Head of Sufficiency (Childrens Social Care)

Added 07/05/2026

About the role We are recruiting an Interim Head of Sufficiency to provide senior strategic leadership and operational oversight of our placement sufficiency programme. The postholder will drive delivery of the Sufficiency Action Plan, strengthen cross-department alignment, and ensure sufficiency activity translates into improved outcomes for children and measurable financial impact. What success looks like * Clear line of sight from the Sufficiency Action Plan to governance, reporting, risks, decisions, and measurable impact. * Reduced reliance on residential provision through stronger fostering sufficiency and sharper pathways to step-down, stability, and reunification where safe and appropriate. * Stronger market management with...

Suffolk - OT - Adult Social Care £35PH Hybrid

Added 28/05/2026

Occupational Therapist - Adult Social CareLocation: Suffolk - HaverhillRate: £35 per hour (Umbrella)Contract: 3 Months (Potential Extension)Hours: 37 hours per weekWorking Pattern: Hybrid - 2 office days per weekOffice Base: Haverhill Health Centre, Camps Road, Haverhill, CB9 8HFEden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Haverhill Area Integrated Team within Adult Social Care in Suffolk.This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive and flexible team environment, helping adults with care and support needs to remain independent within their own homes.Key Responsibilities:Manage a varied and increasingly complex Occupational Therapy caseload with support and...

Social Worker - Children in Care - Suffolk County Council

Added 28/04/2026

Social Worker - Children in Care - Suffolk County Council - Bury St Edmunds - £37 to £39 per HourSuffolk County Council is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker - Children in Care to join their dedicated Children in Care Team based in Bury St Edmunds. This is an excellent locum opportunity for a skilled Children's Social Worker with strong experience in Looked After Children (LAC), Children in Care, Care Proceedings, Permanency Planning, and Court Work.This role offers competitive rates of £37 to £39 per hour, hybrid working, and the opportunity to work within a supportive Local Authority focused...

Suffolk - OT - Adult social care (£35ph) 6 months - HYBRID

Added 23/04/2026

Locum Occupational Therapist - Hybrid Role (Suffolk)Location: Ipswich, Endeavour HouseRate: £35 per hour (Umbrella)Duration: 6 monthsWorking Pattern: 2-3 days office / 2 days WFHEden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist to support Adult Social Care services in Suffolk. This role focuses on proactive assessments, care package reviews, and supporting waiting list reduction across the directorate.Key Responsibilities:Deliver safe and effective frontline OT servicesUndertake assessments and care package reviewsSupport triage and reduce duplication between health and social careAssist in reducing OT waiting listsReview double-handed care packages, waking night packages, and ongoing care provisionSupport moving and handling guidance for...

Social Worker - Children in Care | Suffolk

Added 15/04/2026

Social Worker - Children in Care | Suffolk County Council | £37-£39 per hour (Umbrella) | Hybrid WorkingAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Suffolk County Council is seeking a skilled and passionate Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Ipswich.This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive local authority, making a real difference to the lives of children in care while benefiting from a competitive pay rate and flexible hybrid working.Key DetailsJob Title: Social Worker - Children in CareLocation: Beacon House, White House Rd, Ipswich, IP1 5PBPay...

Social Worker - Children in Care | Suffolk

Added 14/04/2026

Social Worker - Children in Care | Suffolk County Council | £37-£39 per hour (Umbrella) | Hybrid WorkingAre you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Suffolk County Council is seeking a skilled and passionate Social Worker to join their Children in Care Team based in Ipswich.This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive local authority, making a real difference to the lives of children in care while benefiting from a competitive pay rate and flexible hybrid working.Key DetailsJob Title: Social Worker - Children in CareLocation: Beacon House, White House Rd, Ipswich, IP1 5PBPay...

Childrens Senior Social Worker - Adoption Team - Thurrock

Added 13/04/2026

Senior Social Worker - Adoption TeamThurrock Council is looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Adoption Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work across the full adoption journey within a supportive and well-established service.About the RoleYou will be involved in all aspects of adoption, including:Recruitment and assessment of adoptersDelivering preparation training and information eventsFamily finding and matching for childrenSupporting adopters post-placementWorking with birth parentsCompleting post-adoption and SGO assessmentsPreparing court reports (including non-agency and stepparent adoptions)Working in partnership with Adopt EastRequirementsQualified Social Worker with 3+ years PQEAdoption experience is essentialStrong background in statutory childcareExcellent report writing and...

Childrens Social Worker - CP/CIN Team - Peterborough

Added 13/04/2026

Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team📍 Peterborough | Peterborough City Council 💰 £39 per hour Umbrella (Capped Rate) 🕒 Full-Time | Hybrid Working (2-3 Days Office-Based)Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-structured safeguarding service?Peterborough City Council is currently recruiting for a Social Worker to join their Family Safeguarding Team, based at Sand Martin House, offering flexible hybrid working and a competitive capped rate.About the RoleThis is a frontline safeguarding role where you will manage a varied caseload across Section 17 (Child in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection), including cases...

Hertfordshire - Team Manager - Childrens Assessment Team

Added 17/04/2026

Team Manager - Dacorum Assessment Team Location: Hertfordshire County Council Pay Rate: £45.50 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Locum / AgencyEden Brown Synergy is currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Dacorum Assessment Team in Hertfordshire County Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with a background in frontline children's services, particularly within assessment and safeguarding.This role is ideal for a confident practitioner who can manage performance, lead from the front, and ensure high-quality decision-making within statutory timeframes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee incoming contacts and referrals, ensuring processing within 3 daysProvide clear case direction and decision-making...

North West London - Team Manager - Childrens Frontline Team

Added 17/03/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead their Referral & Assessment/Child Protection (CP) team in Wembley Park, Wembley (HA9 0FJ) with a council in North West London.Job Title: Team Manager - Referral & Assessment/CP Team Location: Wembley Park, Wembley, HA9 0FJ Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Pay Rate: £45.20 per hour Key Responsibilities:Manage and lead a team of Social Workers and an Early WorkerOversee Referral & Assessment and Child Protection casesProvide supervision, mentoring, and professional development to your teamEnsure statutory compliance and best practice in safeguardingContribute to service...

Walsall - Occupational Therapist - CHILDRENS Team

Added 07/04/2026

Eden Brown synergy are currently recruiting for Walsall Council who are looking for Children's Occupational Therapist Children's Occupational Therapist - Walsall Rate: Up to £30 per hour (Umbrella) Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office Contract: Locum We are currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Occupational Therapist to join the Children's Team in Walsall. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled OT with strong paediatric experience and sound clinical reasoning to make a meaningful impact on children and families. Key Responsibilities Undertake assessments and reviews within the home environment Provide professional advice, guidance, and signposting...

Bradford - TM - Childrens Integrated Support Team

Added 19/03/2026

Bradford children and family trust Looking for Team Manager for their Children's Intensive Integrated Support Team Payrate: -£40.00 p/hLocation:- Sir Henry Mitchell House, BD5 0QL Roles and Responsibilities Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring effective day-to-day operations and delivery of support to children and young people with mental health difficulties, intellectual disabilities, and autism.Develop and nurture a collaborative team environment, fostering cohesion and teamwork to meet the needs of children and families in Bradford.Participate in the recruitment and selection process for team members, ensuring a well-rounded team with the right skills and experience.Provide leadership, coaching, and support to team...

North West London - QSW - Childrens Frontline Team

Added 17/03/2026

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated Qualified Social Worker for their Referral & Assessment/Child Protection (CP) team in Wembley Park, Wembley (HA9 0FJ) with a council in North West London. Job Title: Qualified Social Worker - Referral & Assessment/CP Team Location: Wembley Park, Wembley, HA9 0FJ Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office Pay Rate: £37.52 -£39.04 per hourAbout the Role: A Council in North West London is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join their Referral & Assessment/Child Protection (CP) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a professional, supportive...

Childrens Occupational Therapist - £40ph

Added 15/05/2026

I am recruiting for an experienced Occupational Therapist in the Walsall area. The manager is looking for the below:-With a strong understanding of complex equipment and both minor and major adaptations (for example, Disabled Facilities Grants - DFG) and implement minor adaptations - sound clinical reasoning is essential. -Undertaking assessments and reviews within the home environment, providing advice, guidance, and signposting to other services, and recommending and supplying standard and bespoke specialist equipment.- Manual handling assessments and risk assessments, as well as collaborating with partner organisations like the NHS, local authorities, and schools, Child Development centre (CDC) are also key...

Residential Support Worker - Childrens LD Residential Home

Added 13/05/2026

Residential Support Worker - Children's Residential Home (Learning Disabilities) - Locum Opportunities Location: Ashbourne - Derbyshire Contract: Locum / Agency Shifts: 24/7 Rota Coverage Available Pay Rates: Days: £ 14.50 PAYE Sat / Night: £16.50 PAYE Sunday / BH: £18.50 PAYE Sleep-In Shifts Available We are currently recruiting experienced Residential Support Workers to provide locum cover within a Children's Residential Home supporting young people with learning disabilities and additional needs. This service provides a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children and young people, focusing on emotional well-being, independence, education, and life skills development. Main Duties Supporting children and young...