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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is seeking an experienced Locum Child Protection Conference Chair to provide strong, independent leadership in safeguarding children across the city. This interim role requires a confident and skilled Qualified Social Worker with a proven track record in chairing statutory child protection conferences and promoting high-quality, child-focused multi-agency decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Chair statutory child protection conferences: Lead initial and review conferences in line with Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance and local procedures.

Provide independent oversight: Offer professional challenge to ensure that assessments, […]

Lambeth Council is looking for an experienced and detail-focused Locum Qualified Social Worker (QSW) to join their Children’s Services in an Auditing capacity. This role involves reviewing casework, identifying areas for improvement, and supporting high standards of practice across the service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in frontline children’s social work and quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct in-depth audits of children’s social care cases, reviewing assessments, plans, and interventions.

Identify strengths, gaps, and areas for development in casework and service delivery.

Provide clear written feedback and contribute to learning […]

As a Team Manager within Nottingham’s Adolescence Service, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team supporting vulnerable young people and their families. This role is central to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed, and relationship-based interventions that promote safety, resilience, and positive outcomes for adolescents.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering services to adolescents and their families, ensuring effective assessment, planning, and intervention.
Oversee complex casework involving contextual safeguarding, exploitation, missing episodes, and youth offending, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met.
Promote trauma-informed […]

Join Durham County Council’s dedicated and forward-thinking social work teams, committed to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care across the county.

Undertake statutory responsibilities in line with the Care Act 2014, Children Act 1989, Mental Capacity Act, and associated legislation and practice standards.

Manage a diverse and balanced caseload, supporting children, families, or adults through strengths-based and outcome-focused interventions.

Work closely with multi-agency professionals, including health, education, housing, and voluntary sector partners, to ensure integrated and holistic support.

Benefit from regular supervision, professional […]

Team Leader

Lead a dedicated team within West Berkshire Council’s Social Care Services, driving high-quality, person-centred support for children, families, or adults across the borough.

Provide strong professional leadership and management, ensuring effective case oversight, reflective supervision, and support for practice development.

Oversee the delivery of statutory responsibilities in line with the Children Act 1989, Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding frameworks.

Support staff in managing complex caseloads, promoting evidence-informed practice, strength-based approaches, and positive risk management.

Collaborate with multi-agency […]

Join Staffordshire County Council as a Qualified Social Worker in Adults’ Services, providing high-quality, person-centred support to adults with care and support needs.

Undertake statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Safeguarding Adults framework to promote safety, dignity, and independence.

Manage a varied caseload including care assessments, support planning, safeguarding enquiries, and hospital discharges, using a strengths-based and proportionate approach.

Collaborate with individuals, families, carers, health professionals, and community partners to deliver coordinated and integrated care.

Apply outcome-focused interventions […]

Deliver high-quality, person-centred social work to support vulnerable adults in North Lincolnshire.

Carry out statutory duties in line with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding requirements.

Manage a diverse caseload using trauma-informed and evidence-based practice to promote independence and wellbeing.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including health, housing, and voluntary organisations to coordinate care.

Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with council policies and professional standards.

Participate in regular supervision, professional development, and continuous learning within a supportive […]

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a skilled and motivated Senior Practitioner to lead complex safeguarding and care planning for vulnerable children and families.

Undertake high-level statutory assessments and oversee care plans in line with the Children Act 1989, ensuring the child’s voice is central to decision-making.

Provide expert supervision, mentoring, and guidance to social workers, supporting reflective practice and professional development.

Lead on complex cases, including child protection conferences and court work, ensuring safe and timely outcomes for children.

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners including education, health, and police […]

Join Middlesbrough Borough Council as an Advanced Practitioner to lead on complex and high-risk cases, supporting the delivery of effective statutory services under the Children Act 1989/2004 and related legislation.

Provide expert advice, mentoring, and reflective supervision to social workers and students, promoting high standards of professional practice across the children’s services team.

Support the development and implementation of robust, child-centred care and protection plans that safeguard and improve outcomes for vulnerable children and their families.

Lead and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding work, including strategy discussions, child protection […]

Act on behalf of Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council to lead on complex cases involving Child Protection, Looked After Children, and Court proceedings, applying advanced knowledge of child development and safeguarding legislation.

Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced social workers and students, supporting their development and promoting reflective, evidence-based practice within the team.

Take the lead in complex assessments and planning, ensuring all work is timely, child-focused, and meets statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 1989/2004 and related legislation.

Contribute to service quality assurance, including auditing casework, supporting […]