to work with colleagues in commissioning, fostering and adoption to identify high quality placements for children that will promote keeping children with their siblings and engage in timely care planning so children are placed in stable long-term homes where their health and development as well as education and training needs are supported and they can strengthen their resilience to lead a happy and stable adult life

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.

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 Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

About the Role

You will be joining a well-structured and organised team of around 30 individuals who are looking to grow the staffing levels. The role offers flexible working hours and has a supportive team culture with regular supervision on cases. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team within Dorset Council.

The team are involved in Mainstream assessment and post approval support. Kinship assessments (including Reg 24/Fostering/Special guardianship). Supported Lodgings assessment and support. Staying Put Run the Mockingbird model. The successful candidate will also participate in the team duty rota.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced DBS for Children's and Adults (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years post qualified experience within an English Local Authority
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel
• Demonstrable experience of working within the framework of the Children Act 1989, Care Planning Regulations 2010, Fostering Regulations 2011, National Minimum Standards and other relevant legislation, Statutory guidance, Standards and Procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in the application of relevant theoretical frameworks, practice models, research findings and the application of psychological and human development theories.

Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Work for an "Outstanding" Authority: Kinship Fostering Role

Role: Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team

Location: Manchester City Council (Mainly Office-Based)

Pay Rate: £35.00 per hour

Contract: Full-Time, Ongoing

Ofsted Rating:GRADED 'OUTSTANDING' If you are an experienced Fostering Social Worker, you know how crucial it is to work within a system that actually works. Manchester City Council's Children's Services were recently graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted-proving that their leadership, practice standards, and team structures are among the absolute best in the country.

We are looking for a skilled, driven Supervising Social Worker to join their high-performing Kinship Fostering Team. If you want a role that sharpens your assessment skills, provides immense career credibility, and keeps you at the cutting edge of modern social work, this is your next step.

This is a specialized, high-profile position where your clinical assessments will directly influence court decisions and secure stable futures for children within their extended families:

• Court-Directed Assessments: Utilize expert assessment skills to evaluate family and friends (kinship) foster carers under intense scrutiny, producing robust, analytical reports for legal proceedings.

• Fostering Compliance: Apply a deep understanding of National Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards to ensure all kinship placements are safe, compliant, and supportive.

• Safeguarding Vigilance: Draw on your core child protection experience to identify potential risks, ensuring vulnerable children are robustly protected within family networks.

• Duty Rotation: Participate in the team's out-of-hours duty rota as required, providing responsive support to families when urgent matters arise outside normal office hours.

Because this is an "Outstanding" authority handling complex legal deadlines, the hiring managers are looking for an exceptional level of professional competence:

• The Blueprint: A recognized Social Work degree and active registration with Social Work England.

• Assessment Pedigree: Proven experience in formulating complex fostering or kinship assessments. Excellent time management and the ability to strictly meet tight court deadlines are non-negotiable.

• Frontline Knowledge: A strong background in statutory childcare, child protection, or fostering regulations.

• Presence: Comfort with a mainly office-based environment, allowing you to collaborate directly with a high-performing team.

• Premium Pay: A highly lucrative, stable rate of £35.00 per hour.

• The 'Outstanding' Advantage: Working within an Ofsted 'Outstanding' framework means you benefit from stellar administrative support, excellent resources, and flawless leadership.

• Career Catalyst: Having Manchester City Council's kinship team on your CV opens major doors for future leadership and consultancy roles.

Slots within Manchester's outstanding services are highly competitive and fill rapidly.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.

Experienced Social Worker - Assessment and Child Protection

Swindon (Hybrid Working)
42.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Locum Contract

Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to make a real impact in child protection?

Swindon Borough Council is looking for dedicated professionals to join their forward-thinking Assessment and Child Protection team. Safeguarding and the welfare of children is core to providing a service dedicated to ensuring all children grow up safe from harm.

Why This Role?

This is more than just another locum position-it's your opportunity to:

• Join a supportive, motivated team that values your expertise
• Work in a flexible hybrid model
• Make a tangible difference in children's lives every day
• Be part of a service that's driving positive change in child protection

What You'll Be Doing

In this varied and rewarding position, you will:

• Work independently to hold and effectively manage a more complex and multi-faceted caseload
• Work directly with children, young people and families, involving all key family member and prioritising children and young people's safety
• Carry out meaningful and in-depth ongoing assessments of social need and risk/harm to children with particular focus on parental capacity and parent's ability to change.
• Recognising harm and risk indicators of different forms of harm for children.
• Ensuring SMART child centred plans are in place so all partners including parents and children can measure and sustain progress in child protection process and planning.
• Provide statutory support to more complex social work cases assessed as high need, high harm, potential or likelihood to access court processes or statutory care
• Write reports for court hearings and to present evidence in court, including Court or Protection and High Court where it is deemed necessary
• To uphold standards of practice for social workers as defined by social Work England (SWE) and in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Experienced Social Workers.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from Social Workers who are:

• Qualified (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) and registered with Social Work England
• Proven track record of strengths-based social work with adults and/or children including safeguarding
• Post graduate qualifications in a relevant area
• Trained Practice Educator or willingness to do training and undertake placement supervision of student social workers

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Apply today and be part of a team that's truly making a difference.

Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client Liverpool city council is looking for an Experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Assessment and Care team.

Job Purpose

• To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes.
• To identify individual needs through assessment.
• To plan and co-design individual support plans.
• To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out.
• To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.

Team Leader Main Areas of Responsibility:
1. Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.
2. Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.
3. Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.
4. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.
5. Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.
6. Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults policy and procedures.
7. To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.
8. To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.
9. To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.
10. To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.

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 Swindon Council is looking for an Experienced Social worker to join their Assessment and Child Protection team.

The Experienced Social Worker will provide high-quality social work services to children, young people, and their families within the Assessment and Child Protection Team. The post holder will assess risk, safeguard children, and work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. They will manage complex cases, demonstrate sound professional judgement, and ensure statutory responsibilities are met in accordance with legislation and organisational policies.

• Undertake statutory assessments, including Child and Family Assessments, to identify children's needs and risks.
• Manage a diverse and complex caseload involving child protection, children in need, pre-proceedings, and care proceedings.
• Complete timely and high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and coordinate safeguarding investigations where appropriate.
• Develop and implement effective child protection and child in need plans.
• Build positive and purposeful relationships with children, young people, and families while maintaining a child-centred approach.
• Prepare reports for court and provide professional evidence during legal proceedings.
• Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, core groups, and looked after children reviews as required.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, legal services, and voluntary organisations.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case recordings using the organisation's recording system.
• Apply evidence-based practice and reflective decision-making to safeguard children and improve outcomes.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support newly qualified social workers, students, or less experienced colleagues where appropriate.

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 Liverpool city council is looking for an Experienced Adult Social Worker to join their Assessment and Care team.

Job Purpose

• To contribute to the operational delivery of an effective Adult Social Care Service as part of an integrated team responsible for safeguarding, support planning and promoting the wellbeing of adults with care and support needs continuously improving outcomes.
• To identify individual needs through assessment.
• To plan and co-design individual support plans.
• To ensure that regular monitoring and reviews of support plans are carried out.
• To be responsible for social work provision including managing own caseload whilst managing the reputation of the Department and Council and complying with national and service procedures and guidance.

Team Leader Main Areas of Responsibility:1. Hold and effectively manage a complex and varied caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support, reflecting the function of the team and Adult Social Care in accordance with policy, procedures, guidance and legislation.2. Undertake work within legislative frameworks including the preparation of written reports, statements and representations to the judiciary at Court hearings and applications to the Court of Protection.3. Accountable for complex decision making and risk management in relation to caseloads ensuring professional judgement, evidence-based tools, critical reflection and analysis to inform this.4. Communicate skilfully and confidently in complex or high-risk situations.5. Attend and represent the department at a range of multi-disciplinary forums and undertaking the role of Chair as required.6. Undertake direct work with service users, carers and families in line with interagency safeguarding adults policy and procedures.7. To make appropriate assessment and act as care navigator for the individuals presenting with eligible social care needs within appropriate time limits and in collaboration with health and other agencies.8. To plan relevant responses to meet individual needs in collaboration with carers, advocates and representatives in consultation with health and other agencies.9. To ensure the delivery within financial resources available of services to meet assessed needs and outcomes.10. To maintain an effective system for coordination, monitoring and reviewing support plans and service standards, to identify gaps in service or unmet need and advise line manager and commissioners.

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.

Connect2Kent exclusively recruits on behalf of Kent County Council (KCC), supporting them in hiring both Locum and Permanent Social Workers across the county. With an Ofsted rating of 'Outstanding', KCC offers an exceptional environment for social work professionals looking to make a real impact.

We are currently seeking qualified and passionate Social Worker's to join the Kent Intake Unit based in Dover. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and ready for a new challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in one of the UK's most desirable regions.

Purpose of the Job:

Manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who are Children in Care to the local authority. This will involve various levels of complexity and involve assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action, contributing to the effective application of resources to safeguard and promote the welfare of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Main duties and responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied asylum-seeking children who are Children in Care to the local authority, which will include complex and diverse cases, involving assessments, reviews and the preparation of 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.

Connect2Kent is a trading style of Commercial Services Kent LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Kent is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Experienced Adult Social Worker

Location: Wrexham
Rate: 44.23 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full Time Locum

We are currently recruiting for an Experienced Adult Social Worker to join a busy Adult Social Care team in Wrexham. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner to manage a complex caseload while supporting vulnerable adults to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Working within statutory frameworks, you'll undertake assessments, manage safeguarding concerns, develop person-centred care plans, and work closely with health professionals and partner agencies to promote independence and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete strengths-based assessments and reviews.
• Develop and review care and support plans.
• Manage adult safeguarding enquiries and risk assessments.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments and support DoLS processes.
• Work collaboratively with health, housing and community partners.
• Manage a complex caseload and maintain accurate case records.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Care registration.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of relevant adult social care legislation, safeguarding and mental capacity.
• Excellent assessment, communication and case management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

What's on Offer

• 44.23 per hour Umbrella
• Full-time locum contract.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established Adult Social Care service.
• Ongoing professional development and supervision.

If you're an experienced Adult Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Wrexham, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today! For more information, contact Natasha Haddon.

Our client Liverpool city council is looking for a social work Advanced Practitioner to join their Fostering kinship team.

We are looking for a new social worker within Fostering Families & Friends (Kinship) Assessment team, to specifically assess the suitability of relatives or close family friends to care for children/young people through viability / connected persons and Special Guardianship Order assessments.

Candidates must be an experienced Children's Social Worker in Fostering - specifically within Kinship Assessment, having completed SGO assessments previously and have strong knowledge of Children's relevant legislation, processes and frameworks, particularly in relation to Looked After Children and kinship to apply for the role

The role includes;

• Providing high level of risk analysis and completion of detailed analytical Kinship assessments
• Regular statutory visits to all carers, undertaking high quality sessions, ensuring optimum safeguarding
• Making informed child centred decisions, applying critical reflection and analysis in complex cases
• Ability to meet demands of the service, producing consistent high quality work to good standard within set timescales and managing court deadlines

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.