Cambridgeshire County Council - Huntingdon

£41,958 to £44,822 a year

TemporaryFull time

Our social workers throw their heart and soul into transforming the lives of young people and their families. They genuinely love the challenge that every day brings..... and we love them for it. Could this be the next role for you? We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Team that is part of the Regional Adoption Agency (RAA) that support adoptive & special guardianship families in Cambridgeshire & Peterborough. You will be joining a supportive team who have a wealth of therapeutic knowledge and skills.   This is a 12 month fixed term role or secondment based in Huntingdon, but you will be working across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, as well as with our neighbouring local authorities. Please note if you are applying for this role as a secondment you must speak to your line manager before applying, to confirm that you can be released from your substantive post.  It is a fantastic time to join us in the RAA following a continued period of stability and growth. We pride ourselves on providing all workers with a friendly, safe, and supportive environment to work in. We are a learning organisation and are committed to practice education and developing staff through reflective practice and supervision. We understand the work you do on a daily basis and we provide the support you need to make a difference to children throughout Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.  If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive, we would love to hear from you! Closing date Sunday 6th September. Interviews will be held in the afternoon of 21st September and the morning of 24th September. For more information or an informal chat about the role, contact Kelly Johnson, Team Manager on 07393142509 or email kelly.johnson@cambridgeshire.gov.uk or Joanne Banks, Head of Service on 07442 046221 or email joanne.banks@cambridgeshire.gov.uk Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are also currently advertising for a permanent Adoption & Special Guardianship Support Team Social Worker. If you are interested in the permanent role you can apply here: Social Worker - Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Social Worker | 6 September, 2026 | Jobs and careers with Cambridgeshire County Council Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage… A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family 6 days of protected time each year to support in maintaining your Continuous Professional Development A Refer a Friend Scheme where if you refer another Social Worker to us who is subsequently employed by us as a result of that introduction, we’ll pay you an introduction fee of £350 Access to our Cambridgeshire Academy for Reaching Excellence (CARE) who will support your development, enabling you to become the best practitioner you can be For more information and to see our other benefits, take a look at the benefits brochure attached to this advert. What will you be doing? You will be completing assessment of adoptive & special guardianship families and developing and implementing support plans. You will also be involved in running support groups for carers and young people as well as offering support and advice as part of a duty role.    The team is committed to continuous learning and share our learning and resources across the team, including supporting Student Social Workers in their work-based placement. This is something you will participate with and contribute to. About you We're looking for confident and dynamic individuals who enjoy making a difference in their local community, are curious and spot things that others might not see, enjoys building relationships and likes to explore possibilities.    You must:    Be a qualified Social Worker with a Social Work England registration  Have the ability to work from a variety of locations and travel countywide, and out of county, independently  For a full list of the requirements of the role, please check out the Job Description & Person Specification. Please note we are not accepting applications from candidates living overseas who require sponsorship to move to the UK About us Cambridgeshire is a great place to work and live with a diverse population, an urban centre in Cambridge, historic Isle of Ely, Huntingdon and St Ives as well as more rural landscapes. Our four values are central to our culture, driving everything we do. We are proud to serve the diverse communities of Cambridgeshire and want our workforce to be reflective of this diversity, which we firmly believe benefits our colleagues, the organisation and our communities. If you don’t meet every single requirement in the job role but think this could be you, please don’t be put off. We are committed to building a workplace that is compassionate and inclusive as well as diverse, so if you think you could be a good candidate for this role please consider applying and speak to the recruiting manager if you have any questions. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy, along with our employee network 'IDEAL' and self-organised peer support groups help us to foster an inclusive, supportive and safe working environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered. We collect relevant diversity data for monitoring as part of the recruitment process to understand the diversity of our applicants and monitor any trends throughout the recruitment processes so that we can take meaningful action. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We fully support providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, as well as when you join us, and we encourage candidates to contact the Hiring Manager, whose details can be found in the advert, to discuss any adjustment needs. Through a Guaranteed Interview Scheme, we will offer an interview to all applicants who disclose a disability and meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy. On your application form you can indicate you are disabled. Some examples of reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process could include additional time to complete an assessment or printing a document on pastel coloured paper with larger font size and line spacing. We would value talking about what might be possible to enable you to join us and thrive, so if there is something that would help you to do your best during your journey with us, please get in touch. Visit our jobs and careers section to find out more about our wide range of learning and development opportunities; apprenticeships; our wellbeing package; staff benefits; our commitment to equality, diversity and Inclusion. http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/council/jobs-and-careers

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Swindon, Wiltshire

£50,269 to £51,356 a year

PermanentFull time

We are looking for Senior Social Workers for this organisation's Child Protection & Assessment service. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (VISA sponsorship can be transferred if you have UK experience) About the teams This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children and families with a child-centred approach. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. About you The successful candidate will have significant experience within frontline teams post qualification, whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? Salaries between £50,269 - £51,356 dependent on experience Relocation package of £8,000 Mileage covered Flexible working Excellent pension Training & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Part time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny 07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - South London, London

£43,000 to £50,000 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

A good rated, family owned Independent Fostering Agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to play a key role in ensuring that they continue to provide an excellent service to children, foster carers, and placing authorities. As the supervising Social Worker, you will be covering a caseload of foster carers over the London area, but mostly in South London. This role is full-time and permanent, plus home-based. Benefits for you as the Supervising Social Worker: Salary up to £50,000 per annum Hybrid working arrangement Generous Annual leave Performance related bonus scheme Career Progression Opportunities Regular training and development Your responsibilities as the Supervising Social Worker: Providing guidance, supervision, and support to carers Supporting the development of the service in relation to therapeutic interventions and practice models Promoting the development of our foster carers' skills and aptitudes Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively, contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Remote

£42,000 to £45,000 a year

RemotePermanentFull time

A Therapeutic Independent Fostering Agency that has recently grown to looking after 50 children are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their company to assist in the growth and delivery of their Cambridgshire / Northamptonshire region. This role is fully remote and home-based. You will be supporting foster carers and not completing any assessments. What is in it for you? A salary of up to £46,000 per annum NO FORM Fs Generous Annual leave of 30 days Bonus incentives Payrise opportunities within growth of region Excellent Travel Package Flexibility to work from Home Pension Scheme Your responsibilities: To contribute to the development of a therapeutic fostering service. To assist in the development of a group of foster carers in the given region Therapeutic support to young people Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587 031 100 or email tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - , Kent

£43,000 to £46,000 a year

PermanentFull time

An Award-Winning, privately owned Therapeutic fostering agency, who are part of a successful therapeutic children's care provider who have been rated "Outstanding" via Ofsted are looking for a Supervising Social Worker within a successful team in Kent. This role is full-time, and permanent. You will work from home 4 times a week. Ideally, you will be based in Medway or any area in Kent, as this role has visits to carers in South East London. Benefits for you : Salary up to £46,000 per annum Hybrid Working Car Allowance of £1,500 Pension Scheme Progression Opportunists Loyalty Scheme Additional Discounts Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on 07587031100 or tmckenna@charecruitment.com for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

East Dunbartonshire Council - Kirkintilloch

£31,698.51 to £35,749.79 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Job Summary These part-time posts are only available to all permanent and temporary employees and agency workers currently on assignment within East Dunbartonshire Council. Salary will be pro-rated for part-time hours. We have an exciting opportunity to fill a both one full time 35hr and two part time 21hr vacancies in the role of Social Work Practitioner on a permanent basis within our Intensive Support Team in the Social Work Children and Families Team. The post holders will work as part of the Intensive Support Team delivering services to vulnerable children and young people in the community. This includes a range of practical, personal and emotional supports and ensure that assessed needs of the children are met. The post holders will facilitate and supervise family time for looked after children and young people with their families. The post holders will work within the framework of Getting It Right For Every Child and participate and contribute in parenting assessments. They will support the team in fulfilling our responsibility to Keeping The Promise for Children and Young People. The post holders will work closely in partnership with our colleagues across the sectors and will attend multi-agency meetings. The post holder will work on a flexible rota to ensure service delivery 5/7. If you require any more information please contact Donna MacInnes (Team Manager) or Lianne Price (Team Leader) 0141 777 3000. PVG/Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary. The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required. Social Care Roles – Candidates for certain roles requiring a PVG, who are new entrants to the Social Care workforce, there is currently no charge. Charter of Commitment The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. • We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible Websites www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/health-and-social-care

East Dunbartonshire Council - Kirkintilloch

£31,698.51 to £35,749.71 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Job Summary We have an exciting opportunity to fill a both one full time 35hr and two part time 21hr vacancies in the role of Social Work Practitioner on a permanent basis within our Intensive Support Team in the Social Work Children and Families Team. The post holders will work as part of the Intensive Support Team delivering services to vulnerable children and young people in the community. This includes a range of practical, personal and emotional supports and ensure that assessed needs of the children are met. The post holders will facilitate and supervise family time for looked after children and young people with their families. The post holders will work within the framework of Getting It Right For Every Child and participate and contribute in parenting assessments. They will support the team in fulfilling our responsibility to Keeping The Promise for Children and Young People. The post holders will work closely in partnership with our colleagues across the sectors and will attend multi-agency meetings. The post holder will work on a flexible rota to ensure service delivery 5/7. If you require any more information please contact Donna MacInnes (Team Manager) or Lianne Price (Team Leader) 0141 777 3000. PVG/Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria. Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary. The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required. Social Care Roles – Candidates for certain roles requiring a PVG, who are new entrants to the Social Care workforce, there is currently no charge Charter of Commitment The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible. Websites East Dunbartonshire Council www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/health-and-social-care

Surrey County Council - Chertsey, Surrey

£49,464 to £52,864 a year

HybridPermanentFull time

The starting salary for this role is £49,464 per annum (pro rata for part-time staff). We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Social Worker with a passion for improving the lives of adults experiencing issues related to substance misuse. In return for your commitment to Surrey residents, we will provide excellent development opportunities, high-quality supervision, and support to help you progress your career within a specialist service. Our Offer to You 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities) Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave A generous local government salary related pension Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year Paternity, adoption and dependents leave An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the Team Our Substance Misuse Team is a small but experienced specialist service, offering an excellent opportunity for Social Workers looking to further develop their expertise within a busy, county-wide service. We are co-located with our health provider colleagues across three sites and enjoy excellent working relationships with partner agencies across the substance misuse sector. The team has a strong identity within Surrey's Lifelong Services Directorate and plays a key role in supporting adults with complex needs to achieve better outcomes. We are committed to creating opportunities for people to develop their social networks, interpersonal skills and independence through meaningful engagement in their communities. Our work focuses on prevention, reducing social isolation, promoting recovery, and supporting individuals to maintain and develop independent living skills. As a team, we are developing specialist expertise in Mental Capacity Assessments within the context of substance misuse and actively support career development opportunities, including progression towards becoming a Best Interest Assessor (BIA), Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), or Practice Educator. You will benefit from regular supervision, visible management support, peer learning opportunities and strong multi-agency working. This is a collaborative and supportive team environment where professional development and reflective practice are highly valued. About the Role As a Senior Social Worker, you will work with adults who have complex social care needs related to substance misuse and associated challenges. Using a strengths-based approach, you will undertake assessments, provide direct social work intervention, and support individuals and their carers to maximise independence, choice and control in their lives. You will manage complex cases, apply professional judgement in challenging situations, and work collaboratively with health colleagues and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes. Alongside your casework responsibilities, you will provide professional guidance, mentoring and supervision to colleagues, supporting the continued development of social work practice within the team. You will work closely with Team Managers to improve processes, contribute to service development, and help shape high-quality, effective social care services. You will also lead on complex assessments, safeguarding enquiries and risk management, while promoting strengths-based, person-centred approaches in all aspects of practice. To support your success, you will receive a structured induction programme and ongoing professional development opportunities throughout your career with us. Shortlisting Criteria In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification experience as a Social Worker, applied knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 and strong knowledge of current social care legislation and its application in practice Experience of providing professional supervision (including supervision of unqualified or non-professional staff). Strong knowledge of current social care legislation and its application in practice. Experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries and managing complex cases. The ability to use professional judgement and a range of interventions to support individuals in challenging situations. Experience of providing reflective supervision, guidance and support to less experienced Social Workers, including ASYE practitioners and Social Work students. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and staff may be required to travel across a wide geographical area. Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a vehicle are desirable. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for successful applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 23/08/2026 with interview dates to be confirmed. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents! Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.   Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Scottish Borders Council - Melrose

£45,153.19 to £48,766.68 a year

On-sitePermanentFull time

Job Details Grade: 9A Hourly Rate: £24.74 - £26.72 Salary: £45153.19 - £48766.68 per annum Hours: 35 per week Role Purpose The Children and Families Long Term Team based in Hawick in the Scottish Borders is looking to recruit a highly motivated, qualified Children & Families Social Worker to support the provision of good outcomes for children and young people. The role within the team is varied and will include working with children who are subject to Child protection registration, children who are subject to legal orders through the children’s hearing system and also permanence planning for children. Scottish Borders Council are committed to keeping The Promise and keeping children, young people and their families' voices at the heart of everything we do. We strive to recruit workers who are passionate about working with children and young people and assessing and supporting their strengths to move towards better outcomes. We value our staff and understand that they are our greatest asset, we offer a supportive team environment, flexible working and an approachable and supportive management team. We are fully committed to continuous professional development and as well as offering regular supervision and annual appraisal. There will be a number of opportunities to develop your practice and support your career pathway, this will be supported by a number of training opportunities such as specific training relevant to the post. We offer a competitive salary, generous Pension Scheme and annual leave entitlement, as well as, access to a number of additional employee benefits and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. Essential Degree in Social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS. Registration with Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Up-to-date understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background facing professional children and families social workers, particularly related to child protection and looked after children. A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Jenny Rankine by telephone on 01450 364777 or by email at JRankine@scotborders.gov.uk . Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit. Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

UKCIL - Riding Mill

£18.40 to £18.40 an hour

On-sitePermanentPart time

2x Personal Care Support Workers for young male adult 20 hrs/wk@ £18.40/hr in Riding Mill Apply at UKCIL.com. Reference: 978350ad We are a friendly family seeking two fun, flexible Personal Assistants to support our 18-year-old son at home and in the community. He is a full-time wheelchair user with significant disabilities and needs support with all daily activities. He is very chatty, loves music, games (PlayStation/iPad/board games), animals, and having a laugh. Outings may include swimming or local animal attractions. Duties include: personal care hoist transfers meal support accessing activities supporting epilepsy/allergies (full training provided). Hours: Up to 20 hours per week per PA, flexible. Term-time preference for Fridays, weekends, and some after-school hours. Holiday hours are very flexible. Pay: £18.40 per hour + 5.6 weeks paid holiday (pro rata). Expenses paid. Enhanced DBS required (funded). Key Responsibilities Services Meal Preparation Personal Care Social + Leisure activities Support to remain independent Training Essential PA Guide Safeguarding Adults/Children Moving & Handling Understanding challenging behaviour Food Hygiene First Aid Hand hygiene Autism / Aspergers Transportation Full UK driving license Own personal car Medical Safe Administration of Medication Continence Care Please apply by clicking above or at ukcil.com