Children's SW - Leaving Care Team - Reading

Added 11/11/2026

We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Leaving Care Team in Reading. This is an opportunity to support care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them develop the skills, confidence and stability needed to achieve their goals. You will manage a caseload of young people aged 16 to 25, completing comprehensive assessments and preparing, reviewing and updating pathway plans. Working collaboratively with each young person, you will identify their strengths, aspirations and support needs, ensuring their views remain central to planning and decision-making. Your responsibilities will include providing practical and emotional support...

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...

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,...

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...

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 - Children's Social Care & Safeguarding - Worcestershire

Added 09/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Children’s Social Care and Safeguarding service. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families by promoting safety, stability and positive outcomes. You will work within a supportive, child-centred environment where professional development and reflective practice are valued. As a Social Worker, you will undertake assessments, identify risk and need, and develop effective plans with children, young people and their families. You will manage a varied caseload, complete statutory visits and reviews, prepare clear reports, and contribute to safeguarding meetings, care planning...

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...

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 / 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...

Social Worker - Child in care - Kent (Ashford)

Added 11/11/2026

We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a child in care team in Ashford, Kent. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people who are unable to live with their birth families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and long-term development remain at the heart of your work. You will manage a varied caseload of children in care, completing high-quality assessments and reviews, developing and implementing care plans, and ensuring that each child’s voice, wishes and feelings are fully considered. You will work closely with foster carers, residential homes, families, schools,...

Senior Social Worker - Children In Care - Wakefield

Added 22/10/2026

Wakefield is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children In Care team. This pivotal role involves working collaboratively with children, families, and various stakeholders to ensure the best outcomes for children in care. As a Senior Social Worker, you will provide guidance and support to junior staff while managing a complex caseload, ensuring that all interventions are child-centered and evidence-based. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with children, families, and other professionals. Providing supervision and support to...

Senior Social Worker - Children in Care - Wakefield

Added 21/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children in Care team in Wakefield. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to make a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a complex caseload, providing high-quality assessments and interventions, and working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes for children in care. Key responsibilities include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with children, families,...