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Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services (London Borough of Sutton) Job Overview We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join Children’s Services at the London Borough of Sutton. This role involves delivering statutory social work to vulnerable children and families across Sutton. You will work within a framework of restorative and trauma-informed practice to deliver holistic, relationship-based support. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Sutton is committed to safeguarding children, empowering families, and delivering early interventions through its Practice Academy and Investing in Excellence programme. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Key Responsibilities Manage […]

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (CSW)
Location: London Borough of Sutton
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Duration: 3 months
Salary: £negotiable
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role
The London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Social Worker (CSW) to join our Children’s Services team on a 3-month interim basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking local authority that puts children, families, and professional practice at the centre of everything it does.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will take a lead role in managing complex cases, supporting less experienced colleagues, and driving best practice across the team. You […]

Team Manager (Children’s Services – Corporate Parenting, Children in Care)

Location:
North & Mid Devon – Devon County Council

Brief Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Team Manager to join Devon County Council’s Corporate Parenting Service, supporting children and young people within our Children in Care (CiC) teams across North & Mid Devon.

Working alongside two established Team Managers, this role provides additional leadership capacity to strengthen supervision, improve outcomes, and ensure consistent, high-quality support for children and families. You will play a key role in maintaining practice excellence and driving the delivery of a […]

Ealing Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Adult Services team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding vulnerable adults, conducting thorough assessments, and working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of adults in the borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Perform detailed assessments of adults’ needs, risks, and strengths to develop effective care plans.
Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Teams: Work closely with other professionals, including healthcare providers, mental health services, and law enforcement, to ensure a holistic […]

The London Borough of Bexley is seeking an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. This vital role involves leading Section 42 enquiries, managing complex safeguarding cases, and ensuring that adults at risk are protected from harm while upholding their dignity, rights, and independence. Our approach is strengths-based, person-centred, and fully aligned with the principles of the Care Act 2014 and Making Safeguarding Personal.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and coordinate Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, assessing risk and taking proportionate, person-led action in line with statutory duties.

Work collaboratively with individuals, […]

The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) is seeking an experienced and flexible Locum Social Worker to join our Children in Need (CiN) Team. In this pivotal role, you will work with children and families to assess needs, reduce risks, and promote the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children. The role demands resilience, sound social work knowledge, and excellent multi-agency partnership skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake child and family assessments under Section 17 of the Children Act 1989 to identify support needs.

Develop and implement outcome-focused care and support plans in collaboration with families and professionals.

Monitor and review […]

Orkney Islands Council is seeking an experienced and qualified Independent Form F Assessor to undertake fostering assessments in line with the British Association for Adoption and Fostering (BAAF) guidelines and fostering regulations. The successful assessor will be responsible for completing high-quality, analytical Form F assessments within agreed timescales, ensuring all prospective foster carers meet the standards required for approval.

Key Responsibilities:

Undertake full Form F assessments of prospective foster carers, including home visits, background checks, and interviews with applicants and family members.

Prepare detailed, evidence-based reports for Fostering […]

In Southend-on-Sea, children’s social workers provide essential support for looked-after children, who are those unable to live with their families due to various reasons, such as a Care Order or voluntary arrangements
Here are some key aspects of their work:

Care Planning: Developing and reviewing care plans tailored to each child’s needs.
Support Services: Ensuring children have access to education, healthcare, and emotional support.
Placement Coordination: Arranging suitable foster care or residential placements.

Haringey Council is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred services that protect and empower children and families. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Team Manager to lead a frontline social work team within our Children’s Services. This is a key leadership role where you will support staff to deliver excellent social work practice and drive continuous service improvement in a fast-paced, diverse borough.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strong leadership and supervision: Manage and support a team of social workers, ensuring effective decision-making, professional development, and well-being.

Drive quality practice: Monitor casework, audit performance, and […]

BCP Council is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Unqualified Children’s SEN Support Worker to join its dynamic team. This rewarding role involves supporting children with special educational needs across various settings, helping them achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide direct one-to-one or small group support for children with SEN in educational and/or community settings.

Assist in the implementation of individual education plans and behaviour management strategies.

Work collaboratively with social workers, educational staff, families, and other professionals.

Monitor and report on children’s progress […]