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Hackney 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 […]

Reading Borough Council is seeking a compassionate and proactive Qualified Social Worker to join our Child in Need (CIN) team. This role focuses on working with children and families who require additional support to promote safety, well-being, and positive outcomes. You will undertake assessments, develop support plans, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to reduce risk and strengthen families.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct thorough assessments of children and families under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989, identifying needs and risks.

Develop, implement, and review Child in Need plans in partnership with children, families, and other […]

Bracknell Forest Council is currently recruiting experienced Locum Social Workers to support both Children’s and Adult Social Care teams. We are looking for confident practitioners who can manage complex caseloads, undertake statutory assessments, and contribute to delivering high-quality services that safeguard and promote the welfare of children, adults, and families in the community.

Current Opportunities Include:

Children in Need / Child Protection Team

Looked After Children (LAC) Team

Assessment & MASH Team

Child Protection Social Worker – Assessments -Safeguarding: Implement measures to protect children at risk of harm.
Case Management: Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring timely and effective intervention.
Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work with other professionals and agencies to develop and implement Child Protection Plans.

North Northamptonshire Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practitioner to join its Children’s Care Planning Team. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality social work practice for children in care, ensuring their safety, stability, and long-term well-being. As a Senior Practitioner, you will provide leadership, support, and oversight to social workers while holding a manageable caseload of complex work. You will help ensure that care planning is timely, effective, and always centred on the needs of the child.

Key Responsibilities

Lead on complex cases involving children in care, including court proceedings, permanency planning, and […]

Leicestershire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services that support children and families to thrive. We are looking for a skilled and passionate Children in Need (CiN) Social Worker to join our dedicated team. This role involves working with children and families to identify risks, build resilience, and ensure that children are safeguarded and supported to reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake assessments and direct work: Complete timely Child and Family Assessments and develop outcome-focused CiN and Child Protection Plans.

Build meaningful relationships: Work directly with children and their families to promote safety, […]

Newham Council is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Locum Social Worker to join its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The role is central to early risk identification and decision-making to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children and young people across the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Screen and triage incoming referrals from professionals, agencies, and the public regarding children at potential risk.

Analyse and assess risk levels based on multi-agency information, in line with statutory thresholds.

Make timely and informed decisions regarding the appropriate safeguarding pathway (e.g., assessment, strategy discussion, or no further action).

Liaise […]

entral Bedfordshire Council is seeking a confident and experienced Senior Practitioner to join its Children’s Social Care team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality social work support while mentoring junior staff and contributing to improved outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage complex caseloads involving Child Protection, Children in Need, and Looked After Children.

Provide reflective supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers within the team.

Lead and support strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and legal planning meetings.

Ensure the delivery of outcome-focused assessments and […]

Haringey Council is seeking a proactive and person-centred Social Worker to join our Community Adults Team. This vital role supports adults with a range of care and support needs, including older people, those with physical disabilities, and individuals with long-term conditions. You will work collaboratively with service users, carers, and professionals to promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing in line with Care Act principles.

Key Responsibilities:

Complete strengths-based assessments and support plans under the Care Act 2014, focusing on promoting independence and wellbeing.

Undertake safeguarding enquiries in accordance with Section 42 responsibilities, ensuring […]

Join South Tyneside Council’s passionate and forward-thinking Social Work teams, committed to delivering person-centred, high-quality care and support to local residents.

Undertake statutory responsibilities in line with relevant legislation (e.g. Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989, Mental Capacity Act), ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users.

Manage a diverse and balanced caseload, using strength-based and trauma-informed approaches to promote independence and resilience.

Work in a multi-agency setting, collaborating with partners in health, education, housing, and the voluntary sector to provide holistic support.

Benefit from regular supervision, CPD […]