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Family Drug and Alcohol Court Social Worker

Job Location: Tewkesbury

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Location: Tewkesbury Borough Council Offices

• Salary: £39,152- £47,181 per annum

• Hours per Week: 37

• Closing Date: 16/08/2026

• Job Requisition Number: 13981

• This post is open to job share

Gloucestershire Children's Service are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to join the Tewkesbury Children and Families team.

Reward and Support

For all your hard work, you will receive the following:

• between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience

• £4,000 welcome payment

• £2,000 retention payment

• up to £8,000 for relocation funds

• flexible and agile working opportunities

• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service

• option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff)

• family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family

• supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone

• an in-house Occupational Health service

• employee discount scheme

• cycle to work scheme

• links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network

• career development and qualification opportunities

• access to our Social Work Academy

Right child, right support, right time, every time

In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.'

This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive.

Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce.

We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC.

We are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to cover our Tewkesbury locality. You will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service and TACS. You will work to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these roles will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities.

As a locality FDAC Social Worker, you'll experience:

• systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate

• trauma-informed approaches

• multi-professional collaboration and planning

• deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children

• confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers

• restorative practice with high support and high challenge

• development of multi-agency interventions

• use of language that cares

• collaborative permanency planning

• equal access to FDAC for families across all localities

• you'll be the 'spoke', holding one FDAC case from your locality

• TACS will be the 'hub', supporting you as part of the wider family team

• you'll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team

What it will involve:

• hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week)

• reduced caseload to support this work

• attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family

• write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final)

• attend formulation and intervention planning meetings

• deliver interventions and support permanency planning

• work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers)

• receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews

You will have:
• Social Work England registration
• a recognised qualification in Social Work
• to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• DBS clearance

We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process.

How to apply

For an informal chat about this role, please contact or to apply please do so before the closing date.

We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Interviews for this vacancy are due to take place in person week commencing 24th August.

£100 a week expenses Flexible Working Manageable Caseloads Supportive Leadership Long-Term Stability

If you enjoy high-quality court work and want the space to focus on achieving better outcomes for children, this Children's Social Worker opportunity could be a strong next step. Join a dedicated PLO and court-focused service where experienced practitioners are supported to do their best wo click apply for full job details

We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Family Court Advisers (Qualified Social Workers) to join a busy and supportive team based in Brighton, covering the Sussex and Surrey areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for social workers with strong safeguarding and court experience to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate and full-time hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake assessments and provide expert advice to the Family Courts.
Prepare high-quality reports and recommendations in private and/or public law proceedings.
Work directly with children and families to understand their needs and experiences.
Analyse complex information and make evidence-based recommendations that promote the welfare and best interests of children.
Liaise effectively with local authorities, legal professionals, and partner agencies.
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Significant post-qualification experience within children's social work.
Previous Family Court Adviser, CAFCASS, safeguarding, or court work experience is highly desirable.
Strong report writing, assessment, and analytical skills.
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

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Our client Wigan Council is looking for a Family safeguarding Social Worker to join their Locality, Duty, CWD 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.

We are pleased to share that Pro Social Partners are now working with Swindon Borough Council. I have Children's Social Worker and Experienced Social Worker vacancies in Safeguarding, Assessment & LAC.

The teams are made up of 5 PODs managed by 5 Assistant Team Managers and 2 Team Managers. Each POD of 4 Social Workers and their Assistant Team Manager is on duty once every 5 weeks.

During the duty week social workers in the team are allocated a caseload of children who require a statutory assessment or child protection investigation, these assessments inform the development of their plan.

Some children require on-going support from within our communities, or Family Intervention and Support Service, others may require a Child in Need or Child Protection Plan. We strive to ensure smooth transitions for all of our children.

If successful you will join a welcoming, supportive and nurturing team where expectations for children are high.

You will receive monthly reflective supervision. We want to support your development and offer a range of training opportunities which can support in the progression of your career.

Agency Qualified Social Worker - No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) Team
Location: Greenwich (Hybrid)
Contract: Agency

Job Summary

• Complete assessments and manage a caseload of individuals and families with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) in line with relevant legislation and statutory guidance.
• Undertake safeguarding assessments, risk management, and care planning to promote the welfare and safety of vulnerable adults, children, and families.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, legal services, housing, immigration services, and external partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and case records, ensuring all documentation is accurate and completed within statutory timescales.
• Attend court proceedings, strategy meetings, and multi-agency meetings where required, providing professional social work expertise.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Previous experience working within an NRPF, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Children & Families team in a UK Local Authority.
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Care Act 2014, Human Rights legislation, and NRPF eligibility and assessment processes.
• Enhanced DBS and the right to work in the UK.

Job Title: QSW, MASH Team, Dudley Council

Location: Cable Plaza, Dudley

Rate: 38

Interviews will be onsite only, and successful candidates will be required to work from the officer every day for at least 2weeks and then 3 days on site afterwards.

Only CVs with relevant MASH experience will be considered.

The primary purpose of the role is to:

• Contribute to the delivery of an effective children's social care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Manage caseloads dependent upon experience, grade of post and complexity of cases, utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations.
• Carry out high quality assessments, using child-centred, community focused, and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships, and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure children and young people are adequately protected in line with Dudley LSCB, departmental policy and procedures, relevant legislation and within Dudley's Restorative Practice Framework.

Connect2Dudley is a trading style of Dudley & Kent Commercial Services LTD - A joint venture between Dudley Metropolitan Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dudley is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Are you a skilled and passionate Social Worker ready to be the frontline response for children and families?

Do you have child protection experience?

Yes?

Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Edinburgh City Council's Children's and Families Service in their Child Protection team. This is a full time role offering a fantastic competitive pay rate.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Competitive rates of pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Weekly pay
• One committed and dedicated point of contact
• An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a 300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
• A full range of free training available
• Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
• Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available

Responsibilities:

• Acting on reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or significant harm to a child or young person.
• Participating in discussions with other core agencies (Police and Health) to assess the initial concern and decide on the appropriate course of action, which may lead to a joint investigation.
• Conducting comprehensive needs and risk assessments to determine if a child is at risk of significant harm.
• Applying for legal orders where necessary to ensure a child's safety, such as a Child Protection Order (CPO) in emergency situations, or a Child Assessment Order (CAO) to require parental cooperation for an assessment.
• Making referrals to the Children's Reporter for consideration of compulsory measures of supervision via a Children's Hearing.
• Contributing to the decision on whether a child needs to be placed on the confidential Child Protection Register.
• Developing and implementing a Child Protection Plan (and a broader Child's Plan) that outlines the specific actions, responsibilities, and timescales for safeguarding the child and promoting their welfare.
• Visiting children regularly, including meeting with them alone, to promote their welfare, development, and ensure their needs, rights, and views are heard and met.
• Offering practical and emotional support to families and parents, focusing on building family and community strengths and resilience to reduce risk.
• Carrying an agreed caseload, taking responsibility for organising and prioritising the workload, and monitoring the progress of the child's plan.
• Liaising and working closely with a wide range of professionals from other agencies, such as: Police Scotland NHS (Health Visitors, GPs, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service - CAMHS) Education (Teachers) Foster Carers and Residential Care Staff.
• Contributing to and attending case conferences, Child Protection Planning Meetings (CPPMs), Core Group meetings, Children's Hearings, and Court Hearings, providing reports as required.
• Ensuring all practice adheres to relevant Scottish legislation (like the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007) and Council policies and procedures.

Requirements:

• Social Work Degree
• SSSC registration
• PVG

Experience:

• Childrens

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on (phone number removed) or . Otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please contact me on the details above.

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.

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their MASH team.

Typical Responsibilities

Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities.

• Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
• Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families as directed by colleagues, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.

Effective Practice, Assessment, Planning and Review

• Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools.
• To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement.
• Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance and legal frameworks.

To respond to needs identified with the family by identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions as required

• To work with families with complex problems where statutory intervention is required under the guidance of senior Social Worker, Lead Professional or Health Colleagues as appropriate.
• Engage in individual and group supervision with managers and practice leads.
• Undertake and maintain accurate recording and reporting as appropriate.
• Where required by the role:
  • Participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment and other relevant assessment processes.
  • Take responsibility for managing cases and holding appropriate levels of risk, overseeing the input of social workers where involved.
  • Mentor and/or supervise junior colleagues or students and facilitate individual and group supervision with team members.

Information, Advice and Signposting

• To provide information and signposting for children, young people and families to relevant universal and specialist services in the local area and beyond where appropriate.

Multi-Agency and Partnership Working

• Actively build relationships and networks with other professional groups and services in the locality.

Managing Risk and Safeguarding

• To identify risk and safeguarding concerns and escalate immediately where appropriate.
• To undertake other tasks allocated by manager or senior colleagues, in keeping with the responsibilities of the grade:
• Work in accordance with the Council's statutory responsibilities, policies and service procedures and comply with equality and diversity policies, procedures and legislation.
• Maintaining customer confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and SCC guidance.
• Participate in performance appraisal and consultation with team managers as required.
• Having regard to best value principles as part of daily practice.
• Participating in training and development opportunities, to improve personal knowledge, skills and effectiveness.
• To transport children and young people where required by job role.

To work in the homes of children and families and in a variety of other settings

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.

Court Social Worker (Non-Caseholding)

Location: Huyton, Merseyside
Pay Rate: 31.15 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Agency/Temporary
Hours: Full-time

Are you a Qualified Social Worker with strong court experience looking for a role where you can focus on achieving positive outcomes for children without managing a caseload?

We're recruiting for an experienced Court Social Worker to join the Accelerated Permanence Team in Huyton, Merseyside. This is an excellent opportunity to use your analytical expertise and report-writing skills to support permanency planning and improve outcomes for children and young people.

The Role

Working alongside the Child Looked After Service, you will provide specialist support by producing high-quality assessments, court reports and statements that assist with permanency planning. As this is a non-caseholding role, you'll focus on delivering evidence-based work within agreed timescales, helping to reduce delay and support timely decision-making for children and families.

You'll work collaboratively with allocated social workers, legal professionals and partner agencies to ensure children achieve safe, stable and permanent outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce comprehensive assessments, court reports and statements.
• Support permanency planning for children and young people.
• Work in partnership with allocated social workers and multi-agency professionals.
• Prepare high-quality evidence for court proceedings.
• Contribute to effective planning that reduces drift and delay.
• Ensure all work complies with statutory legislation, policies and best practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording.
• Build positive working relationships with children, families and partner agencies.

About You

To be successful, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care.
• Proven experience preparing high-quality court reports and statements.
• Strong knowledge of public law and children's legislation.
• Excellent analytical, assessment and report-writing skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict court timescales.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A commitment to delivering positive outcomes for children and families.

Pay & Benefits

• 31.15 per hour (Umbrella).
• Full-time agency opportunity.
• Non-caseholding role focused on court work and permanency planning.
• Hybrid working available.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Essential Requirements

Applicants must have:

• Social Work England registration.
• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Recent experience within Children's Social Care.
• Proven court work experience within children's services.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to use your court expertise in a dedicated, non-caseholding role, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this excellent opportunity in Huyton, Merseyside. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon