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Lead on complex and high-risk cases for The Borough Council of Gateshead, including Child Protection, Looked After Children, and court proceedings, ensuring robust safeguarding and effective planning.

Provide mentoring, support, and informal supervision to social workers and students, encouraging reflective practice and the development of professional skills.

Conduct thorough assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans that centre the voice and needs of the child and family.

Prepare and quality-assure high-quality, evidence-based reports for legal proceedings, case conferences, and reviews in line with statutory and local standards.

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Lead on the most complex adult social care cases across Bradford Metropolitan District Council, including safeguarding, mental health, hospital discharge, and continuing healthcare.

Provide advanced professional support, supervision, and mentoring to social workers and students, fostering a culture of reflective practice and continuous improvement.

Conduct and oversee strengths-based assessments, ensuring person-centred care planning in accordance with the Care Act 2014 and other relevant legislation.

Take a lead role in Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, coordinating multi-agency responses and ensuring robust risk management and protection planning.

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Join Durham County Council’s Children’s Services as a Senior Social Worker, supporting children, young people, and families through high-quality, evidence-informed social work practice.

Lead on complex cases involving child protection, court proceedings, and looked-after children, ensuring full compliance with the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.

Provide professional leadership and mentoring to less experienced colleagues, promoting reflective practice and supporting continuous professional development.

Champion a child-centred, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approach, ensuring that the child’s voice is embedded in all assessment, planning, and […]

Join Hull City Council’s Adults’ Services as a Team Manager, leading a committed team in delivering high-quality, person-centred support to adults with diverse and complex needs.

Provide effective leadership, supervision, and oversight, ensuring statutory responsibilities under the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 are met.

Manage complex safeguarding cases and support your team with risk management, strength-based assessments, and personalised care planning.

Work collaboratively with health services, housing, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated, multi-agency interventions that promote independence and wellbeing.

Drive performance […]

Join Bracknell Forest Borough Council’s Adults’ Social Care team as a Qualified Social Worker, supporting adults with a wide range of social care needs to live independently and safely.

Carry out statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, including comprehensive assessments, care planning, and safeguarding adults at risk.

Manage a varied caseload involving adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities, mental health needs, and older people requiring support.

Work collaboratively with health professionals, housing, carers, and voluntary organizations to deliver holistic, person-centred care and support.

Apply a strengths-based and outcome-focused approach, […]

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Cornwall Council’s Adults Community Team on a 3-month locum contract. This role will involve working with adults in the community to assess needs, plan and implement care packages, and ensure the delivery of person-centred support in line with statutory requirements. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting independence, safeguarding vulnerable adults, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams.

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Undertake Care Act assessments to identify individual needs and determine appropriate support plans.

Carry out Mental Capacity Act assessments and participate in Best Interest […]

Deliver statutory services for Caerphilly County Borough Council, working across Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children cases under the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.

Complete proportionate, strengths-based assessments and develop outcome-focused care and support plans that reflect the child’s voice and best interests.

Build positive, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families to support sustained change and improved long-term outcomes.

Prepare and present clear, evidence-based reports for child protection conferences, legal proceedings, and review meetings in line with court and regulatory standards.

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Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (East Riding of Yorkshire Council) Job Overview We are recruiting a dedicated **Senior Social Worker (Qualified Social Worker)** to join **East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Children’s Services team**. In this role, you will provide expert social work practice to safeguard children, support families, and promote positive outcomes. You will take on complex cases, offer professional guidance to colleagues, and work collaboratively across agencies to deliver high-quality, child-centred social care.
This is a rewarding position for an experienced social worker who is passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young […]

Advanced Practitioner – Children’s Services (Stoke-on-Trent City Council) Job Overview We are recruiting an experienced **Advanced Practitioner (Qualified Social Worker)** to join **Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s Children’s Services team**. This senior practice role involves leading on complex safeguarding cases, providing professional supervision, and ensuring the highest standards of child-centred social work.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will combine direct work with children and families with mentoring, service development, and quality assurance responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities Lead on complex child protection and safeguarding cases in line with statutory […]

Experienced Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services (Wirral MBC) Job Overview We are recruiting an **Experienced Qualified Social Worker (QSW)** to join **Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council’s Children’s Services team**. In this role, you will safeguard vulnerable children, support families, and deliver interventions that create lasting, positive outcomes.
You will manage complex caseloads, undertake statutory assessments, and work closely with families, carers, and partner agencies to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.
Key Responsibilities Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act to identify risks, strengths, and […]