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Lambeth Council’s Children’s Services are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Referral and Assessment Social Worker to join our front door team. In this role, you will be the first point of contact for children and families requiring support, responsible for carrying out assessments to identify needs, risks, and strengths to ensure timely and appropriate intervention.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage referrals effectively: Receive and triage new referrals, making informed decisions about next steps and required interventions.

Conduct comprehensive assessments: Undertake child and family […]

Ealing Council is seeking a skilled and committed Adults Safeguarding Social Worker to join its safeguarding team. The role focuses on protecting vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect, ensuring their safety and promoting their rights in line with statutory duties and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014 to investigate and address concerns.

Assess risks and needs, developing protection plans in collaboration with individuals and multi-agency partners.

Provide advice, support, and advocacy to vulnerable adults and their families.

Work closely with health, police, and other agencies to coordinate […]

Newham Council is seeking a skilled and dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join their Child in Need (CIN) Team on a locum basis. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families, working within a supportive and fast-paced environment committed to achieving positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children in need, ensuring assessments and interventions promote child welfare and safety.

Undertake Child in Need and Child Protection assessments under statutory guidance.

Develop and review robust CIN and CP plans in collaboration with families and partner agencies.

Conduct direct work […]

Join a supportive and progressive team at Ealing Council, committed to delivering high-quality social care services for children and families (or adults, if applicable).

Engage in relationship-based practice, placing the voice of the service user at the heart of assessment and intervention.

Benefit from manageable caseloads, strong supervision, and access to professional development opportunities.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver strength-based, person-centred support.

Utilise evidence-informed practice and contribute to a learning culture focused on improving outcomes.

Competitive pay rates, flexible working arrangements, and a hybrid […]

Swindon Borough Council is currently recruiting a Locum Qualified Social Worker to join their fast-paced Assessment Team. This role involves completing timely assessments of children and families to identify support needs and safeguard those at risk, ensuring swift and appropriate interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments following referrals into children’s services

Make informed decisions regarding thresholds, safeguarding, and support requirements

Develop clear and outcome-focused plans based on assessment findings

Work in partnership with families and other professionals to achieve best outcomes for children

Attend […]

Join Bradford Metropolitan District Council as a Team Manager in Adults’ Social Care, leading a skilled team to provide high-quality, person-centred support to adults with diverse care needs.

Provide strong leadership, supervision, and professional guidance to social workers, ensuring statutory duties are carried out in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation.

Oversee complex casework, safeguarding enquiries, and care planning, promoting timely and effective interventions that maximise independence and wellbeing.

Foster a culture of continuous learning, reflective practice, and performance improvement through regular […]

Hillingdon Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Children in Need (CIN) Team on a locum basis. This role involves working with children and families requiring targeted support to prevent escalation to child protection or care proceedings. The successful candidate will have strong assessment skills and experience in statutory children’s social work.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage a caseload of children identified as Children in Need, providing direct support and interventions.

Conduct timely assessments and develop child and family plans tailored to individual needs.

Work collaboratively with families, schools, and […]

Staffordshire County Council is seeking committed and compassionate Qualified Social Workers to deliver high-quality, person-centred support to children, adults, and families.

Undertake statutory assessments, care and support planning, and safeguarding duties in line with the Children Act 1989, Care Act 2014, and other key legislation.

Use strengths-based and trauma-informed approaches to promote safety, wellbeing, and long-term positive outcomes.

Manage a diverse caseload while applying professional judgment and evidence-based practice.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, housing, and voluntary sector services to deliver […]

Join Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council as a senior social worker to lead and manage complex statutory assessments for children and families in line with the Children Act 1989/2004 and safeguarding procedures.

Develop, implement, and review child-centred care and protection plans that promote safety, stability, and positive outcomes.

Manage a complex caseload, including high-risk situations, while providing professional support, mentoring, and informal supervision to junior staff and students.

Take a lead role in safeguarding processes, including Section 47 enquiries, strategy meetings, and preparation for child protection conferences and court proceedings.

Work […]

Undertake statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989 and 2004 on behalf of Bedford Council, identifying risk, need, and protective factors to inform timely intervention.

Manage a caseload of children and families across early help, child in need, child protection, and looked-after pathways, ensuring all work is child-focused and outcome-driven.

Develop and implement care plans in partnership with children, families, and other professionals, ensuring the voice of the child is central to all planning and decision-making.

Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for court proceedings, child protection conferences, looked-after reviews, and statutory meetings in […]