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We are Looking for a Consultant Social Worker to Oversee the ASYE and NQSW's in the county
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 1 year's management experience
About the teamThis is a unique management and supervisory role that involves providing expert support and guidance, along with the wider senior management team, to ASYE students and newly qualified social workers across the council.
This includes the direct management of up to 7 NQSWs and shared responsibility for over 50 students and 40 practice educators.
The aim of this role is to be a voice of experience and have the leadership skills required to explain and help implement the best possible social work practice.
On occasion, this position involves providing support with the recruitment of NQSWs and PE qualified Advanced practitioners.
About you
Knowledge and experience working within a fast-paced frontline team such as child protection and referral and assessment is essential for this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience in permanent contract/s is essential for this role.
Experience and ability to give formal reflection supervision, appraisals and casework consultation is key to the success of this role within the council.
What's on offer?
Up to £44.00/hr per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Be a part of the wider Somerset ASYE Program
“Good” Ofsted inspection results
Plenty of opportunities to grow alongside the council
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Enhance your CV and skill set.
Parking available onsite
For more information, please get in touch with:
Thomas Sherwood
07442 576 906
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Type: Contract Location: Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £44.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-30 10:43:10
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We are currently looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join our Initial Assessment Safeguarding team.
This role required a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team are the first point of contact when a concern arises about an adult aged 18+ within the local community when safety and welfare are being questioned.
The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the most appropriate level of intervention required in a timely manner.
As the first point of contact, this team plays a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two year's experience within Adult's Social Work.
Having a good understanding of safeguarding processes as well as being able to work in a team with a fast-paced environment is key for this position.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required to qualify for this role.
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available)
Hybrid working scheme
Short term caseholding
Dedicated support and regular supervision and guidance with line manager
Parking available
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per annum
Posted: 2025-09-29 12:01:27
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We are currently recruiting for an Adult's Senior Social Worker to join a Transitions Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This community-based team works to support young people aged 18-25 with learning disabilities and their carers to be able to access all necessary resources.
The team is driven to improve community inclusion and integration for every service user to prevent isolation.
Completing Care act assessments, creating support plans and reviewing care packages are all key responsibilities in this role.
About you
Experience within an LD specific team, community work or mental health setting lends well to the type of work this team deals with.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience working in an Adult's Social Work setting are essential for this position.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle are essential for this role
What's on offer?
£38.97 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Easily accessible via driving or public transport
Parking available/ nearby
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
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Type: Contract Location: Berkshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.97 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-09-29 11:47:43
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We are looking for a part time Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Charity.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience post qualification.
About the team
This team works to assess and support Foster Carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children.
Creating support plans that are structured and comprehensive is key in this position.
The team work very closely with each carer to ensure they are well equipped to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person and in turn, setting them up for successful placements.
About you
The successful candidate will be proactive, hardworking and have extensive experience in a fostering setting.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' post qualification experience.
A valid UK driving licence and car is essential for this role.
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
22.5 hour weekly contract
Hybrid working scheme
Regular supervision offered
Stable senior leadership
A rare opportunity to work in a charity setting
Parking available/ nearby
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
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Type: Contract Location: Wales
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour + hybrid working, charity setting, part time
Posted: 2025-09-29 11:41:20
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We are currently recruiting for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Learning Disabilities Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This community-based team works to support adults aged 18+ with learning disabilities and their carers to be able to access all necessary resources.
Completing Care act assessments, creating support plans and reviewing care packages are all key responsibilities in this role.
The team is driven to improve community inclusion for every service user to prevent isolation and does participate in duty work.
About you
Experience within an LD specific team, community work or mental health setting lends well to the type of work this team deals with.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience working in an Adult's Social Work setting are essential for this position.
Understanding of CoP11 and relevant documents for CoP referrals is key to be successful in this team.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour umbrella rate (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Supportive management structure
Parking available/ nearby
Monitored caseloads to ensure safe working
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-09-25 16:35:21
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Community Mental Health Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 year post qualified experience.
About the team
This team works as a multidisciplinary environment to provide appropriate support to those with mental health concerns and their carers.
Undertaking placement reviews, facilitating hospital discharges and completing safeguarding processes under the Care Act 2014 are some of the key responsibilities for this position.
The team is highly driven to work with each service user as an individual and to tailor their care plans as necessary.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
Experience within a mental health team (ideally in a community setting) lends well to the success of this position.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-09-25 16:19:13
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join our Hospital Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team works with patients in hospital to aid with their discharge and ensure safe return to home is achieved.
This is a very fast paced environment with a quick turnover of assessment and caseloads.
The team work closely with other health professionals to ensure the correct support is in place before discharges are approved and post discharge care is organised when necessary.
About you
Having knowledge and experience in discharge to assess or hospital work work is key for this role.
It is essential to have a degree within a Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience within adults social work to be considered for this position.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle are preferred in order to qualify fot this position but isn't essential.
What's on offer?
£32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Short term, fast paced work
Stable team with strong management support
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-25 16:06:03
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We are looking for an experienced Team Manager to join our Family Support Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team works with children and families in the community who are subject to care and support plans and child protection processes.
The team manager is responsible for connecting and creating external partnerships to ensure collaborative work is most effective.
the team is made up of 15 social workers, 3 social care assessors and 3 assistant managers.
the team manager must ensure they support their team to develop and grow so that they can continue the success they already have.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three year's experience within children's social work in order to be considered for this position.
Having managerial experience within children's social work is essential.
Being an individual who is highly motivated and passionate about supporting children and their families is key to this.
A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this position.
What's on offer?
£49.88 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available)
Diverse work environment
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available
Opportunity to improve on and learn new processes.
Successful & Specialised Service
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267
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Type: Contract Location: Wales
Salary / Rate: Up to £49.88 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-25 16:00:14
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join our Hospital Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team is made up of all levels of social workers and has a very strong management system in place to help with support.
They are responsible for safeguarding vulnerable individuals 18+ making sure their needs are being met while working with the individual's family and other health professionals to make sure the correct support is in place ready for them to be discharged.
This is a very fast-paced environment with a quick turnover of assessments and caseloads.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two year's experience within adult's social work in order to be considered for this role.
Having experience and knowledge in discharge to assess or hospital work is essential for this role.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required to qualify for this position.
What's on offer?
Up to £33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
9-5 structed working hours
Hybrid working scheme
Stable team with strong management support
Short term, fast paced work
Monitored caseload numbers
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-24 16:59:09
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Are you an experienced Locum Social Worker in England or Wales? Would you like to work for the UK's leading specialist Social Work Agency? Join us!
Different types of organisations we work with:
Local Authorities
Independent Fostering Agencies
Adoption Agencies
Charities
Private Providers
Why should you choose Charles Hunter Associates?
I am a Team Leader with 6 years' experience dedicated to working with you to find your next step in your professional career
Long lasting relationships with local authorities across the whole country enable us to offer the best variety of opportunities
Free DBS service
A dedicated, award-winning compliance team to ensure a smooth onboarding process as well as an efficient payroll team
Access to thousands of jobs through our National Client Network
Loyalty bonus for your dedication with working alongside us
Extensive and exclusive interview preparation with high quality top tips
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: England
Salary / Rate: hybrid working
Posted: 2025-09-22 16:55:35
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Community Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team specialises in supporting vulnerable adults 18+ within the community and play a key role in supporting them to live as independently and safe as possible.
The team complete community DoLS, CoP assessments and core safeguarding assessments to ensure the right support and intervention is provided.
The care needs that this team deal with are massively varied so strength based practice is important to personalise support plans.
About you
It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience within adult's social work.
Being able to use your own initiative, manage a complex caseload and be able to work as part of a team are all essential for this position.
A valid UK driving licence and vehicle is required.
What's on offer?
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme - minimum 3 days from home
Multiple office locations available for office working
Parking available/ nearby
Potential for condensed hours/ full flexibility with your time
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-22 16:53:21
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A local authority based in the South West is looking to add an experienced Locum Social Worker to their Children and Families Team.
This council is rated as ‘Good' with Ofsted in their 2025 inspection report.
The Children and Families team has a very strong management team with lots of support and regular supervisions meaning you feel valued in your contract.
The role also includes a very manageable case load of 18 per social worker meaning you will not be overrun and can work to your maximum potential plus a hybrid working scheme
Due to new DFE rules, I can only consider candidates with a Social Work Degree plus a minimum of 3 years in a post qualified permanent role in a local authority in England.
As a Locum Social Worker in The Children and Families Team through Charles Hunter Associates you will receive
Up to £42.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Onsite parking
Online CPD sessions hosted by Charles Hunter Associates
Designated Consultant throughout your contract meaning you only deal with one person
Regular updates and content on the social work market plus access to exclusive opportunities in the job market
The successful candidate must have
Qualified Social Worker experience with minimum 3 years in a permanent post in a council in England
Experience working in frontline safeguarding child protection plus experience in court proceedings
Driving License and access to vehicle is essential
If you are a social worker looking for an exciting new Locum role or if you are looking to join Charles Hunter Associates, one of the UK's leading specialist Social Work agencies, apply here!
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Type: Contract Location: Gloucestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £42.00 per hour
Posted: 2025-09-22 15:56:08
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We are currently looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Complex Needs Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team deals with vulnerable adults in the community with complex needs to help preserve their independence and wellbeing.
Implementing care plans and packages, completing necessary safeguarding assessments and MCA's are all key responsibilities.
The team's caseload is slightly reduced in number to ensure ample time is given to each case because of the complexity levels.
Working with a strength-based approach to ensure each care package is tailored to each individual's needs is key to the success this team brings.
About you
The best suited candidate will be a professional well versed in adult safeguarding proceedings.
Experience in a complex care team or work done with hard to engage service users lends best to this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years experience working in an Adult's Social Work setting are essential for this position.
What's on offer?
£33.73 per hour umbrella rate (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Regular supervision and support from senior management
Parking available nearby/ onsite
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.73 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-09-22 12:03:07
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Hospital Discharge Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a fast paced team who work to ensure patients are safely discharged from hospital and have enough support as they need.
Carrying out bedside assessments, arranging appropriate care packages for comprehensive discharges and advocating for service users and their independence is at the forefront of the team's motivation.
Being able to ensure service users have access to necessary resources and external support at the earliest stages is key to the success of this role.
About you
The successful candidate will have worked in a hospital team or short term assessment setting.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience working in an Adult's Social Work environment is essential.
A valid UK driving licence and car is required for this role.
What's on offer?
Up to £32.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Short term, fast paced case holding
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Supportive management with regular supervision and support offered
For more information, please get in contact
Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader
0118 948 5555 / 07990044930 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour + hybrid working
Posted: 2025-09-22 11:48:55
