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Cheshire East Council is seeking a skilled and dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to oversee the care plans of children and young people in care. The IRO plays a vital role in ensuring that care plans meet statutory requirements, that children’s voices are heard, and that their welfare and rights are promoted in line with the Children Act 1989 and statutory guidance.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and review the care plans for looked after children, ensuring that plans are appropriate, timely, and meet the child’s best interests.

Chair Looked After Child Reviews in a fair, child-centred, and effective manner, involving children, carers, families, and […]

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking skilled and dedicated Social Workers to join their Care Planning Team. This vital role focuses on delivering high-quality, child-focused statutory social work to children and young people subject to care proceedings or long-term care plans. The successful candidate will be passionate about achieving permanence and positive outcomes for children in care.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children in care, progressing plans for permanence, reunification, or adoption as appropriate.

Complete robust assessments, permanency planning reports, and court statements in line with statutory timescales.

Work in partnership with […]

South Gloucestershire Council is looking for an experienced and proactive Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. The role involves managing safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014, working with vulnerable adults at risk of abuse or neglect. The ideal candidate will have a sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and excellent multi-agency working skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake and coordinate Section 42 safeguarding enquiries and develop risk management or protection plans.

Work closely with service users, carers, advocates, health, police, and other partner agencies.

Conduct Mental Capacity Assessments and contribute to Best Interest […]

Northampton Children’s Trust is seeking a skilled and resilient Locum Social Worker to join the Child Protection Team. This essential role focuses on safeguarding children at risk, carrying out thorough assessments, and working closely with families and multi-agency partners to protect children and promote their welfare. The ideal candidate will have strong statutory social work experience and be confident managing complex and challenging caseloads.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct statutory child protection assessments and investigations under the Children Act 1989.

Identify and evaluate risks to children, developing and implementing effective protection […]

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Lewisham Council is seeking experienced and resilient EDT Social Workers to join our Emergency Duty Team, providing vital out-of-hours social work services for both children and adults. This fast-paced role requires excellent risk assessment skills, autonomous decision-making, and the ability to manage urgent safeguarding concerns outside of normal office hours.

Key Responsibilities:

Respond to emergency safeguarding referrals involving children and vulnerable adults, ensuring timely and appropriate interventions.

Undertake Mental Health Act assessments, child protection visits, and urgent adult safeguarding enquiries in line with statutory […]

Children’s social workers are dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people. Their work involves a variety of tasks, including:

Child Protection: Identifying and addressing risks to children who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Family Support: Assisting families in creating a safe and nurturing environment for their children.
Foster Care and Adoption: Coordinating placements for children who cannot live with their birth families and supporting foster and adoptive families.

Devon County Council is looking for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join our dedicated Child Protection Team. This is a vital frontline role focused on safeguarding vulnerable children and promoting positive outcomes through timely and effective interventions. Join a supportive and well-structured team in a beautiful part of the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

Hold and manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and legal proceedings.

Undertake statutory assessments, risk analysis, and direct work with children and families.

Prepare and present high-quality reports for child protection conferences, reviews, and court […]

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 & […]