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Agency Social Worker - Children in Our Care (Court Team)Location: Blackburn with DarwenRate: £39 per hourHybrid Working: Office-based 3-4 days per week

Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is seeking an experienced Agency Social Worker to join its Children in Our Care (CIOC) Court Team.

This role is primarily focused on care proceedings and court work. While there may be some involvement with children who remain looked after following the conclusion of proceedings, the main responsibility will be managing cases through the court process.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualification experience
• Strong background in care proceedings, court work, and longer-term safeguarding
• Social Work England (SWE) registration
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience using Liquidlogic Children's System (LCS) is desirable
• Ability to manage a caseload independently while working effectively within a team
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to meet local authority and court timescales

What's on offer:

• Competitive pay rate of £39 per hour
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3-4 office days per week
• Opportunity to join a well-performing local authority with a Good Ofsted rating

If you have strong court experience and are looking for your next agency opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

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Flexible Hybrid Working Supportive Team Environment Children in Care Long-Term Locum Opportunity Commutable from London

If helping children in care achieve stability, security and positive outcomes is what drives your practice, this Children in Care Social Worker role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while benefiting from flexibility, strong management support and long-term stability. Based in the Bedfordshire area, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a long-term locum contract within a well-established and child-focused service.

You'll have the autonomy to manage your workload effectively while working alongside experienced managers who understand the importance of relationship-based social work. This role is ideal for Social Workers with experience in Children in Care teams who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.

Package & Benefits

• Up to 38 per hour.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Long-term locum contract with ongoing stability.
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Manageable caseloads.
• Opportunity to work within a child-centred and outcome-focused service.
• Collaborative team culture with strong professional support.
• About the Service This established Bedfordshire children's service is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people in care. The team promotes high-quality practice, collaborative working and a supportive environment where Social Workers are empowered to build meaningful relationships and deliver effective interventions.
  
  Key Responsibilities
• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, ensuring their needs remain central to all planning and decision-making.
• Complete statutory visits, assessments and care planning in line with legislation and local procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children, families, foster carers and partner agencies.
• Prepare reports and contribute to reviews, planning meetings and court proceedings where required.
• Work proactively to promote permanence, stability and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• About You
• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience within a Children in Care, Looked After Children or similar statutory children's services team.
• Strong assessment, care planning and safeguarding experience.
• Confident managing complex cases and working within statutory timescales.
• Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people.

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.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed)/(phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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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.

Connect2Dudley are currently recruiting for Qualified social worker in Children in Care

Advanced Practitioner, Children in Care

3 Years Perm PQE

Rate: 41.00

Hybrid - 3 days on site minimum

This is an exciting opportunity to be an Advanced Social Work Practitioner in the well-established children in care service and is a rare opportunity! Due to successful career progression of our current ASWP to a team manager role, we have a temporary opportunity for an experienced and passionate social worker to take on the role for 3 - 6 months, in Children in Care Team 4. Advanced Practitioners are pivotal in establishing consistently excellent social work practice in our teams. You will work with our children needing the most support and share your expertise with others through modelling, coaching, reflective supervision, and other learning activities.

You will be a registered social worker with significant experience of working with children and families in a statutory social work setting and experience of supporting others in a social work or social care role, which may include practice education of students or ASYE social workers.

You will be dynamic and driven to achieve strong outcomes for our children, skilled in providing support and challenge to colleagues and families and creating change.

You must be skilled and experienced in working with children in care or have suitable transferable skills.

You need to have strong skills around reunification and supporting children to return home safely, pathway planning, adoption and permanency planning for children and young people to support them to leave our care in suitable and safe ways. You will need to support less experienced colleagues with chairing stability meetings, permanency planning meetings and providing practice guidance and support alongside the team manager, whilst managing a caseload so you will also need to be highly organised.

Connect2TalentSolutions is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2TalentSolutions is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Children's Social Worker - Social Care Qualified

Location: Plough Lane, Hereford, Herefordshire, HR4 0LE, United Kingdom

Contract: Temporary (14 Weeks)

Start Date: 10 August 2026

Hours: 37 hours per week

Rate: £24.08 per hour (PAYE)

IR35 Status: Inside

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated qualified Social Worker to join our Family Help locality team. In this role, you will work closely with children, their families, colleagues across the Directorate, and partner agencies to deliver a range of support and intervention services aimed at promoting the wellbeing, safety, and positive outcomes of children with a Family Help plan.

You will play a key role in safeguarding children, working in partnership with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) where concerns arise, and contributing to timely and effective protective interventions. The role requires a strong commitment to high-quality practice within the statutory framework, including the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, and Working Together 2026, supporting the principles of the Families First Programme.

We are proud of our restorative approach to social work - a way of working that is firmly embedded in our team culture and management style. Collaboration and reflection are at the heart of how we practice: senior managers are always available for guidance and support, especially when navigating complex cases.

As a Social Worker within the Family Help team, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and their families to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes. Working within a locality-based team, you will lead and manage a complex caseload, acting as the Family Help Lead Practitioner to deliver effective help, protection, and intervention.

You'll assess needs, identify risks, and develop tailored Family Help Plans, working closely with partner agencies to ensure coordinated and multi-agency support. The role includes chairing and contributing to key meetings such as Child in Need, core group, and strategy discussions, as well as undertaking risk assessments and safeguarding work when concerns arise.

You will build strong, restorative relationships with families and professionals, enabling meaningful change while promoting the safety and welfare of children, including those in the looked-after system. Accurate recording, report writing (including court work), and contributing to decision-making are key aspects of the role.

You are a qualified Social Worker (Social Work Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent) with current Social Work England registration, a minimum of 3 years experience and a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

You bring experience of working with children and families in a statutory social care setting, with a solid understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation and guidance. You are confident in assessing risk, analysing complex family dynamics, and delivering effective interventions that support children to remain safely within their families wherever possible.

You are a skilled communicator, able to build trusted relationships with children, families, and multi-agency professionals. Your ability to listen, observe, and engage with empathy enables you to work restoratively and make a meaningful difference.

Organised and resilient, you can manage a demanding workload, maintain accurate records, and produce clear and high-quality reports. You are confident using IT systems and committed to delivering high standards of practice.

Above all, you share a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families while working collaboratively and upholding values of trust, honesty, responsibility, inclusivity, and empathy.

To apply or for more information, please contact:

Chika Nwokorie

Ador Resourcing Ltd

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.

Children's Social Worker

Family Help - Safeguarding Team

Locum

Ongoing Assignment

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Hampshire County Council are recruiting Children's Social Workers in their Family Help Safeguarding Teams in Andover, Basingstoke, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Farnborough, Winchester, Totton & Havant Hampshire

Responsibilities:
Social workers

• To have a mixed caseload of families spanning early help and children in need
• To co- work families alongside our Family Practitioner
• To work within a smaller defined location/ geographical are
• To build links with partners/ organisations within local communities
• Knowledge of child protection legislation and understanding of child protection issues and substitute care
• Assessments of risks protection & social care needs of individuals, carers, families
• Undertake joint assessments to ensure all risks considered
• Take appropriate action in conjunction with other agencies & within legal & statutory framework, to protect vulnerable people
• Monitor, review and re asses care packages/services against identified risks

Social work roles available across Hampshire in the following districts:

• Basingstoke
• Andover
• Fareham & Gosport
• Alton
• Havant
• Winchester
• Farnborough
• Totton

Benefits

• A 9 day working fortnight
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum
• A personal assistant, who will provide crucial back office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
• A hybrid tablet device, so you can work more effectively and flexibly.
• 5 personal development days per annum.
• Access to permanent vacancies as they are released.
• Flexible working options to fit around today's lifestyle
• 42 per hour umbrella rate

About Us

Connect2Hampshire is a managed service agency owned by Hampshire County Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

Connect2Hampshire is a trading style of Hampshire & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Hampshire County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Hampshire is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Our client Salford City council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team.

To work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) by screening, assessing, and responding to contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. The role involves gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to identify levels of risk and ensure timely safeguarding interventions.

• Receive, screen, and triage contacts and referrals regarding children and families.
• Undertake timely safeguarding assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Assess the level of risk, harm, and need using professional judgement.
• Determine appropriate thresholds for intervention under:
  • Early Help
  • Child in Need
  • Child Protection
  • Looked After Children
• Make recommendations for appropriate services or statutory intervention.
• Complete accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and assessments.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children.
• Participate in strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings where required.
• Ensure all practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local safeguarding procedures.
• Manage a caseload effectively while meeting statutory timescales.

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.