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Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

We are currently recruiting for Social Workers and Senior Social Workers in all ...

Location

United Kingdom , Gloucester, Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cirencester and Forest of Dean

Salary:

39152.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Gloucestershire County Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Social Work England/ Wales registration
a recognised qualification in Social Work
to have passed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) (if you qualified after 2012)
a full driving licence and willingness to drive
DBS clearance

Job Responsibility

delivering a first-class service to ensure the best outcomes for the children and young people of Gloucestershire
building positive relationships with colleagues within the service and partner agencies
provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk

What we offer

welcome payment of £4,000*
annual retention payment of £2,000*
up to £8,000 relocation package*
flexible and agile working opportunities
25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone

Independent Assessing Social Worker

Join Our Team as an Independent Assessing Social Worker. Are you an experienced ...

Location

United Kingdom , Chorley

Salary:

Not provided

Family Care Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Full, clean driving license
Social Work England registration
Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Prior experience in fostering assessments is essential

Job Responsibility

Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Use the Fostering competency-based assessment format to evaluate applicants’ suitability
Panel Presentations: Present completed assessments to Family Care Fostering’s Panel
Documentation and Confidentiality: Maintain accurate, confidential records in line with statutory requirements
Flexible Scheduling and Communication: Coordinate visits with applicants, referees, and agency contacts, and keep management informed of any adjustments
Timely Reporting: Complete assessments within agreed timelines and promptly report any delays to the Registered Manager
Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all health, safety, and confidentiality policies to ensure a secure and respectful work environment

What we offer

Flexible, home-based position
Highly rewarding compensation

Fulltime

Qualified Social Worker

We are pleased to offer exciting opportunities for qualified Social Workers to j...

Location

United Kingdom , Portsmouth

Salary:

39151.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Portsmouth City Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England
Completion of your ASYE (Assessed and Supported Year in Employment)
Solid understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Acts 1989 and 2004
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals
Resilience, integrity, and a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes for children
A restorative and anti-oppressive approach to practice
A collaborative mindset and a commitment to inclusive, people-focused work
Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and case management systems
Empathy, diplomacy, and respect for service users

Job Responsibility

Delivering timely, high-quality assessments that lead to clear, targeted plans
Providing a responsive, child-centred service that reflects the wishes and feelings of children
Promoting service user participation and respecting diversity
Ensuring timely and permanent care arrangements that support children’s long-term outcomes
Supporting children in need, those requiring protection, and children in care
Working with families under the Public Law Outline (PLO) or within care proceedings

What we offer

Recruitment and retention package of £3,000 per annum paid monthly
Training in Restorative Practice and Motivational Interviewing during your first year
Stronger Futures Academy and a comprehensive CPD pathway aligned with Social Work England standards

Fulltime

Family Support Worker

Do you have experience of intensive one to one work and group work with parents,...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

36508.00 - 40958.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least two years experience of intensive one to one work and group work with parents, children and young people from complex families
At least one year’s experience of acting as lead professional delivering family-focused interventions
Experience of monitoring, reviewing and evaluating work
Proven track record of working with families with multiple complex needs
Thorough understanding of how complex families with entrenched negative behaviours interact
Knowledge of Child Protection policies and procedures and Safeguarding and CAF
Understanding of and commitment to the need for sensitivity and confidentiality
Educated to A level or NVQ3 in Child Development, Youth Support, Health or Social Care, and/or a relevant professional qualification in these areas
Be able to demonstrate continuous professional development in related disciplines
Be able to travel around Slough

Job Responsibility

To conduct comprehensive whole family assessments as required and produce appropriate written reports detailing family assessment and ensuring that these are recorded on the eCAF system
Deliver brief and short term interventions when this is sufficient to meet family needs, and long term interventions using the Dundee Model of family support
To act as dedicated Lead Professional at all stages of support from pre-assessment through to exit strategy, using support and challenge measures to ensure that parents and children engage and comply with the family’s action plan
Coordinate support from external agencies and lead the Team Around the Family (TAF) approach
To work with families at various times including early morning, evening and weekends, delivering services where they are required such as the family home and community settings
To maintain effective records of family interventions and use the outcomes-based Family Star assessment tool to evidence the achievement of outcomes and enable evaluation recording these on the eCAF system
To promote and contribute to early intervention processes using step up and step down approaches, supporting Social Care where appropriate and understanding when statutory interventions are required
To ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti-discriminatory framework, and take into account issues such as race, gender, sexuality, disability etc., and deliver appropriate services to the diverse communities of Slough
The post holder will be expected to take on additional duties and changes to the job description as required by your line manager commensurate with the post

Fulltime

Children’s Social Worker – Assessment Team

Sefton Council is looking for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join th...

Location

United Kingdom , Sefton

Salary:

40.00 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

April 16, 2026

Requirements

Previous experience within a Children’s Assessment Team
Strong experience working with CP (Child Protection), CIN (Children in Need), and LAC (Looked After Children)
Ability to complete child, young people and families assessments
Confident working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners

Job Responsibility

Work closely with children, young people, and their families to build a clear picture of their circumstances and identify the support they need
Complete comprehensive assessments
Help ensure families receive the right help at the right time

What we offer

Supportive team environment
£250 referral bonus for any successful referral

Fulltime