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Please apply online via the link provided.



Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Exciting Social Work opportunities within Lewisham Council
About Us
Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse borough that offers dynamic career opportunities. We are dedicated to providing exemplary services to our residents, with our staff being our greatest asset. Lewisham boasts strong partnerships and a history of collaborative commitment.
Adult Social Care is focused on delivering high quality support to adults requiring our services within the borough. We champion innovative approaches and strive for continuous improvement, ensuring our practices remain at the cutting edge.
If you are seeking an environment committed to your professional development and growth, Lewisham is the place for you. With robust supervision and opportunities for reflection and skill enhancement, you can pursue your desired career path here.
We currently have vacancies for Social Workers in the following areas:
<ul>
<li>Gateway &amp; MASH (Front Door and Safeguarding)</li>
<li>Hospital Discharge and Discharge to Assess</li>
<li>Neighbourhoods</li>
<li>Older Adults Mental Health</li>
<li>Adults with Learning Difficulties, Autism and Transitions</li>
<li>Placement Reviews</li>
</ul>
Role Overview
As a Social Worker, you will play a pivotal role in supporting adults throughout their lives. Your responsibilities will include:
<ul>
<li>
Complex Case Work: Conducting Mental Capacity (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries.</li>
<li>
Positive Risk Support: Encouraging individuals to take calculated risks while aiming for the least restrictive interventions.</li>
<li>
Collaborative Working: Partnering with service providers and stakeholders to deliver holistic support.</li>
<li>
Strength-Based Approach: Undertaking complex assessments, setting personal goals and outcomes, and evaluating their effectiveness.</li>
<li>
Person-Centred Decisions: Ensuring the individual’s wishes are central to every decision.</li>
<li>
Resource Management: Identifying community and commissioned services to meet eligible needs within budget constraints.</li>
</ul>
What’s in it for you?
<ul>
<li>
Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that embraces new ideas and methodologies.</li>
<li>
Professional Development: Access opportunities for ongoing learning and career advancement.</li>
<li>
Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated professionals.</li>
<li>
Impactful Work: Make a significant difference in the lives of adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism.</li>
<li>
Excellent Benefits: Enjoy generous holiday allowances, a Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working and family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, local subsidised gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
We seek experienced Social Workers who are motivated to help us achieve our service users' outcomes and transform lives.
<ul>
<li>
Empowerment: Foster choice and control over individuals' support needs.</li>
<li>
Commitment: Focus on individuals' strengths and networks rather than solely assessing for services and eligibility.</li>
<li>
Person-Centred: Support people’s goals and aspirations, promoting independence and community connection.</li>
<li>
Professional Curiosity: Value thoughtful and balanced consideration in all situations.</li>
<li>
Development: Commit to skill and expertise enhancement to provide superior service.</li>
</ul>
Join Us
If you are enthusiastic about delivering exceptional support to adults and wish to join a passionate, forward-thinking team, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of our mission to make a positive impact!
Location
The job is primarily based on Lewisham Sites including the hospital but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
<ul>
<li>Relevant Social Work qualification is needed&nbsp;</li>
<li>Qualified and Registered Social Worker&nbsp;</li>
<li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li>
</ul>
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Mary Farinha, Service Group Manager on 0208 314 9287 or <a href="mailto:mary.farinha@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">mary.farinha@lewisham.gov.uk</a>
For a full job description and person specification see vacancy downloads below, and to apply, please click on the apply link above.
Please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R28Al7gJfA" target="_blank">here</a> to see why Lewisham is the place to work within Adult Social Care&nbsp;
Salary
£44,430 - £46,437 per annum (SW).&nbsp;
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, <a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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London Borough of Lewisham

Social Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.



Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Exciting Social Work opportunities within Lewisham Council
About Us
Lewisham is a vibrant and diverse borough committed to providing excellent services. Our staff are our strength, and we value partnerships and collaboration.
Adult Social Care
We aim to deliver high quality support to adults in need through innovative approaches and continuous improvement. Join us if you seek an environment dedicated to your development with regular supervision to enhance your career.
Current Vacancies
We are looking for Senior Social Workers in:
<ul>
<li>Gateway &amp; MASH (Front Door and Safeguarding)</li>
<li>Transitions</li>
<li>Older Adults Mental Health</li>
<li>Complex Discharge</li>
</ul>
Role Overview
As a Senior Social Worker, you will:
<ul>
<li>Supervise Social Workers and Case Management Officers</li>
<li>Handle complex cases, including MCA Assessments, Court of Protection applications, and s42 safeguarding enquiries</li>
<li>Support positive risk-taking and least restrictive interventions</li>
<li>Collaborate with service providers and stakeholders</li>
<li>Conduct strength-based assessments and reviews</li>
<li>Make person-centred decisions</li>
<li>Manage resources within budget</li>
</ul>
What’s in it for you?
<ul>
<li>Work in an innovative environment open to new ideas</li>
<li>Opportunities for continuous professional development</li>
<li>Collaborate with a supportive team</li>
<li>Make impactful contributions to adults with Learning Disabilities and Autism</li>
<li>Enjoy excellent benefits: generous holiday allowance, Local Government Pension scheme, flexible working, family-friendly policies, season ticket and bicycle loans, subsidized gym memberships, and supportive staff networks.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For
Experienced Social Workers who:
<ul>
<li>Empower clients with choice and control</li>
<li>Focus on strengths and community connections rather than just services and eligibility</li>
<li>Help people achieve their goals and stay independent</li>
<li>Approach situations with professional curiosity</li>
<li>Are committed to personal and professional development</li>
</ul>
Join Us
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional support to adults and want to be part of a forward-thinking team, apply now and help us make a positive impact!
Location
The job is primarily based on Lewisham Sites including the hospital but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
<ul>
<li>Relevant Social Work qualification is needed</li>
<li>Qualified and Registered Social Worker&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check</li>
</ul>
The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.
<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/counciljobs/applying/how-to-apply-for-a-job-with-us" target="_blank">Applicant handbook</a>&nbsp;- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.&nbsp;
For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Mary Farinha, Service Group Manager on 0208 314 9287 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mary.farinha@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">mary.farinha@lewisham.gov.uk</a>
For a full job description and person specification see vacancy downloads below, and to apply, please click on the apply link above.
Please click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R28Al7gJfA" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;to see why Lewisham is the place to work within Adult Social Care&nbsp;
Salary
£48,618 - £50,646 per annum (SSW).
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply" target="_blank">www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply</a>
The Council has a dedicated employment support service,&nbsp;<a href="https://lewisham.gov.uk/lewishamworks" target="_blank">Lewisham Works</a>, which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk" target="_blank">JobsAndSkills@lewisham.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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Senior Social Worker

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.&nbsp;



Bracknell Forest have welcomed a number of Afghan families who have fled their homeland, as part of a national resettlement scheme to provide safe and secure futures for people who have helped our military and government overseas.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experiencedSocial Worker or Senior Practitioner to join our Duty and Assessment Team, where your expertise will help improve the lives of children, young people and families. The work is rich, varied and immensely rewarding.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look <a href="https://youtu.be/SBqihNKEzBo" target="_blank">at our team's video</a>.
As we expand our social work capacity, we are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality support and assessments to those who need it most.&nbsp;&nbsp;This role will be based within the Assessment Team, providing specialist support to families as part of the resettlement scheme, as well as to those with no recourse to public funds and separated migrant children.
<h3>About you…</h3>
You must have current registration with Social Work England with at least two years of experience working in statutory social services, typically within a local authority setting.&nbsp; You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work and committed to facilitating better outcomes for children and skilled in effective engagement of families.
You will bring excellent knowledge of best practice and legislation, and approach your work with professionalism, motivation, and a “can do” attitude.
If applying for the Senior Practitioner position, you will have a highly developed specialist knowledge of social work practice and be able to evidence appropriate continued professional development. Your skills and expertise will enable you to take the lead in complex situations and be able to support others.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>About the team…</h3>
The Duty and Assessment team acts as the front door for Children’s Social Care and carries out short term work, working alongside and directly with children, young people and their families. If you are passionate about supporting families to make positive changes and share our commitment to helping to keep more children safely at home with their families, then this could be the role for you.
We are a small, welcoming and friendly local authority. Our leadership team knows that it is essential for Social Workers to have a secure physical and psychological base from which to be the best practitioners they can be. We are proud of our connected and inclusive culture, with a strong focus on wellbeing, which will provide you with a strong sense of belonging.
We are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding,’ with Ofsted recognising that at Bracknell Forest Council, “Children who need help and protection in Bracknell Forest receive a consistently high quality service”.
Inspectors concluded that Social Workers and other frontline practitioners benefit from manageable caseloads, good training and powerful and highly reflective supervision that ensures children are at the heart of decision making.
In&nbsp;November 2023&nbsp;our Ofsted monitoring visit highlighted:
<ul>
<li>Social Workers receive regular supervision from their managers.</li>
<li>Caseloads are manageable and allow workers to have time to spend with children.</li>
<li>Social Workers are very positive about working in Bracknell Forest.</li>
<li>Staff feel valued and that they can progress in their social work career. They feel well supported by managers and leaders.</li>
</ul>
Everything we do in Children’s Social Care is about improving the life chances of Bracknell’s children, put simply, we change lives for the better.
To further support you to provide high quality consistent social work, we have a comprehensive learning and development offer, driven by our Principal Social Worker, to learn and develop your practice.
You can read what our team have to say about working at Bracknell Forest via this link: <a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/jobs/childrens-social-care-jobs" target="_blank">Children's social care jobs | Bracknell Forest Council</a>
<h3>Key responsibilities...</h3>
<ul>
<li>To carry out needs led child focused assessments which include outcome focused plans.</li>
<li>To work alongside other professionals and partner agencies in assessing children in need and undertaking child protection enquiries.</li>
<li>To be the allocated Social Worker for the duty caseload of single assessments under S17 and S47 investigations, with a specialism in working with migrant families and individuals.</li>
<li>To take part in the duty system responding to child protection concerns.</li>
<li>To develop and maintain accurate case records and comply with the department's policies, procedures and guidelines including data protection and GDPR.</li>
<li>To participate in regular reflective supervision and be able to set clear goals and intervention strategies.</li>
</ul>
We use the Family Safeguarding Model in our approach to collaborate with families to keep them together, where it is safe to do so, supported by Motivational Interviewing (MI). This approach empowers families, children and young people, enabling parents to make positive changes that lead to improved outcomes for their children and enhance their own wellbeing.
<h3>Our benefits…&nbsp;</h3>
<ul>
<li>28 days* increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.</li>
<li>The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.</li>
<li>Flexible working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).</li>
<li>An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Local government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme).</li>
<li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information).</li>
<li>Career development through internal and external training opportunities.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sports and Social Club.</li>
<li>Staff dental and health plans.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Discounted leisure centre and gym membership.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supermarket discount.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
*(pro rata for part time)
<h3>Our Values...</h3>
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us.&nbsp;Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities.&nbsp;We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.&nbsp;
<h3>Reasonable adjustments...</h3>
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting <a href="mailto:recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;We will work with you to support you throughout the process.&nbsp;&nbsp;
<h3>Interview date...</h3>
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 8th July 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
<h3>Want to ask us a question?&nbsp;</h3>
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:&nbsp;
Yvonne Robinson - Team Manager or Hannah Morris - Head of Service
Tel: 01344 352000
At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure &amp; Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.&nbsp;
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. 
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.&nbsp;

Bracknell Forest Council

Experienced Social Worker - Duty and  Assessment Team

We are recruiting a Social Worker at Caerphilly County Borough Council. &nbsp; &nbsp; Working hours: &nbsp;37 hours Contract Type: Fixed Term for 2 years Location: Ty Tredomen &nbsp; This is an exciting opportunity to join Team Caerphilly and provide support across the wider Family and Friends Team &nbsp;&nbsp; We pay an attractive salary of £37,938 - £40,476 and offer access to training and development opportunities. &nbsp; &nbsp; This post attracts a Market Supplement of £3,383 per annum, in addition to the annual salary, which will be paid in 12 monthly instalments. &nbsp; &nbsp; We are looking for a Social Worker to the Family and Friends Team, who manage those children who are subject to PCCP, Kinship Fostering arrangements and children on Special Guardianship Orders. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing and reviewing the support needs of both the children and their parents/carers. You will be required to attend court to ensure the most appropriate Order is in place i.e. when considering revoking Care Orders or converting Care Orders to Special Guardianship Orders. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; You will have excellent assessment skills and the ability to engage with children and their families effectively, with a focus on wellbeing and safety of the child. You will be skilled in developing and sustaining effective multi-agency working and will closely collaborate with professionals of every discipline. With a remit spanning the assessment and support of Connected Persons, you will be guaranteed different challenges every day. You will be part of a highly supportive team environment and have access to comprehensive training and development opportunities. For the role, we ask that you have:<ul><li>A Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor</li><li>Up to date knowledge of current legislation Research and Practice issues in childcare</li><li>Excellent communication skills with children, young people, their families/carers and professionals </li></ul>We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes. To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rachel Silver on 07789371545 or email <a href="mailto:SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK" target="_blank">SILVER@CAERPHILLY.GOV.UK</a> Applications may be submitted in Welsh.&nbsp; Any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; We are legally required to ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.&nbsp; Successful applicants are required to provide appropriate documentation such as a birth certificate, passport or work permit in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; If you have any difficulty applying online, please contact <a href="mailto:webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk" target="_blank">webrecruitment@caerphilly.gov.uk</a> for further information. &nbsp; &nbsp; Th is post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants.&nbsp; This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; You must possess a Diploma/Degree in Social Work or predecessor and be registered as a Social Worker with Social Care Wales (or able to transfer from another recognised body). The current registration requirements state that completion of the Consolidation of Practice qualification within your first 3 years of practice is mandatory (if you qualified after 1st April 2016).&nbsp;&nbsp; Failure to successfully complete this qualification will result in you being unable to renew your Social Work Registration or practice as a Social Worker.





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<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £48,710 - £51,802 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance and £5,500 market supplement allowance Hours per week: 29.6 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you a dedicated social work professional with a passion for safeguarding children and ensuring their voices are heard? Do you have the expertise to oversee care planning, challenge delays, and drive real change? If so, we want you on our team!We are committed to the highest standards of child welfare, operating within the framework of the updated IRO Handbook and relevant legislation, including The Children Act 1989, The Fostering Services (England) Regulations 2011, and National Minimum Standards. Our Independent Review Officers play a crucial role in improving outcomes for Looked After Children and those subject to Child Protection Plans.As an Independent Review Officer, you will take a proactive approach to care planning, ensuring that the needs of children and young people remain the central focus. You will chair Reviews for Looked After Children and Child Protection Conferences, maintaining oversight of cases, monitoring progress, and ensuring that all reviews are completed within statutory timescales and to the highest standards. This role extends beyond review meetings—you will actively challenge drift and delay, advocate for best practices, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service standards.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are seeking a dynamic leader with substantial experience in working with looked after children, foster carers, and those subject to child protection plans, including involvement in complex legal proceedings.As a key member of our team, you will:<ul><li>Lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.</li><li>Communicate confidently with diverse audiences and resolve conflicts with professionalism.</li><li>Champion the involvement of young people and carers in meetings and decision-making processes.</li><li>Work within set timescales while maintaining high standards.</li><li>Oversee and quality assure the work of front-line staff, fostering strong relationships to drive service improvements.</li><li>Apply in-depth knowledge of child care legislation, drawing from significant supervisory experience in complex child care settings.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to lead in this challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!<h2>About us</h2>Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550157&amp;ptId=11416" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1550158&amp;ptId=11416" target="_blank">download: Independent Reviewing Officer JD.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Independent Reviewing Officer

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £41,511 - £44,711 a year plus £5,500 market supplement and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria) Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families? Join our MASH team as a Senior Practitioner!As a&nbsp;MASH Senior Practitioner, you will be providing essential support to the most vulnerable and at-risk children and families. Your role will include assessing contacts from various sources, prioritising urgent cases, and ensuring that timely, high-quality action is taken by signposting to the appropriate teams and services. This role is critical to our commitment to safeguarding children, and you'll play a key role in shaping the safety and welfare of young lives every day.What You'll Be Doing:<ul><li>Act as a key contact point, managing all incoming social care queries via phone and written communication.</li><li>Swiftly assess and prioritise cases, identifying those in urgent need and making appropriate recommendations.</li><li>Provide high-level advice, guidance, and support to colleagues, ensuring all cases are efficiently transferred or handled by the relevant services.</li><li>Mentor, coach, and guide team members, sharing best practices to continually raise professional standards across the MASH.</li><li>Develop and maintain strong partnerships within the MASH and externally to ensure cohesive and effective interventions.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>As a valued part of our MASH team, you’ll work alongside dedicated professionals in a dynamic, supportive environment committed to protecting children and supporting families. You’ll have opportunities for professional growth, a robust support network, and the chance to make a profound impact! We are looking for:<ul><li>Experienced Professional: You bring substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care, with deep knowledge in safeguarding and risk management.</li><li>Passionate Mentor: You have demonstrable experience in coaching, mentoring, and practice teaching, sharing your expertise to uplift team standards.</li><li>Skilled Communicator: Known for your ability to build meaningful relationships across teams, you can communicate effectively with staff, public, and professionals alike.</li><li>Solution-Oriented: Your practice is defined by a commitment to delivering exceptional support, with a proven aptitude for effective decision-making in complex and sensitive cases.</li><li>Collaborative Team Player: Your commitment to the highest professional standards goes hand-in-hand with your ability to work collaboratively and provide critical guidance within a multi-agency framework.</li></ul>Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of a team that puts the welfare and safety of children at the heart of everything we do.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?<h2>Application process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority.<h2>Additional information</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: <ul><li>From 25&nbsp;to 32&nbsp;days’ annual leave:&nbsp;linked to length of service and grade</li><li>Buying annual leave scheme:&nbsp;buy up to 20 days additional annual leave</li><li>Career Pathways:&nbsp;step up in your career or move into a specialist area</li><li>Pension scheme:&nbsp;with generous employer contributions of up to&nbsp;20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant</li><li>Generous relocation package:&nbsp;up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme:&nbsp;a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home</li><li>Work/life balance:&nbsp;flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns</li><li>Training and support:&nbsp;unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways</li><li>Staff offers:&nbsp;includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons</li><li>Arriva Travel Club:&nbsp;great value savings on local bus travel</li><li>Friday Funday Socials -&nbsp;One Friday every 2 months where we encourage our staff to get together to socialise after work</li></ul><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1498453&amp;ptId=11420" target="_blank">download: Senior Practitioner MASH JD.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1498454&amp;ptId=11420" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Senior Practitioner - MASH

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have the drive to support and empower young people to achieve their full potential? If so, Birmingham Children’s Trust wants you!As our Senior Social Worker, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will work closely with families, carers, and other professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and provide ongoing support.At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are dedicated to providing outstanding care and support to children and families across Birmingham. Our mission is to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. We are a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, committed to innovation and excellence in social work practice. We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted and strive to be an outstanding fostering service!This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham, and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship. About you<ul> <li>You must be a qualified Social Worker and registered with SWE.</li> <li>Experience working with children and families in a social work setting.</li> <li>Ability in providing an outstanding service to all of our kinship carers and children who are placed within our service.</li> <li>Experience of completing high quality, analytical court reports within strict court timescales is desirable, as the work is interesting, often complex and challenging but is crucial to achieving placement stability and permanence for our children.</li> <li>Ability to work on your own initiative and be able to demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively with colleagues.</li> <li>Solid understanding of relevant care planning and fostering legislation and be able to confidently work within fostering regulations, national minimum standards and safeguarding procedures.</li> <li>You will have assessment and report writing skills that are analytical, evidence based and demonstrate professional curiosity and respectful challenge.</li></ul>Our offer to you:<ul> <li>In addition to the salary offered, there is an incentive payment of £1,000 and a Retention payment of up to £5,000 subject to tax and NI deductions - T&amp;C's will apply.</li> <li>A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.</li> <li>Free on-site parking.</li> <li>Full reimbursement of your annual Social Work England registration fee</li> <li>Flexible and mobile working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home.</li> <li>We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. </li></ul> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.





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Senior Social Worker - ASTI Team

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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Make a difference as a Team Manager
As a ‘Good’ authority following our recent OFSTED Inspection we are seeking to recruit to the permanent role of Team Manager within the Family Help and Protection Service to help us continue to provide quality support to our children and families in St Helens.
The Family Help and Protection Service is responsible for children subject to child in need, child protection plans and care proceedings after the assessment has been completed to determine the right plan for the child and family. This post is located in Family Help and Protection Team 4 and includes an Assistant Team Manager, 6 Social Workers and 1 Social Work Assistant. The team has been well established over a long period of time and the current post holder will be available to provide handover and support to the successful applicant. This is one of a Management Team of 11 Managers who work well together and provide support and assistance to each other.
To apply for this post you will need to have a Social Work Qualification and be registered with SW England.
You will need a minimum of three years post qualifying experience and two years working with children and families. You will need to have experience of providing supervision.
This is an exciting opportunity to support practice improvement and the quality of services provided to children and families. You will receive regular supervision and frequent opportunities to be involved in activities both internal and external to the Borough. You will receive continuous support, development and career progression opportunities on your journey with us. We operate a hybrid working arrangement to support staff to work from home and in the office and come together with your team on a regular basis.
Working for St Helens Located in the heart of the North West close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a ‘Good’ authority which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. We continue to focus on our journey to ‘Outstanding’ and can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled and supported workforce.
Find out More You can review the full job description and person specification information here.
St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children’s Services web page <a href="https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/</a> to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits.
You can also contact us for a chat before applying or to submit your CV in the first instance. You can do this by emailing us at <a href="mailto:socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk" target="_blank">socialcarerecruitment@sthelens.gov.uk</a>
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure. 


Children’s Services Social Work Academy site.
The St Helens Social Work Academy is all about continuous professional development in social work, supporting you at every stage of your social work career, focused on People, Promotion, Progression and Performance. The Academy supports social workers throughout their career journey to achieve better outcomes for our children and families and onto new career opportunities in the authority. 
Take a look at our new site here <a href="https://socialworkacademypartnership.sthelens.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Social Care Academy - Social Care Recruitment</a>



St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process. Equality &amp; Diversity St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.

Team Manager

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Brighter Futures for Children
 Family Worker
X1 Full time,37 hours, Permanent at West Central Children’s Centre X1 Full-time, 37 hours fixed term (12-month maternity cover) post at South Children’s Centre
Salary: £32,654 - £37,938 per annum
 About us Brighter Futures for Children is a not-for-profit company, owned by, but independent of, Reading Borough Council. Although we are independent, we are very much part of the Reading Family. Our people enjoy all of benefits as other Council employees including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and continuous service.
 We work closely with partners in the local community and key organisations including Reading Borough Council, Policy, Public Health and Voluntary groups. We are responsible for the delivery of Children’s Social Care, Family Help &amp; Prevention, and Education Services (including SEND). This also includes Fostering and Adoption, the Youth Offending Service and traded services with schools.
 Our main aim is to protect and enhance the lives of the children of Reading. We help families find long-term solutions to ensure children lead happy, healthy and successful lives
About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for you to be part of our team in West Centre Children’s Centre. You will work alongside the Centre Coordinator, Family Workers, Family Group Workers and professional partners including Health and Education.
 Who we are looking for A vibrant and enthusiastic L3 qualified childcare practitioner or equivalent, to join our multi-skilled friendly Children’s Centres and Family Help teams (Hub) What will you do?
 You will be required to work as part of the family help team providing effective and high-quality family support interventions likely in the family home. You will work and support a caseload of families to achieve positive outcomes.
Role Responsibilities: • Ensure that the voice and views of all children are sought, heard and represented appropriately. • To work with the whole family and partners to assess the needs within the household and acknowledge those of the extended family and wider networks. • To deliver timed and evidence-based interventions with families including direct work with children and young people • To adopt a key worker/lead professional approach to develop, coordinate and deliver outcome focussed plans. • To apply a challenge and support approach when working with families. • Liaise effectively and work with universal, targeted and statutory services and partners where appropriate e.g. schools, children’s social care and the voluntary/community sector.
 Essential Qualifications: • A recognised qualification in childcare NVQ level 3 or above or equivalent experience
Preferable • Experience of working with children 0-5 years and beyond • Experience of working with vulnerable children and families • To have knowledge of EYFS and child development • To have practiced or understanding of working in an holistic way by using appropriate tools such as; attachment therapy, trauma informed practice and hierarchy of need.
 For more information about the role, please read the job description and person specification.
Our offer We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to share your ideas and practice. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
 A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including: · Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution · Incremental holidays starting with 26 days plus public holidays (rising to 33 after 10 years’ service) · Cycle to work scheme. · Season train ticket loans · Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme · A range of local shopping discounts
Inclusion and Diversity We want Brighter Futures for Children to be a great place to work and to ensure that our children, young people and families are represented in leadership roles and positions of power. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking.
 We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBT+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our children, young people and families so that equalities and justice remains at the heart of everything we do.
 Asking for Adjustments Brighter Futures for Children is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes adjusting or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions.
 If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, please let us know.
 Closing date: Sunday 29 June 2025 Interview date: 10 and 11 July 2025
 We look forward to hearing from you!

Brighter Futures for Children

Family Worker

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Assistant Director Children’s Social Care – salary: £96,369
Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving. 
At Sefton Council, we are on a bold and ambitious journey to transform outcomes for our children and young people. We’ve already made significant progress through a number of initiatives, including our newly restructured front door, approach to reunification of families, and our systemic and trauma-informed practice models. With transformative reforms also on the horizon, the future of social care is being redefined and we are leading the way, ready to embrace the change and shape what comes next.
We hold a firm commitment to sustainable, long-term improvement. That means working closely with our partners across health, education, the voluntary sector, and the wider community. Together, we are creating the right conditions for vulnerable children and young people to thrive and live well. To support this, we are remodelling our teams, creating new leadership roles, and increasing strategic capacity at every level.
As Assistant Director, you will bring professional expertise, ambition, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes, working collaboratively across services and with partners to embed a culture of accountability, high performance, and continuous improvement. With responsibility for all areas of children’s social care, including performance, practice development, transformation, and Ofsted readiness, you will be a confident system leader, capable of influencing at the highest levels and inspiring trust across the organisation and community.
We are therefore looking for passionate, experienced social care leaders who want to genuinely create and embed a culture of ownership and accountability that drives service improvements. In return, you will play a key role in working across the full organisation to shape the future of children’s services here in Sefton, driving forward our improvement journey, and ensuring that our children and families receive the support they need; when they need it.
We care deeply about our children and young people, and care just as much about our people. Our teams feel valued, supported, and inspired. We are building a culture where staff are empowered to do their best work, where professional development is a priority, and where everyone feels proud to be part of the journey.
If you are a dynamic, collaborative leader with a strong track record in children’s social care, we want to hear from you. These are enviable leadership opportunities to join an authority with energy, ambition, that is absolutely committed to placing children and young people at the heart of all they do.
For further information click Apply or speak to our executive search partners GatenbySanderson: Philip Emms (07590 225 472) or Tim Hills (07393 011 130)
Closing Date: Wednesday 9th July (midnight)

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