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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Forensic Community Outreach Team.
Do not apply for this position if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This service works with service users involved in the justice system that are dealing with mental health concerns who have been or are due to be discharged from hospital.
Carrying out discharge processes, safeguarding enquires, extensive risk assessment and care plans is key in this team.
Having a strength-based practice and promoting positive change in peoples lives is key to the success of this role and team.
This is an NHS MDT team and so functions and processes will follow this way of working.
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 in a mental health, hospital or forensic setting post qualification is essential in this position.
Having knowledge and experience in criminal justice, discharge processes or CoP work lends very well to the success of this role.
What's on offer?
£34.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Oyster card offered
An opportunity to work in a specialist environment
Parking available/ nearby
Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within mental health work
For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
0118 948 5555 / 07587031097 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £34.00 per hour + specialist team, hybrid working
Posted: 2026-05-22 14:28:17
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We are Looking for a Adoption Social Worker to join our SGO team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This is a close-knit team who are responsible for undertaking high quality assessments that ensure the best placements for the most vulnerable children in the service.
The team are also expected to complete unannounced visits to foster carers, ensuring that the safety of the child or children are paramount.
Managing complex situations effectively and efficiently is key to the success of this role.
About you
The ideal candidate will have sound understanding and experience of undertaking supervision of foster carers as well as working with Children and Families ensuring the best outcome for the child.
Other relevant experience such as Looked After Children and Leaving Care will also be helpful in being successful in this role.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience working in a Children setting are essential for this position.
Benefits
£38.00/hr via Umbrella (PAYE option also available)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available onsite
Specialist team environment
‘Outstanding' and ‘Good' Ofsted report
Please get in touch if you are interested.
ogiles@charecruitment.com
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Type: Contract Location: Lincolnshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-22 13:33:19
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A fostering charity are looking for a Senior Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service covering Bristol.
This is a full-time, permanent with homebased working and travel required across Bristol and surrounding area.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This not-for-profit fostering organisation works with a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to fostering across the South West.
They are well known for their flexible and creative ways of working whilst prioritising the needs of children, foster carers, and staff wellbeing.
The organisation reinvests surplus income directly into services, carers, staff development, and innovative projects supporting children and care experienced young people.
They have a strong reputation as an employer, offering flexible working opportunities, extensive wellbeing support, and excellent professional development opportunities.
About the job
Supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families across Bristol and surrounding area with complex needs
Undertaking initial visits and completing Form F assessments
Providing post-approval support to foster carers
Working collaboratively with children, carers, and multi-agency professionals
Delivering training and group work where required
Ensuring practice meets relevant fostering legislation and National Minimum Standards
Attending staff meetings, team away days, and participating in the out-of-hours rota
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within fostering, family placements, or children's social work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation and regulations.
There is potential for this role to become permanent as the service continues to grow across the South West.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £42,032 dependent on experience
£750 homeworking allowance per annum
£1,500 out of hours allowance per annum
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Mileage covered
Homebased and flexible working arrangements
Company pension scheme
Employee wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and remote GP access
Excellent training & development opportunities
Family friendly policies
IT equipment and home office support
Further benefits
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Bristol, England
Salary / Rate: £42032 - £44282 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-22 09:52:14
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We are looking for a Children's Team Manager to join the Children with Disabilities Service.
Do not apply to this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team:
The Children with Disabilities Service supports children and young people with complex needs and their families, ensuring they receive the care, protection and opportunities they need to thrive.
The team undertakes assessments, develops tailored care and support plans, and works in close partnership with families, education, health professionals and other agencies.
A key focus is on promoting independence, safeguarding, and improving outcomes for children and young people with disabilities.
The service is committed to providing a person-centred approach, ensuring each child's needs are understood and met through coordinated and effective multi-agency working.
About you:
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role.
Experience managing and leading a frontline Children Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position.
What's on offer?
£37.58 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Regular supervision offered
Parking available/ nearby
A stable contract due to the demand of the services
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: North East England, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37.58 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 16:38:34
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We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Children Duty and Assessment Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' permanent experience due to the new DfE requirements.
About the Team:
The team handles incoming referrals to Children's Social Care.
Your job will be to complete initial assessments to determine the level of need and ensure that children and families are directed to the most appropriate service.
This could include Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children services.
This job offers a stable contract opportunity.
About You:
To be considered, you must have:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience and an ASYE completed
Previous experience within a frontline Children Social Work team is essential
A full UK Driver's License is essential
What's on Offer:
Competitive pay - up to £37.00 hourly (umbrella), with PAYE options available
Hybrid working for better work-life balance
Opportunity to develop specialist skills in a focused team
Access to excellent training and development
Regular supervision and a supportive management structure
For more information, please get in contact:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07425728375
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Type: Contract Location: East Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £37 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 16:05:04
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Charles Hunter Associates are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Children in Care Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' permanent experience due to the new DfE requirements.
About the team:
As a Social Worker within the Children in Care Service, you will be responsible for undertaking ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families.
You will be progressing children's plans and ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time.
This team offers flexibility to work from home and flexibility to work on a condensed week.
About you:
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2-year experience is essential to be considered for this role.
Experience within a learning disabilities adult team lends well to the success of this position.
What's on offer?
£35.00 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:
Grace Gordon - Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Lincolnshire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 15:03:38
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We are looking for a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of Adult Social Workers
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years of post qualified experience
About the team
The fast-paced team works to independently undertake cases to facilitate safe discharges in a timely manner.
In this role, assessing risk factors will be important to then follow and create care plans/ packages (Care act 2014) for the patients to be discharged, and making sure this is done at the right time.
The team has a 'home first' approach where we aim to safely assess people in hospital and support them to return home, or if they are unable to, complete assessments for 24hr care.
The role includes duty work, attending board rounds and working closely with health colleagues to get best outcomes for patients.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
Experience in working with adults' social workers is important to be able to build a rapport with the patient.
Ability to help them express their needs and make informed decisions and contribute to service planning lends well to this role.
What's on offer?
£30.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options will also be available)
Hybrid working scheme
Joining a well-managed team
Easily accessible by public transport
Good work/life balance
Free access to CPD webinars through Charles Hunter Associates
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £30 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:48
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We are looking for an Qualified Adult's Social Worker to join an Adult's Mental Health Team and Hospital Team.
This role requires a current Social Work England registration with 3 years post qualified experience and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
About the team
This team works in the community to improve the treatment and safety of people with mental health issues.
The team makes decisions on the best outcomes for them.
Care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users, risk assessment and management and safeguarding are just some of the day-to-day duties of an adult social worker, in the mental health team.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with adults with psychosis and complex needs, experience of Care Act assessments and reviews and able to manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy & procedure including Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act will also be necessary for the role.
What's on Offer
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking Accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct Role
Hybrid working
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Merseyside, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:41
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I am looking for an Adults' Social Worker to join a Healthcare Assessments team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with disabled adults to understand and support them in what they need.
In this role, the team use DST (Decision Tool Support) and travelling countywide.
The Continuing Healthcare (NHS CHC) is a package of care for adults aged 18 or over which is arranged and funded solely by the NHS.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to assess the package of care for the adults is important.
You must have experience in adults social work and should understand Continuing Healthcare Assessments and what they are.
What's on Offer
£32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Hybrid Working
Excellent Training on the job available
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07776 849119
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:40
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We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the West Midlands
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.
About the team
This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children.
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.
The team pride themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce.
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 is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).
A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
£33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available/ nearby
Training and development opportunities
Easily accessible via car
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
07776849119
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Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:39
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We are looking for an Qualified Adult's Social Worker to join an Adult's Mental Health Team.
This role requires a current Social Work England registration with 2 years post qualified experience and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
About the team
This team works in the community to improve the treatment and safety of people with mental health issues.
The team makes decisions on the best outcomes for them.
Care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users, risk assessment and management and safeguarding are just some of the day-to-day duties of an adult social worker, in the mental health team.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with adults with psychosis and complex needs, experience of Care Act assessments and reviews and able to manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy & procedure including Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act will also be necessary for the role.
What's on Offer
Up to £35.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking Accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct Role
Hybrid working
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Merseyside, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour + Hybrid Working
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:36
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We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the West Midlands
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.
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 is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).
A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role.
About the team
This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children.
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.
The team pride themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce.
What's on offer?
£33.30 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available/ nearby
Training and development opportunities
Easily accessible via car
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Leicester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:35
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We are looking for a Locum Social Worker to complete SGO assessments in the Midlands
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contracts.
About the team
This team works to assess and support Foster Carers, special guardians and kinship carers to ensure they have all resources necessary to offer a safe and successful placements to vulnerable children.
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.
The team pride themselves on the high quality and thorough report writing they produce.
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 is essential for this role (a completed ASYE is counted as one completed year).
A valid UK driving licence and car is essential to be considered for this role.
What's on offer?
£35.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available/ nearby
Training and development opportunities
Easily accessible via car
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
07776849119
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Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:32
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Children in Need Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
Creating plans for the children and the families will be made and reviewed every 12 weeks in this role.
Visits to the children at their homes every 6 weeks is essential in order to be able to make the best decisions for each case.
In this role the team will also attend IPCP meetings.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete court work and protect the children is essential in this role.
Extensive assessment work, long term work and CP experience is part of the role.
A valid and clean driving license and car is essential.
What's on Offer
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
'Good' Ofsted inspection results
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases means better relationship building with families
Caseload numbers are managed carefully by management
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
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Type: Contract Location: Leicestershire, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:32
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We are looking for an Qualified Adult's Social Worker to join an Adult's Mental Health Team.
This role requires a current Social Work England registration with 2 years post qualified experience and right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship).
About the team
This team works in the community to improve the treatment and safety of people with mental health issues.
The team makes decisions on the best outcomes for them.
Care coordination of complex cases under CPA, developing co-produced care plans with service users, risk assessment and management and safeguarding are just some of the day-to-day duties of an adult social worker, in the mental health team.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with adults with psychosis and complex needs, experience of Care Act assessments and reviews and able to manage their time effectively and prioritise their workload.
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policy & procedure including Safeguarding, Mental Health Act, Care Act and Mental Capacity Act will also be necessary for the role.
What's on Offer
Up to £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking Accessible nearby
Public transport is easily accessible nearby
Direct Role
Hybrid working
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:31
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I am looking for an Adults' Social Worker to join a Learning Disability Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
The team work in partnership with disabled adults to understand and support them in what they need.
In this team they also promote independence for the adults whilst protecting them.
The team of social workers, work alongside the social managers and clinical leads and complete face to face visits.
Completing care act assessments, mental capacity assessments and community DOL assessments are all part of the role.
The team work within the Care Act 2014 at all times and work in a strengths based way.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree, DipSW, CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years' experience is required to be deemed suitable for this role.
The ability to complete Mental Capacity and /or Best Interest Assessments, eligibility assessments and relevant documents for the community DOL is important.
You would need to ensure that the requirements of the MCA 2005 are met and that the service users' rights under the ECHR (human rights Act 1998) are upheld.
You must have a good level of knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults, and to undertake safeguarding enquiries and interventions and have good knowledge of Direct Payments.
What's on Offer
Up to £32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Hybrid Working
Excellent Training on the job available
Full time hours
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:31
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I am working with various Local Authorities and private organisations who are looking for multiple Social Workers (at various levels) across multiple teams in Children's & Adult's Social Work teams.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
The levels available are:
Social Worker
Senior Social Worker
Advanced Practitioner/Deputy Manager
Team Manager
Service Manager/ Registered Manager
Head of Service
The teams available are:
Children's Social Worker
Fostering
Child Protection
Adoption
MASH
Child in need
Leaving care
Children in Care
Referral & Assessment/Duty
Adult's Social Worker
Mental Health
Safeguarding
Locality
Hospital
Learning/Physical disabilities
Older people
These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and are predominantly hybrid working and there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work.
Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you!
Requirements:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
Registered with Social Work England/ Social Care Wales
Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant
Location: Cardiff
Salaries: £32,663 - £70,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time / Part time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Cardiff, Wales
Salary / Rate: £32663 - £70000 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 17:00:10
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There are plenty of Qualified Social Worker opportunities available in the Somerset in Fostering services.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
As a Social Worker/Senior Social Worker, you will ideally have knowledge or experience in the following teams:
Child Protection
Safeguarding
Fostering
Adoption
Children in Care
Children in Need
Referral & Assessment/Duty
Leaving Care
MASH
Children with Disabilities
Different types of organisations are always looking, including:
Local Authorities
Private organisations
Charities
Multiple levels of positions are available, including:
ASYE Social Worker
Social Worker
Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner
Principal Social Worker/Advanced Practitioner/Deputy Manager
Consultant Social Worker
Team Manager/Practice Manager
Registered Manager
These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and home-based to office-based but there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work.
Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you!
Requirements of the Social Worker/Manager:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
Registered with Social Work England
Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant
Please note: Interviews can be held prior to the closing date so if you are interested, please get in contact ASAP in order to not miss out on the opportunity
Location: Somerset
Salaries: Dependent on experience
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@charecruitment.com
If this role is not what you are looking for, but you are looking to make a move within Social Work, get in touch, as we have many other opportunities!
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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £35000 - £70000 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 17:00:08
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I am working with a Local Authority in Wiltshire and we are looking for multiple Social Workers across multiple teams in Children's Social Work.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (VISA sponsorship is available)
The levels available are:
Social Worker
Senior Social Worker
The teams available are:
Children's Social Worker
Child in Need
Family Safeguarding
Looked After Children
Assessments
These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and are hybrid working and there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work.
Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you!
Benefits for you:
Relocation Package
Life Assurance
Child Care Vouchers
Gym Memberships
Access to various discounts
Flexible working
Excellent pension
Training & development opportunities
Requirements:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
Registered with Social Work England
3 years + post qualification experience in Children's Social Work
Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant
Location: Wiltshire
Salaries: £45,091- £51,356 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time / Part time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wiltshire, England
Salary / Rate: £45091 - £51356 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 17:00:08
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Community Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have 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?
£32.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Hybrid working scheme
Parking available/ nearby
Constant training offered to help improve assessment skills
Stable team structure with access to admin and management support
For more information, please get in contact
Liberty Hodder - Candidate Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07884008267
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Type: Contract Location: North London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-20 16:29:07
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I am working with various Local Authorities and private organisations who are looking for multiple Social Workers (at various levels) across multiple teams in Children's & Adult's Social Work teams.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
The levels available are:
Social Worker
Senior Social Worker
Advanced Practitioner/Deputy Manager
Team Manager
Service Manager/ Registered Manager
Head of Service
The teams available are:
Children's Social Worker
Fostering
Child Protection
Adoption
MASH
Child in need
Leaving care
Children in Care
Referral & Assessment/Duty
Adult's Social Worker
Mental Health
Safeguarding
Locality
Hospital
Learning/Physical disabilities
Older people
These positions could vary from full-time to part-time and are predominantly hybrid working and there are many great opportunities to develop your career within Social Work.
Alternatively, if these are not for you, get in touch and I will aim to find the ideal opportunity for you!
Requirements:
A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/Diploma)
Registered with Social Work England/ Social Care Wales
Working knowledge and understanding of the current legislation and frameworks relevant
Location: Somerset
Salaries: £32,663 - £70,000 dependent on experience
Hours: Full time / Part time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £32663 - £70000 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 16:00:10
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A Local Authority are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join this organisation's Assessments service (Single Point).
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
About the team
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.
What's on offer?
Salaries between £42,839 - £46,412 dependent on experience
Relocation Package
Life Assurance
Child Care Vouchers
Gym Memberships
Access to various discounts
Flexible working
Excellent pension
Training & development opportunities
About you
Diploma/Degree in Social Work
Right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)
Experience within children's social work post qualification
An up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation regulations
Hours: Full time / Permanent
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Leicestershire, England
Salary / Rate: £42839 - £46412 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-20 16:00:09
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A unique fostering organisation are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their specialist fostering service covering Somerset.
This is a permanent and full-time position with hybrid working available, with office bases across Taunton, Yeovil, Shepton Mallet and Bridgwater.
You will be required to be in the office in Bridgwater two days a week.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available).
About the team
This innovative service is a partnership between an Independent Children Services Provider and the Local Authority, delivers specialist residential, fostering, and therapeutic education services for children with higher and more complex needs.
Their fostering service was recently rated “Good in all areas” in its first Ofsted inspection and they are well known for their trauma-informed and wraparound approach to care.
The fostering team supports more than 30 children and young people across Somerset and neighbouring counties, helping children remain close to their families, communities, and support networks.
Social workers benefit from working within a collaborative multi-agency environment focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and carers.
About the job
Supervising and supporting a small caseload of 4 to 5 foster carers
Building strong and supportive relationships with foster carers through regular supervision and guidance
Supporting carers to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
Contributing to the recruitment, assessment, and ongoing development of foster carers
Working collaboratively with children's social workers and multi-agency partners
Ensuring practice consistently meets fostering legislation and National Minimum Standards
Supporting the ongoing growth and development of the high needs fostering service
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within fostering or children's social work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation and regulations.
You must be registered with Social Work England, hold a full UK driving licence, and be able to travel across the Somerset area when required.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative and developing service with long-term opportunities for progression and development.
What's on offer?
A salary of £37,280 - £41,771 dependent on experience
Small caseload of 4 to 5 carers
28 days of annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Mileage covered
Hybrid working
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Extensive high street discounts
Comprehensive induction programme
Excellent training & development opportunities
Employee wellbeing support package
Opportunities for internal progression across partnership organisations
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £37280 - £41771 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 15:40:50
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A fostering charity are looking for a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service covering Somerset & Devon.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with homebased working and travel required across Somerset and Devon, including Bridgwater, Exeter and Torbay.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This not-for-profit fostering organisation works with a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to fostering across the South West.
They are well known for their flexible and creative ways of working whilst prioritising the needs of children, foster carers, and staff wellbeing.
The organisation reinvests surplus income directly into services, carers, staff development, and innovative projects supporting children and care experienced young people.
They have a strong reputation as an employer, offering flexible working opportunities, extensive wellbeing support, and excellent professional development opportunities.
About the job
Supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families across Somerset and Devon with complex needs
Undertaking initial visits and completing Form F assessments
Providing post-approval support to foster carers
Working collaboratively with children, carers, and multi-agency professionals
Delivering training and group work where required
Ensuring practice meets relevant fostering legislation and National Minimum Standards
Attending staff meetings, team away days, and participating in the out-of-hours rota
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within fostering, family placements, or children's social work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation and regulations.
There is potential for this role to become permanent as the service continues to grow across the South West.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £42,032 dependent on experience
£750 homeworking allowance per annum
£1,500 out of hours allowance per annum
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Mileage covered
Homebased and flexible working arrangements
Company pension scheme
Employee wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and remote GP access
Excellent training & development opportunities
Family friendly policies
IT equipment and home office support
Further benefits
Hours: Full time / 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Somerset, England
Salary / Rate: £42032 - £44282 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 15:34:40
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A fostering charity are looking for a Senior/Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service covering Somerset & Devon.
This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term contract with homebased working and travel required across Somerset and Devon, including Bridgwater, Exeter and Torbay.
You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available)
About the team
This not-for-profit fostering organisation works with a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to fostering across the South West.
They are well known for their flexible and creative ways of working whilst prioritising the needs of children, foster carers, and staff wellbeing.
The organisation reinvests surplus income directly into services, carers, staff development, and innovative projects supporting children and care experienced young people.
They have a strong reputation as an employer, offering flexible working opportunities, extensive wellbeing support, and excellent professional development opportunities.
About the job
Supporting and supervising 10-12 foster families across Somerset and Devon with complex needs
Undertaking initial visits and completing Form F assessments
Providing post-approval support to foster carers
Working collaboratively with children, carers, and multi-agency professionals
Delivering training and group work where required
Ensuring practice meets relevant fostering legislation and National Minimum Standards
Attending staff meetings, team away days, and participating in the out-of-hours rota
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience within fostering, family placements, or children's social work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation and regulations.
There is potential for this role to become permanent as the service continues to grow across the South West.
What's on offer?
A salary of up to £42,032 dependent on experience
£750 homeworking allowance per annum
£1,500 out of hours allowance per annum
31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Mileage covered
Homebased and flexible working arrangements
Company pension scheme
Employee wellbeing programme
Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and remote GP access
Excellent training & development opportunities
Family friendly policies
IT equipment and home office support
Further benefits
Hours: Full time / 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
For more information, please contact Iona Skinner
07384466395 / iskinner@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
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Type: Permanent Location: Devon, England
Salary / Rate: £42032 - £44282 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-20 15:32:31
