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Take the lead on complex and high-risk cases for Stoke-on-Trent City Council, including Child Protection, Looked After Children, and care proceedings, ensuring best practice and statutory compliance.

Provide advanced professional support, mentoring, and informal supervision to social workers and students, promoting a learning culture and high standards of reflective practice.

Undertake and oversee robust assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans that prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and voice of the child.

Prepare and quality-assure high-level reports for court, child protection conferences, and reviews, ensuring they are evidence-based and meet legal […]

Manage complex and high-risk adult cases for Bradford Metropolitan District Council, including safeguarding, mental health, hospital discharge, and long-term care planning.

Provide professional support and informal supervision to social workers and students, promoting reflective practice and high-quality service delivery.

Undertake thorough, strengths-based assessments under the Care Act 2014, developing person-centred support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.

Lead on safeguarding enquiries under Section 42, coordinating with multi-agency partners to ensure effective protection and risk management.

Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in practice, […]

Join Durham County Council’s Adults’ Services as a Qualified Social Worker, supporting adults with care and support needs to live independently, safely, and with dignity.

Undertake strengths-based assessments in line with the Care Act 2014, co-producing personalised care plans that promote wellbeing and autonomy.

Manage a diverse caseload, including older adults, individuals with physical or learning disabilities, and adults with mental health needs, ensuring effective support and timely interventions.

Work in close collaboration with families, carers, and multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated, outcome-focused support across health and social care.

Respond to […]

Join East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Children’s Services as a Qualified Social Worker, committed to safeguarding children and supporting families through timely and effective interventions.

Undertake statutory responsibilities including assessments, child protection enquiries, and care planning under the Children Act 1989 and associated legislation.

Manage a caseload of children in need, children subject to child protection plans, and looked after children, applying a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.

Work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals, and multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated, child-centred plans that promote safety and […]

Join West Berkshire Council’s Children’s Services as a Senior Social Worker, providing expert leadership and direct practice with complex and high-risk cases involving children and families.

Take responsibility for safeguarding children, conducting thorough assessments, and delivering timely interventions to promote safety and positive outcomes.

Mentor and support junior social workers, contributing to professional development and promoting reflective, strengths-based practice across the team.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, education, and the police to ensure coordinated and effective safeguarding responses.

Lead on child […]

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.

Key Responsibilities:

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 adult social care duties on behalf of Cheshire East Council, supporting individuals under the Care Act 2014 to achieve improved independence and wellbeing.

Carry out strengths-based assessments, reviews, and support planning for adults with a range of needs, including older people, physical disabilities, and learning disabilities.

Manage a diverse caseload, balancing crisis intervention, long-term care planning, and preventative approaches in line with best practice.

Undertake Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, ensuring timely identification and mitigation of risks in collaboration with multi-agency partners.

Apply the Mental Capacity Act 2005 in […]

Advanced Practitioner – Adults’ 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 Adults’ Services team**. This senior role combines complex casework with leadership responsibilities, providing expert practice guidance to colleagues and ensuring that adults receive high-quality, person-centred care and safeguarding support.
As an Advanced Practitioner, you will work with individuals, families, and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing, and dignity, while also playing a key role in service development and mentoring within the team.
Key […]

Senior Practitioner – Children’s Services (Staffordshire County Council) Job Overview We are recruiting an experienced **Senior Practitioner (Qualified Social Worker)** to join **Staffordshire County Council’s Children’s Services team**. This senior role involves managing complex safeguarding cases, providing professional supervision to colleagues, and supporting the delivery of high-quality, child-centred social work practice across the service.
As a Senior Practitioner, you will act as a role model, leading by example in casework while also contributing to team development, mentoring, and reflective supervision.
Key Responsibilities Manage complex safeguarding and child protection […]

Qualified Social Worker – Adults’ Services (Barnet Council) Job Overview We are recruiting a dedicated **Qualified Social Worker (QSW)** to join **Barnet Council’s Adults’ Services team**. In this role, you will work with vulnerable adults to promote independence, safeguard wellbeing, and provide person-centred support that improves quality of life.
You will manage a varied caseload, undertake Care Act assessments, and work in partnership with individuals, carers, and other professionals to achieve safe and positive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Undertake Care Act 2014 assessments to identify needs, risks, and strengths.

Develop, implement, and review personalised care and support […]