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In Essex County Council we are "Serious about Social Work". Having recently won the Best Social Work Employer of the Year Award 2018 and been awarded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted this is an exciting time to join us. As if that wasn't enough, Essex has also been announced as a Partner in Practice by the Department of Education, and the Essex Social Care Academy (ESCA) is the only Local Authority team in the country to be accredited by BASW as a CPD provider. We have invested in our workforce and created a positive environment for our social workers to make a difference and achieve change for our most vulnerable children and families through direct relationship-based social work practice. We have supported our staff to have an understanding of systemic theoretical framework and models underpinning our interventions; to have access to the right tools, equipment and resources; and also, the right supervision, training and learning opportunities they need to be strong practitioners. The Team Children in Care (CIC) teams work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are in care- they're unable to live at home and are either placed with a foster carer or live in residential homes. They work with children and young people to ensure their experiences in care is a good one and that the work undertaken prepares them for their transition into leaving care or return home to family. The CIC teams receive cases in proceedings after the first hearing, they visit children and young people in placement, develop permanency plans which include Special Guardianship Order (SGO) and adoption, undertake life-story work to enable a child to understand the reasons for being in care and also support children to return home to birth family. Job Purpose Summary Managing Children In Care Teams work with children and young people up to the age of 18 who are in care- they're unable to live at home and are either placed with foster carers or live in residential homes. They work with children and young people to ensure their experiences in care is a good one and that the work undertaken prepares them for their transition into leaving care or return home to family. The CIC Teams receive cases in proceedings after the first hearing, they visit children and young people in placement, develop permanency plans which include SGO and adoption, undertake life-story work to enable a child to understand the reasons for being in care and also support children to return home to birth family. The teams are all committed to high quality work and engagement with all children in care to maximise young people's potential. Like many other areas across Essex, they believe in working collaboratively with agencies including Health and Education to ensure that care plans support the outcomes for the childg a defined caseload, the Social Worker is responsible for working effectively with children, young people and families/carers to achieve positive change and improved outcomes. This includes enquiry, assessment, purposeful intervention through direct work and review in relation to Child Protection, Child in Need and Children Looked After, achieving permanency through care for Children in Care What you'll need to join our Social Work team Diploma or degree in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent. Registration with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) as Registered Social Worker. Demonstrable capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards e.g. Professional Capability Framework (PCF), Knowledge & Skills Statement (KSS). Case recording. Demonstrate ability in the application of SW knowledge, using emotional intelligence, analytical skills and act with confidence in challenging social and family situations. A good working knowledge and ability to use information technology and related systems e.g. Word, SW case recording systems. Required to work flexibly as required, including evenings and weekends if necessary. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. Please note ECC regularly reviews its reward and benefits Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity is key to our success. If you have any queries regarding this role, or require anything further, please contact the Resourcing Team on .

Job Purpose Children with Disability team, a Transitions team and specialist adult community learning disability health team. The Council's Children with Disabilities Team work with families who have a child or children who have disabilities with the provision of short breaks, social work support and where necessary escalate to child protection and court to ensure that children with disabilities in the borough live happy and safe lives and fulfil their potential The team is well supported by children's practitioners and occupational therapists. The team is friendly with low staff turnover, they are passionate about ensuring children receive the right support at the right time for them and their families. The disabled Children's services is now part of the All Age learning Disability Service, they are a high performing team that have previously been praised by Ofsted. They have supportive and established managers. You will need to be: HCPC registered Eligible to work in the UK Why Choose Remedy? Competitive pay rates Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies 1st tier agency Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place* Receive up to £250 for finding your own job*

We have a fantastic opportunity for experienced qualified Social Workers to take the next who are looking to work in a Learning Disabilities team. The role will involve - - Being responsible for the implementation and co-ordination of complex assessments and agreed packages of care - Being responsible for the provision of casework and other social work services - Managing, monitoring and reviewing support plans, involving users and carers and liaising with other workers and agencies as appropriate You will need to have a qualified with a social work degree, social work qualification (Dip.SW, CCSW, CSS) or equivalent, 2 years post qualification experience, a current DBS and will need to be HCPC registered. A driving licence and access to a car is desirable. To apply for this role, and hear about all the other exciting roles available in the East Midlands contact Alex Trimbee on or email Know of anyone who would be perfect for this role or looking for adult social work roles in the East Midlands, we are currently offering a £200 referral for all successful referrals. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit

Doncaster have a requirement for a social worker. Candidates must have solid safeguarding, child protection experience and be confident with court proceedings. As a Child Protection Social Worker you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in Child Protection services. Benefits: Competitive pay Good transport links Friendly team and excellent management Child Protection Social Worker will have experience of: Working with new Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core Assessments Child protection meetings Case conferences Attending LAC Reviews Liaising with other professionals Relevant legislation Holding complex cases Working with children on Child Protection Plans, Looked after Children and Children in Need Child protection Care proceedings Attending Court Court Reports As a Child Protection Social Worker, you MUST be: HCPC registered Eligible to work in the UK A full UK license holder As a qualified social worker you will receive the following benefits working for Pertemps: • Free DBS and compliance service • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK • Networking opportunities at numerous candidate events • Dedicated consultant who is available when you need them and who will come out and see you in placement • Bonus schemes * Terms and conditions apply If this is something that you are interested in please contact Josh Sharp on 0 or email your CV to

We require a qualified social worker to undertake Adult assessments under the Care Act 2004 underpinned by the Mental Capacity Act 2005 where appropriate and to support the Adult Community Wellbeing Team to meet their statutory requirements. In addition, there will be the covering of the duty system and liaising with a range of colleagues both internally and externally in partner organisations to ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people and to support their families and carers to promote independence for the individual as much as possible and to apply the person centred, strengths based approach.

Cardiff have a requirement for a social workers in there LAC & CIN teams. Candidates must have solid safeguarding, child protection experience and be confident with court proceedings. As a LAC & CIN Social Worker you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in Child Protection services. Benefits: Competitive pay Good transport links Friendly team and excellent management LAC or CIN Social Worker will have experience of: Working with new Public Law Outline (PLO) Section 47s Core Assessments CIN meetings Case conferences Attending LAC Reviews Liaising with other professionals Relevant legislation Holding complex cases Working with children on Child Protection Plans, Looked after Children and Children in Need Child protection Care proceedings Attending Court Court Reports As a LAC or CIN Social Worker, you MUST be: HCPC registered Eligible to work in the UK A full UK license holder As a qualified social worker you will receive the following benefits working for Pertemps: • Free DBS and compliance service • Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies • Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge • Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK • Networking opportunities at numerous candidate events • Dedicated consultant who is available when you need them and who will come out and see you in placement • Bonus schemes * Terms and conditions apply If this is something that you are interested in please contact Josh Sharp on 0 or email your CV to

We are currently looking for a qualified social worker with experience and extensive knowledge in child protection for a great authority based in Islington. Experience: Experience of multi-disciplinary working with children and families Practice experience of applying assessment skills within a statutory social work setting. Good communication skills inc. verbal, written, negotiation and role modelling Knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice issues Knowledge of methods of social work intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues. Knowledge & understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families Contemporary knowledge of social work & their social work applications i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues What you will need: You must have the right to work in the UK Be HCPC registered 2 years post qualified About Medicare First Medicare First are a nationwide social care recruitment provider specialising in finding qualified social work professionals for temporary and permanent work across the UK's local authorities. We work to provide a fair and ethical service to the workers we represent; it is central to our business ethos. The well-being of vulnerable adults and children and younger people can only be properly supported when our teams deliver on their commitment to our worker community. What Medicare First can offer you: Medicare First is a first tier recruitment provider to local authorities so you will have access to opportunities before they reach many other agencies Opportunity as a Medicare First worker to access continued lines of work Excellent rates of pay both (Umbrella companies, Limited Company and PAYE welcomed) Your own dedicated consultant who will manage your registrations through to clearance Your own personal consultant Regularly meetings and visits with your consultant Quick and Easy Registration Process If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of social care and would like to work in a supportive forward-thinking environment, we would like to hear from you! Apply online with your CV today. Medicare First is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability. *Terms and conditions apply. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Medicare First operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

We are currently looking for a qualified social worker with experience and extensive knowledge in child protection for a great authority based in the West Midlands Experience: Experience of multi-disciplinary working with children and families Practice experience of applying assessment skills within a statutory social work setting. Good communication skills inc. verbal, written, negotiation and role modelling Knowledge of child protection, looked after children and associated child in need social work practice issues Knowledge of methods of social work intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues. Knowledge & understanding of the framework for the assessment of children in need and their families Contemporary knowledge of social work & their social work applications i.e. attachment theory, enabling change, behaviour management. Knowledge of methods of social work intervention Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations guidance & policy issues You MUST be: HCPC registered Eligible to work in the UK A full UK license holder Qualified Social worker - Degree in social work Why Medicare First? Free DBS and fast compliance service Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge Regular meetings/ visits with your consultant Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies Medicare First is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, age, race, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity or disability. *Terms and conditions apply. This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Medicare First operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

Description About the role This is a 24 month secondment or fixed term opportunity based in Surrey's Asylum team. In this role, you will be working with newly arrived Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children aged 17 1/2 years, progressing all areas of looked after children responsibilities, providing continuity for young people moving into adulthood and when required, undertaking age assessments. The Asylum Team is a County Wide Service for 18 years plus young people seeking asylum, who maybe at different stages of their asylum claims. The team consists of five Personal Advisors and one Senior Practitioner with a shared focus to provide personal advisor support to the young people in order that they can move to independence and do well in education, work and daily living; achieving good outcomes for life. This is an exciting time to join our Care Leavers Service as Surrey continues its transformation journey and we are training staff in motivational interviewing with the aim of improving outcomes for children and young people. The role has been developed in response to older adolescents arriving in Surrey and moving into semi-independence; providing more consistency across the county as they become care leavers. Surrey have also been awarded a 2 year grant from the Migration Fund for two workers to work directly with Asylum Seekers and our providers and voluntary agencies/services to create a better offer that is sympathetic to their cultures and ethnicity. To be shortlisted for interview for this role, your CV and personal statement must clearly evidence the following: Substantial experience of working with Looked After Children and/or Care Leavers Relevant experience of working with unaccompanied asylum seeking children a thorough understanding of legislation pertaining to children, asylum and immigration issues experience in completing age assessments working with a multi professional network to achieve the best possible outcomes for children HCPC registered with relevant Social Work qualification For more information, please see the attached job description at the bottom of this page.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Hull City Council. This is a temporary Childrens Social Worker within the LAC Team. In this role you will benefit from a competitive hourly rate whilst having the opportunity to work in a professional and vibrant environment. Within this role you will be working with children and their families on protection plans and looked after children, you will do this with a child centred outlook in order to provide the best possible social intervention. You will be overseeing some Child Protection care proceedings, attending court, providing court reports, attending LAC reviews and attending case conferences. Overall you will work towards achieving the best possible outcome for the Child. For this position you will need hold a recognised social work qualification and be HCPC registered. Furthermore, you will have at least two years post qualifying experience in statutory child care setting, to support your ability for this role. If you are interested in this position or know someone who is then please call me on: or email . Alternatively, if you aren't interested in this role but would like to discuss other roles please do not hesitate to call. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Wakefield Council. This is a temporary Childrens Social Worker within the Children in Care Team. In this role you will benefit from a competitive hourly rate whilst having the opportunity to work in a professional and vibrant environment. Within this role you will be working with children and their families on protection plans, looked after children and children in need reviews and assessments, you will do this with a child centred outlook in order to provide the best possible social intervention. You will be overseeing some Child Protection care proceedings, attending court, providing court reports, attending LAC reviews and attending case conferences. Overall you will work towards achieving the best possible outcome for the Child. For this position you will need hold a recognised social work qualification and be HCPC registered. Furthermore, you will have at least two years post qualifying experience in statutory child care setting, to support your ability for this role. If you are interested in this position or know someone who is then please call me on: or email . Alternatively, if you aren't interested in this role but would like to discuss other roles please do not hesitate to call. Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. For more opportunities, please visit

Job Purpose Children's Social Workers required across Surrey in Woking, Walton, Guildford and Redhill. Roles available in Assessment (Woking and Walton), Family Safeguarding (All), Looked After (All) and Children with Disabilities (Woking and Redhill). -triage of contacts to the service to ascertain whether contacts from families, members of the community and partner organisations meet the threshold for a statutory social work assessment of significant impairment of a child's health/development or significant harm, with appropriate information from referrers and the consent of the family (except when over-ridden by a team manager to protect a child from further significant harm); -to provide an assessment of the needs of family members, their strengths and any risks to children's health/development or significant harm to the child/ren and develop SMART plans that will meet the needs of family members and reduce risks to children, in conjunction with children and their families; -to work with partners to meet those needs and monitor progress via child in need and core group meetings involving families, young people and relevant professionals. -to conduct child protection investigations where a multi-agency strategy discussion considers there are grounds to believe the child has or is likely to suffer significant harm and to involve families in developing plans for change which will reduce the risk of significant harm and keep children in their families wherever possible. -where children cannot be adequately cared for within their families or their families cannot be engaged to access services that would support them to change and the significant harm threshold is reached, to initiate discussions to seek agreement for s20 or initiate planned or emergency legal proceedings to ensure children are protected in line with departmental policy, procedures and relevant legislation. -to work with colleagues in commissioning, fostering and adoption to identify high quality placements for children that will promote keeping children with their siblings and engage in timely care planning so children are placed in stable long-term homes where their health and development as well as education and training needs are supported and they can strengthen their resilience to lead a happy and stable adult life You will need to be: HCPC registered Eligible to work in the UK Why Choose Remedy? Competitive pay rates Access to exclusive roles that aren't available from other agencies 1st tier agency Up to £250 for each social work professional you refer to us who we place* Receive up to £250 for finding your own job*

Supervising Social Worker | Fostering | Bristol Swiis Foster Care is looking to recruit a passionate and dedicated supervising social worker to join its established service in Bristol. The post is full time and permanent with an attractive annual salary up to £38,000, depending on experience, plus a Car Allowance of up to £3,400. The role of supervising social worker is an exciting and a stimulating one that involves providing intensive support to foster carers and their families to enable them to provide the very best quality of care to the vulnerable children they look after. Working in accordance with the Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011 and the Fostering Services National Minimum Standards 2011, you will provide monthly Supervision to a manageable caseload of foster carers, undertake additional planned and unannounced visits to children in placement, formulate training and development plans for carers, and forge effective working relationships with the local authorities responsible for children. You will have excellent recording and report writing skills and will be IT competent. You will be a team player, a good communicator and a skilled and self-motivated professional, with the ability to work flexibly. As well as managing your caseload, you will be part of a duty rota to support the running of the service, both within and outside of normal office hours. There is also an expectation that you will be involved in delivering training to prospective and existing foster carers. You will have a good understanding of the needs of looked after children and of the challenges that these bring for foster carers, as well as transferrable assessment skills, but you need not have direct experience within the fostering sector. You will have a strong commitment to promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing of children, but you will also have an appreciation of the demands that come with working for a high quality independent fostering service in an increasingly competitive environment. Essential requirements Current HCPC registration and be eligible to work in the UK MA/BA in social work/DipSW/CQSW Minimum of 2 years' relevant recent practice experience Thorough understanding of legislative framework pertaining to children Ability to manage a case load Strong assessment skills Car driver with own car and clean licence The Supervising Social Worker position is available immediately; and is full time, permanent, with office hours covering. Standard office hours are 9.00 am - 5.30 pm, but this is role that does require you to be able to work evenings on a regular basis and weekends on occasions. Benefits Competitive annual salary of £32,000 - £38,000 Generous car allowance and mileage expenses 30 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays Excellent Private Health Care options available after qualifying period Pension Scheme Childcare vouchers Eye care vouchers About Swiis: At Swiis, we believe that good and great are two entirely different things. So we aim for the latter in everything we do. That's why Swiis Foster Care is a national leading Independent Fostering Agency, with consistently excellent Ofsted inspections based on the high quality service provided to our foster carers and children and young people in our care. Swiis Foster Care is a continuously expanding company and offers significant development opportunity for the right candidate. Apply now If you believe that you have the professional experience and ambition to work for one of the finest Independent Foster Care Agencies in the UK and have the desire to really improve outcomes for looked after children, then please submit an up-to-date CV detailing a full employment history. Swiis Foster Care is committed to safeguarding children and young people and vulnerable adults. Post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Swiis is an equal opportunities employer.

Tripod Partners is currently looking for Social Workers to work in Lincolnshire County Council. As a Social Worker, you'll manage and conduct a range of complex assessments, planning and reviewing cases across a broad variety of practice We're looking for: - Someone compassionate and dedicated - A professional, HCPC-registered social worker - Substantial children's social care experience - Knowledge of children's services legislative frameworks and legal proceedings - The ability to make complex information accessible for every audience - Experience managing people and projects at all levels Benefits: - Lincs2Learn - Career progression - Employee support and counselling service - Relocation package - Flexible working arrangements and leave provision - Tax-free bikes for work scheme - Discounted bus ticket scheme - Car contract hire scheme - AVC pension contributions - Civil Service Sports Council sports and leisure Membership - Sodexo Benefits System - Leisure Centre and gym membership discounts - Lincolnshire car sharing scheme - Lincoln BIG parking - Vodafone advantage scheme - Skypark Secure discounted airport car parking Please get in touch if you would like to hear more