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Our client Trafford council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Families first team.
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Exciting Locum Opportunity: Child & Family Help Social Worker in Kingston & Richmond
Make a lasting impact on children and families in London with this rewarding hybrid locum role supporting Achieving for Children!
Key Role Details
Location: Kingston Upon Thames and Richmond (Hybrid working available)
Employer: Achieving for Children
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time, Locum role
Hours: 37.00 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Pay Rate: 37.52 per hour
About the Role
As a Child and Family Help Social Worker (Scale point: 29-32), you will manage an agreed caseload supporting children, young people, and families who need targeted early help and specialist interventions. Working collaboratively within a mixed-discipline team, you will undertake needs assessments, lead child-focused direct work, and formulate care plans to prevent the escalation of statutory child protection concerns.
You will benefit from reflective supervision using the Signs of Safety framework, agile working technology, and a supportive team environment dedicated to achieving positive outcomes.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Qualifications: Degree-level education with a relevant professional social work qualification (including successful completion of ASYE or equivalent family-focused experience), plus active Social Work England registration.
Experience: Proven background in managing a caseload, undertaking assessments, safety and contingency planning, and working effectively with multi-agency stakeholders.
Skills: Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills with a solid knowledge of statutory legislation and national policy drivers affecting children's services.
Attributes: Passionate about trust, value, and respect, with the drive and creativity to help children live safe, happy, and successful lives.
Why Choose SW Locums?
Partnering with SW Locums means working with an agency that genuinely values your dedication and expertise. We offer dedicated support, reliable weekly payments, and exciting career opportunities tailored to your professional goals in social work.
Referral Bonus
Know a great social worker? Earn 500 per successful referral when you recommend a friend or colleague to this role (terms and conditions apply).
Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career with this fantastic hybrid opportunity?
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We are hiring Children's Social Workers to work in our teams serving children within proceedings in both Private and Public Law. In addition we are seeking Social Workers for our Work to First Hearing team.
Working in the Private and Public Law teams, Children's Social Workers (or as we will professionally call you - Family Court Advisers) are involved in a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case.
Children's Social Workers key responsibilities include:
Who we're looking for
Location
Whilst you may see these roles have contractual base in our Brighton office, our teams work flexibly and remotely, your proximity to the office doesn't always have to be a critical consideration, as we have office availability for our staff in Brighton, Crawley and Guildford. This hopefully will allow you to work in a way that suits you best.
We provide the resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures.
We provide extensive wellbeing support for colleagues, as well as excellent benefits, all of which we hope encourages you to work within our dedicated team.
Next steps / Timelines
Below we have given you an indication of a timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.
Closing date: 15th October 2026
Telephone interviews: Week commencing from 19th October 2026
Final Interview: Week commencing from 26th October 2026
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The Vacancy
We are offering a £6,000 'Professional Joining Incentive' if you successfully join one of our teams in this area. You can find out further information about this incentive and the associated terms and conditions by accessing the relevant vacancy document.
At Cafcass, we're recruiting Children's Social Workers who share our passion, commitment and ambition to facilitate positive outcomes for children involved in private and public law family court proceedings.
Our Social Workers - professionally known as Family Court Advisers (FCAs) - play a vital role. You might work within Private Law team, where there is disagreement on the best arrangements for the welfare of the child(ren) involved), a Public Law team, where local authorities have raised serious welfare concerns, or a converged team covering both law types.
Whatever the team you join, the underlying role is the same - to speak on behalf of children and young people to ensure their thoughts, wishes and feelings are not just understood but heard.
As the only organisation that does this kind of work, FCAs can make recommendations leading to lasting change for children and families, which is why this it is responsibility we take seriously. And why we're committed to creating a safe, healthy and supportive environment for our colleagues to practice.
What you'll be doing
As a FCA at Cafcass, you will:
Who we're looking for:
We're looking for practitioners who are confident, curious, compassionate and committed to excellent social work practice.
To join us, you'll need:
You can view the full job description in the vacancy documents.
Where you'll work
Our Social Workers work flexibly across multiple settings - including the office in Reading or Oxford, home, courts, schools and other appropriate, safe locations, and we ensure you have the technology to do this.
Shared learning is very important to us, and we bring our teams together regularly, both remotely and in-person, for team meetings and group supervision, which creates space to connect with peers and managers, reflect on practice, and feel supported.
You'll also have regular 1:1 time with your manager, especially during your induction, and again there will be a balance between doing this remotely and in-person, so you have opportunities to form in-person connections.
If shortlisted, the hiring manager will be able to give you more insight into what a typical week or month might look like should you join us.
How we support you
As the largest employer of Children's Social Workers in England, we're uniquely placed to support your professional growth and wellbeing.
At Cafcass, you'll benefit from:
You can find more about how we support our practitioners on our website, and we'll share more during the selection process.
Next steps
Below we have set out an indicative timetable we are hoping to work towards, although dates are subject to change.
Closing date:
11th October 2026
Final Interview:
As applications are reviewed invites will be sent out
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact .
Before applying, we encourage you to read about our offer and pre employment checks. Any questions or concerns can be confidentially raised through your application.
Successful applicants will complete several pre engagement checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If any criminal offences are disclosed, we will conduct an individual assessment in line with the DBS code of practice and the Cafcass DBS policy .
Where you'll work
In this role you will play a key role in supporting our teams and colleagues when they are in the office, like our Social Workers seeing children and families, or our teams being together for team meetings or supervision. Therefore, whilst you will benefit from working flexibly, including some remote working, you will also be required to be in the office on a regular basis.
If you join us you expect to have regular 1:1 time with your manager, especially during your induction, and again there will be a balance between doing this remotely and in-person, so you have both flexibility and opportunities to form connections.
If shortlisted, the hiring manager will be able to give you more insight into what a typical week or month might look like should you join us.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Looked after Children team.
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Role: Senior Social Worker MASH
Department: Children, Families and Education Services
Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Senior Social Worker MASH on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their Children, Families and Education Services department.
Main purpose of position:
To prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk individuals and recommend appropriate advice and action, ensuring that all contacts are signposted or handed over to appropriate staff and services for timely and high quality action.
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Skills and Experience
Substantial post qualifying experience including in - depth experience in the field of child and family social work .
Demonstrable experience of coaching / mentoring including practice teaching .
In - depth ability to demonstrate a high level of competence in the practice of child and family social work .
Demonstrable ability to organise and prioritise work, planning tasks and working well to competing deadlines and meeting agreed targets .
Ability to develop the professional needs of others and work closely with partners in the MASH as well as externally .
In-depth ability to communicate and build effective relationships with customers, staff, public and other professionals .
DBS
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for Disclosure and Barring Service checks to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any convictions, bind overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applications are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are 'spent' under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being take-up, any failure to disclose such convictions will results in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this 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.
Our client Suffolk county council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Social care team.
Service Areas: Child in Need Looked After Children Child Assessment Support & Prevention
Key Responsibilities
Key Experience
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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.
Eden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join Havering's Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated service supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families. You will be part of a specialist team focused on safeguarding, assessment, care planning and delivering positive outcomes for some of the boroughs most vulnerable children.
The successful candidate will work within a supportive team environment, with a requirement to attend the office 3 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Child and Family Assessments for children with disabilities and complex needs
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Develop and implement robust care and support plans to improve outcomes for children and families
Work in partnership with parents, carers, schools, health professionals and partner agencies
Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, core groups and looked after reviews
Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments where required
Prepare high-quality court reports and assessments when necessary
Promote the voice of the child and ensure their wishes and feelings are central to planning and decision-making
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements and local authority procedures
Essential Requirements:
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den Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join Havering's Children with Disabilities Team on a locum basis.
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About the Role
Suffolk County Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join our Children in Care and Leaving Care Team based in Lowestoft.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people, supporting them throughout their care journey and helping them successfully transition into adulthood.
Location: Riverside, 4 Canning Road, Lowestoft, NR32 0EQ
Rate: 39 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid working (minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Key Responsibilities
Skills/Experience
Additional Information
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.
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Social Worker - Children in Care Team
Location: Torbay
Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.
RATE: up to 40 per hour, based on experience.
TYPE: LOCUM Social Worker
TEAM: Cared for Children Team
HOURS: This is a Full time role (36 hours per week)
You will need to be flexible with regards to attending the office to take part in duty systems and will be expected to make visits to families.
You will be required to complete statutory visits
Social Worker Requirements
- Proven experience in working with childrens services
- Current enhanced DBS Disclosure
- Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
- Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people
Our locum Social Workers benefit from
- Excellent Rates
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Assistance with DBS applications
- Dedicated consultant support
- Varied career and flexible working opportunities
If you are interested in this Social Worker position please apply online or call us on (phone number removed)
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