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Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Team, Manchester City Council. We are recruiting for experienced Social Worker to work in a Hospital Team in Manchester City Council. We also work weekends 1 in 7 weeks in conjunction with Hospital Discharge to Assess team in Gorton.

Qualified Social Worker, Community Team, Trafford Council. Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Community Team in Trafford Council.

A local authority council in Ashton-under-Lyne is seeking a Qualified Children's Safeguarding Social Worker to join their Safeguarding & Support Team. Candidates should be registered with Social Work England and have strong safeguarding and court experience. Join a stable leadership team and play a

Join Our Team as an Adult social Care Mental Health Social Worker Leading on Section 117 of the Mental Health Act. Tameside Adult Social Care is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Mental Health Social Worker to lead on Section 117 responsibilities and drive excellence in Support planning, reviews, and

MASH Team | Oldham Council | £39 per hour Oldham are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH service on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced front-door setting, gathering and analysing information quickly, and making safe, timely decisions for children and families. This role would suit a practitioner who is organised, calm under pressure, and experienced in multi-agency safeguarding work. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Oldham’s MASH team, you will be responsible for screening referrals, reviewing multi-agency information, and supporting threshold decision-making at the front door of children’s services. You will play a key role in identifying risk, assessing immediate safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children are directed into the right service at the right time. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will work closely with partner agencies including police, health, education, and early help to build a clear picture of risk and need. The role requires strong analytical skills, confidence in threshold application, and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions based on information gathered from a range of sources. Previous experience in MASH, Duty, or Assessment is highly beneficial. Key responsibilities Screen incoming referrals and review safeguarding information from multiple agencies Gather, analyse, and interpret information to support threshold decisions Identify immediate safeguarding risks and ensure timely action is taken where needed Make recommendations around next steps, including step-down, progression to assessment, or urgent intervention Liaise with partner agencies including police, health, education, and early help services Contribute to strategy discussions and decision-making around complex or high-risk referrals Maintain clear, accurate, and analytical case recording Work at pace while ensuring decisions remain child-focused and evidence-based Benefits Strong rate of £39 per hour Front-door role with a clear focus on safeguarding and decision-making Opportunity to work in a fast-paced multi-agency environment Valuable experience within a well-established MASH setting Chance to make an immediate impact at the first point of contact for children’s services Requirements Social Work England registration Qualified Social Worker status Previous experience in MASH, Duty, Assessment, or frontline safeguarding services Strong understanding of thresholds, risk, and statutory intervention Confident multi-agency working and information-sharing practice Ability to make clear, defensible decisions in a fast-paced environment Enhanced DBS and full compliance for locum work Interested? For more information or to apply, contact: Emily Cooper - | (phone number removed) Know someone suitable? We offer a referral bonus for successful recommendations

Qualified Children’s Safeguarding Social Worker (Locum) Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council £39 per hour ‍⚖️ Safeguarding & Support Team 5 Positions Available Ready to make a real impact where it matters most? Tameside MBC is looking for resilient, experienced, and autonomous Social Workers to join their Safeguarding & Support team. You’ll manage a varied and meaningful caseload including Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court work — supported by a stable, permanent leadership team committed to continuous improvement. Following a positive recent Ofsted monitoring visit (January), Tameside is on an ambitious improvement journey — and you’ll be part of shaping that progress. The Role This is primarily office-based, with some flexibility for home working (agreed with your Team Manager). Full-time hours worked across 5 days preferred. You will: Complete assessments for Children in Need, Child Protection and cared-for children Coordinate multi-agency support plans Undertake statutory visits, reviews and direct work Prepare high-quality reports for Panels and Court Build meaningful relationships with children and families Promote and respect children’s cultural, religious and linguistic identities Maintain accurate records and meet statutory requirements Engage in supervision, training and CPD✅ What We’re Looking For Qualified Social Worker Registered with Social Work England Strong safeguarding and court experience Able to work independently and manage complex cases 5 years’ references (employment gaps will be checked) Relevant qualifications as per JD/PS Why Tameside? £39 per hour competitive locum rate Supportive and stable leadership Clear improvement plan with opportunity to influence change Positive service momentum following recent Ofsted feedbackIf you’re an experienced safeguarding practitioner ready to contribute to meaningful service development — drop me a message at (url removed) or give me a ring on (phone number removed)

Safeguarding Team | Tameside Council | £39 per hour Tameside Council are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident holding long-term statutory work, managing risk effectively, and building purposeful relationships with children and families to deliver safe and meaningful outcomes. This role would suit a practitioner who is relationship-led, organised, and confident working within a supportive safeguarding service. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Tameside’s Safeguarding Team, you will hold a caseload of children and families subject to Child Protection, Child in Need, and other long-term statutory plans. You will be responsible for completing visits, progressing assessments and plans, and ensuring children are safeguarded through clear, consistent, and restorative intervention. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a local authority that places strong emphasis on restorative direct practice with families. You will work closely with children, carers, and partner agencies to assess need, manage risk, and progress plans that are child-focused and outcome-driven. The team offers a supportive working environment, with senior management present in the office, access to the same training opportunities offered to permanent staff, and flexibility around condensed hours where needed. The role is based on a hybrid working pattern of 2-3 days per week in the office. Key responsibilities Hold a caseload within a busy Safeguarding Team Manage Child in Need and Child Protection plans effectively Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families Use restorative practice to build and maintain effective working relationships Assess risk and progress plans in line with statutory responsibilities Work closely with partner agencies to support safe and timely decision-making Maintain accurate, analytical, and up-to-date case recording Contribute to positive outcomes through consistent long-term intervention Benefits Strong rate of £39 per hour Hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office Training opportunities available to locum staff in line with permanent employees Supportive environment with senior management regularly present in the office Potential flexibility around condensed hours Parking available next to the office at £2.50 per day Good local amenities nearby, including Ashton Food Market Opportunity for an informal discussion with the hiring manager before application Requirements Social Work England registration Qualified Social Worker status Previous experience in Safeguarding, Child Protection, or long-term children’s services teams Strong understanding of statutory intervention, risk management, and care planning Confidence in direct work and relationship-based practice with families Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively in a busy service Enhanced DBS and full compliance for locum work Interested? For more information or to apply, contact: Emily Cooper - | (phone number removed) Please reach out for an informal discussion with the hiring manager if you have any further questions. Know someone suitable? We offer a referral bonus for successful recommendations

FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility? Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area, we're in search of an experienced social worker to join the Duty & Assessment team, for a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour - quick starts available and independent working / managing your diary is encouraged - as well as the new norm of flexible WFH arrangements. Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload, so you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. This council have also incorporated a flexible working schedule, which allows you to condense you’re hours into 4 days, so you can have a 3 day weekend! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long term, secure contracts If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge or completely new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered. If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Leo a call on (phone number removed). Or you can send any questions or queries over by email to (url removed). We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral

FLEXIBLE Working | Long Contracts into 2026 Beat the new year rush and settle into this flexible Child protection team in Greater Manchester! Want to work with an authority that grants you freedom and flexibility? Leaders in Care are working with a council located in the Greater Manchester area, we're in search of an experienced social worker to join the Child Protection team, for a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour - quick starts available and independent working / managing your diary is encouraged - as well as the new norm of flexible WFH arrangements. Benefits of this role include a manageable caseload, so you can give each case the time it needs to provide the best service to children and families concerned. This council have also incorporated a flexible working schedule, which allows you to condense you’re hours into 4 days, so you can have a 3 day weekend! As this is a statutory role, you do require a social work qualification & registration to Social Work England. At Leaders in Care, we pride ourselves on matching social workers with their desired roles in long term, secure contracts If you’re an experienced social worker looking for a new challenge or completely new to agency social work and want to understand how it works, we’ve got you covered. If you’re interested in this role or any of our other vacancies, please don’t hesitate to give Leo a call on (phone number removed). Or you can send any questions or queries over by email to (url removed). We also offer a competitive referral scheme, offering £500 for anyone we successfully place from your referral

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. For this post you must have current registration with the Scottish Social Services Council and must comply with their code of practice.

Qualified Social Worker, First Response Team, Trafford Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a First Response Team in Trafford Council.

Are you a dedicated and passionate Social Worker looking to make a positive impact on the lives of children and families? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Social Worker to join our Children and Family Services team, working in the Assessment and Safeguarding Team, reporting to the Team Manager. S

Qualified Social Worker, Assessment and Intervention Team, Oldham Council. Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker, to work in an Assessment & intervention team in Oldham Council.

Social Worker (16+ and Care Leavers team) Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children in care?West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Worker to join our 16+Leaving Care Team.

Qualified Social Worker, Operations Manager, Calderdale Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work as an Operations Manager in Calderdale Council.

Qualified Social Worker, Children Looked After Team, Bury Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Children Looked After Team in Bury Council.

A local authority council in Lancashire is looking for Social Workers dedicated to supporting individuals with empathy and innovative solutions.

Qualified Social Worker, Duty and Assessment Team, Bury Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Duty and Assessment Team in Bury Council.

A local authority in Greater London is seeking a social worker to address diverse cases ranging from mental health to end-of-life care.

Qualified Social Worker, Community Learning Disability Team, Trafford Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Community Learning Disability Team in Trafford Council.

Qualified Social Worker, Assessment Team, Reading Council. We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to work in an Assessment Team in Stockport Council. As an Assessment Social Worker, you will complete single assessments for Children in Need and Child Protection and provide time-limited suppor

Qualified Social Worker, Hospital Team, Manchester City Council. Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Hospital Team in Manchester City Council. Social Worker will be required to attend Team Meetings in person at the office fortnightly.

We believe the foundations of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) are paramount to building confident Social Workers and so we are really proud of our ASYE Program and the support we offer to Newly Qualified Social Workers in helping them develop and advance their careers with us. A

Qualified Social Worker, Family Safeguarding Team, Bury Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Family Safeguarding Team in Bury Council. Bury require 2x Social Workers for the Family Safeguarding Service Family Safeguarding teams hold CP/CiN/Court work3 da

Support and supervise staff, deputising for senior workers when needed. You will have access to our Learning and Development programme and be supported in your career and personal growth with opportunities to learn and develop new clinical skills, helping you to build your Continuing Professional De

Qualified Social Worker, Child Protection Team, Leicestershire County Council. Vitalis are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to work in a Child Protection Team in Leicestershire County Council.

A local council in the UK is seeking an experienced Social Worker to oversee child protection plans within their Family Safeguarding Service.

Qualified Social Worker, Family Help Team, Leicestershire County Council . Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Family Help Team in Leicestershire County Council.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council's Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life. Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a

Qualified Social Worker, Central Locality Team, Manchester City Council. Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to work in a Central Locality Team in Manchester City Council.

A local council in England is looking for a passionate Social Worker to join their Advice and Wellbeing Hub. The council offers competitive benefits and opportunities for development, making it a fantastic place to grow your career.

You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life.

Vitalis are recruiting an experienced Social Worker to work in a Cared for Children’s Team in Trafford Council. Qualified Social Worker, Cared for Children’s Team, Trafford Council. We are looking for an experienced level 3 social worker to work in our Cared for Childrens Service.

We are looking to appoint as a Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker. As a SAPT Social Worker, you will build relationships with young people and families; complete holistic, strengths‑based assessments; create personalised support plans; prepare young people for adulthood; and coordinate support with

Are you the kind of person that believes all people should live long, happy and healthy lives? Making their own decisions, staying connected with friends and family and maintaining a community life? If you are why don't you come and work for Thurrock Council - we are a progressive organisation that

We are looking to appoint as a Level 2 or Level 3 Social Worker. As a SAPT Social Worker, you will build relationships with young people and families; complete holistic, strengths‑based assessments; create personalised support plans; prepare young people for adulthood; and coordinate support with

The team of 8 Family Intervention Workers will between them work shifts 7 days per week between 7am and 11 pm. The Family Intervention Workers in the Fostering Intervention Team will provide targeted, intensive and relationship‑based support to foster carers, kinship carers, and the children they

We are recruiting newly qualified social workers looking to take their first steps into a career in social work. Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and disc

A local authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a full-time Social Worker for the Child & Youth Justice Service.

A local governmental body in England is seeking a dedicated Kinship Care Social Worker to enhance the support provided to children and their families.

By joining Lancashire County Council, you can shape the career path that is right for you with the opportunity to gain personal and professional qualifications - Lancashire County Council really is the place where you can have the career you've always wanted. Senior Residential Child Care Worker –

A local authority council in the East Midlands is seeking a Family Time Assistant to support children in maintaining contact with their families during legal proceedings. The role involves driving children to Family Time sessions, making observations, ensuring their safety, and maintaining communica

We have an exciting role for support worker (Maternity Cover 12 Months ) within the Coalville Locality Safeguarding Team. At Leicestershire County Council we're looking for top talent from all walks of life.

A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Adult Social Worker - Erewash South Social Work Team. We are recruiting a Adult Social Worker to our Erewash South Team.

A local authority in the UK is seeking enthusiastic Social Workers to join Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in Manchester.

Hybrid Worker/ Field Based Worker. Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion at every level. Locations Leicestershire County Council, Glenfield, LE3 8RA, GB CFWS Coalville Children & Family Centre, Coalvi

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