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About the Role

Our support and safeguarding teams are nurturing and supportive with their own unique identities. They cover a large, diverse county with several offices across Northamptonshire including Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.

These teams support children and young people who are subject to a Child Protection Plan, Child in Need plan and, where appropriate, court proceedings. This type of social work often takes place over several months and involves regular visits with families.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans
• Undertake comprehensive assessments, including risk analysis and safeguarding concerns
• Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and intervention plans
• Carry out regular statutory visits to children and families
• Lead on court work, including preparing reports and attending hearings
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard children
• Participate in strategy discussions, core groups, and child protection conferences
• Ensure all case recordings and reports are high quality and completed within timescales
• Support families in crisis with targeted interventions to improve outcomes
• Maintain a strong focus on achieving permanence and stability for children

About You

• Qualified, registered Social Worker with completed ASYE
• Experienced in court work and confident attending hearings independently
• Passionate about delivering best practice and supporting children, young people, and families
• Strong communicator with the ability to build positive relationships
• Skilled in analysis and decision-making to deliver purposeful social care

Benefits

• Social Work England Registration paid annually
• 6,000 Recruitment Welcome Bonus
• Relocation support up to 8,000
• Retention bonus payments
• 28 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays and 5 extra days after 5 years
• Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover and ill-health protection
• Option to purchase up to 25 additional leave days
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 support)
• Discounts with local and national retailers
• Flexible and family-friendly working arrangements
• Enhanced maternity benefits
• Subsidised town centre parking
• Extensive learning and career development opportunities

If you thrive on making a difference and have social work experience, this could be the role for you-we would love to hear from you.

Social Worker Family Safeguarding Team Blackpool Council

Location: Blackpool
Pay/Salary: up to £ 39 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Blackpool Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Blackpool are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service. Blackpool has recently achieved an OUTSTANDING rating by OFSTED, making it one of two authorities in the North West to have this incredible rating. Inspectors have said Blackpool Council s services for children in care and services for care leavers are both outstanding, that the impact of leaders on social work practice is outstanding, and that services for children who need help and protection are good.

Duties

• Completing Section 47 s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Blackpool , give Emily Cooper a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Good Pay Strong Team Support Work Flexibility

Wanting a role that offers flexibility to help you get by in your day to day?

You'll be offered a hybrid working model, as this council understands that people have their own commitments they have to work around - we are all human! Then you'll have time you need for any personal/childcare jobs you have to do!

Join a supportive team in an inclusive council. Safeguarding is a role that requires quick and sometimes critical thinking, and in this team there is a wealth of knowledge for you to feed off.

Your with the Safeguarding Team involves giving emotional support, practical help, and advocating for vulnerable adults while protecting their rights. You'll also need to keep good records, attend team meetings, and use your compassionate nature and good communication skills to make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk adults and help the community.

Leaders in Care can provide competitive rates, supported by a service that has earned over 500 5 Google reviews. This includes weekly check-ins, support during your placement, and a market-leading timesheet & payroll system, eliminating the Friday stress of refreshing your bank to check for your money!

To be considered for this position, it's essential to hold a Social Work Qualification and maintain registration with SWE.

If you believe this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, kindly submit your CV and availability to (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed). We look forward to hearing from you!

Alternatively, if you know someone who would excel in this role, please refer them! We offer a generous 500 reward for successful referrals.

PERMANENT Jobs for a Social Worker - Locality Team in South London.

Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

SALARY: £42,060 - £50,085 (up to £52,194 unconsolidated maximum)
TYPE: PERMANENT
HOURS: Full time - Hybrid Working (One full week in the office every four weeks as part of the Duty Rota).
LOCATION: South London

We are looking for confident and experienced Social Workers who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.

You'll be joining a dedicated Locality Team where you'll work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to deliver outstanding outcomes.

Your Responsibilities

• Support children and young people through robust assessments, SMART care planning, and effective interventions.
• Work within a restorative practice approach, building strong partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals.
• Lead and coordinate multi-agency meetings, safeguarding plans, and interventions.
• Undertake statutory work under Sections 17 and 47 of the Children Act.
• Complete direct work with children, ensuring their voice, wishes, and feelings remain at the heart of every decision.
• Deliver high-quality, child-focused practice in line with safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• At least two years' post-qualifying experience, within a UK Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and decision-making skills.
• The ability to thrive in a busy, supportive team environment.
• A willingness to attend the office for one full week every four weeks as part of the Duty Rota.

Please note that some travel outside the borough may be required as part of your caseload.

If you are interested in this Social Worker position please apply online or call us directly.

Supply Care Solutions have a number of locum jobs across the UK. All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us Terms and conditions apply. Supply Care Solutions works in conjunction with Monitor/TDA rate caps

Social Worker job for a Social Worker to join the Children Safeguarding Team in Devon.

Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

RATE: Up to £40 per hour (dependent on experience)
TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker
TEAM: Safeguarding Team
HOURS: 37 hours per week
HYBRID: (part office / part remote)

Key Responsibilities / Purpose:

• Deliver high-quality, effective social work services to children, young people, and families in line with statutory requirements.
• Complete robust assessments and deliver focused interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.
• Promote integrated working with multi-agency partners in accordance with the priorities of the Safeguarding Children Partnership.
• Contribute to early intervention strategies that reduce the need for statutory involvement where appropriate.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all planning and intervention.

DfE Agency rules apply.

There are also additional roles within the Assessment and Intervention Team.

Social Worker Requirements

- Proven experience in working with childrens services
- Current enhanced DBS Disclosure
- Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
- Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people

Our locum Social Workers benefit from

- Excellent Rates
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Assistance with DBS applications
- Dedicated consultant support
- Varied career and flexible working opportunities

If you are interested in this Social Worker position please apply online or call us on directly.

Supply Care Solutions have a number of locum jobs across the UK. All locums must be contract compliant before commencing work through our agency. We are recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grade. We offer an excellent referral bonus for any new worker you refer to us Terms and conditions apply. Supply Care Solutions works in conjunction with Monitor/TDA rate caps

Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Complex Safeguarding team.

About the Candidate:

• We are looking for individuals with a passion for working with adolescents, who have excellent communication skills and a sound understanding of social work and exploitation and who can be creative and innovative in their work.
• We are looking for workers with a passion for creative direct work approaches, tenacity, and trauma informed ways of working.
• We would welcome applications from the global majority and specifically males as we are under represented in the area. Experience of working directly with communities is desirable.

Responsibilities

• You will support the locality social work teams in accessing, supporting, and disrupting exploitative abuse and supporting children and their families with recovery from this harm
• You will consult with partner agencies about individual children presenting with indicators of exploitative abuse and / or Serious Violence worries, you will log the consultations, analysis and recommendations on the Liquid Logic system, ensuring a Complex Safeguarding footprint, to support future & current planning. You will expedite safeguarding concerns into existing pathways to access the right support for the child and family.
• You will be required to attend Strategy Meetings and planning meetings and complete concise reports to share with the school and Children's Services whilst offering your analysis and advice as a Social Worker relating to the next step.
• You will support Police with operations that aim to tackle and disrupt exploitation, including outreach work in Manchester City Centre.
• You will directly work with children at risk of and those experiencing exploitative abuse and / or those affected by Serious Violence. You will be creative in your planning and utilise a variety of resources to enhance your engagement with the child.
• You will be passionate about trauma informed and relationship-based practice, and you will champion positive language across your professional networks to ensure that the child is advocated for in an appropriate way.
• You will develop and sustain strong working relationships with partners across the city, inclusive of the voluntary sector.
• You will be flexible and tenacious in your practice demonstrating creativity in your work doing 'whatever it takes', whilst developing positive relationships based on trust with vulnerable children.
• You will be based within the Complex Safeguarding Multiagency Hub, with GMP Police Officers, NHS Specialist Nurse, Early Help, MFH Team and the Children's Society to deliver the best possible response to those experiencing exploitation and / or serious violence. A key part of the role is to work with colleagues in social work teams across the city to support and advise on exploitation issues.
• You will champion the Trusted Relationship Model and utilise the Clinical Psychologist sessions that support professional networks to unpick the trauma the child has suffered to understand the child's presentation and how best to engage them.
• You will be expected to undertake assessments of risk and implement robust safety planning and deliver bespoke interventions with the child to achieve multiagency disruption of abuse and reduction of harm.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England
• Driving Licence and access to a car
• Previous Social Work experience and completion of ASYE
• Experience of completing assessments, detailed plans, and producing and delivering training/Supervision to a wide range of professionals
• Working in a multi-agency setting and developing positive and meaningful relationships with colleagues within Education, health, Police and wider organisations supporting children
• Good IT skills and ability to use Microsoft systems and navigate recording systems.
• Undertake effective direct work with children and families and ability to build trusted relationships with teenagers
• Understand factors that impact children including abuse, neglect, and extra-familial Harm
• Deliver performance management and service improvement.
• Understand the law and the family justice system undertaking ongoing research

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.

.What will you be doing?

Day-to-day responsibilities of a Social Worker in Family Support and Safeguarding include:

• Act as the lead professional and ensure all matters in respect of safeguarding are dealt with promptly, effectively and in line with child protection procedures, escalating where necessary.
• Undertake assessments to identify and respond to needs, building on strength and ensuring that analysis is robust and leads to clear outcomes that can be met through SMART targets.
• Engage with children, young people, and their families to develop effective and empowering relationships which facilitate change and improve outcomes.
• Produce reports and plans for a variety of forums, including court, which are child focussed and reflect their experience.

Our client Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team.

Key responsibilities

• To safeguard and promote the welfare of the most vulnerable children and young people in the City through the delivery of high quality services.
• To be responsible of a complex caseload of children and young people ensuring legislative requirements are met.
• To collect, accurately record, using management information systems, and critically analyse all relevant information and take appropriate actions to fulfil statutory responsibilities to promote and safeguard the well-being and interests of the child/young people.
• To ensure the well-being and safety of the child/young person is paramount through analysing all necessary information to complete assessments that comply with statutory requirements
• To create and plan for children in need of protection and children in care involving multi agency partners according to need.
• To implement, monitor and review within multi-agency meetings, children's plans to ensure needs are being met.
• Ensure that meetings are proactive and timely; and meet the child's/young person's needs, wishes and feelings.

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.

Job Description: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding NE

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Family Safeguarding team in the North East. This role is essential in supporting children, young people, and families through safeguarding and intervention services. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to creating a supportive environment where all staff and service users feel respected and empowered.

• Conduct thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs, risks, and strengths.
• Develop and implement effective safeguarding plans to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
• Work collaboratively with families, multi-disciplinary teams, and partner organisations to provide holistic support.
• Maintain comprehensive case records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of children and families, promoting inclusion and cultural sensitivity.
• Participate in supervision, training, and development activities to continually enhance professional skills.
• Respond promptly to safeguarding concerns or emergencies, providing guidance and support as needed.

• Qualified Social Worker status (e.g., HCPC registration or equivalent).
• Proven experience in family safeguarding or related social work practice.
• Strong understanding of child protection processes and relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to engage diverse communities.
• Commitment to values of equality, diversity, and inclusion in professional practice.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Resilience and adaptability in managing complex and sensitive cases.

• Carry out home visits and engage with families to build trust and offer support.
• Attend case conferences, safeguarding meetings, and multi-agency planning sessions.
• Coordinate with schools, healthcare providers, and other professionals to promote consistent care.
• Monitor and review safeguarding plans regularly to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Document all interactions and decisions accurately to inform ongoing case management.
• Support families in accessing community resources and services to enhance well-being.
• Contribute to team meetings and share knowledge to improve service delivery.

We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Together, we aim to create a safe and inclusive environment for children and families where everyone's voice is heard and valued.

Connect2Surrey is a trading style of Surrey & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Surrey County Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Surrey is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Senior Social Worker required for work within the Children Safeguarding Team in the picturesque county of Gloucestershire based in Stroud for a 6-month period. 37 hrs a week. Competitive rates of pay up to 45ph. The team has a strong management structure. Flexible, hybrid working arrangements. An enhanced pay rate of 45 per hour is available for the first 3 months, along with a weekly expenses contribution of 150. An exemption for this arrangement has been approved by the South West region.

Our team based in Stroud is looking for an experienced Social Worker who understands the need for permanence for young people and who will demonstrate grit and tenacity to ensure young people feel safe and secure to enable them to achieve their potential.

It is essential that candidates have experience or are skilled at writing CPR's (child permanence report) under supervision. They need to have knowledge and practice of working with children in care and considering their needs fully, a good understanding of family finding and matching with adopters, including completion of relevant Court reports and support plans.

The role is full time where home working opportunities are available with the expectation that workers will come into the office 3 days per week and visit people to undertake the work when needed. This is subject to change and the candidate should be flexible to meet the Teams' needs.

It is essential that candidates have good communication and strong report writing skills.

You will be Social Work England 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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