Children's FCA - Derby - CAFCASS

Added 10/07/2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families? CAFCASS is seeking a qualified Children's FCA to join our team in Derby. This pivotal role will involve supporting children and their families through complex legal proceedings, ensuring their voices are heard and their best interests are prioritized. As a Children's FCA, your key responsibilities will include: Conducting assessments to understand the needs and wishes of children and families. Preparing reports for court that reflect the child's perspective and recommend appropriate actions. Collaborating with other professionals, including social workers,...

Child Protection Chair and LADO - Derby City

Added 27/06/2025

New Opportunity - Child Protection Chair & LADO | Derby City 🌟 Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Umbrella) Location: Derby City Contract: Ongoing Start Date: ASAPAre you an experienced safeguarding professional ready to take on a vital role within Children's Services? Derby City Council is looking for a skilled practitioner to manage and lead on Child Protection Chairing and LADO responsibilities.🔹 Key Responsibilities:Chair Child Protection Conferences, Strategy Meetings, and other safeguarding meetings in line with statutory duties.Co-ordinate and oversee investigations into allegations against staff, carers, and volunteers as part of the LADO function.Work closely with senior leadership to implement robust...

CAFCASS - Derby - FCA - Public and Private Law - up to £37.2

Added 08/05/2025

Agency Family Court Adviser (FCA) - Public and Private LawCAFCASS | Derby | £34.00 - £37.25 per hour (Umbrella)37 hours per week | Temporary ContractAbout the RoleCAFCASS is seeking a skilled and experienced Family Court Adviser (FCA) to join their team in Derby, supporting both Public and Private Law proceedings. This is a full-time temporary role offering competitive hourly pay for qualified professionals with a strong background in safeguarding and family court work.Key InformationClient: CAFCASSLocation: DerbyRate: £34.00 - £37.25 per hour (umbrella)Contract Type: TemporaryWorking Hours: 37 per weekTeam: Public and Private LawReporting To: Alison WakefieldHiring Manager: Smita HariedEssential CriteriaRegistered with...

Gloucestershire - AP - Childrens Locality Team

Added 18/07/2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated social worker looking to make a difference in the lives of children and families? Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a qualified social worker to join our dynamic Children’s Locality Team. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with families, communities, and professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children in our locality. As a member of our Children’s Locality Team, you will be responsible for: Assessing the needs of children and families, creating and implementing tailored support plans. Conducting regular visits to families, ensuring the safety and well-being of children. Collaborating with...

Childrens Social Worker - Out of Hours Team - Stockport

Added 13/06/2025

Stockport Council is looking for experienced Social Workers to join their Out of Hours (OOH) Service, providing an effective and timely response to urgent situations outside standard business hours. You will work as part of a well-established, highly experienced team delivering statutory social care functions. The team benefits from regular Team Manager support and an On-Call Service Lead.Key Responsibilities:Responding to urgent notifications involving vulnerable children and adults at risk of harmCarrying out statutory duties including Section 47 investigations and adult safeguardingCoordinating emergency placements for children (including PACE beds) and adultsCompleting welfare checks and visits as requiredExercising sound decision-making in high-pressure...

Childrens Social Worker Emergency Duty Team (EDT)- Tameside

Added 02/06/2025

We are looking for a qualified social worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience in childrens child protection work to join our Emergency Duty Team (EDT). As a social worker in our EDT you will be home based but with a clear expectation of being able to travel into Tameside where childrens needs require it. Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent * At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services * Social Work England Registration * Driving license and access to own vehicle If you are interested in this position...

Childrens Social Worker - 0 - Infant team - Blackpool

Added 30/05/2025

We are looking to recruit a Children & families Social worker to join Blackpool Council's 0 - Infant team. You will have knowledge and experience of undertaking pre-birth assessments, child protection, complex child in need and PLO/Pre proceedings. * You will be able to demonstrate a good quality of work including court statements, assessments etc. and will be able to support the team manager with mentoring and coaching those less experienced members of your team. * You will be enthusiastic, passionate and committed to improving the lived experience of our children. * You will be a role model for the...

Childrens SW - Integrated Front Door MASH Team - Wirral

Added 29/05/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work for Wirral Council within the Integrated Front Door MASH Team. This is an Advanced Practitioner position We are seeking social work qualified and experienced Advanced Practitioner to join Wirral's Integrated Front Door Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). Wirral's MASH is the front door for all new referrals for children who may need early help support or children's social care intervention, making important decisions about which services children need. We are committed to delivering excellent social work practice and services to our children and families. Our goal is to make the right decisions, at the...

Northamptonshire - Social worker - Disabled Childrens Team

Added 22/05/2025

Social Worker - Children with Disabilities - Northamptonshire Children's Trust - £35/hr - Hybrid WorkingLocation: NorthamptonshirePay Rate: £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week office basedContact: Mahek Shah - m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com | 📞 0175 655 6972 Job Summary:Northamptonshire Children's Trust is seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities team. The role involves working with Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases, with a strong focus on multi-disciplinary collaboration and direct support for children and families. Key Responsibilities Include:Conduct assessments of need, create care packages, and review short...

Childrens Social Worker - CP/CIN Team - Stockport

Added 30/04/2025

Stockport Family is looking for experienced and dynamic children's social workers, who are looking for a role in a relational and systemic local authority, which has recently maintained its rating of Good in its Ofsted inspection of May 2022. As a local authority, Stockport offers a supportive and vibrant working environment - our teams are dedicated to delivering the very best outcomes for our children and families and we work together with our multi-agency partners in a positive and upbeat way. We work in a different way to lots of our neighbours - we have a model of working with...

Childrens Social Worker Duty & Assessment - Worcestershire

Added 10/06/2025

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated social worker in Duty & Assessment team in Worcestershire County Council. Your daily responsibilities will include: * Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17 * Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 47 * Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47 * Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments under Section 47 * Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework * Undertaking Risk Assessments * Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders * Preparing and presenting case conference reports * Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders Essential Requirements: * Social Work Qualification - Degree or...

Childrens Social Worker - Duty Hub - Staffordshire

Added 06/06/2025

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced and motivated social worker in Duty Hub team in Staffordshire County Council based at South Staffs District Council Offices. Duties and Responsibilities: Your daily responsibilities will include: * Undertaking Initial Assessments under Section 17 * Undertaking Core Assessments under Section 47 * Undertaking Child Protection Enquiries under Section 47 * Undertaking Pre-Birth Assessments under Section 47 * Undertaking assessments using the Common Assessment Framework * Undertaking Risk Assessments * Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders * Preparing and presenting case conference reports * Applying for and obtaining Emergency Protection Orders...

Placement Support Officer - Childrens Services - Barnsley

Added 30/05/2025

Placement Support Officer - Children's Services Location: Barnsley Working Pattern: 3 days on-site | Part-time/Hybrid Contract: AgencyBarnsley Council is looking for a committed Placement Support Officer to join their busy placements team. This role is crucial in supporting the identification and coordination of suitable placements for children and young people entering care.Key Responsibilities:Work closely with managers and internal teams to identify placements that meet the assessed needs of children and young peopleMaintain and update systems used for tracking placement data and compiling statistical reportsAssist in the process of contract completion, compliance checks, and ongoing monitoring for independent fostering and residential...

Trafford - OOH EDT AMHP - Childrens & Adults

Added 30/05/2025

Trafford Council is seeking a highly experienced Level 3 Social Worker who is also a warranted Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) to join their Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This is a critical out-of-hours role providing emergency statutory cover across Children's and Adult Social Care, including Mental Health Act responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and social care crises involving children, adults, and families Undertake Mental Health Act assessments and act as AMHP when required Make confident, autonomous decisions in high-pressure situations Liaise with emergency services, hospitals, and internal social care teams Maintain accurate and timely records in line...

Lincolnshire - Educational Psychologist - Childrens SEND

Added 30/05/2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled and experienced Educational Psychologist to join Lincolnshire County Council's Children's SEND Services. This is a rewarding role supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, helping to achieve positive outcomes across educational settings. Key Responsibilities: Deliver statutory psychological assessments for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Provide expert advice to schools, families, and multi-agency partners Contribute to early intervention strategies, working in a consultative and collaborative way Support schools in developing inclusive practices and addressing complex learning and emotional needs Produce high-quality psychological reports within agreed timescales Essential Requirements:...