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Kent County Council is seeking a committed and experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Child Protection Team. This role involves managing complex safeguarding cases, conducting investigations, and working closely with families to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in statutory child protection work and excellent communication and assessment skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and undertake Section 47 enquiries.

Conduct thorough risk assessments and develop effective child-centred care plans.

Work collaboratively with families, […]

Southampton City Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker to join their Children in Need (CIN) team for an initial 3-month contract. The role focuses on delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families in need of support and protection.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children and families under CIN, Child Protection, and pre-proceedings

Undertake timely assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans

Conduct statutory visits, core group meetings, and reviews

Work collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to deliver effective interventions

Prepare clear and concise reports […]

The London Borough of Merton is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join our Children’s Services team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with vulnerable children and families within a diverse and supportive community. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and future of children in need of care and protection.

Key Responsibilities:

Child Protection & Safeguarding: Assess and manage cases involving children at risk of harm, ensuring comprehensive safeguarding measures are in place and that all interventions are in line with Merton’s child protection procedures.

Care Planning & […]

Join Lancashire County Council’s passionate and experienced social care teams, committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred services across a diverse county.

Fulfil your statutory responsibilities under key legislation such as the Children Act 1989, Care Act 2014, and Mental Capacity Act, working to safeguard and empower individuals.

Manage a balanced and varied caseload, using strength-based, trauma-informed approaches to support children, families, or adults with complex needs.

Collaborate with multi-agency partners, including education, health, housing, and voluntary organisations, to ensure integrated, holistic support.

Benefit from regular reflective […]

Join Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council as an Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO), playing a key role in overseeing care planning and safeguarding for children in care.

Ensure that each child’s care plan is legally compliant, up to date, and focused on achieving positive outcomes, with regular reviews and meaningful engagement.

Champion the voice of the child, ensuring their wishes and feelings are central to decision-making and planning processes.

Provide robust challenge and oversight to social work teams and partner agencies to drive improved standards and timely progress for every child.

Monitor care plans in line with statutory requirements under the Children Act […]

Bradford Metropolitan District Council is looking for a dedicated Senior Social Worker to support adults with complex needs, empowering them to live independently and with dignity.

Undertake complex assessments, develop outcome-focused care plans, and lead safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014 and related legislation.

Apply a strengths-based, person-centred approach to deliver high-quality interventions that promote wellbeing and independence.

Provide mentoring, supervision, and professional leadership to support the development of less experienced practitioners.

Work collaboratively with health, housing, and voluntary sector partners to deliver […]

Lead and conduct complex statutory assessments for children and families on behalf of Bristol City Council, ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Children Act 1989/2004.

Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and protection plans within Bristol City Council’s framework, promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Manage a complex caseload while providing guidance, support, and informal supervision to junior social workers and trainees in Bristol City Council’s children’s services team.

Take a lead role in safeguarding processes for Bristol City Council, including attending strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and court […]

Join Middlesbrough Borough Council to carry out statutory assessments for children and families in line with the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.

Develop and implement outcome-focused care and protection plans that prioritise the safety, welfare, and long-term wellbeing of children.

Manage a complex and varied caseload, ensuring that all interventions are timely, proportionate, and in line with statutory responsibilities.

Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns, participating in Section 47 enquiries, strategy meetings, child protection conferences, and court proceedings as needed.

Work collaboratively with […]

Act on behalf of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council to carry out Care Act 2014 assessments, supporting adults to maintain independence, wellbeing, and dignity in their daily lives.

Manage a varied caseload including older adults, individuals with physical or learning disabilities, and those with mental health needs, delivering personalised and timely interventions.

Develop and review person-centred care and support plans, ensuring they are strengths-based, outcome-focused, and co-produced with service users and their carers.

Lead and contribute to safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act, working closely with other agencies to protect adults at […]

Manage complex and high-risk cases for Darlington Borough Council, including Child Protection, Looked After Children, and court proceedings, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.

Provide mentoring, guidance, and informal supervision to less experienced social workers and students, promoting reflective practice and professional development.

Lead on comprehensive assessments and outcome-focused care planning, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all decision-making.

Prepare and quality-assure reports for child protection conferences, looked after reviews, and legal proceedings, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance with local […]