Lead Practitioner - Child protection - Hounslow

Added 09/11/2026

An experienced and committed Lead Practitioner is sought to join a busy Child Protection service in Hounslow. This is an opportunity for a qualified social worker to provide skilled, child-centred practice and make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families. You will manage a complex caseload involving children subject to child protection plans, children in need and care proceedings. Your responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, analysing risk, developing effective plans and ensuring that the child’s voice remains central to all decision-making. You will undertake statutory visits, convene and contribute to conferences and reviews, prepare clear reports,...

Lead Practitioner - Community team - Barnet

Added 05/11/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Practitioner to join our Community Team in Barnet. This pivotal role will involve leading a dynamic team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to children, young people, and families in need. As a Lead Practitioner, you will be responsible for overseeing case management, providing expert guidance, and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes professional development and best practices. Key responsibilities include: Leading and supervising a team of social workers, ensuring effective case management and adherence to safeguarding protocols. Conducting assessments and developing care plans in collaboration with...

Children's Lead Practitioner - CP Team - Enfield

Added 04/11/2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Children's Lead Practitioner to join our Child Protection (CP) Team in Enfield. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to children and families in need. Your expertise will be crucial in safeguarding vulnerable children, promoting their welfare, and supporting families to achieve positive outcomes. As a Children's Lead Practitioner, your key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing a team of social workers, providing supervision, support, and guidance. Conducting assessments and developing intervention plans to address the needs of children and families. Collaborating...

Social Worker - Kinship and Special Guardianship Team - Bristol

Added 14/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Kinship and Special Guardianship Team in Bristol. The successful candidate will support children and families where relatives or connected carers are being considered to provide long-term care, helping to achieve safe, stable and lasting arrangements for children who cannot live with their birth parents. You will undertake comprehensive kinship assessments and Special Guardianship assessments, including viability assessments, full connected-person assessments and the preparation of clear, evidence-based reports for court and decision-making panels. You will manage a varied caseload, undertake statutory visits, contribute to permanence planning and...

CSW - Social Worker - Assessment and Safeguarding

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join an Assessment and Safeguarding service. This is an opportunity for a qualified professional to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by undertaking high-quality assessments, responding to safeguarding concerns and ensuring that children’s needs remain at the centre of practice. You will manage a varied caseload, completing timely and evidence-based assessments, identifying risks and protective factors, and developing proportionate plans with families and partner agencies. You will undertake statutory visits, contribute to child protection enquiries and conferences, and work collaboratively to promote positive outcomes. The role...

Social Worker - Duty and assessment team - Northamptonshire

Added 12/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a busy Duty and Assessment Team in Northamptonshire. This role is suited to a confident and motivated practitioner who can respond effectively to urgent referrals, assess risk and need, and help ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. You will be responsible for completing timely and proportionate assessments, undertaking visits and gathering information from children, families and partner agencies. You will analyse presenting concerns, identify strengths and risks, and make clear recommendations that promote children’s safety, wellbeing and development. The role will involve...

Social Worker - Care Planning and Support Team - North Yorkshire

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join a Care Planning and Support Team in North Yorkshire. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to adults and their families by helping people achieve greater independence, wellbeing and control over their care and support. You will manage a varied caseload, completing strengths-based assessments and reviews in line with the Care Act 2014. Working collaboratively with individuals, families, carers, health professionals and community partners, you will develop personalised care and support plans that reflect people’s needs, wishes and desired outcomes. You will also help identify appropriate services, promote independence...

Social Worker - Assessment and Safeguarding - Haringey

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join an Assessment and Safeguarding service. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by completing high-quality assessments, identifying risks and strengths, and ensuring that children receive the right support at the right time. You will manage a varied and challenging caseload, undertaking assessments under the Children Act 1989 and relevant safeguarding legislation. You will work collaboratively with children, parents, carers and partner agencies to develop effective plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes. Responsibilities will include responding to referrals, undertaking statutory...

Social Worker - Child in Need and Child Protection - Croydon

Added 11/11/2026

We are seeking a qualified and committed Social Worker to join a Child in Need and Child Protection service in Croydon. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and families by promoting safety, stability and positive outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload and work with families where children may be experiencing neglect, abuse or other significant safeguarding concerns. You will complete high-quality assessments, develop clear plans and undertake purposeful direct work with children and their families. Your responsibilities will include carrying out statutory visits, preparing reports, contributing to child protection conferences and participating...

Senior Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention Team - Southwark

Added 09/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Senior Social Worker to join an Assessment and Intervention Team in Southwark. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified social work professional to contribute to high-quality services for children, young people and their families, ensuring that their needs are assessed promptly and that effective support and safeguarding plans are put in place. You will manage a varied and complex caseload, undertaking child and family assessments, section 47 enquiries and other statutory interventions. Working in partnership with children, parents, carers and professionals, you will identify risks, strengths and desired outcomes, developing proportionate plans...

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 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...

Senior Social Worker - Support and Safeguarding Team - Wakefield

Added 05/11/2026

Wakefield Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Support and Safeguarding Team. This pivotal role is designed for a passionate individual who is committed to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families. As a Senior Social Worker, you will lead and mentor a team of social workers, ensuring the delivery of high-quality support services while promoting best practices in safeguarding. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored care plans in collaboration with families and other professionals....

Senior Social Worker - Assessment and Intervention - Southwark

Added 05/11/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Assessment and Intervention team in Southwark. This role is crucial in providing high-quality social work services to vulnerable individuals and families, ensuring their needs are met through comprehensive assessments and effective interventions. You will be part of a collaborative environment, working closely with colleagues and external agencies to promote the well-being of our community. Key responsibilities include: Conducting thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored intervention plans that promote positive outcomes. Providing supervision and support to junior social workers...

Social Worker - Pre-Birth and New-born team - Enfield

Added 24/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Pre-Birth and New-born team in Enfield. This role is vital in ensuring the safety, well-being, and development of vulnerable families and their newborns. As a Social Worker in this specialized team, you will work collaboratively with parents, healthcare professionals, and community organizations to provide holistic support and intervention during a critical period of family life. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments of families to identify needs and risks associated with pre-birth and newborn care. Developing and implementing tailored support plans that promote positive outcomes for families. Providing...