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Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities.

Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Wareham. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority setting.

Children's Social Worker Child Protection Team

As part of ongoing national children's social care reforms, Dorset Council is strengthening its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and introducing Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating additional support and development opportunities for frontline Children's Social Workers. This role sits within a well-established Family Help and Child Protection Service, delivering effective safeguarding interventions and supporting children and families through statutory social work processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Locum Children's Social Worker, you will manage a varied statutory children's social work caseload including:

Early Help

Children in Need (CIN)

Child Protection (CP)

Family Help

Pre-Proceedings (PLO)

Care Proceedings and Court Work

Safeguarding Assessments

Care Planning and Intervention KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989

Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments

Manage Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases

Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments

Carry out direct work with children, young people and families

Prepare court statements, reports and care plans

Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings

Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this Children's Social Worker role, you will need:

Qualified Social Worker (QSW)

Social Work England Registration

Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification

Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority Children's Services Team

Experience within Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work and Children in Need services

Enhanced DBS clearance

Full UK Driving Licence

WHY APPLY?

38.00 - 42.00 per hour 150 per week allowable expenses

(Allowable expenses are payable where the candidate's home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work location hub, subject to Connect2Dorset's Terms & Conditions).

Opportunity to work within a progressive Child Protection service 500 Referral Bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)

APPLY NOW If you're looking for your next Locum Children's Social Worker Job in Dorset, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Title: Social Worker - Family First
Division: Children's Services
Grade: L7 - M1

To work within a multi-disciplinary Family Help Team delivering early help and child in need services. The team includes social workers, family help practitioners, psychologists, police community support officers, CAMHS workers, adult mental health nurses, health visitors, youth workers, housing officers and voluntary sector partners.

You will assess children and families, analyse risk and need, and develop effective care plans. The role involves working closely with children, young people and families, completing statutory visits, parenting assessments and coordinating multi-agency support to safeguard and promote welfare.

1. Assessment & Safeguarding
Complete high-quality, holistic assessments using the Department for Education guidance and Luton's Effective Support document. Lead multi-agency planning to address child protection concerns and children in need.

2. Statutory Duties
Undertake duties under the Children Act 1989 including care proceedings, adoption/permanency planning, risk assessments and investigations. Obtain and implement Court Orders and represent the Council in court.

3. Planning & Intervention
Create SMART plans aligned with the Practice Framework. Ensure needs are met through negotiation and collaboration. Promote anti-discriminatory practice and empower families.

4. Direct Work
Build positive relationships with children and families. Ensure children's voices, wishes and feelings are heard and influence planning.

5. Recording & Compliance
Maintain accurate and timely case records on Liquid Logic in line with GDPR and council standards.

6. Court & Reporting
Prepare court reports and witness statements. Work in line with Luton Borough Council policies and procedures.

7. CPD & Development
Engage in supervision, training and professional development through the Social Work Academy and Research in Practice.

Hybrid working (community, office and home-based).
Regular home visits (often lone working, risk assessed).
Exposure to emotional strain and occasional challenging behaviour.
Attendance at meetings across multiple locations.

Luton 2040 is a vision for a healthy, fair and sustainable town where no one lives in poverty and children can thrive.

This role forms part of the Families First for Children Pathfinder Programme (Apply online only , investing over 45 million into reforming:

• Family Help

• Child Protection

• Family Network Support Packages

• Safeguarding Partnerships

The new system includes:
Multi-disciplinary Family Help services
Specialist child protection response
Greater use of family networks and family group decision making
Strengthened multi-agency leadership

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.

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities.

LOCUM CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER JOBS IN DORSET

Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in the Weymouth . This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.

Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority setting.

CHILDREN'S SOCIAL WORKER CHILD PROTECTION TEAM

As part of ongoing national children's social care reforms, Dorset Council is strengthening its Multi-Agency Child Protection Team (MACPT) and introducing Lead Child Protection Practitioners, creating additional support and development opportunities for frontline Children's Social Workers.

This role sits within a well-established Family Help and Child Protection Service, delivering effective safeguarding interventions and supporting children and families through statutory social work processes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Locum Children's Social Worker, you will manage a varied statutory children's social work caseload including:

• Early Help
• Children in Need (CIN)
• Child Protection (CP)
• Family Help
• Pre-Proceedings (PLO)
• Care Proceedings and Court Work
• Safeguarding Assessments
• Care Planning and Intervention

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver statutory social work services in line with the Children Act 1989
• Complete high-quality Child and Family Assessments
• Manage Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and risk assessments
• Carry out direct work with children, young people and families
• Prepare court statements, reports and care plans
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency meetings
• Maintain accurate case records and statutory documentation
• Work collaboratively with education, health, police and partner agencies
• Promote positive outcomes through restorative and strengths-based practice

REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this Children's Social Worker role, you will need:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW)
• Social Work England Registration
• Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within a UK Local Authority Children's Services Team
• Experience within Child Protection, Safeguarding, Court Work and Children in Need services
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Full UK Driving Licence

WHY APPLY?

• 38.00 - 42.00 per hour
• 150 per week allowable expenses (Allowable expenses are payable where the candidate's home address is more than 30 miles from the designated work location hub, subject to Connect2Dorset's Terms & Conditions).
• Opportunity to work within a progressive Child Protection service
• 500 Referral Bonus (Terms & Conditions Apply)

APPLY NOW

If you're looking for your next Locum Children's Social Worker Job in Dorset, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Senior Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £43,149 £48,738 (package up to £54,738)
Golden Hello: £4,000
Retention Payment: £2,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help service.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience in children's statutory services.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Gloucestershire County Council?

• £4,000 Golden Hello plus £2,000 retention.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Senior Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Salary: £46,579 £55,224 (dependent on experience)
Golden Hello: £1,000
Retention Payment: £5,000 per year
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are proud to be working in partnership with Birmingham Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help service, supporting children and families across Child in Need and Child Protection.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care, ideally in safeguarding or child protection.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence managing complex, high-risk cases with a calm, child-focused approach.

Why Birmingham Children's Trust?

• £1,000 Golden Hello plus £5,000 annual retention payment.
• A service aligned with national reform including the Families First programme.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Senior Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Sandwell, West Midlands
Salary: £44,253 £49,817 (dependent on experience)
Retention Payment: £2,500
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working in partnership with Sandwell Children's Trust to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers into their Family Help teams.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of more complex work and act as a source of practice expertise for the team.
• Support, mentor and co-work with newly qualified and less experienced colleagues.
• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care, ideally in Family Help, CIN or CP.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Sandwell Children's Trust?

• £2,500 retention payment.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Social Worker Family Help (Permanent)

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £40,444 £42,123 (package up to £48,123)
Golden Hello: £4,000
Retention Payment: £2,000
Contract: Permanent

Pro Social Partners are working with Gloucestershire County Council to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Family Help service.

The Role

• Hold a caseload of children and families within the Family Help service, working across Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Complete high-quality assessments, plans and reports within statutory timescales.
• Work in partnership with families and multi-agency professionals to reduce risk and create lasting change.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences and core groups.
• Ensure the voice of the child is central to all assessments and planning.

About You

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience within Children's Social Care.
• Sound knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children and statutory processes.
• Excellent analytical, written and verbal communication skills.

Why Gloucestershire County Council?

• £4,000 Golden Hello plus £2,000 retention.
• Regular reflective supervision and strong management support.
• Ongoing training and CPD to support your career progression.
• A permanent role with job security and local government pension scheme.

To find out more, apply now or contact Conor Clarke at Pro Social Partners on (phone number removed) for a confidential conversation about this role and other permanent opportunities.

Team Manager required for work within the Family Help Team in the Gloucestershire area in Cheltenham. Pay Rate - 47ph. Contract for 3- 6 months initially. Flexible hybrid working.

As a Family Help Team Leader, you will provide operational oversight and quality assurance of Family Help practice within an area-based team. You will support workers to deliver high-quality, timely and evidence-informed interventions that reflect Gloucestershire's practice model.

You will directly supervise colleagues delivering support under the Targeted Early Help and Child in Need frameworks. This will include providing high-quality caseload and reflective supervision, maintaining oversight of assessment and intervention work, supporting effective resource allocation and ensuring that practice complies with legislation, statutory guidance and GCC policies.

There is an expectation that you will be in the office for at least 3 days per week depending on business needs.

You will also:

support the operational delivery of the Family Help Team
develop and motivate multidisciplinary staff
promote consistent, high-quality Family Help practice
contribute to service objectives, standards and improvement activity
build effective multi-agency partnerships
make evidence-based decisions concerning requests for support and resource allocation
use team-level information to help services respond to local need and
contribute to recruitment, employee development and effective management of resources.

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Pallavi Gupta at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Our client Manchester city council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Family Help Service.

South Family Help Service have a temporary vacancy for a team manager to support and manage a team of 2 Advanced Practitioners and 4 Social Workers. The post is within the family help service who are responsible for working with families who need support at CIN, CP, Pre-proceedings, care proceedings and adoption. The service are currently a test and learn site for the development of the DFE Families First Reforms and as such it is an exciting time to join the service and to be part of the continued development of the family help service and the introduction of the Multi-agency Child Protection Team.

You will be part of a 10 week allocation rota where you will manage the intake of families into the service. You will be experienced in providing supportive, reflective supervision to staff and effectively managing family help and safeguarding cases.

You will be part of a service of 10 Family Help teams, a MACPT team and Children with Disabilities team. You will receive monthly supervision and have access to training that is available across the directorate.

The post is based at Etrop Court in Wythenshawe and there is available free parking in the local vicinity.

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.

Team Manager - Family Help Team
Luton Borough Council
Up to 45.48 per hour
Locum Contract

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Family Help Team at Luton Borough Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manager with a strong background in Family Help, Safeguarding and Child Protection to lead a multidisciplinary team focused on improving outcomes for children, young people and families.

As Team Manager, you will lead and oversee the day-to-day delivery of a high-quality Family Help service, managing a diverse team that may include Social Workers, Family Help Practitioners, Psychologists, Police Community Support Officers, Attendance Support Officers, and Speech & Language Therapists.

You will play a key role in ensuring children and families receive effective support and intervention, whilst maintaining high professional standards and driving service improvement.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Family Help Team.
• Oversee assessment, care planning, safeguarding, child protection and statutory social work functions.
• Provide specialist interventions and support across Luton.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff, including Consultant Social Workers.
• Support recruitment, performance management and workforce development.
• Ensure practice remains compliant with current legislation, statutory guidance and best practice.
• Manage complex projects and contribute to strategic service development.
• Promote positive outcomes for children, young people and families through effective service delivery.
• Maintain high standards of professional practice and quality assurance.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience within Children's Services, Family Help, Safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Previous management or advanced supervisory experience within a social work setting.
• Strong knowledge of children's legislation, safeguarding frameworks and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience making complex decisions in high-risk safeguarding environments.
• Ability to manage, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, report writing and partnership-working skills.
• Sound professional judgement and decision-making abilities.
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion legislation and practice.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your assignment.
• Access to a wide range of local authority opportunities.
• Competitive hourly rates.
• Simple registration process.
• Weekly payroll.

To apply or find out more, please contact:

Lisa Hallinan
Caritas Recruitment

(url removed)
(phone number removed)

Know someone who may be interested? Referrals are always welcome.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.