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Eden Brown Synergy are currently seeking a highly skilled Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join the Duty and Assessment Team in Hull City Council. Role: Qualified Social Worker - Duty and Assessment Team Pay Rate: 35 per hour Location: Brunswick House, HU2 9DB Duties and Responsibilities: Your daily responsibilities will include: Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17 Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 47 Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47 Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments under Section 47 Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework Undertaking Risk Assessments Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders Preparing and presenting case conference reports Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders Essential Requirements: Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services Social Work England Registration Driving license and access to own vehicle We also offer a referral bonus, so if you know someone who could be a great fit for any of these roles, please feel free to share this email or send their details across - your recommendation would be very much appreciated! If you're interested in any of the above, please reply with your updated CV and earliest start date. Alternatively, feel free to contact me directly on (phone number removed) or via email at Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us Bonus for finding your own job Twice weekly payroll Dedicated recruitment consultant who will support you throughout your job search, employment and beyond. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Vision for Education are recruiting for a PRU Class Teacher for alternative provision settings in Blackpool to start in January 2026 on a supply basis. About the role The role will be working with secondary aged students, supporting with pre-planned English, Maths and other pre-planned subject areas. As an PRU Class Teacher, you will play a vital role in supporting and facilitating the educational and social development of students with SEND and SEMH needs and challenging behaviours in an alternative provision setting. Responsibilities: Plan and deliver effective and inclusive lessons that cater to the diverse needs of students with SEND learning needs. Adapt teaching methods and resources to accommodate individual learning styles and abilities. Create a supportive and nurturing classroom environment that fosters academic progress, emotional well-being, and positive behavior. Collaborate with other teachers and teaching assistants to develop Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and implement strategies for student progress. Regularly assess and track student progress, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement. Establish strong communication channels with parents, guardians, and external professionals involved in the care and education of students. Stay updated with the latest educational practices, policies, and developments in the field of alternative provision teaching, integrating them into your teaching approach. About the school This PRU Class Teacher role is an opportunity to work in incredibly an welcoming college provision with some wonderful young people within Blackpool (FY3). The role will entail working with young people with SEND and SEMH learning needs including autism, ADHD and moderate learning needs, alongside challenging behaviours and barriers to learning. Requirements To be considered for the role of SEND Teacher you will: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent certification. Specialisation or experience in teaching students with SEND, SEMH and barriers to learning. Strong knowledge of different teaching strategies, interventions, and resources for secondary aged students. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals. Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with students with barriers to learning. Flexibility and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students in an ever-changing educational environment. Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service. About Vision for Education Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff. Salary £140 to £200 per day. Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Qualified Teacher Status and experience teaching in a similar setting What Vision for Education offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria). Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period). Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support. Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. How to apply Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Dave Travis on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

A little bit about the role Location : Hybrid, 2 days a week expected in our London Office. Salary : £65,431.97 (including London Office Allowance) plus competitive pension Please note that this role will be closing on Monday 5 January 2026 at 9am. The Principal Practice Tutor will play a leading role in and delivering Frontline s Approach Social Work programme, a fast-track master s in social work. This is an exciting role for someone who wishes to combine management and leadership responsibilities whilst keeping a close connection to the work of their team by working directly with participants on the programme. The role of Principal Practice Tutor is to provide programme leadership and team management ensuring a high-quality teaching experience as well as ensuring excellent participant placement experience by supporting Consultant Social Workers. The role comprises of six core areas of responsibility: Programme leadership and team management Resolve escalated participant issues Practice learning of participants Support of Consultant Social Workers Delivery (teaching) and Quality Assurance (marking) of the programme s curriculum Supporting and operationalising wider organisational objectives You will work alongside the Head of Delivery, Principal Curriculum Leads and Principal Partnership Leads to ensure a high quality, effective learning experience for our participants. You are responsible for successfully incorporating best practice in pedagogy, through the provision of training, guidance and quality assurance activities across teams. We are actively seeking applicants from Global Majority backgrounds. A little bit about you We are looking for a master s-qualified, SWE-registered social worker with substantial children and families experience and a passion for developing others. You ll be an engaging leader with strong practice insight, confident decision-making skills and a commitment to inclusive, anti-racist social work education. We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role and for the right candidate to make the role their own. If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. Important information We have increased the diversity of Frontline s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater racialised minority representation in our senior roles. We know the value racialised minority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities. We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ChatGPT etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will. We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can! This role is ineligible for sponsorship and so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Team Manager Make a difference - Children's Social Work in Cornwall "Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall's children and families". Staff's care, commitment and child focussed approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation." Ofsted, July 2024 The Service & Team: Team Managers make a real difference to the lives of children in Cornwall. We believe that the children of Cornwall deserve the very best. We put their needs at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for people who share our determination to improve their lives and make a brighter future. If you believe in humane, relationship-based social work with children and families we offer the opportunity to develop your management and leadership career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. We have a range of exciting opportunities leading and managing our high performing social work and multi-disciplinary children's social care teams. Across our teams we have a range of skilled professionals including Family Workers, Targeted Youth Worker, Psychologists and Functional Family Therapists working alongside our social work staff. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our Team Managers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work and multi-disciplinary interventions with children and families. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate strong leadership skills, learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that they need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. Cornwall's location and landscape offers unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. The Role: We are looking for a Team Manager for the Gweres Tus Yowynk (GTY - Helping Young People) Service. The postholder will play a key role in the management and delivery of our multi-agency specialist adolescent service that works positively with those children at risk of family breakdown and / or offending. GTY is a county wide service which includes Social Workers, Targeted Youth Workers, Youth Justice Service Officers and Functional Family Therapists. The teams provide intense support, when families are approaching crisis and at risk of breakdown. We also work with children who offend or are at risk of offending, implementing child first and trauma informed principles to ensure children are appropriate supported and where appropriate, diverted from the formal criminal justice system. This is an exciting time join a high performing, innovative service and be part of an established management team committed to improving outcomes for adolescents. What you'll need to succeed: We have opportunities for experienced social work managers with a track record of effective management, and also experienced social workers looking to take the first step into a Team Manager role. You will need to be a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England, with substantial experience in statutory social work with children and families. You will be able to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice and have a track record of practice that improves the lives of children. You will have evidence of post qualifying learning in child and family social work to demonstrate your specialism as a Child and Family Social Worker, preferably at Masters level or equivalent. You will have significant experience of evidence-based practice with children and families and the expertise and approach to effectively supervise and manage social workers and other social care practitioners. You will be working alongside Advanced Practitioners within your teams supporting practice, learning and development of our Social Workers and social care professionals. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What you'll get in return: Cornwall Council's ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff. This helps provide our employees with a greater work/life balance. Whilst still ensuring that service needs are met. Find out more about working and volunteering for us . In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary. A generous relocation package Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE Annual market supplement of £3000 for advanced practitioners An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An outstanding core curriculum to support your ongoing development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice. An outstanding career and qualification pathway, which will support your progression. Regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Supportive management and leadership Support to access temporary accommodation if moving from outside of Cornwall Access to a Cornwall Council lease car 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. Additional Information: Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role. The post is a permanent position and is based in the mid of the county with St Austell as the primary office base. Own transport essential. The full role profile is attached here We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview. For an informal discussion contact Kate Wilson, Service Manager - : . Application Process Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as 'Application' on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here - The application process . Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact if you have any queries or require assistance with your application. Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

Want to lend your skills to a charity which supports people with a learning disability as a Senior Finance Assistant? We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for the position of Senior Finance Assistant Income This is a key role that supports the financial strength of the business through effective credit management, Invoicing, Allocation of cash and stakeholder collaboration. As a Senior Finance Assistant at MacIntyre, no two days are the same, you will be learning your profession from people with a great deal of experience and expertise in finance and technology. About the Role As Senior Finance Assistant- Income, you will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of customer accounts, ensuring timely payments, resolving account queries, and managing debt recovery. You will play a vital part, driving best practice in cash collection, resolution, of invoicing issues and acting as a senior referral point for both internal and external stakeholders. You will be able to complete complex reconciliations. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will work as part of a wider team to ensure that Income is recognised in the correct periods and at the earliest possible opportunity, and You will be able to complete complex reconciliations to ensure that customer accounts are accurate and up to date. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, 35 hours a week. Office based Key Responsibilities: Manage debtor accounts and ensure customers pay to terms Maximise aged debt collection and minimise credit risk Process incoming funds and maintain account reconciliations Resolve account queries efficiently and professionally Run adhoc and regular invoices Maintain accurate customer master data Support team development with the Head of Finance Deliver ongoing coaching, mentoring, and training to the team and the wider charity Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to support business growth and account management Contribute to the improvement of debt collection processes. Able to handle ledger in excess of £50 million Comfortable with many different credit terms from annual invoices to pay on receipt A Clean Enhanced DBS is essential. In the absence of the Head of Finance, you will step in to ensure continuity and support in all aspects of the credit function. About you As a people orientated organisation, candidates must demonstrate a strong match for our vibrant culture and our core values: Our successful candidate will celebrate differences, strive to make all our staff feel included, valued and respected as well as demonstrating the following skills and experience: Either part qualified or QBE Mentoring skills Proficiency across the Microsoft office suite; particularly Excel and Word Strong numerical Skills Excellent Written & Verbal Communication Skills Attention to detail and proven ability to work to tight deadlines; Ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy Pro-active with initiative and a strong team player Ability to build and maintain close relationships with internal and external stakeholders Experience supporting HOF with month end processes is desirable Strong Ability to Manage own time & responsibilities About us MacIntyre is a national charity which supports over 1,200 people with a learning disability and/or autism. We were founded in 1966 by the visionary parent of a child with disabilities and have been growing steadily ever since. We celebrate and develop everyone's unique gifts, talents and contributions. Training and Development Our training programme is tailored to support you and the development of your career from day one all the way through to any professional qualifications you wish to undertake. MacIntyre' aim is to empower our people to become the best that they can be and provide them with the tools to develop themselves personally, going beyond their technical ability and out with their field of expertise to become the leaders of our future. Pay and Rewards We provide a range of benefits to reward and thank our staff which includes: Free parking from January, 2023 Six weeks' annual leave including statutory public holidays Workplace Pension scheme - MacIntyre will contribute 3% of your salary to all eligible employees MacIntyre Staff Savings Scheme Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing Health Cash Plan which provides money back on core health treatments such as: optical, dental, physiotherapy, chiropody (at reduced cost) MacIntyre Sick Pay (qualifying period) Life assurance scheme offering valuable benefits to your dependents MacIntyre Rewards Scheme which recognises and rewards staff MacIntyre Perks which offers up to 6% discount off leading retailers including Tesco, Curry/PC World, Costa and many more Access to the Blue Light Card which offers thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street for emergency and social care staff. Enhanced DBS Certificate (cost paid by MacIntyre) How to apply If this job sounds like the right fit for you, click on the Apply button on the MacIntyre website, complete some brief details and upload your CV. Please note: we reserve the right to close this advert early if we have received a sufficient number of applications, so don't delay, apply today. NO AGENCIES AND PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY. THANK YOU Safer Recruitment and Diversity statement MacIntyre safeguards and promotes the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Therefore we work with successful candidates to complete appropriate checks prior to joining. MacIntyre is committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion among our workforce. We want our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and the people we support. As part of this commitment, our accessibility toolbar allows you a number of options: read adverts in another language (including Welsh for our Services located in Wales), change the font to Open Dyslexia, change the colours, and many others. Just click the button marked "Accessibility" at the top of the screen. COVID-19 Information We will take every precaution to keep you and everyone involved safe during the recruitment process and your employment with MacIntyre. We encourage all our employees to follow Government advice and get vaccinated against COVID and flu. If you are a frontline care worker, you are on the priority list for vaccination. JBRP1_UKTJ

At Cafcass, we are always keen to hear from qualified, Social Work England registered Children's Social Workers who share our ambitions for children - exceptional experiences, for every child, everywhere and every time. We have opportunities across the country for talented, passionate Social Workers to work across Public Law and/or Private Law. You may know these as Family Court Advisers or Children's Guardians, which is what we call them professionally. You will potentially be involved in a combination of cases where either families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. If you join us, you will be trusted and empowered to work in a hybrid way. Our 30+ offices across the country are great for seeing children and families and connecting with your colleagues. However, we also know that for you to be the voice of children when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures, you'll need to work from a range of locations and require brilliant technology, resources and extensive support to manage your time and work/life balance. There is a lot more we can tell you about working for Cafcass, especially when it comes to extensive wellbeing support and excellent benefits and you can find out more if you click through but we also want to tell you a bit more about what we're looking for: Relevant Social Work qualification is essential. You must be registered with Social Work England. You'll demonstrable experience working with children and families, some of which must be in a social work capacity but may be supplemented by other relevant experience. Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Private and/or Public Law would be an advantage. Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and managing workload effectively If you join us, you will join a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience, which helps ensure we provide a service which promotes the diversity and uniqueness of children and families from all backgrounds. Please note the advertised salary reflects our 2024/25 pay award. We are awaiting confirmation of our 2025/26 award. Anyone that joins our teams covering Greater London will also receive London weighting (currently £5,101 per annum, paid monthly pro rata) and for some of our teams across the country we are offering professional retention payments, details of which will be clear on individual adverts. If you click through you will be able to browse all of our current vacancies and choose which you would like to apply for. You'll also be able to read much more about what to expect if you join us in terms of benefits and support. Take the next step in your career with Cafcass and apply today.

Qualified Children's Social Worker We are excited to offer a Professional Retention Payment of £4,000 for those who join one of our teams in this area. You can find out further information about this payment prior to applying for the role - check vacancy documents. Job summary We are Cafcass - the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - and we represent children in family court cases in England. Independently advising the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, we speak up for over 140,0000 children and young people every year ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard. In short, our role is to be their voice. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. If our purpose resonates with you, we are recruiting for the role of Childrens Social Worker in our Public and Private Law and Work to First Hearing teams . If you join us, you will work alongside like-minded people in a diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation. If you would like to know more about what it is like to work for Cafcass in these teams, why not come to our virtual recruitment event on Wednesday 03 December at 5PM- Click to Register Here. Join us in making a difference for children and families. As a Family Court Adviser (our professional title for Children's Social Workers), you'll work within our Public and Private Law and Work to First Hearing teams on a combination of cases where either the families require the assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved or the local authority has serious concerns and requests the involvement of Cafcass in the case. Children's Social Workers key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court . Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children . Who we're looking for Relevant Social Work qualification is essential You must be registered with Social Work England (Cafcass employees are automatically reimbursed this annual cost) You'll have demonstrable, relevant experience of working with children and families in a qualified social work setting, Experience in Family Court proceedings and understanding of Private and/or Public Law would be an advantage Organised and resilient with ability to work independently and managing workload effectively Location Our teams work flexibly and remotely , so your location is not always a critical factor. While we have offices in Bristol, Swindon, Reading, and Oxford , proximity to these locations is not essential. We're happy to discuss your preferred working arrangements in more detail during the interview process. We also meet regularly - in person, or virtually - for team meetings and group supervision to help you feel supported in your role, connect with peers and managers and feel supported and a valued member of our team, We provide an outstanding range of practice aids, resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Benefits Please Note: The advertised salary reflects our 2024/25 pay award. We are awaiting confirmation of our 2025/26 when salaries will be updated to reflect this. We also know that to join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including quality time away from work to spend time with those important to you, support to manage your financial present and future, whilst also being trusted to manage your work/life balance. We have an extensive package of benefits that you can find out more about when you click through, including excellent holidays and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme to name just two things. We also understand that you will want to work for an organisation that is both passionate and committed to supporting your wellbeing. As you will find out when you visit our vacancy page, the four dedicated, additional days per year when colleagues are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing is just one of a multitude of ways in which we do this. Things you need to know We also know it is important for you to work in a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience. Given we work with children and families from all backgrounds, we especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as this helps ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with and provide a service that reflects their uniqueness. We are looking to move forward with this recruitment process as quickly as we can and so will review applications and be in touch as soon as we can. However, as a guide, the timetable we are hoping to work to is below. Closing date for applications: 7 December 2025 Initial interviews completed by: Week commencing: 17 and 24 November 2025 Final interviews: Week commencing: 01 and 08 December 2025 What we've shared with you here is just a small amount of what we think you may like to know. We would also like you to be able to access the job description for this role and more about our benefits and wellbeing offer, which you can find by clicking through to our vacancy page. We look forward to hearing from you.

We have a great opportunity for a Duty Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Dakota, Weybridge. The salary range for Team Managers is 54,636 - 58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service. Our Offer to You We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Refer a friend payment of 1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE. About the Role Our Duty Team Manager is responsible for managing the contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team via both the Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) and the Request For Support (RFS) and ensuring these are allocated and managed in line with Surrey thresholds, policies and procedures. You will delegate contacts to duty social workers and will be responsible for the allocation of children to social workers across the assessment service, and where necessary lead on the identification of children who are at risk of immediate harm, facilitating strategy discussions in line with agreed processes to ensure a timely response to any safeguarding concerns. You will also work closely with the other Team Managers as part of the management team within the North East Assessment service and will be expected to provide cover to other Team Managers as and when required to ensure cover across the service and ensuring the monthly rota for the duty social workers is covered. About working in Assessment The first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family. One Voice In Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development. Your Application- Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience Substantial post-qualified experience Evidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staff To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th of December 2025 . Contact Us Our friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

We have a great opportunity for a Duty Team Manager to join our Children's Assessment Team based in Dakota, Weybridge. The salary range for Team Managers is £54,636 - £58,953 per annum based on a 36 hour working week. When not working with our residents in the community, we are keen to support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility but ensuring you feel connected to your team and the service.Our Offer to YouWe pay your Social Worker England Registration fee28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays)Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingUp to 5 days of carer's leave per yearPaternity, adoption and dependants leaveA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resourcesRefer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social WorkerOur ProgressWe are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights how strong assessments in Surrey consider children's histories and involve social workers spending time alone with children to understand their experiences." Our strong training and development offer in Surrey "helps to equip staff with the understanding, knowledge and skills that they need to practice in a kind, sensitive, motivational and respectful way and that staff feel highly valued, are proud to work for children's services." You can read the full report HERE.About the RoleOur Duty Team Manager is responsible for managing the contacts coming into the North East Assessment Team via both the Multi Agency Partnership (MAP) and the Request For Support (RFS) and ensuring these are allocated and managed in line with Surrey thresholds, policies and procedures.You will delegate contacts to duty social workers and will be responsible for the allocation of children to social workers across the assessment service, and where necessary lead on the identification of children who are at risk of immediate harm, facilitating strategy discussions in line with agreed processes to ensure a timely response to any safeguarding concerns.You will also work closely with the other Team Managers as part of the management team within the North East Assessment service and will be expected to provide cover to other Team Managers as and when required to ensure cover across the service and ensuring the monthly rota for the duty social workers is covered.About working in AssessmentThe first contact any family or professional has with our assessment service sets the tone for our entire working relationship with them. Our practice across the whole service is based upon consent, strong relationships with families and with partners who are also supporting our families. Using motivational approaches the assessment social worker engages with both the family and the network supporting them to understand the presenting worries and work out whether a statutory social work service is required. If not, a plan to support the family at a lower level of need will be put in place to meet the need of the child and family.One VoiceIn Surrey, you will have a sense of belonging within your individual team but also the wider service areas and directorate. You will receive high quality supervision, as there is a firm commitment towards dedicating time that focusses on the work you do with children and families, to enable you to work creatively and holistically in providing support and protection to children whilst also paying attention to your wellbeing and career development.Your Application- Our Inclusive ApproachIn order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:Qualified Social Work degree and SWE RegistrationCar driver with a valid UK licenseASYE completed, within two years of qualifyingUK social work experienceSubstantial post-qualified experienceEvidence of supervising (students and practice educator) or supervising other qualified staffTo apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions (no more than 200 words per question): Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role?Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role.Working in an Assessment team can be quite fast paced, unpredictable and often requires multi-tasking. Using an example, please tell us how you cope under pressure? Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and Our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey.Next StepsIf your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like.We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences.The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 28th of December 2025.Contact UsOur friendly teams could talk your socks off when it comes to all things Social Work. We'd love to hear from you and find out more about what you're looking for so if you'd like to talk to us please just drop a quick message to and we'll get a call arranged.An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

About the Role We are seeking experienced Children's Social Workers to join our Assessment Team. This is a vital role where you will respond to referrals involving concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing. Your primary responsibility will be to investigate concerns, assess risks and protective factors, and determine the most appropriate course of action to safeguard children. You will work directly with children and families, ensuring the child's voice is central to all assessments and decisions. This role involves a wide range of statutory duties and requires strong analytical and communication skills. Key Responsibilities Respond to new referrals and carry out initial investigations into child safety concerns. Complete Section 17 Single Assessments and Section 47 Enquiries. Participate in Initial Child Protection Conferences and Child in Need meetings. Prepare Section 7 reports for private law proceedings when required. Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families. Ensure all decisions are evidence-based and focused on the child's best interests. Team Structure & Working Pattern The team operates on a three-week duty rota, meaning each team handles new referrals only once every three weeks. When on duty, social workers are expected to work from the office at Sand Martin House. During off-duty weeks, you will focus on ongoing cases with flexibility for hybrid working. You will be supported by an Advice and Information Officer, a Children's Social Care Practitioner, and dedicated business support staff, allowing you to concentrate on direct work with families. What We're Looking For Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience in children's services, particularly assessment and safeguarding. Strong ability to manage complex cases and make sound, evidence-based decisions. Excellent communication and engagement skills with children and families. If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.

Qualified Children's Social Worker We are Cafcass - the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service - and we represent children in family court cases in England. Independently advising the family courts about what is safe for children and in their best interests, we speak up for over 140,0000 children and young people every year ensuring their needs, wishes and feelings are heard. In short, our role is to be their voice. While we are proud that Ofsted judged us to be 'outstanding' when they inspected us in early 2024, we haven't come this far only to come this far. This outcome has energised us to just keep getting better at what we do for children and families. If our purpose resonates with you, we are recruiting for the role of Childrens Social Worker, to work alongside like-minded people in a diverse, inclusive and supportive organisation. Meet the Team If you would like to know more about what it is like to work for Cafcass in these teams, why not come to one of our recruitment events - details of which can be found on our website. Sign up to one of our recruitment events to meet the teams. Join us in making a difference for children and families. As a Family Court Adviser (our professional title for Children's Social Workers), you'll work within our teams' that are involved in cases where families require assistance to agree on the best arrangements for the welfare and safety of the child(ren) involved. When applying, you'll have the opportunity to indicate your preference - so you can specify a preference of the role that best fits your skills and interests. Children's Social Workers key responsibilities include: Conducting assessments and directly engaging with children to understand and represent their views and wishes to the court . Using expertise in robust risk assessment and mediation will be essential as you advocate for arrangements that prioritise the best interest of the children . Who we're looking for You must hold a relevant Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England You'll have experience working with children and families in a qualified social work capacity You will have experience in Family Court proceedings Location While these roles are contractually based in either our Gray's Inn Road office or Croydon office , we support flexible working which means your proximity to the office doesn't need to be a deciding factor, however, there will be a requirement to travel frequently for this role to meet with children and families and attend court. We also meet regularly for team meetings and group supervision to help you feel supported in your role, connect with peers and managers and feel supported and a valued member of our team. We provide an outstanding range of practice aids, resources, equipment, and support, so that individually and collectively, we can be the voice of children and young people when the family court makes critical decisions about their futures. Benefits Please Note: The advertised salary reflects our 2024/25 pay award. We are awaiting confirmation of our 2025/26 when salaries will be updated to reflect this. We also know that to join us you want to be rewarded in a variety of ways, including quality time away from work to spend time with those important to you, support to manage your financial present and future, whilst also being trusted to manage your work/life balance. We have an extensive package of benefits that you can find out more about when you click through, including excellent holidays and a generous Local Government Pension Scheme to name just two things. We also understand that you will want to work for an organisation that is both passionate and committed to supporting your wellbeing. As you will find out when you visit our vacancy page, the four dedicated, additional days per year when colleagues are encouraged to spend time focusing on their health and wellbeing is just one of a multitude of ways in which we do this. Things you need to know We also know it is important for you to work in a diverse, inclusive organisation that is a safe space for colleagues with shared aspects of identity and lived experience. Given we work with children and families from all backgrounds, we especially welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds as this helps ensure our workforce reflects the diversity of the children and families we work with and provide a service that reflects their uniqueness. We are looking to move forward with this recruitment process as quickly as we can and so will review applications and be in touch as soon as we can. However, as a guide, the timetable we are hoping to work to is below. Closing date for applications: 07 December 2025 Initial interviews completed by: As and when you apply Final interviews: What we've shared with you here is just a small amount of what we think you may like to know. We would also like you to be able to access the job description for this role and more about our benefits and wellbeing offer, which you can find by clicking through to our vacancy page. We look forward to hearing from you.

We have opportunities for Social Workers to join our Family Safeguarding Teams based across East Surrey covering the Reigate and Weybridge areas and West Surrey covering the Woking and Guildford areas. The salary range for Social Workers who have successfully completed their ASYE is £47,239 - £50,135 per annum . This is inclusive of a supplement of £5,000. We also offer a financial package of up to £6,000 which is payable in 3 instalments across your first 18 months in post. Our Offer to You A competitive relocation package of up to £8,000 We pay your Social Worker England Registration fee 28 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) Access to our car lease scheme Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days per year Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Paternity, adoption and dependents leave Refer a friend payment of £1,000 as a thank you for finding the right Social Worker About Surrey Our Surrey Children's Services are actively working towards becoming a high-performing local authority, evidenced by the fact we are now starting to realise the positive impacts of the Family Safeguarding practice model in action with reductions in the number of children subject to child protection plans. We are working hard to sustain and develop our progress and this is driven by the efforts of every member of our social care workforce from our business support and family support workers to our frontline practitioners through to leadership- all working together to create and sustain the right conditions for a positive culture and well-supported workforce equipped to deliver consistent and good quality social work practice for our children and families. Our Progress We are proud of our recent Good Ofsted judgement, which marks a significant milestone for Surrey. The report highlights that our social workers are "skilled at building relationships with children who are subject of children in need or child protection plans. Creative direct work helps them to build a rounded understanding of children's daily lives." "They also build positive relationships with parents, enabling honest and sometimes difficult conversations." Overall "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." About our Family Safeguarding Service Our Family Safeguarding services include responsibility for our Family Safeguarding Model, Child In Need, as well as pre and court proceedings. Within Family Safeguarding we use motivational interviewing, multi-agency approach under the Family Safeguarding model, where Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Domestic Abuse Practitioners, Recovery Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, and Psychologists collaborate closely to address family issues efficiently, reducing the need for referrals to other agencies. We strive to provide a supportive and dynamic work environment for our employees, that fosters growth, maintains work-life balance, and rewards efforts. We guarantee 5 days of CPD and have access to excellent research and development tools such as Community Care Inform, Care Knowledge and Research In Practice. Why Choose Surrey? Surrey is a large and ambitious local authority meaning we can draw from a range of available resources to support the delivery of our services to children and their families, but that's just part of it. It's our staff that truly make the difference day in day out and we'd like to share with you some of their insights as to why they choose to be part of Surrey Children's social care workforce. Our staff highlighted that you can expect Positive team and colleague relationships - You'll have the opportunity to be part of a team that thrives on positive working relationships, where collaboration with supportive colleagues in your team, across the organisation and with key partners will enable and enrich your practice. Flexibility and work-life balance - We are committed to agile working and trust you to adapt your schedule to suit your needs, balancing this against the need to visit your children and families. It is our expectation that staff attend the office at least 2 days per week. Opportunities and support for professional development - You can benefit from a structured environment that encourages growth and development. You'll have access to ongoing training opportunities via our Surrey Children's Service Academy, including our coaching and mentoring scheme, a well-structured progression pathway, learning opportunities and reflective and task focused supervision. A sense of belonging and familiarity - You'll be part of our welcoming and approachable social work family where you'll be able to draw on the knowledge of established team members to support your understanding of the local area and available resources, working for a team where your individual expertise are valued and where you can have fun together. A focus on wellbeing - We recognise that you are a valuable asset and key to unlocking the positive changes we aspire for with our children and families. The job you do is serious therefore we take your well being seriously and recognise the need for reflective supervision where wellbeing is front and centre of the conversation. Your Application, Our Inclusive Approach In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Qualified Social Work degree and SWE Registration Car driver with a valid UK license ASYE completed, within two years of qualifying UK social work experience - at least 1 year UK frontline social work experience Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply you will need to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Please tell us what has motivated you to apply for this role? Please tell us about the key skills and experience you will be able to bring to this role. What is your understanding of Surrey's Practice Model for family safeguarding? Can you describe the strengths and challenges of this model. The job advert closes at 23:59 on the 08.12.2025. Next Steps If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to a short virtual call to explore your answers to the application questions (lasting approx. 15- 20 mins) If successful following this, you will be invited for an in-person interview, allowing you to meet the team, check out your potential office and get a feel for what your journey might look like. We are committed to inclusive recruitment. That's why, if you're invited to a face-to-face interview, we'll share the themes of the questions with you in advance. This way, you can prepare and feel comfortable, allowing you to confidently discuss your skills and experiences. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Fixed term contract, 12 months Full Time, 37 hours per week £54,001 to £66,899 per annum Location: Chelmsford Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It's an exciting time to join us. Not only have we been named Outstanding by Ofsted. We are also delighted and at the same time humbled to have been crowned Social Work Employer of the Year for the second time in the last three years! Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity and compassion; promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. The Team Manager leads team, developing and promoting capabilities and holding them accountable for performance and delivering improvements. Working with the Service Manager, contributing to the development of strategy and ensuring a service which adapts responsively to change. With proven ability to focus on results, develop innovative solutions and build strong working relationships, this leader will possess a deep understanding of working in a challenging social and financial environment. Children in Care (CIC) Our Children in Care teams work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are in care - those who are either placed with foster carers or who live in residential homes. They work with the children and young people to ensure their experiences. The role: Lead a team of social workers to deliver a high-quality professional service with positive outcomes. Accountable for individual performance, quality assurance, resources and budgets. Accountable for the practice of social workers within the team, providing professional and practice supervision, using available tools to address underperformance and coaching to enhance the quality of the practice. Responsible for development of individuals to maximise the capability and performance across the team. Responsible for the oversight and quality assurance of a range of social work reports and court statements. Responsible for responding to complaints and other feedback from service users in accordance with policy and in a way that fosters positive relationships. Lead inter-agency collaborative working, where a social work perspective is used to inform and drive decision making. Establishing and developing effective approaches to integrated working with partners, communities and the voluntary sector, to achieve successful outcomes for service users. Develop the training and tactical service delivery plan for the team. Use expertise and professional knowledge to provide advice and guidance for complex cases in line with legislative and organisational standards. Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. The Experience You Will Bring: A recognised social work qualification i.e. Diploma, degree or master's in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker. Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements. Significant experience within a Social Care setting with evidence of challenging social and family situations. Experience of supervision of Social Work students and/or newly qualified Social Workers, possessing strong leadership and behavioural skills, with the ability to forge a highly performing and motivated team from diverse backgrounds, to deliver local objectives and work to required professional standards. Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children and their families. Recognise the financial implications of care packages commissioned. Evidence of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. Knowledge of relevant legislation and experience of legal processes including care proceedings.

Children's Social Work Team Manager - Hertfordshire: Children's Team Manager - North Herts FS Team Location: Farnham House, Six Hills Way, Stevenage Pay: 45.50 per hour Contract: Temporary (3 months) Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week Hybrid Working Available About the Role: We are seeking an experienced Children's Team Manager to join the North Herts Family Safeguarding Team. This is a key leadership role, providing oversight and direction to ensure high-quality safeguarding services for children and families. Key Responsibilities: Review, challenge, and sign off recommended packages and support plans in line with legislation and service procedures. Resolve complex and high-risk situations using negotiation and diplomacy, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. Build strong partnerships with senior officers, external organisations, and the community to develop responsive services. Operationalise plans and deploy resources effectively to deliver safe, high-quality outcomes. What We're Looking For: Qualified Social Worker with at least 3 years' management experience. Solid safeguarding experience, including CIN, CP, and court proceedings. Strong assessment, written, and communication skills. Must be a car driver. Why Join Us? Competitive pay rate. Hybrid working model. Opportunity to lead and shape services that make a real difference. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Social Worker to join their team based in Yorkshire JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £30 - £35 per hour WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Yorkshire JOB SUMMARY The Children s Assessment Team (CAT) is the frontline service for all new cases entering Children s Social Care. You will be working within a dedicated, structured team that responds quickly and efficiently to referrals and assessments. Your role will involve carrying out single assessments, child protection enquiries, pre-birth risk assessments, and managing cases escalating to care proceedings. All work must be completed within strict statutory timescales and to a high professional standard. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Conducting timely and high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirements Managing cases related to Child Protection (CP) , Child in Need (CIN) , and private law matters Initiating care proceedings where necessary Participating in a four-week duty rota across four pods, with one week of office-based duty per rota cycle Maintaining accurate records and reports in compliance with local and national safeguarding protocols Working collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to safeguard children THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Qualified Social Worker with relevant experience in Children s Assessment , particularly in Child Protection , Child in Need , and private law Experience initiating and working with care proceedings Ability to work under pressure and meet tight statutory deadlines Strong communication and report-writing skills Flexibility to be office-based during duty weeks as part of the rota Immediate availability highly desirable Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.

We are excited to be hiring two Bank Supervising Social Workers, specialising in completion of Kinship Assessments, to join our fantastic Fostering Team based in Reigate and Woking. We pay a competitive fee of £2,500 per assessment completed , plus travel expenses. Our Offer to You: Generous Annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours A generous local government salary related pension Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Role In this role you will become a vital part of our creative and compassionate Fostering service. We are dedicated to supporting Surrey's most vulnerable children and young people, working with theories of trauma, attachment and loss. Our goal is to ensure the best outcomes for our children and young people, ensuring no one is left behind. We are currently seeking bank Supervising Social Workers to complete assessments, considering applicants for Kinship Fostering, Special Guardianship, or both. We use Form K (Coram Baaf) for completing assessments. These assessments are required to be completed in short timescales, so it is essential that you are self-motivated and accustomed to working autonomously, and to agreed deadlines. A key aspect of this role will be to establish positive rapport with families in times of stress, so this is an area you will need to feel confident in. As part of this role, you will also attend Court or Fostering panels to present your assessments, as and when required. Your Application In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Social Work qualified and registered with Social Work England Experience of completing Kinship assessments Ability to produce clear, triangulated, evidence based and analytical assessments Good IT skills Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust We have offices in Reigate and Woking, however you will need to be prepared to travel around the county, and beyond, to meet the demands of the role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Social Workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job. To apply, we request that you submit a CV and you will be asked the following 3 questions: Please tell us what motivates you to work with Kinship carers? Please describe, in your view, what the most important qualities Kinship carers need are? Please tell us about the key skills, abilities and experience you would bring to this role. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 28/12/2025 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Social Worker - Adults Social Care Teams £38,976 - £52,767 Permanent Full Time Richmond and Wandsworth Would you like the opportunity to take on new training and development opportunities that will lead to promotions and pay enhancements without the need to apply for a new Social Work post? If so, then apply to our Adult Social Care Teams here at Richmond and Wandsworth Councils to shape and develop your career! Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are looking for experienced, qualified post ASYE Social Workers to join our Adult Social Care teams. The teams consist of Service Managers, Assistant Service Managers, Senior Social Workers, Social Workers and Social Care Assessors who work across the boroughs. Our focus is to provide a holistic, personalised, strength based service to residents over the age of 18. About the role Key aspects of the role include: Undertaking assessments of individual and carers needs and risks to encourage independence, provide support and prevent harm. Working in partnership with service users and carers using a person-centred approach, with the aim of maximising independence, wellbeing and choice. Applying social work principles and values to guide professional practice and respect diversity. We are committed to the development of our staff; our Adult Social Care Academy offers a range of professional development opportunities for staff in the Adult Social Care and Public Health Department. You will: Have a 'can do' attitude to work Continuously seek better value for money while meeting resident's outcomes at lower cost Have the interests of residents and service users at heart, and ensuring they receive the highest standards of service provision Take a team approach that values collaboration and partnership working. Have knowledge of current developments in relevant legislation, national guidance and frameworks and how to access more detailed information when necessary, including the local authority's responsibility to safeguard adults at risk Be able to make rapid judgements, at times in emergencies Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience Candidates must have post qualification experience along with a good knowledge of relevant legislation and local authority responsibilities in the safeguarding of vulnerable adults. You must have good communication, decision-making and time management skills. To apply for this role please complete the application form which will ask you for CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the requirements of the role. The application process for this campaign will be anonymised. The applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. In return for your skills, knowledge and experience, we can offer you a salary up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience).We can also offer you: £3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years' service) Payment of Social Work England registration fee Performance related salary progression scheme 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays (40 paid days in total) Regular reflective supervision and peer group supervision Bespoke Personal Development Plans Amazing fully funded training opportunities and career pathways including - Practice Educator; Leadership and Management; Best Interest Assessor; Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP); Social Work Apprenticeships; Coaching and Mentoring and Adults Safeguarding at Risk. Access to Research in Practice membership and Institute of Leadership and Management resources. We may close this vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond & Wandsworth Better Service Partnership are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone.We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Some posts may be exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to these posts will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.