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Solihull Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker to join our Children in Need (CIN) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding children, conducting thorough assessments, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform detailed assessments of children’s needs, risks, and strengths to develop effective care plans.
Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Work closely with other professionals, including healthcare providers, educators, and law enforcement, to ensure a holistic […]

Slough Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding vulnerable adults, conducting thorough assessments, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of adults in the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform detailed assessments of adults’ needs, risks, and strengths to develop effective care plans.
Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Work closely with other professionals, including healthcare providers, mental health services, and law enforcement, to ensure a […]

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is looking for a dedicated and experienced locum social worker to join our Looked After Children (LAC) team. This role is essential in supporting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in care. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of children in the LAC system.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Assessments: Perform comprehensive assessments of children in care to identify their needs and develop effective care plans

Case Management: Manage a caseload of LAC cases, ensuring timely interventions and ongoing support

Multi-Agency […]

Oxfordshire County Council is seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. This role is central to protecting adults at risk from abuse and neglect, working within the Care Act 2014 framework. The successful candidate will undertake safeguarding enquiries, assess risks, and coordinate multi-agency responses to ensure vulnerable adults are safe and supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014.

Carry out risk assessments and develop protection plans in partnership with adults, carers, and professionals.

Provide expert advice to frontline teams and partner […]

Bristol City Council is dedicated to safeguarding and improving the lives of children and families across a vibrant, diverse urban community. As a Children’s Senior Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex cases, supporting vulnerable children, and mentoring junior colleagues. This role requires a strong commitment to inclusive, child-focused practice and collaborative working within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

Lead complex child protection cases, including those requiring legal proceedings, ensuring that children’s safety and wellbeing remain the central focus.

Support and mentor less experienced social workers, providing supervision, […]

West Sussex County Council is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare across the county. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Child Protection Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join our frontline Children’s Services team. This role involves working directly with children and families to assess risk, develop protection plans, and ensure that children are kept safe from harm.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough child protection assessments: Undertake timely and comprehensive assessments in line with statutory guidance and best practice.

Develop and implement child protection plans: Work collaboratively with children, families, and partner agencies […]

Bristol City Council is currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Locum Qualified Social Worker to join its Adults Social Care team. This role focuses on promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing through strengths-based, person-centred practice in line with the Care Act 2014.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake assessments and reviews under the Care Act 2014, ensuring eligible needs are identified and met.

Develop and implement care and support plans, promoting independence and choice.

Work with individuals with a range of needs, including physical disabilities, mental health challenges, and older adults.

Collaborate with health, housing, and voluntary […]

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Safeguarding Social Worker to join their dedicated Children’s Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled professional to make a meaningful impact in protecting vulnerable children and supporting families across the county.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake statutory safeguarding duties, including Section 47 investigations and risk assessments.

Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding interventions.

Work in partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and other agencies to ensure children are safeguarded […]

Surrey County Council is seeking a highly experienced and autonomous Locum Social Worker to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This role operates outside of standard office hours, responding to urgent situations involving vulnerable children, adults, and families. The EDT provides crisis intervention, safeguarding, and decision-making support when daytime teams are unavailable.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to emergency safeguarding referrals involving children and adults at risk

Conduct urgent Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act interventions, including emergency placements or protective measures

Undertake initial risk assessments and take decisive action in […]

Croydon Council is seeking a dedicated and child-focused Social Worker to join its Children in Care (CiC) Team. This vital role supports children and young people who are looked after, ensuring their safety, stability, and emotional wellbeing while promoting permanence and positive outcomes. The successful candidate will be skilled in building relationships with young people and advocating for their needs within care planning and multi-agency frameworks.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of looked-after children, conducting regular statutory visits and ensuring all care planning is timely and effective.

Prepare and review care plans in line with the Children Act 1989, […]