Social Worker - Leaving Care Team - Reading

Added 11/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team in Reading. You will support young people transitioning from care into adulthood, helping them achieve stability, independence and positive outcomes. This role would suit a committed professional who is passionate about improving the lives of care-experienced young people and promoting their rights, choices and aspirations. You will manage a caseload of care leavers aged 16 to 25, completing assessments and maintaining effective Pathway Plans in partnership with young people and relevant professionals. Your responsibilities will include providing practical and emotional support around accommodation, education,...

Children's SSW - CIC/Leaving Care Team - Suffolk

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Children in Care and Leaving Care Team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people who are looked after, helping them achieve stability, improve their outcomes and prepare positively for adulthood. You will manage a varied caseload of children in care and care leavers, ensuring their needs are assessed, their voices are heard and their plans are regularly reviewed. Your responsibilities will include completing statutory visits, preparing and reviewing care plans, contributing to permanence planning, supporting placement stability and working proactively to...

PERMChildren's TM - Leaving Care Team - Southend-on-Sea

Added 29/10/2026

Join our dedicated team at the Children's TM - Leaving Care Team in Southend-on-Sea, where we strive to provide exceptional support and guidance to young people transitioning from care to independent living. As a Qualified Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in empowering young individuals, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to thrive in their new environments. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and developing tailored care plans that meet the unique needs of each young person. Providing ongoing support and advocacy to young people, helping them navigate challenges related to education, employment, and housing....

Children's SSW - LAC/Leaving Care Team - London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Added 29/10/2026

The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated and passionate Children's Social Worker (SSW) to join our Looked After Children (LAC) and Leaving Care Team. As part of a vibrant community committed to improving the lives of vulnerable children and young people, you will play a vital role in ensuring their well-being and helping them transition successfully into adulthood. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families within our borough. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments and developing tailored care plans for children in care and those leaving...

Childrens Social Worker - Independent Reviewing Officer - Gateshead

Added 10/11/2026

An experienced Children’s Social Worker is required to undertake an Independent Reviewing Officer role within a busy children’s services environment. This is an opportunity to help ensure that children and young people who are looked after receive safe, effective and timely care planning, with their welfare, voice and individual needs at the centre of every decision. You will chair statutory reviews for children in care, ensuring that plans remain purposeful, outcomes-focused and compliant with relevant legislation, regulations and guidance. You will provide independent challenge to those involved in a child’s care, monitor progress against agreed actions, and escalate concerns where...

Senior Social Worker - (Children’s Single Point of Access Team - Reading

Added 09/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Senior Social Worker to join a Children’s Single Point of Access team. This is an important role focused on responding to concerns about children and young people, assessing risk and need, and ensuring that referrals receive a timely, proportionate and coordinated response. You will provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies, helping to determine the most appropriate pathway for each referral. Your responsibilities will include screening and analysing information, undertaking assessments, identifying safeguarding concerns, and making informed decisions about the level of intervention required. You will work closely with families,...

Children's SSW - Single Point of Access Team - Reading

Added 09/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Single Point of Access team. This is a key front-door role, responsible for responding to referrals, identifying children and families who may require support, and ensuring that safeguarding concerns are assessed promptly and appropriately. You will undertake proportionate screening and initial assessments, gather and analyse information from families and professionals, and make sound decisions about the most appropriate response. This may include providing advice, signposting to early help, arranging immediate protective action, or progressing referrals for statutory social work intervention. You will work closely with...

Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Child in care and care leavers Team - Staffordshire

Added 09/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner to join a Child in Care and Care Leavers team, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, lasting outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting stability, safeguarding, and successful transitions into adulthood. You will manage a varied caseload of children in care and care leavers, completing high-quality assessments, care planning and reviews. You will develop effective relationships with children, young people, carers, families and partner agencies, ensuring that their voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. You will also contribute to permanence...

Senior Social Worker - Children In Our Care team - Middlesbrough

Added 11/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a Senior Social Worker to join a Children in Our Care team in Middlesbrough. You will work with children and young people who are looked after, helping them achieve positive outcomes and ensuring their voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. You will manage a varied and complex caseload, completing high-quality assessments and developing, reviewing and implementing care plans that promote safety, stability and permanence. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, contributing to reviews, supporting contact arrangements, preparing reports and presenting information at meetings and court hearings where required. You will...

Social Worker - Children in Care Team - Derbyshire

Added 11/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team in Derbyshire. You will work with children and young people who are looked after, helping them achieve positive outcomes and ensuring their voices, wishes and feelings remain central to every decision. You will manage a varied caseload, completing high-quality assessments, care planning and reviews in line with legislation, policies and professional standards. Responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, promoting permanence and stability, preparing reports for reviews and court proceedings, and working collaboratively with foster carers, residential staff, families, education, health and other partner...

Children's SW - We Care For Team - Milton Keynes

Added 09/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated team in Milton Keynes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families by providing high-quality, child-centred social work within a supportive professional environment. You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families who may require support through assessment, early intervention, child protection and care proceedings. Your responsibilities will include completing thorough assessments, developing and reviewing care plans, undertaking statutory visits and maintaining accurate, timely records in line with legislation and departmental procedures. You will work collaboratively with children, parents,...

Social Worker / Advance Practitioner - LAC & Permanency, Care Planning Team - Brent

Added 06/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker to join a Children Looked After (LAC) and Permanency Care Planning Team. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference to children and young people by securing safe, stable and nurturing care arrangements that meet their individual needs and long-term aspirations. You will manage a varied caseload of children looked after, completing high-quality assessments, care planning and statutory reviews. You will work closely with children, young people, parents, carers and wider family networks to ensure that their wishes and feelings inform decision-making. Responsibilities will include progressing permanence plans, undertaking...

Children Social Worker - Care and support Team - Powys

Added 06/11/2026

An experienced Children’s Social Worker is required to join a Care and Support Team, providing high-quality support to children, young people and their families. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by promoting children’s safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes through effective assessment, planning and intervention. You will manage a varied caseload involving children and young people who may require support under relevant safeguarding and social care legislation. Your responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, preparing and reviewing care and support plans, contributing to child protection enquiries and conferences, and making informed decisions that place the child’s needs at the...

Children's SW - Complex Care Needs Team - Wakefield

Added 06/11/2026

Are you a dedicated and passionate social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children with complex care needs? Join our dynamic Children's Social Work Complex Care Needs Team in Wakefield. We are seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker who is committed to providing high-quality support and advocacy for children and their families. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable children. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments to identify the needs of children and families. Developing and implementing care plans tailored to individual circumstances. Providing...

Team Manager - Children in Care - Birmingham

Added 20/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Manager for our Children in Care team in Birmingham. This pivotal role is designed for a passionate individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of children and young people in care. As a Team Manager, you will lead a team of qualified social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services that prioritize the safety, well-being, and development of children in care. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing a team of social workers, providing supervision, support, and professional development. Overseeing case management processes, ensuring compliance with relevant...