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Social Worker - Children Looked After Hackney is seeking passionate and skilled Children Looked After Social Workers to join our dedicated team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, working within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. Purpose of the Role You will provide a high-quality and effective social work service that responds to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner, within statutory guidelines. Your work will focus on safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes through assessment, planning, and direct intervention. Key Responsibilities: Conduct holistic assessments of children and families using interviews, observations, and multi-agency input. Analyse risk and protective factors within a child protection framework. Develop and implement care and intervention plans using systemic and social learning theory approaches. Manage Child Protection Plans and contribute to court reports. Ensure their voices are heard and reflected in all planning and reporting. Respond promptly and sensitively to concerns and complaints. Meet statutory responsibilities including visits, reviews, and court reporting. Collaborate with other agencies to deliver integrated services. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with SWE Reg Experience in children?s social care, ideally within a looked after children or safeguarding context. Commitment to Hackney?s values and safeguarding standards. Why Join Hackney via Connect2Hackney? Supportive team environment with strong supervision Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and vibrant borough Access to professional development and training To Apply: Reach out to Jordan Peat, Talent Partner - (url removed) Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Qualified Social Worker, Adult Safeguarding Team Pay rate to £30 per hour Contract role We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in an Adult Safeguarding team in Manchester City Council. Qualified social worker required for Multi agency safeguarding hub team - temporary position covering long term sick leave - experience of dealing with safeguarding referrals/screening/enquiries/information gathering/worker should also have good communication/listening skills - experience of multi-agency working.The role requires office based working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Must have 3 years post qualifying Safeguarding experience and be legally literate. Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

Qualified Social Worker, Safeguarding Team Pay rate up to £37 per hour Contract role We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Safeguarding Team in Haringey.A safeguarding social worker is responsible for protecting vulnerable individuals from abuse and neglect, coordinating safeguarding inquiries, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Key Responsibilities: Professional Social Work Service: Provide a professional social work service, including statutory responsibilities related to safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect. Safeguarding Enquiries: Lead and coordinate multi-agency Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, ensuring a person-centred approach aligned with the Care Act and Making Safeguarding Personal principles. Develop and Review Plans: Create and review safeguarding adult protection plans, ensuring they are tailored to the needs and wishes of the individuals involved. Collaboration: Work closely with partner agencies, stakeholders, and other professionals to support positive outcomes and mitigate risks for vulnerable individuals. Case Management: Effectively manage duty responsibilities and a caseload, keeping accurate records of work undertaken using social care electronic record systems. Communication: Communicate effectively with clients, families, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated response to safeguarding concerns. Continuous Professional Development: Engage in ongoing professional development and supervision to improve practice standards and personal competencies.Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

FOSTER CARE ASSOCIATES (THE FCA) Role: Senior/Supervising Social Worker - Part Time 28 Hours per Week Salary: Up to £33,558.82 (pro-rata) per annum dependent upon experience. (£41,948.53 Full Time Equivalent) Benefits: Company Car or £2,000 Car Allowance, 30 days' Annual Leave, rising to 35 day's with length of service, + Bank Holidays, Life Assurance, Employee Discount Scheme & Medical Cash Plan. All benefits pro-rata'd. Hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days Location: Hybrid - Supporting our Foster Parents across Norwich and North Norfolk. There would be an expectation to travel to the regional office in Ardleigh twice a month. ABOUT US Set up by a former foster parent and former social worker in 1994, Foster Care Associates (FCA) is an established fostering agency which forms part of the Polaris Community - one of the UK's largest leading communities of children's service providers. The business was born out of an enthusiasm for delivering fostering services to make a positive difference to the lives of looked after children. Our first office was in the Worcestershire countryside, and that's still where our Head Office is today. We've come a long way since those early days and, over the years, FCA has built a strong reputation for excellence, and now offers a wide range of services to children and families. But our purpose remains the same; 'to make a positive and lasting difference for children, families and communities', and it's underpinned by a series of values designed to help us assist children and young people to reach their full potential. Today, we're one of the country's largest and most experienced independent fostering agencies. But just because we're large doesn't mean we're impersonal. At FCA we're one big family, and we're committed to supporting every single child and foster parent, every single minute of the day. DUTIES WILL INCLUDE: Support foster parents and their families to achieve outstanding outcomes for all children and young people in foster care. Support and monitor the continued suitability and competence of Foster parents ensuring they provide a safe, healthy, nurturing and learning environment for children/young people. Ensure that carers fully understand the fostering task, competencies to be achieved and the standards expected, including complaints and representation procedures as detailed in the FCA policies and procedures. Provide and record regular supervision to allocated foster parents in line with FCA's Operational Standards. Work in partnership in a team parenting approach to help identify any needs within the foster family e.g. respite, activities, therapy, holidays, with all members of the child's network, including contributing to all relevant meetings and any other tasks defined. Ensure each child and foster parent are fully compliant in respect of all key documentation. Attend meetings and/or provide reports for Commissioning Teams to address individual packages of care. Promote participation of children/young people in the development of the agency and in accessing resources and opportunities in their local community. Participate in an 'out of hours' support service on a rota basis Participate in day 'duty system' on a rota basis supporting referrals team Undertake occasional initial home visits and Form F Assessments. YOU MUST HAVE: A Social Work qualification Professional registration with Social Work England or equivalent Proven ability to produce a high standard of report writing A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child safeguarding procedures The willingness and ability to travel extensively (including occasional nights away) Confidence with transporting children and young people in sometimes stressful/difficult situations Full driving licence For more information about this post please contact Jo Alexander, Fostering Service Manager on . To be considered, please apply and we will be in touch. Foster Care Associates is an equal opportunities employer and has been awarded the disability confident employer by the jobcentre plus. The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check at enhanced level if successful for the position.

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children in Care Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & BCP Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset: "As for a social worker, there is career progression that is encouraged within BCP and it's a a very rewarding job and something that I absolutely love" "It's a lovely place to come and live and work. So if if you're not from the local area, come down to Dorset. It's a wonderful county and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole are vibrant, busy urban areas right on the sea front" "I've never felt so supported" About our team: BCP Council Children's Services have 4 Children in Care Teams which are made up of 1 Team Manager, 1 Assistant Team Manager, 6 Social Workers and 2 Family Support Practitioners. The teams are co located alongside the other Children's services teams at the Civic Centre Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Our goal: To ensure that all aspects of the child's life and development are being actively supported, especially the quality of care the child is receiving where the child lives. Our work: The Children in Care team are dedicated to ensuring all looked after children receive the best possible care and support to meet all their needs. Workers will work alongside the child, carer, family and agencies to ensure a good, up to date care plan is in place to meet their needs. BCP Council is the corporate parent to around 500 children and young people at any one time. This figure rises when the needs of care experienced young people aged 18-25 who are transitioning out of care are included. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Shan Searle, Service Manager for Children in Care at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf

Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like '"One big family which is really rewarding." "I think just because you can do a lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family's idea and literally I was like, 'What is crabbing?' And they were like, 'We'll show you And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating." About our team: Safeguarding is everyone's business and whilst the initial assessment of risk takes place in the assessment service, the Children and Families First teams are here for those families where longer-term intervention at level 4 is required to reduce risk and achieve positive change. The Children and Families First teams work with families where children have been assessed to be children in need or at risk of harm. Assessments and plans are reviewed on a regular basis to prevent drift and to ensure the child's journey progresses in a timely way. The team work closely with families and a range of other agencies to support children who are subject to child in need and child protection plans and in some cases children at the early stages of being looked after . The teams use a range of interventions within our restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk. Key areas for consideration in the teams are co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning and legal interventions in circumstances where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, ATM , 7 social workers and a family support practitioner. All statutory teams are co located within the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf

Social Worker - Children Looked After Hackney is seeking passionate and skilled Children Looked After Social Workers to join our dedicated team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families, working within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. Purpose of the Role You will provide a high-quality and effective social work service that responds to the needs of children and their families in a timely manner, within statutory guidelines. Your work will focus on safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes through assessment, planning, and direct intervention. Key Responsibilities: Conduct holistic assessments of children and families using interviews, observations, and multi-agency input. Analyse risk and protective factors within a child protection framework. Develop and implement care and intervention plans using systemic and social learning theory approaches. Manage Child Protection Plans and contribute to court reports. Ensure their voices are heard and reflected in all planning and reporting. Respond promptly and sensitively to concerns and complaints. Meet statutory responsibilities including visits, reviews, and court reporting. Collaborate with other agencies to deliver integrated services. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with SWE Reg Experience in children?s social care, ideally within a looked after children or safeguarding context. Commitment to Hackney?s values and safeguarding standards. Why Join Hackney via Connect2Hackney? Supportive team environment with strong supervision Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a diverse and vibrant borough Access to professional development and training To Apply: Reach out to Jordan Peat, Talent Partner - Commercial Services Trading Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

? Qualified Social Worker - Children's Locality Team Location: South Wales Pay Rate: £38 per hour Contract Type: Agency We're looking for an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join a Children's Locality Team in South Wales - a key role supporting children and families through Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Proceedings. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking team where your work truly makes a difference. ? What You'll Be Doing: Hold a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and care proceedings cases Build strong relationships with children and families to drive meaningful change Make clear, evidence-based assessments and decisions about the right interventions Collaborate with other professionals across education, health, and legal services Maintain high standards of practice and statutory compliance This role includes flexible working - manage your own diary while meeting statutory requirements. Who We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England 4+ years post-qualified experience, ideally in children's services Strong knowledge of Child Protection legislation and safeguarding frameworks Skilled in building trust with children and families Creative, flexible, and solutions-focused approach Excellent communication and report writing skills Confident in multi-agency working and court proceedings Why Pertemps? We'll support you every step of the way, offering: A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK Streamlined registration - fully online Referral rewards and bonus incentives Ongoing compliance support Prompt, reliable payroll Ideal for candidates travelling from: Cardiff, Bridgend, Newport, Swansea, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Weston-Super-Mare, Neath, Port Talbot, Worcester, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Gloucester, Chepstow, Pontypool, Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Portishead and surrounding areas. Not the right fit? We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work - including MASH, Child Protection, Looked After Children, Fostering, Adults, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge and more. Know someone great? Refer a friend and earn a bonus. Contact us today for more info or to apply directly.

Qualified Social Worker, Team Manager, Safeguarding Team Pay rate to £44.60 per hour Contract role We are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work as a Team Manager in a Safeguarding Team in Kingston and Richmond.Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

Qualified Social Worker, Neighbourhood Team Pay rate to £30 per hour Contract role Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Neighbourhood Team in Manchester City Council.Integrated neighbourhood Teams. Working in an integrated team completing Care Act assessments and reviews, MCA's and SFG.Must have experience in Safeguarding, assessment, CHC.Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND At Vitalis, we're here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here's how we support you every step of the way: Dedicated Consultant - Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support. Hassle-Free Registration - Our easy only new registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly. Exclusive Incentives - Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.Compliance Simplified - Leave the paperwork to us! We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career. Fast, Reliable Payroll - Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries. Whether you're a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you'll want to hear about.Don't forget, if this role isn't the perfect fit, we're confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including: Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)• Looked After Children (LAC)• Children's Social Work• Adult Social Work• Service Manager• Head of Service• Team Manager• Assistant Team Manager• A wide range of housing roles• Careers in SEND in local authorities Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!Contact me on or for more information.

Children Services - OFSTED RATING 2024 - GOOD Your new role Southend City Council are looking to appoint a full-time permanent Qualified Social Worker for their Children Looked After Team (CLA). Within this position, hybrid working opportunities are available. However, you are required to be onsite at the Civic Centre a minimum of 2 days a week. Duty days are 1 day a week and you are required to attend the office on that day. The current case load is between 16-18 This position attracts the added incentive of a one-off payment of £7,500, after you have been employed in this post for 3 years and 1 day. The CLA team work with children once care proceedings have concluded. There is some court work around revocation of care orders, contact disputes and making adoption orders., therefore some experience of court work would be preferable. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position you must be able to work in the UK, have a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with the Social Work England and have completed your ASYE. Evidence of continuing professional development including post-qualification award knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated children in need social work practice issues. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention and relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues. Understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families, contemporary knowledge of social work & their social work applications, i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention, knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidance & policy issues.

Qualified Social Worker - Assessment Team Location: North East Pay Rate: £32 per hour Contract Type: Agency Are you an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker looking to focus on meaningful, in-depth assessment work? Join a dedicated Assessment Team in the North East, where your expertise will help shape better futures for children and families. About the Role: We're seeking an experienced social worker to carry out bespoke assessment work across the South of County Durham. You'll be allocated cases that require thorough, high-quality assessments, including: Pre-Birth Assessments Parenting Assessments Children & Family Assessments Other specialist assessments as directed by the manager This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on children's lives at an early stage of need, providing the right support before problems escalate. ? What We're Looking For: You'll bring a strong assessment background and a passion for improving outcomes for children and families. You should be: A Qualified Social Worker, with a degree or equivalent in Social Work Registered with Social Work England Experienced in assessment work (pre-birth, parenting, child and family) Skilled in engaging with children and families, even in complex or sensitive situations Knowledgeable in Child Protection legislation and child development A creative, flexible, and reflective practitioner Confident working as part of a multi-agency team Experienced (ideally 4+ years post-qualified) In This Role, You Will: Use your professional expertise to assess risk, need, and family dynamics Manage a varied and manageable caseload Work in partnership with other agencies to ensure child-centred, effective planning Use excellent communication and report-writing skills to influence positive outcomes Support colleagues and contribute to team development Working with Pertemps Offers You: A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide A smooth and efficient registration process Ongoing compliance support - we handle the paperwork for you Prompt and reliable payroll Referral bonuses and exclusive incentives Easily commutable from: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle. Not the role for you? We recruit across all areas of social work, including: IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Child Protection, Court Work, Adult Social Care, Team Management, and more. Know someone else who might be interested? Refer a friend and earn a generous bonus!

Qualified Adults Social Worker - Single Point of Access Team Location: North East Pay Rate: £35 per hour Are you an experienced and dedicated Adults Social Worker looking for your next challenge? We're currently recruiting for the Single Point of Access Team for a local authority in the North East. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact, supporting some of the most vulnerable adults in the community.The Role:You'll work as part of the Neighbourhood Adult Social Work Team, screening safeguarding referrals, managing complex cases, and completing Care Act Assessments. The role also involves working with the Integrated Hospital Discharge Team at Scunthorpe General Hospital and undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decisions (BI) where appropriate. You'll apply relevant legislation such as the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act, and the Human Rights Act to deliver safe, person-centred support and promote independence and wellbeing.What You'll Do: Assess risks and care needs to develop tailored, empowering care plans Carry out home visits and assessments in the community and hospital settings Manage a diverse and meaningful caseload Build strong relationships with clients and partner agencies Contribute to safeguarding processes and lead on complex cases Support and guide unqualified staff and students What We're Looking For: A Qualified Social Worker, with a degree or equivalent in Social work Registered with Social Work England Minimum 3 years' experience in Adult Social Care In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and safeguarding Skilled in communication, mediation, and decision-making Compassionate, flexible, and solution-focused Strong team player, confident working in a multidisciplinary environment What We Offer: A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK Easy online registration Ongoing compliance support Prompt, reliable payroll Referral bonuses and other incentives Ideal for professionals commuting from: Redcar, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Guisborough, Brotton, Eston, Skelton, Loftus, Gateshead, Middlesbrough, Durham, Hartlepool, Scarborough, Stockton-on-Tees, Darlington, Whitby, Sunderland, and Newcastle.Not the right role for you? We recruit across a range of social work roles, including: IRO, BIA, MASH, Children Looked After, Child Protection, Court, Adult Social Work, Safeguarding, and Team Management. Refer a friend and receive a generous bonus if they're successfully placed!