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Our client Enfield Council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Family Help team.

Job Purpose

To provide assessment, care management and social work services to disabled children and their families, arising out of the council's duties and powers under legislation, Council and Group policy.

To contribute to the development of the Centre as a specialist resource for Children and young people with disabilities and their families utilising their knowledge and experience to promote and ensure best practice is central to service delivery.

To work in accordance with the guidelines set out by local government and to make appropriate use of Group and independent resources.

Duties

• To carry out assessments and undertake care management in the area of specialism. ( Disabled children and their families )
• To make recommendations for service provision in accordance with the Children services threshold and eligibility criteria.
• To provide a social work service to designated service users.
• To manage, monitor and review care plans, involving disabled children and young people and their families, and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate.
• To work at all times within the Council's Financial regulations
• To be aware of the resources available within the specialist area, including other sources of funding so that the maximum benefit may be obtained for families within budgetary resources of Children Services.
• To comply with the Children Services recording policy and to complete appropriate forms and documents as required
• To make use of management information systems, including information technology, in the recording, retrieval and analysis of information as required.
• To be managed by and receive supervision from the immediate line manager/ designated person, and to be assessed against agreed standards and targets
• To undertake training as required and be proactive in undertaking activities to enhance professional development

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.

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Job Title: Senior Social Work Practitioner - Families First Team
Specialism: Families First Team
Location: Crook, County Durham
Salary: £32.73 per hour
Type: Locum, Full Time, 3 Months

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible working: Enjoy the freedom of locum work, giving you greater control over your schedule and work-life balance click apply for full job details

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.

Our client Somerset Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Families first team.

At Somerset Council, we are proud to be on an ambitious journey to transform how we support children and families across the county. As part of our Families First Partnership programme, we are reshaping services to ensure families receive the right help, at the right time, in the right way-working together with partners across social care, education, Police, health, and communities.

This is a significant and exciting period of change. We are developing a more connected, relationship-based system that puts children, young people and families at the centre-strengthening early help, enhancing multi-agency working, and supporting more children to grow up safely within their families and communities.

We have an exciting opportunity for two experienced Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding South Somerset team. We have two, six month bespoke posts available, to focus on Child in Need work, with a view to prevent unnecessarily escalation by working intensively with families at an earlier stage. The initial focus of the work will be to work with children and their families, who are already subject to child in need plans to ensure that these children and families are recieving the help they need.

We are passionate about improving the outcomes for our most vulnerable young people and families in Somerset to encourage positive change. We have successfully embedded the innovative Family Safeguarding model; working alongside adult-focussed practitioners you will be able to access intervention and advice in the specialist areas of substance misuse, domestic abuse, and mental health, to inform assessments and plans. You will also be able to access expertise in child exploitation from the CE (WAVE) team, to address this growing area of need.

Manageable caseloads will let you be the innovative and creative social worker you want to be - a key part of this is supporting direct work with children to hear their voice and understand their experiences. You will work with children, their parents, the wider family network and whole system in a strengths-based way to support change. With permanent Team Managers, Consultant Social Workers and an established senior leadership team you'll be well supported with regular and reflective supervision. You will be passionate about relationship-based social work, proud of your profession, and able to reflect and think creatively about how you can build relationships to make a difference to children and families.

You will need to be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England for at least three years, and have experience working with children and families in social work. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, within a team who are passionate about the work that they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset. We're supporting flexible working arrangements. Good technology is provided to help you stay connected to your team and manager through virtual meetings, team check-ins and service sessions.

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.

Your new company
In Southend City Council's Families First Service, relationships matter, practice is purposeful, and children are truly at the centre of everything we do.Our Families First Service is driven by a clear and ambitious vision: to deliver effective, compassionate, and truly child-centred support that makes a lasting difference.At the heart of our work is our practice model: Relational, Systemic and Decisive. This isn't just a framework, it's how we work every day. We believe that the best outcomes for children come from strong, meaningful relationships and a deep understanding of the surrounding environment.We work with families, building on their strengths, supporting change, and addressing challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose. This is a place where practice is thoughtful, purposeful, and focused on what really matters: improving children's lives.
By joining Southend City Council as a Social Worker, you will be key in making our vision a reality for all children. You will be joining a service where we demonstrate with pride that:

• All paths lead back to the child.
• We spend time getting to know each child and their story.
• We do what we say we're going to do.
• We work with the whole family.
• No matter what, we aim to make things better.

You will provide support to work to the highest standard using our model of practice, Restorative Practice, to deliver the vision. You will access a professional social work development offer that has been designed by social workers, whatever stage you are at in your career. You will be given regular restorative supervision and separate supervision focussing on development and evidencing your SWE registration. We want everyone to take the lead in an area of interest for your team, and you will explore this with your line manager.

Your new role
Southend Council are looking to recruit a permanent full-time Qualified Social Worker to work within one of the 6 Families First Service Teams.

• Working directly with children, young people, and families to create positive and lasting change
• Building strong, trusting relationships through a restorative and relational approach
• Assessing need and risk with confidence, always keeping the child's lived experience at the centre
• Shaping high-quality plans that promote safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing
• Working alongside partners to deliver coordinated, joined-up support

You will be required to provide an efficient and cost-effective service to children, young people and their families, ensuring that the needs of the children and their parents/carers are professionally assessed. Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases, demonstrating clarity of assessment, reliability of information, evidence conclusions and realistic action plans.
Ensure adequate recording that evidences and develops practice that takes a holistic view of the individual, locating them in both their immediate and extended social circles, and having full regard to their overall development needs.

If you're passionate about helping children and families thrive, believe in the power of relationships, and want to be part of a service that is committed to continuous learning and improvement, we want to hear from you.

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.

Duty is 1 week out of 6.You are required to be a driver and have use of a car.

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

You need to have previous experience of working within Children's Frontline services and have knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need; social work practice is essential, along with knowledge of methods of social work intervention.Have the ability to analyse new cases and refer to a correct course of action.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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Job Purpose

To uphold standards of practice for social workers as defined by the Health and Care Professions Council and in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers.
To practice in accordance with the BASW Professional Capabilities Framework for Social Workers (the national occupational standards for the profession) at the level of Social Worker. Practitioners working in line with the Social Worker level of the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF) are expected to practice effectively, exercising higher quality judgements, in situations of increasing complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge. Through growing understanding, they expect and anticipate, but do not pre-judge, the issues that may develop. They have greater confidence and independence (whilst
accessing support when needed), and use their initiative to broaden their repertoire of responses; they have expertise in one or more areas of practice, are familiar with local resource networks and are recognised by peers as a source of reliable knowledge and advice.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.

Social Worker, Family Help

Hybrid Arrangement - 3 days on site

Rate - 41

DfE Requirement - 3 Years perm cumulative experience with English Local Authority (Including ASYE) . Please ensure this is highlighted on the CV.

Our developing Family Help service aims to provide targeted support and help to families so that children and families can thrive and more families are able to stay together. We recognise that providing the right type of support at the right time for families is key to working effectively and that lasting relationships with professionals is central to working alongside families and their networks. Working alongside families using our Restorative Model of practice, we use family led-decision making strategies and Motivational Interviewing skills to help families access creative and targeted support packages that will help to develop meaningful and lasting change for families. This includes increased capacity to manage complex parenting challenges and reducing risks within family networks and across our community

Our Family Help service is delivered through the 'Family Safeguarding model' which delivers a whole family approach to support. Social workers and Family Help practitioners will co-ordinate the support offered to families drawing on the knowledge and skillset of experienced Child Practitioners; Drug and Alcohol practitioners Probation Officers; Domestic Abuse Workers, and Mental Health Practitioners. The Family Safeguarding programme is used to inform our direct work with families and our model of supervision is reflective group supervision involving those practitioners involved in supporting a family.

We are based centrally at Cable Plaza, Dudley Waterfront but our Family Help service is a locality-based model. Teams working closely alongside Dudley's 5 Family Hubs who provide early support to families through their links with our local partners. As the Family help service continues to develop, improved relationships between Family Help practitioners and our local partners will enable more families to be supported earlier when problems and difficulties are easier to address.

We believe our children and families deserve the consistency and stability in the support provided. Our service works with families who require a single assessment, a co-ordinated plan including child protection plans and we undertake pre-proceedings and care proceedings work. We recognise that strong permanency planning for our children is key to supporting family relationships and networks, even when it is not safe for children to remain within the care of a parent. Our kinship offer is developing and we working closely with our kinship team to secure creative and supportive plans for family networks.

Our service is a friendly and passionate service, always seeking to improve the best outcomes for our children and families. We offer a great opportunity to expand your skill set, knowledge, and confidence within front line help and safeguarding practice, supported by regular supervision and a committed and supportive management team.

If you are passionate about working with children, are motivated to make a difference, and have a desire to help and support others, we want to hear from you!

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.

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's trust is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team.

As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify risk, need, and vulnerability.
• Develop, implement, and review effective intervention and safeguarding plans to promote positive outcomes.
• Manage and reduce risk to children through timely safeguarding actions and care planning.
• Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central to decision-making.
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals including health, education, police, and other safeguarding services.
• Monitor child welfare and progress, ensuring statutory duties and safeguarding responsibilities are met.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings, assessments, and reports.
• Participate in strategy discussions, child protection conferences, core groups, and court proceedings where required.
• Promote the safety, wellbeing, and long-term stability of children and young people.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures.

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.