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North Somerset Council is committed to delivering outstanding care and support for children and families across the region. We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) / Social Worker to join our Children’s Services team. This is a pivotal role ensuring the rights, safety, and well-being of children in care are championed and safeguarded, while promoting best practice and statutory compliance across all planning and review processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Champion the voice of the child: Lead statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring their voices are central to planning and decision-making processes.

Monitor care planning and […]

Northampton Children’s Trust is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our Court Work team. This role focuses on managing complex cases involved in legal proceedings to safeguard children and support families through the court process.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children and families involved in court proceedings.

Prepare detailed, evidence-based reports for court hearings and child protection conferences.

Attend court hearings to present professional recommendations and provide expert evidence.

Work closely with legal teams, families, and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.

Maintain accurate and timely […]

Bolton Council is seeking an experienced and confident Senior Practitioner to join their Child Protection and Safeguarding Team. This pivotal role involves managing complex cases, supporting frontline practitioners, and promoting high standards of safeguarding practice. The ideal candidate will have extensive statutory experience and a proven ability to lead and mentor within a fast-paced safeguarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Hold a reduced caseload of complex and high-risk child protection cases.

Provide practice leadership, guidance, and support to social workers within the team.

Oversee and quality assure assessments, care plans, and safeguarding […]

Nottingham is seeking a skilled and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join their Children’s Services team with a focus on Achieving Best Evidence (ABE) work. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting children who are victims or witnesses of abuse, working closely with police and other professionals to carry out evidential interviews and ensure child protection processes are followed.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct ABE interviews in collaboration with police and other agencies in line with national guidance and best practice.

Undertake child protection investigations and assessments under Section 47 of the Children Act.

Contribute to […]

Westminster City Council is seeking an Unqualified Social Worker to join our vibrant social care team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about social work but have not yet gained full Qualified Social Worker (QSW) status. You will provide essential support to qualified social workers in delivering high-quality services to children, adults, and families across Westminster. If you are looking to gain experience and develop your skills within a supportive environment, this could be the perfect starting point for your social work career.

Position: Unqualified Social Worker (Support Role) – Westminster City Council

Location: Westminster, […]

Lead and manage a high-performing social work team, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and person-centred services to children, families, or adults in line with statutory duties.

Provide effective leadership, supervision, and support, enabling staff to manage caseloads confidently and develop professionally within a reflective and accountable environment.

Oversee complex casework, ensuring robust risk management, safeguarding, and decision-making in accordance with legislation and local procedures.

Drive performance improvement through quality assurance, auditing, and service planning, contributing to continuous service development and positive […]

Lancashire County Council is looking for a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their frontline services on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to support children and families through high-quality statutory social work practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children in need, children subject to child protection plans, and children in care.

Complete timely and robust assessments under the Framework for Assessment of Children in Need and their Families.

Develop and implement effective care plans to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.

Undertake direct work with children […]

Durham County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker to lead complex work supporting children and families across the county.

Carry out statutory assessments, child protection investigations, and care planning in line with the Children Act 1989 and related legislation.

Take the lead on high-risk cases, ensuring children’s voices are central to decision-making and safeguarding processes.

Provide professional support, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced social workers, promoting reflective and evidence-based practice.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including education, health, and police to deliver coordinated and […]

Join Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council as a senior practitioner to lead and oversee complex statutory assessments for children and families, ensuring compliance with legislation such as the Children Act 1989/2004.

Take responsibility for developing, implementing, and reviewing child-centred care and protection plans within Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s framework, promoting safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Manage and prioritise a complex caseload, while providing leadership, mentorship, and informal supervision to junior social workers and trainees in the children’s services team.

Lead safeguarding processes for Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council, […]

Join Bradford Metropolitan District Council as a Senior Social Worker to lead and manage complex statutory assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and other relevant legislation.

Develop, implement, and review personalised care and support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and safeguarding for adults with diverse needs.

Manage a complex caseload, including high-risk and safeguarding cases, while providing professional leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior staff and students.

Take a lead role in adult safeguarding processes, including coordinating Section 42 enquiries, attending strategy meetings, and contributing to […]