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...

Team Manager - safeguarding team - Hull

Added 13/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Team Manager to lead a safeguarding social work team in Hull. This role is suited to a qualified social work professional with strong leadership experience and a thorough understanding of child protection, safeguarding practice and statutory social care responsibilities. You will provide effective day-to-day management, professional supervision and direction to a team of social workers and support staff. The role will involve ensuring that children and families receive timely, proportionate and evidence-based interventions, while promoting positive outcomes and maintaining a strong focus on children’s welfare and safety. Key responsibilities will include overseeing...

Children's IRO - Hull

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join a children’s social work service in Hull. This is an important role focused on safeguarding children and young people, promoting positive outcomes and ensuring that their care plans reflect their individual needs, wishes and feelings. As a Children’s IRO, you will chair statutory reviews for children looked after by the local authority, ensuring that reviews are timely, effective and conducted in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and statutory guidance. You will independently scrutinise care planning, monitor progress against agreed actions and challenge any drift or delay that...

Independent Reviewing Officer - LAC - Hull

Added 12/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Independent Reviewing Officer to support the effective planning, review and safeguarding of children looked after. You will lead statutory reviews, ensuring that every child’s care plan remains purposeful, timely and centred on their individual needs, wishes and feelings. You will chair looked-after children reviews independently, bringing together social workers, carers, parents, education and health professionals, and any other relevant participants. You will scrutinise the quality and progress of care planning, permanency planning, placement stability, contact arrangements, education, health and emotional wellbeing. Where progress is not being made, you will challenge drift, identify...

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team - Bromley

Added 05/11/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Manager to lead our Safeguarding Team in Bromley. This pivotal role involves overseeing a dynamic team of social workers and professionals committed to protecting vulnerable children and families. You will play a crucial role in ensuring that safeguarding practices are upheld, and that all interventions are in line with statutory requirements and best practices. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess strong leadership skills, we want to hear from you! Key responsibilities include: Managing and supervising a team of social workers, providing guidance, support, and professional development. Ensuring compliance...

Team Manager - Safeguarding Team - Bolton

Added 21/10/2026

Join our dedicated team in Bolton as a Team Manager for the Safeguarding Team, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals within our community. As a leader in the Qualified Social Work field, you will oversee the implementation of safeguarding practices, manage a team of skilled social workers, and collaborate with various agencies to provide comprehensive support to those in need. Your key responsibilities will include: Leading and managing the Safeguarding Team, ensuring high standards of practice and effective service delivery. Providing supervision, support, and professional development opportunities for team members....

Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding Team - North Yorkshire

Added 13/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team supporting children, young people and families across North Yorkshire. You will play a key role in promoting positive outcomes for children who may be at risk of significant harm, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and voices remain central to all practice. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking high-quality assessments, analysis and planning in line with statutory safeguarding requirements. Responsibilities will include progressing child protection enquiries, contributing to strategy discussions and conferences, preparing court statements where required, and developing effective plans with children, families and...

Child Protection Co-ordinator - Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Team - Salford

Added 13/11/2026

An experienced and committed Qualified Social Worker is sought to join a Child Protection, Safeguarding and Quality Assurance Team in a key practice-focused role. As Child Protection Co-ordinator, you will help promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people by supporting high standards of safeguarding practice across services. You will co-ordinate and contribute to child protection activity, providing professional advice and guidance to social work teams and partner agencies. The role will involve reviewing and monitoring safeguarding arrangements, identifying areas of risk, and ensuring that concerns are responded to promptly and effectively. You will support the planning and...

Children's AP - Family Safeguarding Team - Bury

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Advanced Practitioner to join a Family Safeguarding Team in Bury. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker who can provide confident practice leadership while supporting children, young people and families to achieve positive, lasting outcomes. You will hold and oversee a complex caseload, undertaking high-quality assessments, analysis and care planning in line with statutory requirements. Working within a multi-disciplinary environment, you will collaborate with colleagues across social care, education, health, police and other partner agencies to identify risks, strengthen family networks and promote the safety and wellbeing of children. As...

Children's SP - Safeguarding Team - Peterborough

Added 12/11/2026

An opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Safeguarding Team in Peterborough. You will work with children, young people and families where there are concerns about welfare, protection and risk, helping to achieve positive and lasting outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload, completing child and family assessments, identifying risks and strengths, and developing effective plans in partnership with families and other professionals. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, contributing to child protection enquiries, preparing reports for meetings and court, and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions. Working...

Advanced Practitioner - Safeguarding Team - Somerset

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a dedicated Safeguarding Team, supporting children, young people and families through complex and challenging circumstances. This is an opportunity to provide high-quality social work practice while contributing to improved outcomes and ensuring that children remain safe, heard and central to all decision-making. You will manage a complex caseload, undertaking robust assessments, developing and reviewing child protection plans, and coordinating effective interventions with families and partner agencies. You will undertake statutory visits, prepare reports for conferences and legal proceedings, and ensure that records, analysis and planning meet professional and legislative requirements. You...

Children's SW - Safeguarding Team - Nottinghamshire

Added 10/11/2026

An experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker is required to join a Safeguarding Team in Nottinghamshire. 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 involving children in need, child protection and care proceedings, working within statutory frameworks and local safeguarding procedures. Your responsibilities will include undertaking timely assessments, identifying risk and protective factors, and developing clear, outcome-focused plans with children and their families. You will complete statutory visits, prepare detailed reports, contribute to child protection conferences and review meetings, and...

Children's HOS - Family Safeguarding Team - Somerset

Added 10/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Head of Service to lead a Family Safeguarding Team within a children’s social care service in Somerset. This is an influential role for a qualified social work professional who can provide strong, visible leadership and ensure children, young people and families receive effective, strengths-based support. You will be responsible for the operational management and development of the Family Safeguarding Team, promoting high standards of practice, sound professional judgement and positive outcomes for children. Working closely with service managers, social workers and partner agencies, you will help embed a collaborative approach that keeps children’s...

Children's SW - Safeguarding Team - Northamptonshire

Added 05/11/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated Qualified Social Worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Join our dynamic Children's Safeguarding Team in Northamptonshire, where your expertise will help ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. We are seeking an experienced individual who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our community. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for: Conducting assessments and developing care plans for children and families in need of support. Collaborating with multi-agency partners to ensure a coordinated approach to safeguarding....

Children's SW - Safeguarding Team - Bradford

Added 05/11/2026

Join our dedicated Children's Social Work - Safeguarding Team in Bradford, where your passion for child welfare can make a real difference. We are seeking a qualified and experienced Social Worker to support vulnerable children and families, ensuring their safety and well-being. In this role, you will work collaboratively with multi-agency teams to deliver high-quality safeguarding services, conduct assessments, and develop tailored intervention plans. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing effective safeguarding plans in collaboration with families and other professionals. Maintaining accurate and timely case records,...