Children's SW - Reunification & Review Team - North Somerset

Added 14/11/2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a Reunification and Review Team in North Somerset. This role will focus on supporting children and young people who are looked after, with the aim of achieving safe and sustainable reunification with their families wherever possible. You will hold a varied caseload and work closely with children, parents, carers and wider family networks to understand their needs, assess risk and develop effective care plans. You will undertake statutory visits, contribute to permanence planning, coordinate looked-after children reviews and monitor progress against agreed outcomes. Where reunification is being...

PART TIME - Independent Review Officer / CP Chair - Wolverhampton - £38 ph umb

Added 27/10/2026

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Part-Time Independent Review Officer / CP Chair to join our dynamic team in Wolverhampton. This role offers a competitive rate of £38 per hour (umbrella) and provides an excellent opportunity for qualified social work professionals to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in child protection and a passion for ensuring the best outcomes for vulnerable children. As an Independent Review Officer / CP Chair, you will be responsible for leading and facilitating Child Protection Conferences, ensuring that all statutory requirements...

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...

Social Worker - Youth Justice Team - North Somerset

Added 31/10/2026

Join our dedicated Youth Justice Team in North Somerset as a Social Worker and make a positive impact on the lives of young people within the community. We are seeking a passionate and qualified individual who is eager to engage with at-risk youth and support their rehabilitation and reintegration into society. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various stakeholders including families, schools, and local services to ensure the best outcomes for young individuals. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and developing tailored support plans for young people involved in the justice system. Providing direct support and guidance...

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team - Somerset

Added 30/10/2026

Join our dedicated Safeguarding Team in Somerset as a qualified Social Worker, where you will play a vital role in protecting and supporting vulnerable individuals and families. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on the community while working within a supportive and collaborative environment. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions that safeguard children and adults at risk, ensuring their well-being and promoting their rights. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting thorough assessments of individuals and families to identify their needs and risks. Developing and implementing tailored care plans in collaboration with service...

Social Worker - Families First - Somerset

Added 11/11/2026

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a supportive children and families service in Somerset. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families by providing thoughtful, strengths-based social work that promotes safety, stability and positive outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload, completing assessments, planning and reviewing interventions, and ensuring that children’s needs remain central to all decision-making. Your responsibilities will include undertaking statutory visits, contributing to child protection enquiries, preparing reports for meetings and court proceedings, and working collaboratively with families to develop effective plans. You will...

Team Manager - Front Door Team - North Somerset

Added 31/10/2026

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Manager to lead our Front Door Team in North Somerset. This pivotal role requires an individual who is passionate about social work and committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. As the Team Manager, you will oversee the initial assessment and referral process, ensuring that all cases are handled with the utmost care and professionalism. Your key responsibilities will include: Managing and supervising a team of social workers and support staff, providing guidance and support in their day-to-day activities. Ensuring compliance with local and national policies, procedures,...

Children's SW - Assessment Team - Somerset

Added 14/11/2026

An experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker is sought to join an Assessment Team supporting children, young people and their families. This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful statutory work, helping to promote positive outcomes and ensure that children’s needs, wishes and feelings remain at the centre of every decision. You will manage a varied caseload, completing timely and thorough assessments in line with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures. Your responsibilities will include responding to referrals, undertaking child and family assessments, identifying risk and protective factors, and developing appropriate plans to safeguard and support children. You will work...

Children's AP - C&F Help & Protect Team - Somerset

Added 12/11/2026

We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Advanced Practitioner to join a Help and Protect Team, supporting children, young people and families where there are concerns about welfare, safety or risk of significant harm. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through purposeful social work, strong relationship-building and effective partnership working. You will manage a varied and complex caseload, undertaking high-quality assessments and developing child-centred plans that promote safety, stability and positive outcomes. Your responsibilities will include responding to safeguarding concerns, completing statutory visits, preparing reports, contributing to child protection conferences and care planning meetings, and taking...

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 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 - C & F Team - Somerset

Added 05/11/2026

Join our dedicated Children's Social Work team in Somerset, where your expertise will make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. We are seeking a passionate and qualified Social Worker to support our Children & Families (C & F) Team. In this role, you will work collaboratively with families, children, and other stakeholders to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children in our community. Your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments and developing child protection plans. Working with families to identify strengths and challenges, and providing tailored support. Collaborating with schools, healthcare providers, and other agencies...

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...

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...