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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!
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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!
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Qualified Social Worker, Locality Team, Buckinghamshire Council
Pay rate up to £38 per hour
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Locality Team in Buckinghamshire Council.

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!
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Qualified Social Worker, Adult Early Support Team, Manchester City Council
Pay rate £32 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Adult Early Support Team in Manchester City Council.
We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Adult Early Support Team (AEST). This dynamic, rapidly expanding, and multidisciplinary team operates within Manchester Adult Care Services.
Our aim is to provide effective, strengths based support from the first point of contact, aiming to prevent, reduce, or delay the escalation of needs and promote the independence of Manchester residents, while contributing to the delivery of the city's prevention agenda.

We're looking for a dynamic, passionate, and innovative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change. If you're someone who thinks creatively and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of Manchester residents, we'd love to hear from you.
You should bring experience from a social care setting, particularly in supporting adults facing complex challenges. Strong collaboration skills are essential, as you'll work closely with a range of on-site partners including social care teams, police, mental health professionals, occupational therapists, and voluntary sector organisations.
Required - 3 years reference, gaps in employment history checked, any relevant quals as per JDPS.

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!
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Qualified Social Worker, Support and Protection Team, Trafford Council
Pay rate to £35 per hour
Vitalis are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Support and Protection Team in Trafford Council.

We have developed our Support and Protect Service to support children and families who need longer term support and achieving permanence this might be through Child Protection Planning or if required in the Court arena.
We are looking for social workers who are passionate about making a difference for children and can work creatively to ensure the best outcomes and support children to stay within the family wherever it is safe to do so. The role will involve case holding as well as support the current AP on the team.
We have already worked closely with our multi agency partners and have started to further build on this in line with the current reforms.
Our teams work well together to ensure the safety of children and are supported to do this by experienced and passionate team managers.

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!
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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

Service: CIC, Children s Safeguarding & Family Support Services
Contract: Locum
Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour Umbrella
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid mixture of office and home working
Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience (PQE) required
DBS: A DBS check may be applicable

We are seeking an experienced and committed Children s Social Worker to join the CIC, Children s Safeguarding and Family Support Services team.

The successful candidate will manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking assessments, managing safeguarding risks and developing effective care and support plans. You will work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and promote children s safety, wellbeing and stability.

• Manage an allocated caseload of children and families, including Children in Care (CIC).

• Undertake high-quality, timely and evidence-based assessments.

• Develop, implement and review effective care and support plans.

• Lead on complex cases involving safeguarding, risk management and child protection.

• Prepare high-quality reports and provide evidence for court proceedings where required.

• Build strong and purposeful relationships with children, young people, families and carers.

• Work collaboratively with statutory, voluntary and independent agencies.

• Coordinate multi-agency interventions and ensure care plans are effectively implemented.

• Review progress regularly and adapt interventions where positive outcomes are not being achieved.

• Undertake preventative and early intervention work to reduce the need for children to enter care.

• Ensure children s wishes, feelings and lived experiences remain central to decision-making.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in line with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Work in accordance with relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures and professional standards.

The successful candidate must have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current Social Work England registration.

• Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience (PQE) ESSENTIAL.

• Strong experience working with children, families and safeguarding.

• Experience working with Children in Care (CIC).

• Experience managing complex caseloads and assessing risk.

• Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills.

• Experience working effectively with multi-agency partners.

• Confidence contributing to court proceedings where required.

• A child-centred, strengths-based approach to practice.

• Ability to work effectively within a hybrid working environment.

• Enhanced DBS or willingness to complete a DBS check where applicable.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years post-qualifying experience.

The DfE form attached to the order documents must be completed and submitted with the candidate's application.

Candidates who do not meet the 3 years PQE requirement or do not have the required DfE documentation may not be considered.

If you are an experienced Children s Social Worker looking for your next opportunity, get in touch with We do Social Work today.

Do you want to be part of a well established team?

Do you have experience working with children?

If the answer was yes we are supporting Leeds City Council's Child Protection Team who are looking for a Qualified Social Worker. Competitive rates on offer, up to £35 per hour for the right candidate.

Responsible for:
-Working with children on the child protection register, looked after children and children in need
-Attending court
-Assessments and Core Assessments
-LAC Reviews
-Giving Evidence
-Managing a varied caseload
-Court Reports
-Section 47's

Minimum Requirements:
?-?SWE? Registration
-2 year post qualifying experience within UK
-Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Randstad:
-£300 referral scheme
-Dedicated consultant
-Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
-DBS and Compliance Service
-Quick and Easy Registration Process
-Access to CPD

To discuss this position or any vacancies we currently have available please contact Nathan Emmerson via:

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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.

Social Worker Localities Service Gloucestershire Council

Location: Gloucestershire
Pay/Salary: up to £48,000 per annum
Office Working: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Gloucestershire Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Localities Service in Children s Services. With a stable management team and a supportive workforce, Gloucestershire are looking for someone with solid experience to join their service on a permanent basis and support children and families across the area.

Duties
• Completing Section 47 s and Section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participating in strategy meetings where necessary
• Completing Children and Family Assessments
• Managing a caseload and working directly with children and families
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes

What you need
• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
• Previous experience within Children s Social Care
• Experience of working within a Localities, Assessment or similar service
• Transfer of sponsorship available for eligible candidates

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 permanent Social Work role within the Localities Service in Gloucestershire, with a salary of up to £48,000 and transfer of sponsorship available, give Jamie Trick a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).