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Social Worker Assessment Team BCP

Location: Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole

Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with BCP Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47 s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

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 the Assessment team in BCP, give David Mitchell a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Role: SOCIAL WORKER - LAC TEAM - LUTON BOROUGH COUNCIL

Temp and Perm

Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Social Workers on behalf of Luton Borough Council.

Key skills and experience of Social Worker (LAC team)

• As a Looked after children's Social Worker, you will support children and their families to ensure that their needs are met in a safe and timely manner.
• You will be part of a highly acclaimed supportive service that has a comprehensive programme to ensure new recruits have a thorough induction, receive ongoing support from managers and have the opportunity to progress in your career.

Qualifications

• You will have either Dip SW, CQSW or recognised equivalent professional qualification. Or registered by the health can care professional's council r a Practice Educator Award.
• A relevant degree in the related area.
• Enhanced DBS certificate which is satisfactory to Luton Borough Council will be a condition of your appointment.

About Us

Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.

Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for several years.

We are an equal opportunities employment agency and business that positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Luton is a trading style of Luton & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Luton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Luton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

£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

Our client Brent Council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Review team.

1) Proven experience using Mosaic case management system

2) Strong background in managing complex social care cases

3) In depth understanding of the Care Act 2014 and its statutory requirement including eligibility, assessment and care planning

4) Demonstrated ability to carry out person- centred assessments

Job Purpose:

• As a Social Worker you will be carrying out the full spectrum of statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and other related laws and policies.
• You will be expected to carry out your role in a strengths-based way, to a high quality, and always seeking to reflect on and continually improve your practice.
• You will be fully committed to working in partnership with residents, carers, communitybased organisations and other key professionals involved in enabling people to be as independent as they possibly can.
• You will have a comprehensive understanding of the impact a well-functioning resident facing team will have on people in need of care and support and their carer's, as well as the council and adult social care department, in contributing towards maximising people's independence and managing the demand on council services.
• In your social work practice, you will prioritise delaying and preventing need for social care intervention by having strengths-based approach with people, taking a relationship based and person-centred approach so that all informal sources of support are made best use of and people can continue living life in the way that they wish.
• You will be a core member of a multi-disciplinary team of social workers. The team is extremely fast paced and sits at the heart of Council's customer centre to deliver positive outcomes for residents with adult social care needs.

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.

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.

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.

Social Worker - Hospital Discharge Team
Location- West Midlands
Duration-12 weeks
Hours per week- 37 hours
Pay rate- 28.40

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a busy and dedicated Hospital Discharge Team in the West Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of integrated health and social care services, supporting adults to achieve safe, timely, and person-centred discharges from hospital.
You will play a key role in promoting independence, reducing delays, and ensuring individuals receive the right support at the right time to maximise their recovery and wellbeing.

The Role

As a Hospital Social Worker, you will work closely with NHS colleagues, community services, individuals, and their families to facilitate effective discharge planning and prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and readmissions.
Key responsibilities include:

• Undertaking strengths-based assessments to identify care and support needs.
• Supporting safe and timely hospital discharges in line with discharge-to-assess principles.
• Completing Care Act assessments and developing person-centred support plans.
• Assessing and managing risk while promoting choice, control, and independence.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals, including health colleagues, therapists, and community providers.
• Completing Mental Capacity Act assessments and Best Interest decisions where required.
• Providing advice, information, and support to individuals, families, and carers.
• Arranging appropriate care packages, placements, and community support services.
• Managing a varied caseload within a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records.
• Ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to appropriately.

About You
We are seeking a motivated and resilient Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about delivering positive outcomes for adults and their families.
You will:

• Be confident managing complex situations and making informed decisions.
• Demonstrate excellent assessment and care planning skills.
• Have strong partnership-working and communication abilities.
• Work effectively under pressure whilst maintaining a person-centred approach.
• Be committed to promoting independence and achieving timely discharge outcomes.
• Contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative team culture.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Care Act 2014
  • Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Safeguarding Adults Procedures
  • Human Rights legislation
• Strong assessment, risk management, and care planning skills.

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 you are an experienced Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a Hospital Discharge Team, we'd love to hear from you.

Supervising Social Worker Kinship Team

£42.00 per hour Agency Contract

We Do Social Work are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join their dedicated Kinship Team.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive service committed to helping children remain safely within their family networks wherever possible. You'll work closely with kinship carers, providing assessment, supervision, and ongoing support to ensure children achieve the best possible outcomes.

As a Supervising Social Worker, you will:

• Assess, supervise and support kinship carers.
• Complete statutory visits, assessments and reviews.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and carers to promote stability and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to develop effective support plans.
• Ensure all practice is child-focused, strengths-based and in line with statutory guidance.
• Promote permanence and family-based care wherever it is safe and appropriate.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Previous experience as a Supervising Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker or within a Kinship Team.
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills.
• Excellent knowledge of fostering, kinship care and safeguarding legislation.
• Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and carers.

• £42.00 per hour
• Supportive and experienced management team.
• Flexible hybrid working.
• Opportunity to make a real difference supporting kinship families.
• Ongoing contract with potential for extension.

If you're an experienced Supervising Social Worker looking for your next agency opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact We Do Social Work for a confidential discussion.

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.

Social Worker Child Protection Team Bradford

Location: Bradford Council

Pay/Salary: up to £35 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Bradford 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, Bradford are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

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 Bradford, give David Mitchell a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)