159 Council Worker jobs in the United Kingdom

Experienced Children's Social Worker, who is confident in completing a range of assessments of children and their families, including Child and Family Assessments, Parenting Assessment and Sibling assessments, managing a range of cases, Child in Need, Child Protection, Child in Care, and cases in legal proceedings, both Public and Private Law. The candidate should also ideally have experience of undertaking Joint / Single Agency Children Act 1989 Section 47. The candidate will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have a working knowledge of Signs of Safety. Whilst the candidate will be supported and supervised by an experienced, permanent Practice Supervisor, it is expected that the candidate will be able to work independently, and be confident in decision making in the best interests of children and families. The candidate will be expected to lead multi - agency plans support children and families, and will have the benefit of working with Lincolnshire strong Early Help / Future 4 Me colleagues. The candidate will be required to be part of a weekly duty rota on a rotation basis, on these weeks the candidate will be required to be office based for all 5 days of the week. On the other three weeks flexible work / home arrangements are in place, with an expectation that the candidate will be in the office 3 days a week, and able to work from home the other 2 (but must be available if required to visit).

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Child Assessment Team (front line work)

Order for 1 Senior SWs - CAT

Please ensure candidates have:

3+ years CAT experience

Can commute to work (no parking on-site)

Can attend the office at least twice a week

Resilience and are committed workers

What we offer:

Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for both the agency and permanent staff.

Opportunity for career development across various services

Resources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner with

Very exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme,

We offer supportive and regular supervision

Manageable caseloads

Excellent transport link

Hybrid working

Very stable Senior Management Team

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Front Door (Contact) Team, you will be the first point of professional contact for adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will play a pivotal role in screening, triaging, and risk-assessing safeguarding concerns in line with the Care Act 2014 and Southwark's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Procedures. You will work collaboratively across agencies, making informed decisions based on presenting risks, mental capacity, and available evidence to determine whether a Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiry is required. You will ensure timely, person-centred, and legally compliant responses to safeguarding referrals. Key Responsibilities: Receive, screen and prioritise incoming safeguarding referrals via the Contact Team. Conduct initial risk assessments to determine threshold for Section 42 enquiries. Liaise with referring professionals, families, health, police, and internal services to gather further information. Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) approach at the earliest opportunity. Clearly document decision-making and outcomes, escalating high-risk cases as appropriate. Provide professional advice and guidance to other staff, partners, and the public on safeguarding thresholds and Care Act criteria. Identify immediate safeguarding actions or urgent interventions, including safety planning or emergency measures. Support safe and appropriate signposting or onward referrals, including to specialist teams (e.g. Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge). Maintain accurate and timely case records on Mosaic in accordance with statutory and organisational standards.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Location/hybrid working: Hybrid working - 2/3 days in the office - Fenland

Rate: 38ph umbrella

Job Information:

Must have court experience and have worked in a Family Safeguarding team before Completing statutory visits CIN, CP and CIC Chairing CIN and Core Group Meetings Holding case load of CIN, CP, and CIC. To include some cases that may be in PLO, or S31 Care Proceedings. Completion of Court Reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments. Attending Ct with support of Senior prac or Team manager. Supporting with Duty rota. Attending ICPC and RCPC's, writing conference reports. Managing and assessing risk.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Experienced Children's Social Worker, who is confident in completing a range of assessments of children and their families, including Child and Family Assessments, Parenting Assessment and Sibling assessments, managing a range of cases, Child in Need, Child Protection, Child in Care, and cases in legal proceedings, both Public and Private Law. The candidate should also ideally have experience of undertaking Joint / Single Agency Children Act 1989 Section 47. The candidate will need to have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and have a working knowledge of Signs of Safety. Whilst the candidate will be supported and supervised by an experienced, permanent Practice Supervisor, it is expected that the candidate will be able to work independently, and be confident in decision making in the best interests of children and families. The candidate will be expected to lead multi - agency plans support children and families, and will have the benefit of working with Lincolnshire strong Early Help / Future 4 Me colleagues. The candidate will be required to be part of a weekly duty rota on a rotation basis, on these weeks the candidate will be required to be office based for all 5 days of the week. On the other three weeks flexible work / home arrangements are in place, with an expectation that the candidate will be in the office 3 days a week, and able to work from home the other 2 (but must be available if required to visit).

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Children's Senior Practitioner - Safeguarding and Support

33.30ph Umbrella

Family Safeguarding in North locality Working with families who are in need and at risk.

Working alongside adult practitioners under family safeguarding model.

Hybrid working with 3 days in office

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Child Assessment Team (front line work)

Order for 1 Senior SWs - CAT

Please ensure candidates have:

3+ years CAT experience

Can commute to work (no parking on-site)

Can attend the office at least twice a week

Resilience and are committed workers

What we offer:

Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for both the agency and permanent staff.

Opportunity for career development across various services

Resources like Contextual safeguarding teams, Court teams, Early help services and loads of community-based organisations that we partner with

Very exciting and vibrant work community with numerous groups like Choir, yoga, grief and bereavement support, bike safety scheme,

We offer supportive and regular supervision

Manageable caseloads

Excellent transport link

Hybrid working

Very stable Senior Management Team

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Front Door (Contact) Team, you will be the first point of professional contact for adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will play a pivotal role in screening, triaging, and risk-assessing safeguarding concerns in line with the Care Act 2014 and Southwark's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Procedures. You will work collaboratively across agencies, making informed decisions based on presenting risks, mental capacity, and available evidence to determine whether a Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiry is required. You will ensure timely, person-centred, and legally compliant responses to safeguarding referrals. Key Responsibilities: Receive, screen and prioritise incoming safeguarding referrals via the Contact Team. Conduct initial risk assessments to determine threshold for Section 42 enquiries. Liaise with referring professionals, families, health, police, and internal services to gather further information. Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) approach at the earliest opportunity. Clearly document decision-making and outcomes, escalating high-risk cases as appropriate. Provide professional advice and guidance to other staff, partners, and the public on safeguarding thresholds and Care Act criteria. Identify immediate safeguarding actions or urgent interventions, including safety planning or emergency measures. Support safe and appropriate signposting or onward referrals, including to specialist teams (e.g. Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Hospital Discharge). Maintain accurate and timely case records on Mosaic in accordance with statutory and organisational standards.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Job Information Job Title: Social Worker - Family Safeguarding

Location/hybrid working: Hybrid working - 2/3 days in the office - Fenland

Rate: 38ph umbrella

Job Information:

Must have court experience and have worked in a Family Safeguarding team before Completing statutory visits CIN, CP and CIC Chairing CIN and Core Group Meetings Holding case load of CIN, CP, and CIC. To include some cases that may be in PLO, or S31 Care Proceedings. Completion of Court Reports, risk assessments and parenting assessments. Attending Ct with support of Senior prac or Team manager. Supporting with Duty rota. Attending ICPC and RCPC's, writing conference reports. Managing and assessing risk.

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.