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An exciting opportunity is available for a qualified Social Worker to join a dedicated Children and Families team, supporting children who are assessed as being in need of additional help and protection. You will work alongside children, young people, parents and carers to understand their circumstances, identify strengths and risks, and develop effective plans that promote positive outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload in line with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and professional standards. Key responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, preparing and reviewing child in need plans, undertaking statutory visits, responding to safeguarding concerns and contributing to multi-agency meetings. You will ensure that children’s voices are central to decision-making and that their wishes, feelings and lived experiences inform all aspects of your work.

The role will involve building constructive relationships with families and partner agencies, including education, health, early help and specialist services. You will maintain accurate and timely case records, prepare clear reports and provide evidence-based recommendations. Where risks escalate, you will take appropriate action and contribute to child protection processes, legal planning and applications where required.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Recent experience of working with children and families in a statutory setting is essential, particularly within child in need or safeguarding services. You should have a sound understanding of assessment and care planning, relevant legislation and the professional standards expected in children’s social care.

We are looking for a confident, resilient and reflective practitioner who can manage competing priorities while maintaining a child-centred approach. Strong communication, recording and report-writing skills are essential, as is the ability to work collaboratively and make well-informed decisions. A commitment to equality, inclusion and continuous professional development is also required. The successful candidate will receive regular supervision and opportunities to strengthen their practice.

We are seeking an experienced and committed Team Manager to lead a specialist children’s social work team supporting children and young people with disabilities, and their families. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference by ensuring children receive effective, strengths-based support that promotes their safety, wellbeing, development and independence.

You will provide clear professional leadership, supervision and direction to a team of qualified social workers and support staff. Your responsibilities will include overseeing referrals and assessments, ensuring robust care planning and reviewing arrangements, and promoting positive outcomes for children in line with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures. You will also monitor performance, manage workloads, quality-assure casework and contribute to service improvement.

The role involves working closely with children, parents and carers, education, health services, adult social care and other partner agencies. You will ensure that the voice of the child is central to decision-making and that families receive respectful, proportionate and responsive support. You will be expected to manage risk effectively, respond to complex situations and contribute to strategy meetings, panels and multi-agency planning.

Applicants must hold a recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, including work with children with disabilities, safeguarding and complex family circumstances. Experience of supervising or managing social workers, alongside a sound understanding of statutory frameworks, assessment practice and relevant legislation, is essential.

You should be an excellent communicator with strong decision-making, organisation and leadership skills. We are looking for someone who can motivate a team, build effective partnerships and remain focused on achieving high-quality outcomes in a demanding environment. A commitment to equality, inclusion, reflective practice and continuous professional development is essential. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel between locations may be required.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children in Need (CIN) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families by providing purposeful, relationship-based social work that promotes safety, stability and positive outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children in need, children subject to child protection plans and cases requiring skilled assessment and intervention. Your responsibilities will include undertaking assessments, identifying risk and need, developing and reviewing child-focused plans, and ensuring that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decision-making.

You will work closely with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, police and other partner agencies to coordinate effective support. The role will involve visiting children and families, completing statutory reviews, responding to safeguarding concerns, contributing to meetings and conferences, and progressing cases in line with relevant legislation, policy and professional standards. Where necessary, you will also prepare reports and provide evidence for legal proceedings.

Accurate and timely recording is essential, as is the ability to prioritise competing demands and manage a caseload effectively. You will be expected to analyse complex information, make sound professional judgements, challenge appropriately and use supervision to reflect on practice and improve outcomes. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and working respectfully with diverse families is also required.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Previous experience in children’s social care, particularly within a CIN, safeguarding or child protection setting, is essential. You should have a sound understanding of relevant legislation and guidance, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the resilience to work effectively in a demanding environment. A valid driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required for home visits.

An opportunity is available for an experienced Children’s Team Manager to lead a specialist Children with Disabilities (CWD) social work team. You will provide effective leadership, professional guidance and operational oversight, ensuring children and young people receive safe, timely and effective support tailored to their individual needs.

You will manage and support a team of qualified social workers and family support professionals, promoting high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children and their families. Responsibilities will include allocating and reviewing work, overseeing assessments, care planning and safeguarding activity, monitoring performance, and ensuring that statutory duties are met within required timescales.

Working closely with parents, carers, education, health, commissioning services and other partner agencies, you will help develop coordinated packages of support. You will contribute to complex decision-making, manage risk effectively and ensure that children’s voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all planning. The role will also involve chairing or contributing to meetings, responding to escalating concerns and supporting service development.

You will be a qualified social worker with current professional registration and substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, ideally including work with children with disabilities. Previous experience of supervising or managing social work staff is essential, together with a sound understanding of safeguarding, child protection, permanence planning, relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

We are looking for a confident and reflective leader who can motivate others, make sound professional judgements and maintain focus in a demanding environment. You will need excellent communication, organisation and partnership-working skills, alongside the ability to analyse complex information and manage competing priorities. A commitment to inclusive, strengths-based and outcome-focused practice is essential.

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a supportive team culture, continuous improvement and the delivery of high-quality services for children, young people and their families. A valid driving licence and access to suitable transport may be required for undertaking visits and attending meetings.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a Children in Need service, supporting children, young people and their families to achieve positive and lasting outcomes. This is an opportunity to work within a child-centred environment where your professional judgement, relationship-building skills and commitment to safeguarding will make a meaningful difference.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children and families requiring targeted support, completing high-quality assessments and developing plans that reflect the child’s wishes, feelings and individual needs. You will undertake direct work with children, young people and parents, identify strengths and risks, and coordinate effective interventions with families and partner agencies.

Your responsibilities will include carrying out statutory visits, preparing reports, contributing to child in need meetings and reviews, and ensuring that plans are monitored and updated appropriately. You will maintain accurate and timely case records, attend relevant meetings and take appropriate action where circumstances change or safeguarding concerns arise. You will also work collaboratively with education, health, early help, police and other services to promote children’s welfare and improve outcomes.

Applicants should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. You will have sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures, together with experience of working with children and families in a statutory or related setting. The ability to assess risk, manage competing priorities and communicate confidently with a wide range of people is essential.

We are looking for a reflective practitioner who demonstrates resilience, professionalism and a genuine commitment to strengths-based, trauma-informed practice. You should be able to work independently while valuing supervision, teamwork and continuous professional development. A valid driving licence and access to transport may be required for this role.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and families and are ready to contribute to a supportive, outcomes-focused service, we would welcome your application.

We are seeking a committed and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a busy Children in Need (CIN) team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children, young people and their families by providing purposeful, relationship-based social work that promotes safety, stability and positive outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children assessed as being in need of support, protection or intervention. Your responsibilities will include completing high-quality assessments, developing and reviewing child in need plans, undertaking statutory visits and preparing clear, analytical reports. You will work closely with children and families to understand their circumstances, identify strengths and risks, and agree practical plans that support sustainable change.

The role will involve working collaboratively with parents, carers, schools, health professionals, early help services, police and other partner agencies. You will contribute to safeguarding enquiries where required, respond appropriately to concerns about neglect or abuse, and ensure that the child’s voice, wishes and feelings remain central to all decision-making. You will also maintain accurate case records, meet statutory timescales and participate in meetings, reviews and legal planning processes when necessary.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You should have recent experience within children’s social care, ideally in a Children in Need, safeguarding or child protection setting, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and social work practice. Experience of managing a complex caseload and producing high-quality assessments and reports is essential.

You will need excellent communication, organisation and professional judgement, alongside the ability to build effective relationships in challenging circumstances. A child-centred, strengths-based approach is essential, as is the confidence to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role requires a valid driving licence and access to suitable transport for visiting children and families across the local area.