Senior Social Worker

Children and Families Senior Social Worker/ Social Worker

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

Location

United Kingdom , Gloucestershire

Salary:

39152.00 - 47181.00 GBP / Year

Gloucestershire County Council

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Social Work England 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 (Enhanced Adults and Children’s)

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 to provide support and protection for children and young people in need and at risk

What we offer

annual retention payment of £2,000
£4,000 welcome payment
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
option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff)
family friendly policies and benefits
supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Fulltime

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Senior Social Worker (Level 3) - First Response / Front Door

Leicestershire County Council is seeking a high-caliber, Level 3 Social Worker t...

Location

United Kingdom , Leicestershire

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 25, 2026

Requirements

Proven background working specifically within a Local Authority First Response or Front Door Assessment Team
Substantial, hands-on experience managing complex Child Protection (CP) cases and navigating Court work from start to finish
Ideally operating at a Level 3 Social Worker proficiency (advanced practice skills, minimal supervision required)
Active Social Work England registration and a clean, enhanced DBS
Able to transition and start the position ideally within a 4-week notice period.

Job Responsibility

Undertake initial, comprehensive child and family assessments to determine risk and immediate safeguarding needs
Act swiftly on safeguarding referrals, identifying risk factors and implementing immediate protection plans where necessary
Initiate urgent care proceedings, prepare robust court reports and statements, and represent the Local Authority confidently during court hearings
Collaborate closely with schools, health professionals, police, and early help services to coordinate seamless support.

Fulltime

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Senior Social Worker - Connecting Care Team

Wakefield Council is looking for a skilled Senior Social Worker to join their Co...

Location

United Kingdom , Wakefield

Salary:

35.00 GBP / Hour

Randstad

Expiration Date

July 25, 2026

Requirements

Recent, direct experience using the CareDirector system
Recognized Social Work qualification and active registration with Social Work England
Deep, demonstrable experience implementing the Care Act 2014 within a statutory adult social care setting
Valid UK driving license, access to a vehicle, and business insurance for community-based visits

Job Responsibility

Executing Statutory Duties: Completing robust, evidence-based Care Act Assessments, Support Plans, and complex Reviews in strict alignment with the Care Act 2014
System Navigation: Utilizing CareDirector daily to accurately record case notes, update assessments, and manage workflows seamlessly
Providing Senior Oversight: Utilizing advanced knowledge to handle complex, multi-agency cases and mentoring junior staff or student social workers where required

What we offer

Competitive Pay: Premium rate of £35.00 per hour
Streamlined Process: Skip the long system onboarding - CareDirector skills mean you can dive right into the work and make an immediate impact
Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible balance of remote administrative work and essential community visits

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker - Parenting Assessor

Location

United Kingdom , Bracknell

Salary:

49918.00 - 53048.00 GBP / Year

Bracknell Forest Council

Expiration Date

July 31, 2026

Requirements

Proven expertise in completing detailed, analytical assessments and producing high-quality reports
Ability to make professional judgments and recommendations based on analytical assessment and review
Confidence in preparing comprehensive court reports and giving evidence in court
Registered with Social Work England
At least three years’ post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care, including significant experience in child protection, care planning, and legal processes
Experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework

Job Responsibility

To complete in-depth, analytical parenting assessments (including pre-birth), with a clear focus on parental capacity and capacity to change within PLO and care proceedings, and to produce high-quality reports that provide robust analysis and clear recommendations within stipulated timescales
Complete additional assessments, such as risk assessments or 'Together and Apart’ assessments, when required
Promote listening to children at every opportunity
ensuring their views are heard, recorded and acted upon in an appropriate and timely manner
To coordinate multi-agency contributions to assessment, planning and intervention, working within the multidisciplinary Family Safeguarding Model to drive change and provide effective support
Attend Permanency Planning meetings and contribute to the care planning for children
Participate in regular reflective supervision, providing analytical assessment findings and recommendations in monthly group case supervisions alongside the allocated social worker and partners
To support and mentor less experienced colleagues including newly qualified Social Workers, Family Workers and Social Work Students

What we offer

28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days
Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance
Paid employee volunteering scheme
Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility)
Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration
Reimbursement of Social Work England registration
Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing

Fulltime

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a Local...

Location

United Kingdom , Wakefield

Salary:

27.48 - 35.00 GBP / Hour

Service Care Solutions

Expiration Date

July 09, 2026

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker
Current and recent Child Protection experience
Experience working within CP/Court proceedings
Ability to manage a fast-paced and demanding caseload
Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Job Responsibility

Manage a caseload including complex and statutory work
Undertake assessments, planning, and reviews for: Children in Need, Children subject to Child Protection plans, Looked After Children
Work in line with the Signs of Safety model and a child-focused approach
Build and maintain effective, restorative relationships with children, young people, families, and carers
Support families to make informed decisions and contribute to care planning
Analyse information to assess and respond to ongoing risk and need
Work directly with children and young people to ensure their views inform all assessments and interventions
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support safeguarding and care planning
Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records using appropriate systems
Plan and coordinate interventions in line with delegated authority

What we offer

Competitive pay rates
Ongoing contract opportunity
Supportive team environment within a Local Authority
£200 referral bonus for any successfully placed candidates
£150 sign-up bonus for new candidates

Fulltime

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Senior Social Worker - MASH

Are you passionate about promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing and interest o...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

52277.00 - 57509.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Professional Social Work Degree or equivalent
Significant post qualifying experience as a social worker with demonstrable experience in complex or specialist casework
Social Work England registered
Knowledge and application of the legal framework and assessment process in Children's Social Care
Knowledge and understanding of the values and principles underpinning the involvement of children, young people and families/carers, including the right to access independent advocacy and complaints processes
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, to a range of audiences including children, young people, parents and carers and professional colleagues
Knowledge and application of social work interventions in at least one area of practice
Ability to gather and assess information to inform judgement in complex situations and in response to challenge, clearly reporting and recording analysis
Ability to use a range of interventions effectively and evaluate them in practice to ensure that the correct outcomes are achieved
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload independently, maintaining professionalism in challenging circumstances and seeking support and suggesting solutions for workload difficulties

Job Responsibility

Promote and safeguard the wellbeing and interests of the child/young person at all times and throughout all aspects of work
Be responsible for managing an independent workload, ensuring legislative requirements are met to a high standard and within required timescales
Act as a senior professional, using knowledge and experience in a specialist area and from own professional experience to provide advice, support and ‘critical friend’ challenge on cases to colleagues to support them in their work
Take responsibility for a student working in Slough Children First, carrying out their supervision alongside the Assistant Team Manager
Be willing to work towards the Practice Educator Professional Standards for social work, especially stage 2
Management of the team duty rota
Take a strong role in team meetings so that they are efficient and effective, leading team meetings as required in place of the Assistant Team Manager and Team Manager
Thoroughly assess, critically analyse, plan and implement suitable interventions for complex cases that fulfil statutory regulations, instigating proceedings and taking cases to court as required whilst effectively managing risk at all time and seeking support from senior team members when required
Produce concise, well-structured assessments, plans and reports, clearly recording and reporting analysis and judgements and ensuring that all recommendations are followed
Where cases are to be transferred to another service or partners, ensure that there is a clearly recorded transfer plan

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker

Join the team at Thornford Park in Thatcham and help people in their recovery jo...

Location

United Kingdom , Thatcham

Salary:

42000.00 - 43500.00 GBP / Year

Elysium Healthcare

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A Social Work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
Have a good working knowledge of the relevant legislation
Have at least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar environment

Job Responsibility

Manage and support a caseload of forensic service users with mental health conditions
Be responsible for assessments, CPA reports, Mental Health Tribunals, Managers Hearings
Supervise junior staff members
Lead and promote child and adult safeguarding
Empower recovery to encourage service users to engage in their care plans and achieve their goals
Lead the multidisciplinary teams on non-medical mental capacity issues and best interest decisions
Liaise with external agencies to enable them to fulfill their statutory duties, for example: MAPPA, Local Authority Social Services, Police and Probation
Support carers and families of detained patients

What we offer

The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave
Career development and training
Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate
Wellbeing support and activities
Access to Blue Light Card
Life Assurance
Stream – instant access to earned wages
24/7 GP service and second medical opinion
Enhanced Maternity Package
Pension contribution

Fulltime

Senior Social Worker

The Slough Children in our Care service, thrive team 16-25 are looking for a pas...

Location

United Kingdom , Slough

Salary:

52277.00 - 57509.00 GBP / Year

360 Resourcing Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Social Work England registered social worker
Professional social work qualification or equivalent
Significant demonstrable experience of working within a busy service

Job Responsibility

Develop good relationships with children and young people
Have a positive impact on their lives
Care plan, safeguard and support an allocation of children and young people to achieve their best potential
Work with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Develop skills and knowledge in completing age assessments
Actively listen to the child’s voice
Promote children and young people’s choices, safety and fulfilment

What we offer

Exceptional management support
Flexible working
Bespoke training opportunities
Training and development opportunities
Agile working supported by technology
Flexible working policies
Friendly working environment and great colleagues

Fulltime

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