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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.

About the Role

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative safeguarding environment where children and families receive the right help at the right time.

Rate: 30.57 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will play a key role in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements for children and young people by working closely with partner agencies and making timely, informed decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Screening and reviewing incoming referrals
• Applying threshold guidance effectively to ensure appropriate interventions
• Making timely decisions within MASH timescales
• Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes and decision-making
• Attending and contributing to strategy discussions
• Presenting information clearly and professionally to partner agencies
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to deliver an effective service
• Maintaining high-quality written assessments and records

Social Workers within MASH are line managed by a dedicated MASH Team Lead, ensuring strong support and oversight.

Experience

• Qualified Social Worker status and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services
• Previous MASH experience (essential)
• Excellent knowledge and application of safeguarding thresholds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of multi-agency working and safeguarding decision-making

Solihull operates a hybrid working model with social workers typically working:

• One day in the office
• One day from home

Due to the part-time nature of this role, this would generally mean:

• One week: 2 days office-based
• Following week: 1 day office-based

Why Join Solihull?

• Be part of a strong and established multi-agency safeguarding team
• Work collaboratively with partners across Police, Health and Education
• Contribute to safeguarding decisions that make a real difference to children and families
• Benefit from supportive management and a positive team culture
• Join a local authority committed to high-quality practice and continuous improvement

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching

If you are an experienced MASH Social Worker looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a supportive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their MASH Assessment Pod on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic assessment service where you will undertake timely interventions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest opportunity.

About the Role

You will be part of one of our Assessment Pods, operating on a structured three-week rota designed to provide variety and balance within the role.

Week 1: Assessment Week

• Manage up to four pre-arranged Single Assessments.
• Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and required recording.

Week 2: Triage Week

• Fully office-based.
• Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and potential Section 47 enquiries.
• Attend strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.
• Undertake visits to families, either independently or jointly with the Police.

Week 3: Follow-Up Week

• No new cases allocated.
• Opportunity to complete outstanding assessments, visit notes, meetings, and follow-up work.
• Focus on case progression and quality recording.

The team retains cases through to the Initial Child in Need Meeting or Initial Child Protection Conference, where cases are then transferred to longer-term teams. Social Workers are expected to attend these meetings as part of the handover process.

Where legal proceedings are initiated, the team remains case holder until the first court hearing. Similarly, when a child becomes Looked After, the case remains with the Assessment Team until the first review meeting.

Working Arrangements

• During the first four weeks, successful candidates will be required to attend the Milton Keynes office every day as part of the induction process.
• During Triage Week, office attendance is required every day due to the urgent and responsive nature of the work.
• During the remaining two weeks of the rota, there is flexibility to work from home for up to two days per week (maximum six days over the ten working days), subject to service needs.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of working within Children's Services.
• Strong assessment and safeguarding skills.
• Experience managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Section 47 work.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced multi-agency environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel within the community.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

Apply today to join a team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

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.

Connect2Dorset is seeking an experienced Adults Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Adult Social Care team in Dorchester. Hybrid working is offered 2 days in the office plus community based visits

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with experience of undertaking Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, managing complex caseloads and working collaboratively with individuals, families, providers and partner agencies to promote positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries in line with the Care Act
  Manage a varied Adult Social Care caseload
  Conduct community-based visits to individuals, carers and care providers
  Complete assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding documentation
  Work collaboratively with health professionals, providers and partner agencies
  Promote independence, wellbeing and person-centred outcomes
  Maintain accurate and timely case records

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
  Registered with Social Work England
  Previous experience undertaking Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries is essential
  Experience within Adult Social Care
  Strong assessment, safeguarding and case management skills
  Ability to travel across the community to undertake visits

About you

You must hold a recognised Social Work qualification (degree/diploma) and be registered with Social Work England.

Preferably we are looking for a social worker with experience of working within the safeguarding sector

Enhanced DBS Clearance (Children's & Adults) we will obtain

The right to work in the UK

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.

Your new role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior social worker to join the Prevention Team on a full-time permanent basis.T

here has never been a better time to join our team and participate in growing our service to be innovative, creative - providing high quality support to people when they need it most.The main aim of the team is to use a strength-based approach to enable people to live safely in the community, maximising their abilities to care for themselves and to support carers to continue in their caring role as long as they are able to. The team work creatively with people and their carers to empower them and identify individual and community-based assets.

The successful candidate will support the Team Manager in providing expert leadership and professional guidance to a team of Social Workers and Social Care Assessors. As well as taking a professional lead when required for Care Act (2014) assessments and statutory reviews, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards safeguarding enquiries and Mental Capacity Act (2005) assessment /chairing 'best interest' meetings.When joining the team, you will be required to manage complex caseloads, involving assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate action to ensure resources are utilised effectively to safeguard and promote the welfare of people using services. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to the team, including supervision, meetings, assisted fieldwork, case audits and reviews, ensuring team members carry out their core tasks to a high standard, and work in partnership with Service Users to enable them to live as independently as possible within their community.

Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be on-site at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week.

What you'll need to succeed
To be shortlisted for this position, you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE.

You must have post 3 years+ experience as a social worker within the adult community sector. You need to have the ability to build excellent working relationships with other agencies/professionals at all levels. You will need to be able to scope out community assets to better inform those people we work with.You must have knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, skills in assessment of carers and the ability to provide support and guidance to carers is essential.

You need to have experience of applying the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005) and managing adult safeguarding enquiries or have a good understanding/knowledge if no direct experience is available.

What you'll get in return
When joining the council, you can enjoy a range of benefits including: 25 days annual leave, flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities. They are committed to ensuring that you are supported in this varied and challenging role with the appropriate level of training.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong statutory children's social care experience to join a supportive team on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a varied caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases, including cases progressing through PLO or Section 31 Care Proceedings.
2. Complete statutory visits and undertake effective assessments of children and families.
3. Chair CIN and Core Group meetings, ensuring appropriate plans and actions are agreed and progressed.
4. Complete court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments to a high standard.
5. Attend court hearings, with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager where required.
6. Participate in the Duty rota and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
7. Attend Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs and RCPCs) and prepare high-quality conference reports.
8. Manage and assess risk effectively, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing remain central to all decision-making.
9. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Essential Requirements

1. Social Work England registration.
2. Recognised Social Work qualification.
3. Strong experience within statutory children's social care.
4. Experience managing CIN, CP and CIC caseloads.
5. Experience of court work, PLO and/or Section 31 Care Proceedings.
6. Experience completing assessments, court reports and child protection conference reports.
7. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and safeguarding environment.

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Cambridgeshire County Council
Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in the office
Rate: 39 per hour Umbrella
Team: City Family Support and Safeguarding

Why work with Eden Brown Synergy?

1. DBS paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
2. Up to 300 referral bonus.
3. Bonus for finding your own job.
4. Twice-weekly payroll.
5. Dedicated consultant with specialist Social Care knowledge.
6. Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process.

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a Family Safeguarding service, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV and a member of the Eden Brown Synergy team will be in touch.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding Team, Tameside Council
Pay rate to £40 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Safeguarding Team in Tameside Council.

To offer support during visits and meetings to our children and families to support with planning.
To hold a caseload of more complex children.
Lead and support your team alongside your manager to drive the improvement plan within your team.
Support your colleagues by offering reflective supervision and group supervision to highlight good practice and learning opportunities.
To support and contribute to improving our data set.
To offer support to your team when your team manager is unavailable and to offer specified support where this has been identified.
To model good practice and to offer teaching/learning and support opportunities to newer members of staff.

Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)

• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children's Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on or for more information.

Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding Team, Barnsley Council
Pay rate to £35 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Safeguarding Team in Barnsley Council.
Barnsley's children and young people's service are looking for an experienced social worker who is passionate about children and their families and achieving good outcomes. The candidate should have experience of supporting children and families who are children in need, children in need of protection and children who are subject to public and private law proceedings.

Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Children's Social Work
• Adult Social Work
• Service Manager
• Head of Service
• Team Manager
• Assistant Team Manager
• A wide range of housing roles
• Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on or for more information.

Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Family Safeguarding Team at Cambridgeshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with strong statutory children's social care experience to join a supportive team on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage a varied caseload of CIN, CP and CIC cases, including cases progressing through PLO or Section 31 Care Proceedings.
2. Complete statutory visits and undertake effective assessments of children and families.
3. Chair CIN and Core Group meetings, ensuring appropriate plans and actions are agreed and progressed.
4. Complete court reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments to a high standard.
5. Attend court hearings, with support from a Senior Practitioner or Team Manager where required.
6. Participate in the Duty rota and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
7. Attend Initial and Review Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs and RCPCs) and prepare high-quality conference reports.
8. Manage and assess risk effectively, ensuring children's safety and wellbeing remain central to all decision-making.
9. Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Essential Requirements

1. Social Work England registration.
2. Recognised Social Work qualification.
3. Strong experience within statutory children's social care.
4. Experience managing CIN, CP and CIC caseloads.
5. Experience of court work, PLO and/or Section 31 Care Proceedings.
6. Experience completing assessments, court reports and child protection conference reports.
7. Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary and safeguarding environment.

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Cambridgeshire County Council
Location: Fawcett House, Foster Road, Trumpington
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2/3 days per week in the office
Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella
Team: City Family Support and Safeguarding

Why work with Eden Brown Synergy?

1. DBS paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
2. Up to £300 referral bonus.
3. Bonus for finding your own job.
4. Twice-weekly payroll.
5. Dedicated consultant with specialist Social Care knowledge.
6. Support throughout the recruitment and compliance process.

If you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a Family Safeguarding service, we would be keen to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV and a member of the Eden Brown Synergy team will be in touch.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced MASH Social Worker to join Hackney Children's Services on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and ensuring timely, effective responses to referrals and concerns.

The Role

As a MASH Social Worker, you will undertake high-quality assessments, gather and analyse information from a range of agencies, and make informed decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. You will work closely with professionals across health, education, police and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right intervention at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake screening and assessment of contacts and referrals concerning children and families.
• Gather information from children, families and partner agencies to develop holistic assessments of need and risk.
• Analyse complex information and make evidence-based recommendations regarding safeguarding interventions.
• Apply child protection legislation, statutory guidance and London Child Protection Procedures in practice.
• Produce clear, concise and analytical reports and records.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support effective information sharing and decision-making.
• Ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed promptly and in line with statutory timescales.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and management information systems.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registration
• 3 Years perm experience within an English LA
• Experience within Children's Social Care, preferably in a MASH, Assessment or Duty setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation and statutory frameworks
• Experience undertaking assessments and analysing risk and protective factors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Hackney?

Hackney is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families through relationship-based practice, anti-racist principles and collaborative working. You'll join a supportive team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children in one of London's most diverse boroughs.

To Apply:

Please get in touch with (url removed)

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