Social Worker - Emergency Duty Team - Bolton

Added 14/11/2026

An experienced and committed Social Worker is required to join an Emergency Duty Team, providing a responsive and professional out-of-hours service to children, adults and families who may be at immediate risk of harm or require urgent social care intervention. This is a challenging role suited to someone who can make sound decisions in complex situations and remain calm under pressure. You will undertake urgent assessments, respond to referrals and provide advice to individuals, families, partner agencies and other professionals. Your responsibilities will include safeguarding children and adults, assessing immediate risk, arranging appropriate emergency support and taking protective action where...

Social Worker - Child Protection Team - Bolton

Added 20/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Child Protection Team in Bolton. As a vital member of our team, you will work collaboratively with families, children, and other professionals to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children. Your role will involve conducting assessments, developing intervention plans, and providing ongoing support to families in crisis. Key responsibilities include: Conducting thorough assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and other stakeholders. Providing direct support and guidance to families, ensuring they have access to necessary...

Social Worker - Family Finding service - Bolton

Added 11/11/2026

An experienced and committed Social Worker is required to join a Family Finding service supporting children and young people to develop safe, meaningful and lasting relationships with their birth families, wider networks and potential carers. This is an opportunity to make a significant difference to children who may be looked after, separated from their families or in need of permanent care arrangements. You will undertake comprehensive family-finding assessments, explore children’s histories and identities, and use creative and evidence-based approaches to trace and engage relatives, friends and other significant people. You will build positive relationships with children, families, carers and partner...

Social Worker - Kinship / SGO - Bolton

Added 04/11/2026

Are you a dedicated and compassionate social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families? We are seeking a qualified Social Worker specializing in Kinship and Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) to join our dynamic team in Bolton. In this rewarding role, you will work closely with children, families, and community partners to provide support and guidance, ensuring the best possible outcomes for those in need. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and developing care plans for children placed in kinship care or under SGO. Providing ongoing support and supervision to kinship carers, ensuring they...

Team Manager - Assessment Service Management Team. - Bolton

Added 14/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead an Assessment Service Management Team in Bolton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker to provide strong professional leadership and ensure children, young people and their families receive timely, effective and high-quality support. You will manage a team of social workers and support staff, promoting a culture of reflective practice, accountability and continuous improvement. Your responsibilities will include overseeing referrals and assessments, allocating work appropriately, monitoring performance and ensuring that statutory duties are met within required timescales. You will provide supervision, mentoring and constructive challenge, supporting...

Children's Team Manager - Assessment Team - Bolton

Added 14/11/2026

An experienced and committed Children’s Team Manager is required to lead an Assessment Team within a busy children’s social care service. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social worker with strong leadership experience to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families. You will provide clear direction, professional supervision and effective support to a team of social workers undertaking child and family assessments, safeguarding enquiries and short-term interventions. You will ensure that practice is child-centred, evidence-based and compliant with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures. Key responsibilities will include managing workload allocation, monitoring performance...

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....

Children's SW - Kinship Team - Bolton

Added 04/11/2026

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? Join our dynamic Kinship Team in Bolton as a Children's Social Worker. In this role, you will work closely with children, their families, and kinship carers to ensure the safety, well-being, and development of vulnerable children within the community. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments of children and families to identify needs and risks. Developing and implementing care plans in collaboration with families and external agencies. Providing support and guidance to kinship carers to enhance the stability and...

Independent Reviewing Officer - LAC team - Bolton

Added 13/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) to join our Looked After Children (LAC) team in Bolton. As an IRO, you will play a vital role in ensuring that the needs and rights of children in care are met through effective reviews and advocacy. You will work collaboratively with social workers, foster carers, and other professionals to promote positive outcomes for children and young people. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting regular and comprehensive reviews of care plans for Looked After Children. Ensuring that the views of children, families, and relevant stakeholders are heard and considered....

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Social Work Teams - Birmingham

Added 11/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join a safeguarding social work team in Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified professional who is confident working with children, young people and families where there are complex safeguarding concerns, and who is committed to achieving positive outcomes. In this role, you will manage a varied and complex caseload, completing high-quality assessments, implementing effective care plans and undertaking statutory visits in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures. You will respond to safeguarding concerns, contribute to strategy discussions and child protection conferences, and work collaboratively with families and...

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...

Experienced Social Worker - Reunification & Review team - Somerset

Added 14/11/2026

An experienced Social Worker is required to join a Reunification and Review Team, supporting children and families through assessment, care planning and safely managed transitions home. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children in care by promoting stability, positive relationships and the best possible outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload involving children who may be returning to the care of their families, as well as children subject to ongoing review. Your responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, developing and reviewing plans, undertaking statutory visits, contributing to safeguarding activity and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and...

Social Worker - Assessment Team - Somerset

Added 14/11/2026

An opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join an Assessment Team, supporting children, young people and their families through timely, effective and strengths-based social work. You will undertake high-quality assessments, identify needs and risks, and work with families to develop plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments in line with statutory requirements and contributing to decisions about the most appropriate support. This will include direct work with children and families, safeguarding enquiries, visiting children in accordance with agreed plans, preparing reports and maintaining accurate, concise case records. You...

Senior Social Worker - Through Care Team- Stockton

Added 14/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Senior Social Worker to join a Through Care Team in Stockton. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified social work professional to support care-experienced young people as they transition into adulthood, helping them build stable, independent and fulfilling lives. You will manage a varied caseload of young people aged 16 and over, completing assessments, developing pathway plans and reviewing support in partnership with the young person and relevant professionals. You will promote positive outcomes in areas including accommodation, education, employment, health, relationships, finances and emotional wellbeing. The role will involve safeguarding work,...

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...