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: Social workers 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 social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Gweres Teyluyow - Mid Cornwall Teylu (Pre Birth) - Mid Cornwall 16+ and Seperated Children Seeking Asylum Service - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate 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. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent 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, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway 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 part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
May 17, 2026
Full time
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: Social workers 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 social work career in an innovative and ambitious children's service in one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Further information about our social work careers can be found on our website The Role: We have opportunities for passionate, committed Social Workers across Cornwall in both full and part time roles. We have opportunities available within: Family Assessment Service Teams - Positions available across the County Child Protection - Positions available across the County Disabled Children & Therapy Service - Positions available across the County Multi Agency Referral Unit (MARU) - based in Truro Children In Care Team - Positions available across the County Gweres Teyluyow - Mid Cornwall Teylu (Pre Birth) - Mid Cornwall 16+ and Seperated Children Seeking Asylum Service - Positions available across the County Further information about our teams is available here. Please let us know in your application if you are seeking full/part time roles and which teams you are most interested in. This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: You will be a social worker registered with Social Work England who will have: Previous experience working within a social care environment A proven track record of excellent practice that improves the lives of children High-level written and verbal communication skills to build effective professional relationships with families and other professionals Knowledge and understanding of the legislation, models and theories relevant to children's social work, and the ability to evidence how you have applied your learning to your practice The skills to undertake assessments and to use evidence-based practice tools to devise, implement and review care plans If your experience as a social worker is within another sector (such as Adult Social Care or the Voluntary sector), we provide additional support to transition into children and families social work through a supported induction period. Please note: If you have qualified within the last 2 years, but not completed your Assessed and Supported Year of Employment (ASYE) we would welcome your application as a Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) in order to access Cornwall's ASYE programme which runs twice yearly. You would need to apply for our NQSW adverts which are advertised separately. Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate 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. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An individualised induction to meet your specific needs and learning An excellent 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, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Support from our dedicated Practice Educators throughout your progression pathway 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 part-time hours and homeworking A license to access Community Care Inform and Research in Practice. Payment of your Social Work England registration fees. A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress
JOB 791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding Team to work full time based in West Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £ 41,591 per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capabilities, including where there is hostility and risk. Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks. Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect. Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures. Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff. Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff. Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team. As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development. Share and present professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the team and with other partners. Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by the Council. Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Continual professional development. Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
May 17, 2026
Full time
JOB 791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Senior Social Worker within the Family Safeguarding Team to work full time based in West Berkshire. The salary for this permanent Senior Social Worker job is up to £ 41,591 per annum. Main duties: Take professional responsibility for managing a complex caseload which will include individuals, children, carers and families who require support and guidance. Demonstrate confident and effective judgement about risk and accountability in decision-making and be able to sustain engagement with fluctuating circumstances and capabilities, including where there is hostility and risk. Use assessment procedures discerningly in response to the presenting needs and to ensure that a proportionate assessment is completed in a way that enables maximum participation. Use professional judgement, employing a range of interventions: promoting independence, providing support and protection, taking preventative action and ensuring safety whilst balancing rights and risks. Take the lead in managing positive interventions that prevent deterioration in health and wellbeing whilst safeguarding people at risk of abuse or neglect. Undertake assessment and planning for safeguarding in more complex cases, and support colleagues by utilising safeguarding skills, in line with current policies and procedures. Play a leading role in practice development, help promote and sustain a learning culture and mentor less experienced staff. Deliver formal professional reflective supervision and provide guidance and advice regarding casework to less experienced qualified staff. Where required, take the role of practice educator (or train as a practice educator) for students and the role of ASYE assessor and supervisor for newly qualified social workers in the team. As part of the supervision and appraisal process provide support with personal and professional development. Share and present professional knowledge and expertise to colleagues within the team and with other partners. Take professional and personal responsibility for clear recording of analysis and judgements, maintaining up to date case work records on the database as required by the Council. Take responsibility for working within the Directorate's data protection policies. Requirements of this Senior Social Worker job: A social Work Qualification or equivalent. Understanding of relevant legislation. Continual professional development. Social Work England registered. Contact: This Senior Social Worker job is advertised by Alex Moon; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements. As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role. This very much played a significant in previously winning 'Best Candidate Care' at the Recruiter Awards as well being a two-time finalist for the same award. Sanctuary takes great pride in building candidate and client relationships that promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). With recruitment consultants and all other employees undertaking annual online training on EDI and many other compliance training courses, Sanctuary is best placed to undertake a fair and thorough selection process. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.
JOB 791d94d2 Team Manager - Child & Family Team Specialism / Department: Children's Social Care - Child & Family Team Location: Bradford, UK Salary / Pay Rate: £25,726.00 - £27,749.00 per annum (Part Time) Contract Type: Permanent / Ongoing Working Pattern: Part-Time (18.5 hours per week / 3 days) Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and innovative leader to join the Child & Family Team in Bradford as a Team Manager. This position sits within a newly established trust that blends the energy of a start up with the expertise of national social care professionals. It offers a unique chance to influence and shape services that support children, young people, and families across the region. Working part time (18.5 hours across 3 days), you will oversee a team of skilled Social Workers and Community Resource Workers, ensuring high quality, outcome focused services. Your leadership will help to drive improvement, strengthen safeguarding practice, and support the delivery of excellent family centred interventions. Perks and Benefits Part-Time Flexibility: Work 3 days per week (18.5 hours), ideal for balancing work and personal life. Competitive Salary: £25,726.00 - £27,749.00 annually for part time hours, reflecting your experience and leadership. Professional Development: Access continuous training and growth opportunities. Supportive Culture: Collaborative and respectful environment where learning is shared. Meaningful Work: Contribute to a trust focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities / What You Will Do Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and Community Resource Workers. Chair multi agency planning meetings to promote coordinated, high quality support. Allocate and oversee workloads, ensuring outcome focused and timely interventions. Provide supervision, appraisal, and performance management to maintain professional standards. Monitor team performance using local and national indicators. Ensure case recording and audit compliance with statutory and departmental standards. Manage all aspects of staffing in line with organisational policies. Ensure adherence to safeguarding legislation and departmental procedures. Provide critical reflection, challenge, and decision making for complex cases. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the team and service. Requirements / Candidate Criteria Essential Qualified Social Worker with recognised Social Work degree or equivalent. Registered with Social Work England . Significant post qualification experience in children's social care. Strong understanding of safeguarding, family support, and multi agency work. Proven leadership experience within children's services. Excellent communication, performance management, and decision making skills. Desirable Previous experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner. Experience within a local authority or trust based safeguarding setting. Strong background in service development and quality assurance. Why Bradford Bradford is a vibrant and culturally rich city known for its diverse communities, welcoming atmosphere, and rich heritage. With stunning parks, thriving arts venues, exciting regeneration projects, and close proximity to the Yorkshire countryside, Bradford offers an excellent lifestyle alongside meaningful social care work. It is a place where you can grow your career while contributing to life changing services for children and families. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is an award winning, highly trusted recruitment agency with an Excellent Trustpilot rating backed by over 1,000 reviews. They specialise in placing skilled social care professionals into roles that match their experience and aspirations. With Sanctuary, you'll receive personalised consultant support, competitive rates, and a seamless recruitment experience from start to finish.
May 16, 2026
Full time
JOB 791d94d2 Team Manager - Child & Family Team Specialism / Department: Children's Social Care - Child & Family Team Location: Bradford, UK Salary / Pay Rate: £25,726.00 - £27,749.00 per annum (Part Time) Contract Type: Permanent / Ongoing Working Pattern: Part-Time (18.5 hours per week / 3 days) Role Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and innovative leader to join the Child & Family Team in Bradford as a Team Manager. This position sits within a newly established trust that blends the energy of a start up with the expertise of national social care professionals. It offers a unique chance to influence and shape services that support children, young people, and families across the region. Working part time (18.5 hours across 3 days), you will oversee a team of skilled Social Workers and Community Resource Workers, ensuring high quality, outcome focused services. Your leadership will help to drive improvement, strengthen safeguarding practice, and support the delivery of excellent family centred interventions. Perks and Benefits Part-Time Flexibility: Work 3 days per week (18.5 hours), ideal for balancing work and personal life. Competitive Salary: £25,726.00 - £27,749.00 annually for part time hours, reflecting your experience and leadership. Professional Development: Access continuous training and growth opportunities. Supportive Culture: Collaborative and respectful environment where learning is shared. Meaningful Work: Contribute to a trust focused on improving outcomes for children and families. Key Responsibilities / What You Will Do Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and Community Resource Workers. Chair multi agency planning meetings to promote coordinated, high quality support. Allocate and oversee workloads, ensuring outcome focused and timely interventions. Provide supervision, appraisal, and performance management to maintain professional standards. Monitor team performance using local and national indicators. Ensure case recording and audit compliance with statutory and departmental standards. Manage all aspects of staffing in line with organisational policies. Ensure adherence to safeguarding legislation and departmental procedures. Provide critical reflection, challenge, and decision making for complex cases. Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within the team and service. Requirements / Candidate Criteria Essential Qualified Social Worker with recognised Social Work degree or equivalent. Registered with Social Work England . Significant post qualification experience in children's social care. Strong understanding of safeguarding, family support, and multi agency work. Proven leadership experience within children's services. Excellent communication, performance management, and decision making skills. Desirable Previous experience as a Team Manager or Senior Practitioner. Experience within a local authority or trust based safeguarding setting. Strong background in service development and quality assurance. Why Bradford Bradford is a vibrant and culturally rich city known for its diverse communities, welcoming atmosphere, and rich heritage. With stunning parks, thriving arts venues, exciting regeneration projects, and close proximity to the Yorkshire countryside, Bradford offers an excellent lifestyle alongside meaningful social care work. It is a place where you can grow your career while contributing to life changing services for children and families. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is an award winning, highly trusted recruitment agency with an Excellent Trustpilot rating backed by over 1,000 reviews. They specialise in placing skilled social care professionals into roles that match their experience and aspirations. With Sanctuary, you'll receive personalised consultant support, competitive rates, and a seamless recruitment experience from start to finish.
Newly Qualified Social Workers - (ASYE Programme)PO1 - £38, months fixed term Full time Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Other essential information: £2,000 salary increase on successful completion of your probation / ASYE period. £3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service)Objective of the roleWould you like the opportunity to begin your social work career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment that actively invests in your development?You will join Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care as part of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, where you will develop your skills, confidence and professional practice.You will work within a collaborative social work team, supporting adults to maximise independence, wellbeing and choice, while gaining valuable experience across a range of adult social care functions.Throughout your ASYE year, you will receive structured support, reflective supervision, and access to high-quality training to help you progress into a confident and capable social worker.About the roleKey aspects of the role include:Undertaking Care Act assessments to identify needs, strengths and risksDeveloping and reviewing support plans that are person-centred and outcome-focusedApplying the Mental Capacity Act, including capacity assessments and best interest decision-makingSupporting and responding to safeguarding concerns to protect adults at riskWorking in partnership with residents, carers and professionals to deliver holistic supportEmbedding reflective practice through regular supervision and learning opportunitiesDemonstrating a commitment to continued professional development (CPD)throughout the ASYE programmeApplying social work values, legislation and guidance in practiceDeveloping confidence in decision-making in both routine and complex situationsContributing to a collaborative and supportive team environmentWhat we offerIf you come and work for us, we will offer you:A structured ASYE programme with protected development timeReduced and carefully managed caseload in your first yearRegular, high-quality professional supervisionReflective practice sessions, ASYE workshops and Action Learning SetsA comprehensive inductionprogrammeClear pathways for career progression and continuing professional developmentLocal Government Pension Scheme and staff benefitsStrong commitment to professional supervision and supporting staffThe benefits of a regional teaching partnership with Kingston UniversityEssential Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceDegree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)Eligible for or registered with Social Work EnglandUnderstanding of key legislation including theCare Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworksAbility to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholdersWillingness to learn, develop and engage with the ASYEprogrammeCommitment to delivering person-centred, strengths-based practiceFor an informal discussion please contact: Dijana Derakovic-Hodzic, ASYE manager on or Niall Robinson, ASYE Manager on Key datesClosing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 15th June 2026Interview Date: TBC 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.Additional informationRichmond & 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.
May 16, 2026
Full time
Newly Qualified Social Workers - (ASYE Programme)PO1 - £38, months fixed term Full time Location: Richmond and Wandsworth Other essential information: £2,000 salary increase on successful completion of your probation / ASYE period. £3,000 retention bonus (every 2 years of service)Objective of the roleWould you like the opportunity to begin your social work career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment that actively invests in your development?You will join Richmond and Wandsworth Adult Social Care as part of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme, where you will develop your skills, confidence and professional practice.You will work within a collaborative social work team, supporting adults to maximise independence, wellbeing and choice, while gaining valuable experience across a range of adult social care functions.Throughout your ASYE year, you will receive structured support, reflective supervision, and access to high-quality training to help you progress into a confident and capable social worker.About the roleKey aspects of the role include:Undertaking Care Act assessments to identify needs, strengths and risksDeveloping and reviewing support plans that are person-centred and outcome-focusedApplying the Mental Capacity Act, including capacity assessments and best interest decision-makingSupporting and responding to safeguarding concerns to protect adults at riskWorking in partnership with residents, carers and professionals to deliver holistic supportEmbedding reflective practice through regular supervision and learning opportunitiesDemonstrating a commitment to continued professional development (CPD)throughout the ASYE programmeApplying social work values, legislation and guidance in practiceDeveloping confidence in decision-making in both routine and complex situationsContributing to a collaborative and supportive team environmentWhat we offerIf you come and work for us, we will offer you:A structured ASYE programme with protected development timeReduced and carefully managed caseload in your first yearRegular, high-quality professional supervisionReflective practice sessions, ASYE workshops and Action Learning SetsA comprehensive inductionprogrammeClear pathways for career progression and continuing professional developmentLocal Government Pension Scheme and staff benefitsStrong commitment to professional supervision and supporting staffThe benefits of a regional teaching partnership with Kingston UniversityEssential Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceDegree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)Eligible for or registered with Social Work EnglandUnderstanding of key legislation including theCare Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworksAbility to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholdersWillingness to learn, develop and engage with the ASYEprogrammeCommitment to delivering person-centred, strengths-based practiceFor an informal discussion please contact: Dijana Derakovic-Hodzic, ASYE manager on or Niall Robinson, ASYE Manager on Key datesClosing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026Shortlisting Date: W/C Monday 15th June 2026Interview Date: TBC 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.Additional informationRichmond & 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.
Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? Hartlepool Borough Council is currently looking for a dedicated Childrens Social Care - Social Worker to join our Fostering Team on a 13-week contract. This role offers a supportive environment, manageable caseloads, and excellent opportunities for professional development. Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Responsibilities As a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include: Managing a manageable caseload of fostering cases to provide bespoke support to foster carers Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers in accordance with fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance standards Building strong relationships with children, foster carers, and families to promote their wellbeing Applying the Secure Base Model within practice to ensure a child-focused approach Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring timely documentation Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills Collaborating with a dedicated team of experienced practitioners and managers to ensure the best outcomes for children Candidate Requirements The ideal Childrens Social Care - Social Worker will have: A recognized social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance Experience in recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers Knowledge of the Secure Base Model and its application within practice Child-focused approach with excellent communication skills Ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment Benefits of the Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Role 21.70 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 28.54LTD inclusive of holiday pay 13-week contract with the possibility of extension Very well supported and manageable caseloads Excellent training opportunities to develop your practice Positive and supportive organizational culture prioritizing staff wellbeing Newly qualified Social Workers receive targeted guidance and support Collaborative, motivated, and dedicated team environment How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our recruitment consultant: Name: Delanie Heyes Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) Join Hartlepool Borough Council as a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker and make a positive impact on children and families. We look forward to receiving your application!
May 15, 2026
Contractor
Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Are you an experienced Social Worker seeking a new opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children's lives? Hartlepool Borough Council is currently looking for a dedicated Childrens Social Care - Social Worker to join our Fostering Team on a 13-week contract. This role offers a supportive environment, manageable caseloads, and excellent opportunities for professional development. Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Responsibilities As a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker, your key responsibilities will include: Managing a manageable caseload of fostering cases to provide bespoke support to foster carers Recruiting, assessing, and supporting foster carers in accordance with fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance standards Building strong relationships with children, foster carers, and families to promote their wellbeing Applying the Secure Base Model within practice to ensure a child-focused approach Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring timely documentation Participating in ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills Collaborating with a dedicated team of experienced practitioners and managers to ensure the best outcomes for children Candidate Requirements The ideal Childrens Social Care - Social Worker will have: A recognized social work qualification and registration with Social Work England Strong knowledge of fostering legislation, procedures, and compliance Experience in recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers Knowledge of the Secure Base Model and its application within practice Child-focused approach with excellent communication skills Ability to work effectively within a supportive team environment Benefits of the Childrens Social Care - Social Worker Role 21.70 PAYE exclusive of holiday pay or 28.54LTD inclusive of holiday pay 13-week contract with the possibility of extension Very well supported and manageable caseloads Excellent training opportunities to develop your practice Positive and supportive organizational culture prioritizing staff wellbeing Newly qualified Social Workers receive targeted guidance and support Collaborative, motivated, and dedicated team environment How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to contact our recruitment consultant: Name: Delanie Heyes Email: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) Join Hartlepool Borough Council as a Childrens Social Care - Social Worker and make a positive impact on children and families. We look forward to receiving your application!
The starting salary for this role is currently £37,995 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. A further financial package of £6,000 also available on completion of your Assisted and Supported Year in Employment with us. We are currently welcoming Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to join Surrey Children's Services as part of our Autumn 2026 cohort. The programme is planned to start on the 5th of October 2026 . Our Location and Teams: Surrey is a large and vibrant county that borders with Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west, please refer to the map attached to understand more about our geography. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career with us at a time of positive transformation. We are continuing to develop our services in line with the national Families First reforms, strengthening our Family Help approach and working more closely with multi-agency partners to deliver the right support at the right time. At present, our teams include Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Adolescents, Children with Disabilities, Children Looked After and Fostering. Due to forthcoming changes associated with the Families First and wider service transformation, team structures are likely to change later this year. As an NQSW, you will be supported to develop your practice within this evolving landscape, with a strong ASYE programme and clear professional guidance. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about team vacancies during the selection process. When applying, please indicate which of the geographical area(s), you would be willing to work in: Northeast area office based in Weybridge, covering Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell Southeast area office based in Reigate, covering Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge & Mole Valley. Northwest area office based in Woking, covering Woking, Surrey Heath & Runnymede. Southwest area office based in Guildford covering Guildford & Waverley. You will be required to travel to the office where your team is based and within a geographical area to undertake direct work with children, young people and families, to attend meetings and training as required. When not working with our children and families in the community, we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility whilst maximising learning opportunities for you as a Newly Qualified Social Worker and responding to service needs. We invite you to discuss this with us further at interview. About Our ASYE Programme: Our programme is well established and well resourced, supported by a capable team of experienced social work staff and managers. Across the 12 month programme you can expect regular reflective supervision from both your Team Manager and ASYE Assessor who will guide and support you to develop your knowledge base. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and confidence for a career in frontline social work. Our latest Ofsted inspection judged our Childrens Services as 'Good' The report recognises that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme with us, there will be an opportunity to progress your career with Surrey County Council and tap into our Post-Qualifying Year 2 programme which supports you beyond the completion of your ASYE. You are able to find out more about what Surrey has to offer by visiting our Surrey Children's Services Academy web page. NQSWs who undertake the ASYE programme with Surrey will have access to: Induction and Support A comprehensive ASYE Academy Induction programme and Team Induction. Allocated Advanced Social Worker as ASYE Assessor, in addition to the operational Team Manager. Graduated Supervision offer with increased support in the first six months. Graduated workload reaching a 90% allocation by the end of programme. Monthly one-to-one or group reflective supervision with ASYE Assessor. Access to our Children's Quality Practice and Performance Service to develop skills in social work practice. Monthly ASYE Learning Events focusing on Post Qualifying Standards (KSS). Two days a month Protected Development Time. Access to Community Care inform and Care Knowledge learning platforms. Access to Surrey Safeguarding Children's Partnership training programme, our wider Academy learning & development offer, plus bespoke Court Skills for Social Workers & Domestic Abuse training for NQSWs. Access to a secure SharePoint hub for collaborative working and access to up-to-date resources. Other Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) We pay your Social Work England registration fee for any registration period when you are employed with us. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Parental, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Shortlisting Criteria: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You hold a Social Work qualification such as a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (or will be about to obtain any of these) You are (or will be) registering with Social Work England and have permission to work in the UK following your studies, without requiring employer visa sponsorship. Your experience of working with children, young people and their families, e.g. paid or voluntary work / transferable work experience skills / social work placements etc That you qualified within two years of the NQSW cohort commencing in October 2026 (If you qualified earlier than October 2024 your application will not be considered) You hold a current valid full UK driving licence and will have access to a vehicle when taking up employment with us Surrey has both urban and rural areas, and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and 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. Contact Us: Please contact us for any questions relating to the role via email at . This could be to discuss reasonable adjustments, understanding of the ASYE programme or Children's Services structures in Surrey and the opportunities available to you. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of May 2026 with shortlisting planned for W/C the 1st of June 2026. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at one of our area offices. Interviews are planned to take place W/C 15th & W/C 22nd of June 2026. 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.
May 15, 2026
Full time
The starting salary for this role is currently £37,995 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. A further financial package of £6,000 also available on completion of your Assisted and Supported Year in Employment with us. We are currently welcoming Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) to join Surrey Children's Services as part of our Autumn 2026 cohort. The programme is planned to start on the 5th of October 2026 . Our Location and Teams: Surrey is a large and vibrant county that borders with Greater London to the northeast, Kent to the east, East and West Sussex to the south, and Hampshire and Berkshire to the west, please refer to the map attached to understand more about our geography. This is a unique opportunity to begin your career with us at a time of positive transformation. We are continuing to develop our services in line with the national Families First reforms, strengthening our Family Help approach and working more closely with multi-agency partners to deliver the right support at the right time. At present, our teams include Assessment, Family Safeguarding, Adolescents, Children with Disabilities, Children Looked After and Fostering. Due to forthcoming changes associated with the Families First and wider service transformation, team structures are likely to change later this year. As an NQSW, you will be supported to develop your practice within this evolving landscape, with a strong ASYE programme and clear professional guidance. You will have the opportunity to ask questions about team vacancies during the selection process. When applying, please indicate which of the geographical area(s), you would be willing to work in: Northeast area office based in Weybridge, covering Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom & Ewell Southeast area office based in Reigate, covering Reigate & Banstead, Tandridge & Mole Valley. Northwest area office based in Woking, covering Woking, Surrey Heath & Runnymede. Southwest area office based in Guildford covering Guildford & Waverley. You will be required to travel to the office where your team is based and within a geographical area to undertake direct work with children, young people and families, to attend meetings and training as required. When not working with our children and families in the community, we support agile working with a combination of home and office working. We are keen to get the balance right of providing flexibility whilst maximising learning opportunities for you as a Newly Qualified Social Worker and responding to service needs. We invite you to discuss this with us further at interview. About Our ASYE Programme: Our programme is well established and well resourced, supported by a capable team of experienced social work staff and managers. Across the 12 month programme you can expect regular reflective supervision from both your Team Manager and ASYE Assessor who will guide and support you to develop your knowledge base. You will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills and confidence for a career in frontline social work. Our latest Ofsted inspection judged our Childrens Services as 'Good' The report recognises that "Staff are well-trained and committed, feel highly valued and are proud to work in Surrey." Upon successful completion of the ASYE programme with us, there will be an opportunity to progress your career with Surrey County Council and tap into our Post-Qualifying Year 2 programme which supports you beyond the completion of your ASYE. You are able to find out more about what Surrey has to offer by visiting our Surrey Children's Services Academy web page. NQSWs who undertake the ASYE programme with Surrey will have access to: Induction and Support A comprehensive ASYE Academy Induction programme and Team Induction. Allocated Advanced Social Worker as ASYE Assessor, in addition to the operational Team Manager. Graduated Supervision offer with increased support in the first six months. Graduated workload reaching a 90% allocation by the end of programme. Monthly one-to-one or group reflective supervision with ASYE Assessor. Access to our Children's Quality Practice and Performance Service to develop skills in social work practice. Monthly ASYE Learning Events focusing on Post Qualifying Standards (KSS). Two days a month Protected Development Time. Access to Community Care inform and Care Knowledge learning platforms. Access to Surrey Safeguarding Children's Partnership training programme, our wider Academy learning & development offer, plus bespoke Court Skills for Social Workers & Domestic Abuse training for NQSWs. Access to a secure SharePoint hub for collaborative working and access to up-to-date resources. Other Benefits: 28 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years' service (plus bank holidays) We pay your Social Work England registration fee for any registration period when you are employed with us. Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Parental, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents Shortlisting Criteria: In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: You hold a Social Work qualification such as a Degree, Masters or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (or will be about to obtain any of these) You are (or will be) registering with Social Work England and have permission to work in the UK following your studies, without requiring employer visa sponsorship. Your experience of working with children, young people and their families, e.g. paid or voluntary work / transferable work experience skills / social work placements etc That you qualified within two years of the NQSW cohort commencing in October 2026 (If you qualified earlier than October 2024 your application will not be considered) You hold a current valid full UK driving licence and will have access to a vehicle when taking up employment with us Surrey has both urban and rural areas, and you will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and 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. Contact Us: Please contact us for any questions relating to the role via email at . This could be to discuss reasonable adjustments, understanding of the ASYE programme or Children's Services structures in Surrey and the opportunities available to you. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 31st of May 2026 with shortlisting planned for W/C the 1st of June 2026. If your application is shortlisted, you will be invited to attend a face-to-face interview at one of our area offices. Interviews are planned to take place W/C 15th & W/C 22nd of June 2026. 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.
If you're a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration we'd love to hear from you! Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service, you'll carry out home visits to deliver holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress. You'll work collaboratively with our team and external partners to support children and young people up to 18 years old who have physical or cognitive impairments to carry out everyday activities. Your passion to make a real difference will be vital when delivering a specialist equipment and home adaptation service to help disabled children thrive in their own homes. You'll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you'll do: Manage a varied caseload to support children with physical and learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD. Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that empower children to complete everyday activities. Complete moving and handling plans and make recommendations for home adaptations. Collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals, including Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers, Grant Officers and Borough, District and City Council staff. Work autonomously, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice. What we're looking for: Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC. Experience of working within paediatric and/or adults' social care, community or hospital-based services. Understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and relevant children-related legislation. Experience in assessment, planning and reviewing of case work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, escalating cases as required. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours. Why join us? Make a difference: Play a vital role in enhancing children's independence, developing their skills, and improving their daily lives. Career growth and development: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified Occupational Therapists. Our Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement of £2,000 pro-rata, per annum. If you are newly qualified, we are also able to offer a preceptorship programme. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
May 15, 2026
Full time
If you're a qualified Occupational Therapist with HCPC registration we'd love to hear from you! Joining our countywide Children and Families Occupational Therapy Service, you'll carry out home visits to deliver holistic assessments, develop tailored intervention plans, and review progress. You'll work collaboratively with our team and external partners to support children and young people up to 18 years old who have physical or cognitive impairments to carry out everyday activities. Your passion to make a real difference will be vital when delivering a specialist equipment and home adaptation service to help disabled children thrive in their own homes. You'll enjoy working in a team that thrives on supporting each other, sharing experiences and learnings to encourage continuous improvement. We have varied experience and backgrounds across the team, with regular opportunities for training and ongoing development. What you'll do: Manage a varied caseload to support children with physical and learning disabilities, Autism and ADHD. Deliver person-centred functional assessments and interventions that empower children to complete everyday activities. Complete moving and handling plans and make recommendations for home adaptations. Collaborate closely with a diverse team of professionals, including Senior Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Social Workers, Grant Officers and Borough, District and City Council staff. Work autonomously, providing expert guidance and support to colleagues, underpinned by social care legislation and clinical best practice. What we're looking for: Occupational Therapy qualification and professional registration with HCPC. Experience of working within paediatric and/or adults' social care, community or hospital-based services. Understanding of the statutory duties of local government in social care and relevant children-related legislation. Experience in assessment, planning and reviewing of case work. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, escalating cases as required. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours. Why join us? Make a difference: Play a vital role in enhancing children's independence, developing their skills, and improving their daily lives. Career growth and development: Opportunities for experienced and newly qualified Occupational Therapists. Our Occupational Therapists are paid a market supplement of £2,000 pro-rata, per annum. If you are newly qualified, we are also able to offer a preceptorship programme. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.
Gloucestershire County Council
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Gloucestershire Children's Service are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to join the Tewkesbury Children and Families team. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 for relocation funds flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. We are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to cover our Tewkesbury locality. You will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service and TACS. You will work to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these roles will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities. As a locality FDAC Social Worker, you'll experience: systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate trauma-informed approaches multi-professional collaboration and planning deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers restorative practice with high support and high challenge development of multi-agency interventions use of language that cares collaborative permanency planning equal access to FDAC for families across all localities you'll be the 'spoke', holding one FDAC case from your locality TACS will be the 'hub', supporting you as part of the wider family team you'll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team What it will involve: hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week) reduced caseload to support this work attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final) attend formulation and intervention planning meetings deliver interventions and support permanency planning work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers) receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews You will have: • Social Work England registration • a recognised qualification in Social Work • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) • DBS clearance We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process. How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact or to apply please do so before the closing date. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews for this vacancy are due to take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council
May 14, 2026
Full time
Gloucestershire Children's Service are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to join the Tewkesbury Children and Families team. Reward and Support For all your hard work, you will receive the following: between £39,152 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience £4,000 welcome payment £2,000 retention payment up to £8,000 for relocation funds flexible and agile working opportunities 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff) family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone an in-house Occupational Health service employee discount scheme cycle to work scheme links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network career development and qualification opportunities access to our Social Work Academy Right child, right support, right time, every time In our recent inspection in June 2025, our Children's Services have been officially judged as 'Good' with 'Outstanding' elements. Ofsted also said 'Leaders have set out a clear vision for delivering success for children, by modelling values and creating a culture where the workforce, children and families feel valued and heard; risk is managed confidently with bottom lines clearly set out.' This marks an important step in our journey to improve outcomes for our children and young people, and we remain focused on our mission: to continue building on this success and ensure that every child and young person in our county has the opportunity to thrive. Gloucestershire offers a range of opportunities to develop your career, supported by a phenomenal Social Work Academy offer, a developing systemic practice methodology, an ambitious leadership team and an award-winning workforce. We are a local authority adopting, and training all colleagues in, systemic social work practice. If you would like to be part of an authority that takes a relational approach to working with families and focuses on what needs to change in the system around a child and family to enable children to thrive, then consider a role with GCC. We are looking for an FDAC Social Worker to cover our Tewkesbury locality. You will hold an FDAC family and work alongside the multi-agency service and TACS. You will work to deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions in the collaborative, problem-solving court, FDAC. A crucial aspect of these roles will be to bring learning back into the locality teams and further enhance services to locality families and communities. As a locality FDAC Social Worker, you'll experience: systemic practice that is curious, courageous, and compassionate trauma-informed approaches multi-professional collaboration and planning deeper understanding of Hidden Harm and its impact on children confidence in court settings and the expert voice of social workers restorative practice with high support and high challenge development of multi-agency interventions use of language that cares collaborative permanency planning equal access to FDAC for families across all localities you'll be the 'spoke', holding one FDAC case from your locality TACS will be the 'hub', supporting you as part of the wider family team you'll deliver interventions and share learning with your locality team What it will involve: hold one FDAC case (approx. 2 days/week) reduced caseload to support this work attend fortnightly FDAC hearings with your family write and curate all FDAC reports (review, evidence, final) attend formulation and intervention planning meetings deliver interventions and support permanency planning work within a multidisciplinary team (including nurses, therapists, and support workers) receive a full induction, peer and 1:1 supervision, and contribute to transformation reviews You will have: • Social Work England registration • a recognised qualification in Social Work • to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) • DBS clearance We welcome applications from newly qualified and social workers in the early years of their career. Depending on your qualification date and previous experience, you will be invited to either join our accredited ASYE programme or to complete an alternative early career development in-house pathway. The appropriate option will be explored and confirmed as part of the interview and offer process. How to apply For an informal chat about this role, please contact or to apply please do so before the closing date. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews for this vacancy are due to take place on Wednesday 10th June 2026. If you would like to find out more about our Children's Service please take a look here: Children's Social Care Careers Gloucestershire County Council
As a registered Social Worker , joining our Learning & Development Team as a Learning and Development Officer , you'll play a key role in developing our Children's Services workforce. You'll help deliver priority programmes such as Social Work Apprenticeships, Practice Learning, and our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (ASYE), embedding our strength based Hampshire Approach to practice. You will design and deliver engaging, high quality training that builds professional capability across the workforce. The role offers a rewarding opportunity, with your experience as a Practice Educator , to support and assess social work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) as they grow and develop their skills, while ensuring learning supports achievement of professional standards and success in practice. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date. What you'll do: Design, deliver, and evaluate training that builds capability and confidence across the children's services workforce. Support and assess social work students and NQSWs, ensuring successful completion of programmes such as ASYE. Provide reflective and peer supervision, direct observations, and quality assurance processes. Facilitate group learning and blended learning approaches to enhance professional development. Act as a link between frontline services and Learning & Development, promoting evidence-informed practice. Champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across Children's Services. What we're looking for: Social Work England (SWE) registration and a Social Work degree. Practice Education Standards of Proficiency (PEPS) accreditation. Significant experience in Children's Services social work practice. Proven ability to support and assess Social Work Degree students/apprentices and NQSWs in gaining their ASYE certificate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of adult learning styles, the Social Work Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Post Qualifying Standards (PQS) for Child and Family Social Workers. Why join us: Be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that values collaboration and learning. Make a real impact by developing the next generation of social workers. Access professional development opportunities and contribute to innovative learning programmes. Work in a role that promotes evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Enjoy a rewarding career with a focus on improving outcomes for children and families. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information on our website. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Learning & Practice Development Officer, Education and Training Officer, Social Work Learning Officer, Practice Education Officer, Learning Programmes Officer, Development and Support Officer, Social Work Development Officer, Social Work Programme Development Officer
May 13, 2026
Full time
As a registered Social Worker , joining our Learning & Development Team as a Learning and Development Officer , you'll play a key role in developing our Children's Services workforce. You'll help deliver priority programmes such as Social Work Apprenticeships, Practice Learning, and our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (ASYE), embedding our strength based Hampshire Approach to practice. You will design and deliver engaging, high quality training that builds professional capability across the workforce. The role offers a rewarding opportunity, with your experience as a Practice Educator , to support and assess social work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) as they grow and develop their skills, while ensuring learning supports achievement of professional standards and success in practice. Early applications are encouraged as we may close the advert ahead of the stated closing date. What you'll do: Design, deliver, and evaluate training that builds capability and confidence across the children's services workforce. Support and assess social work students and NQSWs, ensuring successful completion of programmes such as ASYE. Provide reflective and peer supervision, direct observations, and quality assurance processes. Facilitate group learning and blended learning approaches to enhance professional development. Act as a link between frontline services and Learning & Development, promoting evidence-informed practice. Champion knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across Children's Services. What we're looking for: Social Work England (SWE) registration and a Social Work degree. Practice Education Standards of Proficiency (PEPS) accreditation. Significant experience in Children's Services social work practice. Proven ability to support and assess Social Work Degree students/apprentices and NQSWs in gaining their ASYE certificate. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of adult learning styles, the Social Work Professional Capability Framework (PCF) and Post Qualifying Standards (PQS) for Child and Family Social Workers. Why join us: Be part of a small, friendly, and supportive team that values collaboration and learning. Make a real impact by developing the next generation of social workers. Access professional development opportunities and contribute to innovative learning programmes. Work in a role that promotes evidence-based practice and continuous improvement. Enjoy a rewarding career with a focus on improving outcomes for children and families. Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information on our website. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying. Other roles you may have experience of may include: Learning & Practice Development Officer, Education and Training Officer, Social Work Learning Officer, Practice Education Officer, Learning Programmes Officer, Development and Support Officer, Social Work Development Officer, Social Work Programme Development Officer
Join us as a Social Work Assistant after you have finished your final placement whilst you wait for your qualification to come through, why wait, apply now! About the Service: We have developed an innovative program which will provide you with a mentor (outside of your team of work) who will support you to identify, develop and meet your ongoing training needs and ensure that you are ready to progress to the next step- which is the university-based consolidation course. Cardiff is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to assist your progression through this, and to ensure that you receive the support you need to successfully complete this stage of your social work career. We have a comprehensive training program which will allow you to access all of the mandatory training along with regular support groups to ensure you have contact with other newly qualified workers! Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employee's progress to a higher position within our Social Work teams. Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. Cardiff is also the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. About the job About our approach to Social Work We have redesigned our services to follow the child's journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the 'Think Family' approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family's needs and strengths. This post requires: Social Work qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. Registration with Social Care Wales Full valid driving licence and full use of a car. You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. Dewch i fod yn Gynorthwy-ydd Gwaith Cymdeithasol ar ôl i chi orffen eich lleoliad olaf a thra'ch bod yn aros i gael eich cymhwyster, pam aros, ymgeisiwch nawr! Ymgeisiwch ac os cyrhaeddwch y rhestr fer, byddwn yn gwarantu cyfweliad i chi yn ystod yr wythnosau nesaf. Gallwn ni ddarparu cymorth ac arweiniad gyda'ch cais ac i baratoi cyn y cyfweliad. Y cyfan sydd angen i chi ei wneud yw cysylltu â ni. Ynglŷn â'r Gwasanaeth Yng Nghaerdydd rydym wedi datblygu rhaglen arloesol a fydd yn rhoi mentor i chi (y tu allan i'ch tîm gwaith) a fydd yn eich helpu i adnabod, datblygu a bodloni eich anghenion hyfforddiant parhaus a sicrhau eich bod yn barod i symud ymlaen i'r cam nesaf, sef y cwrs atgyfnerthu yn y brifysgol. Caerdydd yw'r unig awdurdod lleol yn Ne Cymru i ddarparu aseswyr ymarfer annibynnol i'ch helpu gyda'ch dilyniant drwy hyn, a sicrhau eich bod yn cael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnoch i gwblhau'r cam hwn o'ch gyrfa gwaith cymdeithasol yn llwyddiannus. Mae gennym raglen hyfforddiant gynhwysfawr a fydd yn eich galluogi i gael mynediad at yr holl hyfforddiant gorfodol a grwpiau cymorth rheolaidd i sicrhau eich bod mewn cysylltiad â gweithwyr eraill sydd newydd gymhwyso! Mae Caerdydd yn cynnig y cyfle i dyfu a datblygu drwy hyfforddiant o ansawdd uchel, goruchwyliaeth reolaidd ac effeithiol, ac amrywiaeth eang o gyfleoedd i ddilyn datblygiad gyrfaol, er enghraifft eleni mae 10 gweithiwr mewnol wedi cael swyddi uwch o fewn ein timau Gwaith Cymdeithasol. Mae Caerdydd yn elwa o fod yn brifddinas Cymru ac yn ddinas sy'n tyfu gyda phoblogaeth amrywiol. Mae plant Caerdydd angen gweithwyr cymdeithasol sy'n gallu ymateb i'r amrywiaeth o anghenion a phrofiadau sydd yn ei dro yn rhoi cyfle i weithwyr cymdeithasol ddatblygu arbenigedd ac i arwain ymarfer yng Nghymru. Ar ben hynny, Caerdydd hefyd yw'r ddinas gyntaf yn y DU i ddod yn Ddinas sy'n Dda i Blant UNICEF , sy'n rhoi hawliau plant a phobl ifanc wrth wraidd ein polisïau a'n strategaethau. Am Y Swydd Ein Dull Gwaith Cymdeithasol Rydym wedi ailgynllunio ein gwasanaethau i ddilyn taith y plentyn ac wedi creu timau ardal sy'n galluogi gweithwyr i gysylltu'n agos â chymunedau a gwasanaethau lleol. Mae diwylliant iach o ddysgu, cymorth a theulu ar draws ein timau gwaith cymdeithasol anhygoel. Mae'r timau'n gweithio yn ôl dull sy'n seiliedig ar gryfderau (Arwyddion Diogelwch) er mwyn bodloni anghenion pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd. Mae gennym amrywiaeth o waith achos, cefnogaeth unigol, ymroddedig a rheolaidd gan uwch reolwyr ochr yn ochr â chyfleoedd dilyniant i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus. Rhieni sy'n cael y dylanwad mwyaf ar blant a'u dyfodol. Yn ein barn ni, mae plant yn cyflawni'r canlyniadau gorau pan gânt eu cynorthwyo i dyfu a llwyddo o fewn eu teuluoedd eu hunain. Y gred hon arweiniodd at ddefnyddio'r dull 'Ffocws ar y Teulu', sy'n ystyried y teulu cyfan ac yn cydlynu cymorth ar draws y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, wedi'i deilwra i anghenion a chryfderau pob teulu. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn bod yn rhan o ymdrech Caerdydd i fod yn un o'r dinasoedd mwyaf bywiog a llwyddiannus yn y DU, sy'n rhoi plant yn gyntaf, gyda'r uchelgais o arwain y ffordd o ran datblygu arfer yng Nghymru, byddem yn falch iawn o glywed gennych. Mae'r swydd hon yn gofyn am: Cymhwyster Gwaith Cymdeithasol Gwiriadau manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd Wedi cofrestru gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru Trwydded yrru ddilys lawn a'r defnydd o gar.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Social Work Assistant after you have finished your final placement whilst you wait for your qualification to come through, why wait, apply now! About the Service: We have developed an innovative program which will provide you with a mentor (outside of your team of work) who will support you to identify, develop and meet your ongoing training needs and ensure that you are ready to progress to the next step- which is the university-based consolidation course. Cardiff is the only local authority in South Wales to provide independent practice assessors to assist your progression through this, and to ensure that you receive the support you need to successfully complete this stage of your social work career. We have a comprehensive training program which will allow you to access all of the mandatory training along with regular support groups to ensure you have contact with other newly qualified workers! Cardiff offers the opportunity to grow and develop through high quality training, regular and effective supervision, and a wide variety of opportunities to pursue career development, for example just this year we have 10 internal employee's progress to a higher position within our Social Work teams. Cardiff benefits from being the capital of Wales and is a growing city with a diverse population. The children of Cardiff need social workers who can respond to the diversity of needs and experiences which in turn offers social workers the opportunity to develop expertise and to lead practice within Wales. Cardiff is also the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. About the job About our approach to Social Work We have redesigned our services to follow the child's journey and created locality teams that enable workers to link closely with communities and local services. There is a healthy culture of learning, support and family across our amazing social work teams. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. We have a diverse variety of casework, individual, dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the 'Think Family' approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family's needs and strengths. This post requires: Social Work qualification Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks. Registration with Social Care Wales Full valid driving licence and full use of a car. You will be able to show you have excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. Dewch i fod yn Gynorthwy-ydd Gwaith Cymdeithasol ar ôl i chi orffen eich lleoliad olaf a thra'ch bod yn aros i gael eich cymhwyster, pam aros, ymgeisiwch nawr! Ymgeisiwch ac os cyrhaeddwch y rhestr fer, byddwn yn gwarantu cyfweliad i chi yn ystod yr wythnosau nesaf. Gallwn ni ddarparu cymorth ac arweiniad gyda'ch cais ac i baratoi cyn y cyfweliad. Y cyfan sydd angen i chi ei wneud yw cysylltu â ni. Ynglŷn â'r Gwasanaeth Yng Nghaerdydd rydym wedi datblygu rhaglen arloesol a fydd yn rhoi mentor i chi (y tu allan i'ch tîm gwaith) a fydd yn eich helpu i adnabod, datblygu a bodloni eich anghenion hyfforddiant parhaus a sicrhau eich bod yn barod i symud ymlaen i'r cam nesaf, sef y cwrs atgyfnerthu yn y brifysgol. Caerdydd yw'r unig awdurdod lleol yn Ne Cymru i ddarparu aseswyr ymarfer annibynnol i'ch helpu gyda'ch dilyniant drwy hyn, a sicrhau eich bod yn cael y cymorth sydd ei angen arnoch i gwblhau'r cam hwn o'ch gyrfa gwaith cymdeithasol yn llwyddiannus. Mae gennym raglen hyfforddiant gynhwysfawr a fydd yn eich galluogi i gael mynediad at yr holl hyfforddiant gorfodol a grwpiau cymorth rheolaidd i sicrhau eich bod mewn cysylltiad â gweithwyr eraill sydd newydd gymhwyso! Mae Caerdydd yn cynnig y cyfle i dyfu a datblygu drwy hyfforddiant o ansawdd uchel, goruchwyliaeth reolaidd ac effeithiol, ac amrywiaeth eang o gyfleoedd i ddilyn datblygiad gyrfaol, er enghraifft eleni mae 10 gweithiwr mewnol wedi cael swyddi uwch o fewn ein timau Gwaith Cymdeithasol. Mae Caerdydd yn elwa o fod yn brifddinas Cymru ac yn ddinas sy'n tyfu gyda phoblogaeth amrywiol. Mae plant Caerdydd angen gweithwyr cymdeithasol sy'n gallu ymateb i'r amrywiaeth o anghenion a phrofiadau sydd yn ei dro yn rhoi cyfle i weithwyr cymdeithasol ddatblygu arbenigedd ac i arwain ymarfer yng Nghymru. Ar ben hynny, Caerdydd hefyd yw'r ddinas gyntaf yn y DU i ddod yn Ddinas sy'n Dda i Blant UNICEF , sy'n rhoi hawliau plant a phobl ifanc wrth wraidd ein polisïau a'n strategaethau. Am Y Swydd Ein Dull Gwaith Cymdeithasol Rydym wedi ailgynllunio ein gwasanaethau i ddilyn taith y plentyn ac wedi creu timau ardal sy'n galluogi gweithwyr i gysylltu'n agos â chymunedau a gwasanaethau lleol. Mae diwylliant iach o ddysgu, cymorth a theulu ar draws ein timau gwaith cymdeithasol anhygoel. Mae'r timau'n gweithio yn ôl dull sy'n seiliedig ar gryfderau (Arwyddion Diogelwch) er mwyn bodloni anghenion pobl ifanc a'u teuluoedd. Mae gennym amrywiaeth o waith achos, cefnogaeth unigol, ymroddedig a rheolaidd gan uwch reolwyr ochr yn ochr â chyfleoedd dilyniant i'r ymgeisydd llwyddiannus. Rhieni sy'n cael y dylanwad mwyaf ar blant a'u dyfodol. Yn ein barn ni, mae plant yn cyflawni'r canlyniadau gorau pan gânt eu cynorthwyo i dyfu a llwyddo o fewn eu teuluoedd eu hunain. Y gred hon arweiniodd at ddefnyddio'r dull 'Ffocws ar y Teulu', sy'n ystyried y teulu cyfan ac yn cydlynu cymorth ar draws y gwasanaethau cyhoeddus, wedi'i deilwra i anghenion a chryfderau pob teulu. Os oes gennych ddiddordeb mewn bod yn rhan o ymdrech Caerdydd i fod yn un o'r dinasoedd mwyaf bywiog a llwyddiannus yn y DU, sy'n rhoi plant yn gyntaf, gyda'r uchelgais o arwain y ffordd o ran datblygu arfer yng Nghymru, byddem yn falch iawn o glywed gennych. Mae'r swydd hon yn gofyn am: Cymhwyster Gwaith Cymdeithasol Gwiriadau manwl gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd Wedi cofrestru gyda Gofal Cymdeithasol Cymru Trwydded yrru ddilys lawn a'r defnydd o gar.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623827'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623827'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623826'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623826'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
LB RICHMOND UPON THAMES AND LB WANDSWORTH
Wandsworth, London
Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time (36 Hours) Roehampton, London Ofsted Rating: 'Good' View our Children's Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives.Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team.We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production.You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone.You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised. Contact Details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing Date: 31 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 1 June 2026 Interview Date: w/c 1 June 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is 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.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Children's Social Worker - Family Help Service Up to £52,767 per annum (subject to experience) + additional benefits Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time (36 Hours) Roehampton, London Ofsted Rating: 'Good' View our Children's Services offer here . Are you a passionate and experienced Social Worker ready to change lives and shape futures? Join a team where your creativity, compassion and confidence are not only valued - they are essential. Every day in Wandsworth, Social Workers are helping families write new chapters in their lives.Through a family-led approach, we empower children and their families to overcome challenges, build resilience and thrive. As more families reach out for support and transformation, our service is growing - and so is our team.We are expanding to welcome motivated Social Workers who are ready to bring their heart, skill and vision to a place where their work truly matters. If you are driven by purpose and want to be part of a service that puts relationships at the heart of everything, we want to hear from you. About the Role In our newly formed Family Help Service, you will find more than just a job - you will find a place where your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is visible. This is your opportunity to walk alongside families through their most difficult moments and help them find strength, hope and solutions. You will work in a modern, collaborative environment with a stable, friendly team and strong, visible leadership. You will be part of a small, skilled team where supervision is regular, caseloads are manageable and your time with children and families is protected and purposeful. Our onboarding and induction are quick and efficient, ensuring you feel supported from day one. Our Approach We believe in the power of relationships. Our Family Help model is rooted in systemic practice and built on trust, consistency and co-production.You will work with families to create plans that reflect their voices and values - whether under Child in Need, Child Protection or care proceedings. You won't be working alone.You will be part of a multi-agency team that includes Children's Practitioners, Adult Mental Health Practitioners, Substance Misuse and Domestic Abuse Specialists and in-house Family Therapy and Social Care CAMHS teams. Together, we create a wraparound network of support that helps families stay together safely. Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with successful completion of the ASYE. Confident in your knowledge and practice, with experience across voluntary and statutory settings. A natural collaborator and communicator who brings compassion, creativity and clarity to your work. A champion for children and families, with a belief in their potential and a commitment to their rights. How We Support You You will be part of a small team of five Social Workers with manageable caseloads. Dedicated business support staff work alongside you to reduce admin and free up your time. You will have opportunities to lead, influence and innovate through working groups and service development. Our training offer is second to none: Systemic Psychotherapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3), Practice Educator training, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Practice, Leadership Development and much more. We offer clear career progression through our panel for Senior Social Worker and Advanced Practitioner roles, plus ASYE, Step Up and Apprenticeship pathways. Excellent transport links and a vibrant, supportive working culture. If you are ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families and want to do it in a place that values your passion, your practice and your purpose - apply now. Wandsworth is where your next chapter begins. All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised. Contact Details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Veronica Leigh, Service Manager - Closing Date: 31 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: w/c 1 June 2026 Interview Date: w/c 1 June 2026 We may close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Richmond and Wandsworth Better Service Partnership is 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.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623825'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 13, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623825'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623824'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
May 12, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Children's Social Worker or Senior Social Worker and make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams, you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams, you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams, you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds - from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver effective, holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a strong focus on outcomes. Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. As a Senior Social Worker, provide mentoring and practice support to colleagues, role model high standards of social work, and contribute to reflective practice and service development. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Experience working in a UK based statutory social work setting. Senior Social Workers will have significant post qualifying experience (minimum 3 years) and be comfortable mentoring colleagues and role modelling best practice. Strong relationship building and communication skills, with the ability to engage families and build trust. Confident in assessing risk, analysing information, developing effective plans, and producing clear, high quality reports. Sound understanding of safeguarding, relevant legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Ability to manage complex caseloads and work effectively within multi agency settings. A creative, flexible, and forward thinking approach to practice. Please note: This role is not open to Newly Qualified Social Workers. If you are a recent graduate, please apply through our Graduate Entry Training Scheme (GETS). Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack on our website. Apply by email: Send your CV to with the subject line 'Social Worker HCC623824'. By submitting your CV, you are giving consent for Hampshire County Council to store your data in accordance with data protection legislation. Alternatively, apply online: Click the 'Apply' button below to complete your application on our website. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner, Children's Services Practitioner, Child Protection Social Worker, Children and Families Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Family Support Social Worker, Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner.
Get qualified. Get hired. Make a difference. Are you ready to step into a career where you ll change lives, challenge inequality and stand up for children s futures? Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme designed to give graduates the skills, knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful career in children s social work. What you ll gain Expert training in child-focused practice and relationship-building that creates lasting change A strong foundation in anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice. A fully funded master s degree in social work. Programme structure Year one Begin your postgraduate diploma. Work directly with children and families in a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators. Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 £20,000 to support living and travel costs. Years two and three Step into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (starting salary up to £34,000, with higher pay in some London boroughs). Continue your studies towards your master s degree Become part of the Frontline Fellowship , a national network offering career-long support, development and opportunities. The role As a children s social worker, you ll: Build trusting relationships with children and families. Advocate for children s safety, wellbeing and future opportunities. Make tough but critical decisions with empathy, resilience and sound judgement. Work at the heart of society s most pressing challenges, guided by values of equity, inclusion and social justice. Why join? Fully funded training and qualifications. A clear career pathway into a vital, rewarding profession. A community committed to changing lives for the better. Applications are now open! If you re looking for a graduate career that combines real impact with professional development, this is your chance, click APPLY NOW to submit your application.
Oct 06, 2025
Full time
Get qualified. Get hired. Make a difference. Are you ready to step into a career where you ll change lives, challenge inequality and stand up for children s futures? Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme designed to give graduates the skills, knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful career in children s social work. What you ll gain Expert training in child-focused practice and relationship-building that creates lasting change A strong foundation in anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice. A fully funded master s degree in social work. Programme structure Year one Begin your postgraduate diploma. Work directly with children and families in a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators. Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 £20,000 to support living and travel costs. Years two and three Step into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (starting salary up to £34,000, with higher pay in some London boroughs). Continue your studies towards your master s degree Become part of the Frontline Fellowship , a national network offering career-long support, development and opportunities. The role As a children s social worker, you ll: Build trusting relationships with children and families. Advocate for children s safety, wellbeing and future opportunities. Make tough but critical decisions with empathy, resilience and sound judgement. Work at the heart of society s most pressing challenges, guided by values of equity, inclusion and social justice. Why join? Fully funded training and qualifications. A clear career pathway into a vital, rewarding profession. A community committed to changing lives for the better. Applications are now open! If you re looking for a graduate career that combines real impact with professional development, this is your chance, click APPLY NOW to submit your application.
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like '"One big family which is really rewarding." "I think just because you can do a lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family's idea and literally I was like, 'What is crabbing?' And they were like, 'We'll show you And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating." About our team: Safeguarding is everyone's business and whilst the initial assessment of risk takes place in the assessment service, the Children and Families First teams are here for those families where longer-term intervention at level 4 is required to reduce risk and achieve positive change. The Children and Families First teams work with families where children have been assessed to be children in need or at risk of harm. Assessments and plans are reviewed on a regular basis to prevent drift and to ensure the child's journey progresses in a timely way. The team work closely with families and a range of other agencies to support children who are subject to child in need and child protection plans and in some cases children at the early stages of being looked after . The teams use a range of interventions within our restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk. Key areas for consideration in the teams are co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning and legal interventions in circumstances where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, ATM , 7 social workers and a family support practitioner. All statutory teams are co located within the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
Children's Social Workers - Level 2/3 - Children and Families First Team Salary BCP Band I (SCP 28-31) £39,152 - £41,771 per annum pro rata, plus £4,234 per annum & Band J (SCP 32-35) - £42,839 - £46,142 per annum, plus £5,719 contractual supplement per annum From 1 December 2025, our refreshed Pay and Reward package comes into effect, bringing a new approach to how we recognise and reward roles across the Council. This means the salary for this role will be changing. The pay range for this role (Level 2 - 3) will be £42,839 - £53,460 (pro rata for part time colleagues) from 1 December 2025 and pay protection will not apply. Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 2 is a fixed amount of £4,234 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £1,331 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Currently the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for Level 3 is a fixed amount of £5,719 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) From 1 December the Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £3,249 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues) Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025. You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure This is what our current workforce say about working for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP) in Dorset. "I've never felt so supported" "BCP is like '"One big family which is really rewarding." "I think just because you can do a lots of different direct work with the children. For example, I last year was able to go crabbing and it was the family's idea and literally I was like, 'What is crabbing?' And they were like, 'We'll show you And we went down to one of the beaches and, yeah, were literally collecting crabs. It was so fascinating." About our team: Safeguarding is everyone's business and whilst the initial assessment of risk takes place in the assessment service, the Children and Families First teams are here for those families where longer-term intervention at level 4 is required to reduce risk and achieve positive change. The Children and Families First teams work with families where children have been assessed to be children in need or at risk of harm. Assessments and plans are reviewed on a regular basis to prevent drift and to ensure the child's journey progresses in a timely way. The team work closely with families and a range of other agencies to support children who are subject to child in need and child protection plans and in some cases children at the early stages of being looked after . The teams use a range of interventions within our restorative practice framework to address and reduce risk. Key areas for consideration in the teams are co-production, safety planning, strong relationships with children, early permanence planning and legal interventions in circumstances where children are not considered safe in their family. There are 6 Children and Families First teams, each consisting of a Team Manager, ATM , 7 social workers and a family support practitioner. All statutory teams are co located within the Civic Centre, Bournemouth, but work flexibly across the BCP area. Are you also passionate about making a real difference in children's lives? Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is looking for dedicated, compassionate and experienced Social Workers to join our team at Levels 2 & 3 We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted in Dec 2024, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families. At BCP, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to continuing building a diverse and inclusive workforce. Your unique experiences and perspectives will help us continue delivering outstanding care to children in our community. If you are an experienced Social Worker we want to hear from you. If you are reflective, proactive and resilient, have the desire to make a real difference and ensure children and their voices are at the heart of everything you do, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council could be the place for you? It is a really exciting time here in BCP Children's Services and you have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our most vulnerable children and young people and impacting on our improvement journey. We are committed to recruiting, developing and supporting outstanding dedicated social workers, to enable our children to grow and flourish. If you like a challenge, want to work in an authority where you can feel the difference you are making, then please give us a call. If you are interested in this level of social work, you will need to: have experience of a mentoring role in front line SW of less experienced staff including new and newly qualified staff, and SW students on placement; have post-qualifying award (e.g Practice Education), and/or be willing to undertake Practice Education training; be already working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners; be able to work with very complex referrals and complex casework and have high quality skills in analysis of risk and decision making; have strong and confident presentation skills; have strong conflict resolution skills; have a commitment to continuous professional development; develop and maintain a professional network, to share expertise and in order to support the outcomes for vulnerable children and young people. We will require you to: be able to travel across the full Council area in a timely manner. have significant experience of front line SW safeguarding. We can offer you: Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer. Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities. Manageable and diverse caseloads. Regular Supervision. 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays. Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme. Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work. Employee Assistance Programme. Relocation Scheme. Staff network groups. For an informal discussion about any of the roles above, please contact: Vanessa Johns, Service Manager for Children and Families First and PLO&Court at Check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy About BCP Council BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come. Our Benefits A Place to Thrive - Join BCP Council At BCP Council, we're not just building a workforce- we're transforming how we recognise and reward our people. From 1 December 2025, we're proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it's flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we're excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that's evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at ( Employee benefits Working for BCP link to careers page) Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you More About us Working for BCP DBS BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details. Attached documents Social Worker JD and PS BCP.pdf
Make a real difference. Build a career that matters. Are you ready to step into a career where you ll change lives, challenge inequality and stand up for children s futures? Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme designed to give graduates the skills, knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful career in children s social work. What you ll gain Expert training in child-focused practice and relationship-building that creates lasting change A strong foundation in anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice. A fully funded master s degree in social work. Programme structure Year one Begin your postgraduate diploma. Work directly with children and families in a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators. Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 £20,000 to support living and travel costs. Years two and three Step into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (starting salary up to £34,000, with higher pay in some London boroughs). Continue your studies towards your master s degree Become part of the Frontline Fellowship , a national network offering career-long support, development and opportunities. The role As a children s social worker, you ll: Build trusting relationships with children and families. Advocate for children s safety, wellbeing and future opportunities. Make tough but critical decisions with empathy, resilience and sound judgement. Work at the heart of society s most pressing challenges, guided by values of equity, inclusion and social justice. Why join? Fully funded training and qualifications. Financial support while you learn. A clear career pathway into a vital, rewarding profession. A community committed to changing lives for the better. Applications are now open! If you re looking for a graduate career that combines real impact with professional development, this is your chance, click APPLY NOW to submit your application.
Oct 02, 2025
Full time
Make a real difference. Build a career that matters. Are you ready to step into a career where you ll change lives, challenge inequality and stand up for children s futures? Approach Social Work is a fully funded training programme designed to give graduates the skills, knowledge and experience to launch a meaningful career in children s social work. What you ll gain Expert training in child-focused practice and relationship-building that creates lasting change A strong foundation in anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist practice. A fully funded master s degree in social work. Programme structure Year one Begin your postgraduate diploma. Work directly with children and families in a local authority, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators. Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 £20,000 to support living and travel costs. Years two and three Step into a paid role as a newly qualified social worker (starting salary up to £34,000, with higher pay in some London boroughs). Continue your studies towards your master s degree Become part of the Frontline Fellowship , a national network offering career-long support, development and opportunities. The role As a children s social worker, you ll: Build trusting relationships with children and families. Advocate for children s safety, wellbeing and future opportunities. Make tough but critical decisions with empathy, resilience and sound judgement. Work at the heart of society s most pressing challenges, guided by values of equity, inclusion and social justice. Why join? Fully funded training and qualifications. Financial support while you learn. A clear career pathway into a vital, rewarding profession. A community committed to changing lives for the better. Applications are now open! If you re looking for a graduate career that combines real impact with professional development, this is your chance, click APPLY NOW to submit your application.
