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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.

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)

Children's Duty & Assessment Social Worker North West Local Authority

Start ASAP Competitive Hourly Rate

We are recruiting experienced Children's Social Workers to join a busy Duty & Assessment Team within a North West Local Authority.

This is a fast-paced frontline role where you'll complete high-quality assessments, manage risk, and support children and families at the first point of intervention. You will work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure the right support is in place before cases transfer to longer-term teams.

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience within Duty & Assessment or frontline children's services.
• Strong assessment, risk management, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, supportive team environment.

• Faster Pay service
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance
• Dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to social work opportunities across the UK
• £250 Refer a Friend bonus
• £250 Find Your Own Job bonus

We Do Social Work is an equal opportunities employer and acts as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Apply today to start your next contract with a supportive North West Local Authority.

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.

Qualified Social Worker Transitions & Leaving Care London

Location: London Borough of Bexley
Pay/Salary: Up to £272.55 per day (Umbrella)
Office Working: Hybrid 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home/out on visits
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the London Borough of Bexley to find an experienced Qualified Social Worker for their Transitions and Leaving Care Service. This is an excellent opportunity to support young people in care aged 16 and 17 as they prepare for independence, ensuring they have the right plans, support and opportunities in place for a successful transition into adulthood.

This is a case-holding role where you'll manage statutory responsibilities for young people in care, completing assessments and developing comprehensive, person-centred pathway plans before they transfer to a Personal Advisor within the service. You'll work closely with young people to build their confidence and independence while supporting them with accommodation, education, employment, health and their wider aspirations.

Duties

• Managing a caseload of 16 and 17-year-old young people in care as they prepare for independence.
• Completing assessments and developing high-quality, person-centred pathway plans.
• Undertaking regular statutory visits and reviews to monitor progress, risk and support needs.
• Supporting young people to access suitable accommodation, education, training, employment and health services.
• Ensuring the voice, wishes and aspirations of young people are central to assessment and planning.
• Working collaboratively with housing, education, health and community organisations to provide coordinated support.
• Advocating for young people's rights and empowering them to develop the skills and confidence needed for adulthood.
• Preparing young people for a successful transfer to their Personal Advisor within the Leaving Care Service.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records, reports and statutory documentation.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us).
• Experience working with young people in care and/or within Leaving Care or Transitions services.
• Strong safeguarding experience and knowledge of statutory responsibilities for young people in care.
• Knowledge of relevant Leaving Care legislation, policies and procedures.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people while managing a statutory caseload.
• Able to attend the office 3 days per week.
• Strong knowledge of Child Protection, Child in Need, legal planning and court work.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing social work teams.

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 Qualified Social Worker role in a Transitions and Leaving Care Team within Bexley, give Rhys Rafferty a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

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.

Social Worker Families First Team - Trafford Council

Location: Trafford Town Hall, Stretford
Salary: £37,280 - £42,839 + (£2,400 Market Supplement)
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Permanent (Fixed Term Contract also available - please enquire)

We are currently working with Trafford Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their established Families First team in Children s Services. With a permanent senior leadership team, Trafford are looking for experienced practitioners to conduct all Duty and Assessment work, as well as supporting families through the Child in Need process.

Duties

• Completing Section 17 CIN Assessments and identifying children and families requiring support
• Participating in the Duty rota, including safeguarding referrals, risk assessments
• Develop and review Child in Need plans, working directly with children, parents and wider family network
• Collaborative work with multi-agency professionals - school, health, police - to manage risk and achieve positive outcomes

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 Trafford, give Emily Cooper a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Our client Bolton Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Referral and Assessment team.

Main Duties

• The provision of a purposeful, professional social work service to appropriate clients, including a diagnosis, assessment and treatment of their needs and problems in accordance with statutory requirements and Departmental Policies
• To contribute to the planning and development of the Team's and the Department's Referral and Assessment Services as required and as appropriate
• To participate in the organisation and administration of the work of the post so that the job of providing the service gets done
• To provide management information to assist in the setting, implementing and monitoring of the Department's strategies and services
• To contribute to the allocation of the work of the Team
• To participate in providing a generic duty service to all office visitors
• To undertake Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries, initial child and family needs assessments and short term interventions
• To work directly with clients using a range of social work knowledge, skills, methods and techniques
• To undertake office duty which involves the provision of generic advice and information to all office callers
• To arrange services and screen referrals which require further assessment
• To undertake Section 47 (Child Protection) enquiries in accordance with the Child Concern Handbook for Safeguarding Children
• To work within the Courts, taking statutory action when necessary to protect a child, including Emergency Protection Order applications and initiation of Care Proceedings
• To undertake initial child and family needs assessments (integrated with section 47 enquiries when appropriate) in accordance with the "Children In Need" Policy and Procedural Document

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.

Duty and Assessment Team Manager

Bury, Manchester

Temporary, Full Time

Up to £46ph

• Lead a dedicated social work team delivering high-quality field services to children, families and the local community.
• Ensure statutory compliance and adherence to departmental policies, procedures and safeguarding standards.
• Manage complex child protection and children-in-need cases, supporting positive outcomes for children and families.
• Drive effective assessment and intervention, providing strong professional leadership and oversight.
• Essential: CQSW, DipSW, BA (Hons) Social Work or equivalent qualification.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years post-qualifying experience in a field social work setting, including substantial child protection experience.

To find out more information please contact (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices.

We are an equal opportunity agency

About the Role

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking an experienced Children's Services Team Manager to support its Assessment Service, with additional responsibility for providing management cover across Family Support and Safeguarding teams as required. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong operational leader with a proven track record in safeguarding, service delivery and team development within statutory children's social care.

Rate: Up to 45.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Awdry House, 110 Ramnoth Road, Wisbech, PE13 2JD
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

You will lead and manage a team delivering high-quality social work services to children, young people and families, ensuring timely interventions and compliance with statutory requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing complex safeguarding cases, managing team performance, providing effective supervision, ensuring robust risk management, and working collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high-quality Assessment, Family Support and Safeguarding services.
• Manage workload allocation, performance and service delivery within statutory timescales.
• Provide oversight and decision-making on complex child protection and safeguarding matters.
• Support social workers through regular supervision, coaching and development.
• Drive performance, quality assurance and service improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure effective safeguarding and support plans.
• Contribute to audits, practice development and implementation of best practice standards.
• Deputise for Service Managers where required.

Requirements

• Recognised Social Work qualification
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant management experience within Children's Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of assessment, safeguarding, child protection and statutory frameworks.
• Experience managing complex casework, performance and service delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication and partnership-working skills.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel across the county.

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 Children's Services Team Manager looking for your next interim opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.