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We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Adult's Generic Social Work Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience. About the team: The Adult's Generic Social Work Team is a dynamic and supportive service that works with adults aged 18 and over with a wide range of needs, including physical disabilities, mental health conditions and learning disabilities. The team is committed to promoting independence, wellbeing and safeguarding, working in a person-centred and strength-based way. You will be part of a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, working closely with health professionals, carers, and partner agencies to deliver high-quality support and effective outcomes for service users. The team offers a positive working culture with regular supervision, opportunities for professional development and a strong focus on continuous learning. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working a Generic Adult Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? £34.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant /

A UK wide large Fostering Agency group, with an Outstanding rated service are looking for a home-based Supervising Social Worker to work from the West Berkshire and South Oxfordshire area. This role is a 12 month contract with the option of being extended to a fully permanent position. This company also offers a 4 day working week, however you are PAID FOR 5 DAYS. Work 80% of the week, with 1 day off. Benefits for you: Salary up to £46,000 per annum PACKAGE OF £51,000 £3,000 per annum car allowance 4 day working week - PAID FOR 5 DAYS Up to 40 days annual leave each year (26 base entitlement + 1 One moment in time + 8 bank holidays + ability to buy up to 5 extra days) Contributory pension Scheme Part of a large fostering group - ability to move to different areas of the service Your responsibilities : Monthly visits to the foster carers Work with colleagues on the placement arrangements for young people moving on Take part in foster care recruitment and marketing activity Prepare and support carers and children when attending court Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid registration with Social Work England Significant experience of working within Fostering Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna, Associate Director, on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

We are looking for multiple Social Workers for various sub-teams within this organisation's Community Mental Health service . These are full-time with hybrid working . The sub-teams are: Section 117 Mental Health - AHMP qualification ideal Transitions Mental Health You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting of vulnerable adult's. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. This includes: Section 117, assessments, care-coordination, reviewing support and working with children who are turning 18. About you The successful candidate will have post qualification & post ASYE experience within mental health teams whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? £39,862 - £45,091 dependent on experience Salary sacrifice Retention payments Health & Wellbeing packages Relocation package Access to various discounts Flexible working Free parking Local Authority Pension scheme Excellent Training & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a children's Team. This role requires a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract/s. Key Responsibilities: Chair Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Children Reviews, and related multi-agency meetings Ensure robust care planning and safeguarding processes are in place Monitor and challenge practice where necessary to improve outcomes for children Promote the voice of the child throughout all planning and review processes Work collaboratively with social workers, partner agencies, and senior managers Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services Previous experience working as an IRO and/or Child Protection Chair Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and care planning processes Excellent chairing, communication, and conflict resolution skills What's on Offer: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Hourly rate of £45.20 per hour Supportive management team Opportunity to make a genuine impact within children's safeguarding services Immediate interview and start available

We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Duty and Assessment Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience within a permanent Local Authority setting and a Social Work England Registration. About the team: The Duty and Assessment Team is responsible for receiving and responding to referrals relating to children and families, undertaking timely assessments and determining the appropriate level of intervention to safeguard children. The team works at the front door of children's services, completing initial assessments, strategy discussions and progressing cases to either early help, child in need, or child protection pathways. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Children Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £40.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant / -

We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Community Hospital Team Do not apply for this job role if you do not have 2 years' permanent experience post qualification About this role This team works with individuals aged 18+ in hospital settings ready to be discharged. A key responsibility is to ensure safe, person-centred discharge from hospital by assessing needs and arranging the right support to promote independence and wellbeing. The team will be required to carry out face-face assessments, Care Act 2014 and MCA assessments. About you It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience within adult's Social Work post qualified. Experience working in a hospital, CHC or short term assessment team lends well to the requirements of the role. A valid UK driving license and regular access to a vehicle is essential in order to be considered for this role. What's on offer? Up to £35.00 (PAYE payments available also) Hybrid working scheme Supportive management and regular supervision Parking onsite / nearby For more information, please get in contact Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant /

We are looking for a Social Worker to join a medium and low secure Private Mental Health Service. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team This service works with patients experiencing mental illness, substance misuse and personality disorders. The units work with each patients individually to ensure their care and overall development is the best it can be. The Social Work team complete ongoing social care assessments and reports as required from pre-admission to discharge stage. Having a therapeutic way of working is key in this service to be able to support each patient gain as much independence as possible. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in a mental health setting (whether that be community based or inpatient) are experiences that are essential in the success of this role. A valid UK driving licence is preferred due to the location of the role and the requirement to be on site 5 days a week. What's on offer? £38.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) An opportunity to work outside of a Local Authority setting Easily commutable via car Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the service A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within the private sector For more information, please get in contact Marcus Burns - Business Manager /

Southend City Council are looking for full-time and experienced Fostering Team Manager, specialising in their Kinship support service. This position is full-time and permanent. You must have post qualified experience managing within a Kinship or SGO service. Benefits for you: Salary up to £59,000 per annum Support from a Deputy Manager 28 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme £7,500 after three years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Sick Pay Flexible Working Employee Scheme Healthcare Additional Bonuses Parking Permit Your responsibilities: Managing a team of experienced social workers in a Kinship service performance management Pipeline accrual Data management Requirements of you as the Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within both Assessment and Interventions Teams Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Southend City Council are looking for full-time and experienced qualified children's social workers based in their Family Support and Safeguarding team. This position is full-time and permanent. Benefits for you as the Social Worker: Salary up to £45,100 per annum 28 Days Annual leave Plus Bank Holidays Pension Scheme £7,500 after three years Up to £8,000 towards relocation Sick Pay Flexible Working Employee Scheme Healthcare Additional Bonuses Parking Permit Your responsibilities as the Social Worker: Carrying a caseload Investigate, evaluate and analyse information on cases Attend Conferences, reviews and court Provide an efficient and cost-effective service Assessing and supporting children and families in the LA area. Working under the auspices of CIN, LAC, CP and including section 47 processes Requirements of you as the Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within both Assessment and Interventions Teams Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

A charity is looking for a Team Manager for their fostering service that covers the Northeast region . This is a Maternity Cover until November 2027 and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team This charity is well known for being a leading champion of diversity and quality within fostering and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They have several regionally based teams across the UK, as well as other children's service, but this service is based in North East and they have a medium sized team of social workers, managers and various back-office staff. About the job Managing a team of social workers and a support worker Ensuring a continuation of high standards of practice Supervision Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team Working collaboratively with the other practice manager and registered manager Overseeing foster carer recruitment & retention About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification management experience in Fostering Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise. What's on offer? A salary of £44,000 - £48,000 dependent on experience 27 days of annual leave Mileage paid at 0.45ppm Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Pension contributions up to 6% Death in service cover Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans High street Discounts Further benefits For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

A Outstanding rated Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency group with a family-feel working environment are looking for a Registered Manager for their Registration in West London. This role is full-time, and permanent, and they offer an extensive list of benefits, along with their competitive package of up to £65,000 per annum, plus performance related bonus based from the office 4 days per week. The ideal applicant will have Senior/Managerial experience and will be integral to the organisation's plans for continued Outstanding rating and to continue their growth. This service has over 100 fostering families, and covers London, Herts and Bedfordshire. You will manage 6 social workers and their administration service. Benefits for you: Salary up to £65,000 per annum Yearly bonus 28 days Annual leave plus bank holidays Yearly bonus Contributory pension Scheme Private healthcare Requirements of you as the Registered Manager: Experience working in a management role in fostering or adoption Knowledge of commercial business functions within an IFA Qualified social worker Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

We are looking for a Registered Manager for this organisation's fostering service covering Yorkshire . You will be registered with OFSTED but do not need to have been a Registered Manager previously to be considered. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This small organisation's Fostering service is growing and developing in the West Yorkshire and wider Yorkshire area. It is a small team currently with plenty of prospective carers enquiring about becoming foster carers with them. The current registered manager will continue to work with this organisation alongside you but in a different capacity. About you The successful candidate will have significant experience of working in a Fostering service within a management capacity (with a management qualification ideally) preferably with an Independent Fostering Agency or Charity . You will need to be prepared to be prepared to come into the office occasionally in Leeds. You will need to keen to help grow and develop this organisation in what is an exciting opportunity. What's on offer? £50,000 - £55,000 dependent on experienceCompany PensionTraining & development opportunitiesFlexible working Hours : Full-time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation

A Local Authority is looking for newly and recently qualified Social Workers for their Locality and Child Health & Disability Team in South Wales . This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team The service has been redesigned to follow the child's journey, with locality teams based across the region allowing practitioners to work closely with communities and local services. Newly qualified social workers benefit from a comprehensive support package, including independent mentors, dedicated practice assessors, structured training programmes, regular support groups, and access to high-quality supervision. This is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to support progression through the consolidation programme, ensuring NQSWs receive excellent support throughout their first years in practice. About the job Working within Children's Services teams including Locality or Child Health & Disability services Completing assessments, care planning and direct work with children and families Supporting children receiving care and support, child protection services, and looked after children where appropriate Developing outcome-focused plans to improve outcomes for children and young people Working collaboratively with families, carers and multi-agency professionals Building strong relationships using restorative and strengths-based approaches Maintaining accurate records, assessments and reports Participating in training, supervision and professional development programmes About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with Statutory placement and practice experience Frontline Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of Welsh legislation . You must be registered with Social Care Wales. If successful you will be required to be in the office potentially 5 days a week for induction, then potentially 3 days a week thereafter. Driving license and full use of your own car is essential. What's on offer? Competitive salary of up to £40,777 £5,000 annual market supplement paid monthly in addition to salary Comprehensive NQSW training and development programme Independent mentor support Dedicated practice assessor support Regular supervision and support groups Hybrid working arrangements 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) For more information, please contact Iona Skinner / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

A Local Authority is looking for newly and recently qualified Social Workers for their Locality and Child Health & Disability Team in South Wales . This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team The service has been redesigned to follow the child's journey, with locality teams based across the region allowing practitioners to work closely with communities and local services. Newly qualified social workers benefit from a comprehensive support package, including independent mentors, dedicated practice assessors, structured training programmes, regular support groups, and access to high-quality supervision. This is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to support progression through the consolidation programme, ensuring NQSWs receive excellent support throughout their first years in practice. About the job Working within Children's Services teams including Locality or Child Health & Disability services Completing assessments, care planning and direct work with children and families Supporting children receiving care and support, child protection services, and looked after children where appropriate Developing outcome-focused plans to improve outcomes for children and young people Working collaboratively with families, carers and multi-agency professionals Building strong relationships using restorative and strengths-based approaches Maintaining accurate records, assessments and reports Participating in training, supervision and professional development programmes About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with Statutory placement and practice experience Frontline Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of Welsh legislation . You must be registered with Social Care Wales. If successful you will be required to be in the office potentially 5 days a week for induction, then potentially 3 days a week thereafter. Driving license and full use of your own car is essential. What's on offer? Competitive salary of up to £40,777 £5,000 annual market supplement paid monthly in addition to salary Comprehensive NQSW training and development programme Independent mentor support Dedicated practice assessor support Regular supervision and support groups Hybrid working arrangements 28 days annual leave rising to 33 days after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) For more information, please contact Iona Skinner / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

We are currently looking f or an Adult's Social Worker to join a Community Mental Health Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience. About the team This team works with vulnerdable adults that have Mental Health difficulities, this team works to support these individuals. The team will be carrying out Mental Capacity Act assessments, Care Act 2014 as well as creating care plans and packages. This team work to a hybrid working from home set up. About you The successful candidate will be a enthusastic and acknowledge within adult social work legisaltion. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience working in an Adult's Social Work teams such as community, mental health or complex care A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is preferred for this role but not essential. What's on offer? £202.00 per day umbrella rate (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Easily accessible via car Parking available nearby/ onsite A stable contract due to the demand of the service For more information, please get in contact Zoe Bellinger - Team Manager /

We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children Looked After Team. Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experiences in permanent contract/s. About the team The role of this team is to support, safeguard and plan for the children and young people who are in care. They are responsible for providing ongoing support, building relationships with the children and completing regular visits. This team is also involved with making and evaluating the care plan for the child and taking all care proceedings from the first hearing. About you Having experience with court work and care proceedings is a key for this role. It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of five year experience with Children's Social Work in order to be considered for this position. A valid UK driving licence is preferred but isn't essential. What's on offer? Up to £42.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Parking available / nearby Easily accessible offices via car or public transport For more information, please get in contact Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant /

We are looking for multiple Social Workers for various sub-teams within this organisation's Community Mental Health service . These are full-time with hybrid working (1 day per week) . The sub-teams are: Section 117 Mental Health - AHMP qualification ideal Transitions Mental Health You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting of vulnerable adult's. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. This includes: Section 117, assessments, care-coordination, reviewing support and working with children who are turning 18. About you The successful candidate will have post qualification & post ASYE experience within mental health teams whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? £39,862 - £45,091 dependent on experienceSalary sacrificeRetention paymentsHealth & Wellbeing packagesRelocation packageAccess to various discountsFlexible workingFree parkingLocal Authority Pension schemeExcellent Training & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation