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Senior Support Worker
Are you an experienced Senior Support Worker, or Level 3 Support Worker working in residential children's homes? Would you like to start your career in the local council? If you are looking for your next step in your career this may be the role for you.
My client are looking for an experienced children's home professional with experience working at Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or at least Level 3 Residential Childcare qualified Support Worker in children's homes.
My client is the local council and they are looking for a Team Leader for their 5 bed therapeutic children's home based in Tiverton, Devon.
The role is a permanent full time post working 37 hours per week, paying £34,500 per annum (inclusive of sleeps) working a mixture of shifts on a rota pattern.
Shifts include weekends and overnight working:
07:00 - 14:45
14:30 - 22:00
22:00 - 07:00 (sleep shift)
Salary
£30,518 per year (£34,500 OTE)
Up to £4,000 annual enhancements
Enhanced Rates
Standard: £15.82ph rising to £17.47ph
Overnight: £21.09ph rising to £23.29ph
Saturday: £23.73ph rising to £26.20ph
Sunday/Bank Holiday: £31.64ph rising to £34.94ph
About You
We are looking for people who are:
Experienced in residential childcare or support work
Calm, resilient, and compassionate
Confident leading shifts and working within a team
Passionate about improving outcomes for young people
Relevant experience is essential.
A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare is desirable.
If this sounds like it could be your next step let's have a chat!
Summer
ssmith@charecruitment.com
07436 412 945
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Type: Permanent Location: Tiverton, England
Salary / Rate: £30518 - £34500 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-22 08:29:16
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If you have a passion for working children and young people, professional experience working with young people or are looking for a challenging yet rewarding role, this may be a new exciting opportunity for you.
I am looking for Residential Support Worker's to join a fantastic charity who support vulnerable young people in the UK via their homes based in Kent.
Based in their residential community, you will work with young people aged 5-18 who have suffered severe childhood trauma linked to exploitation, neglect, domestic violence and abuse.
Your role will be to work with them to help them understand their trauma and help them re-establish a positive view of the world.
The Residential Support Worker role requires full commitment, this is a serious career path that requires self-sacrifice in order to ensure the young people are always put first and receive the support they need.
The job will involve long hours (sometimes 24 hour shifts), overnight sleep in shifts, alternate weekends, sometimes you will need to stay beyond your shift ending to ensure safe handover or bed time routines.
If you like the sound of the role but are looking for a more senior position please do not hesiatate to also get in contact!
Benefits include:
£32,908 salary including 2 sleep ins a week (39 hour contract)Excellent career progression always available
Do you have:
A burning desire, passion and full 100% commitment to working with vulnerable childrenFlexibility in your personal life to work long hours, weekends, sleep in shifts and stay later where requiredOpen, honest, self-reflective personality who is able to understand their own life struggles and compartmentaliseSome experience working with young people is beneficialFor more information apply now.
Summer
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Type: Permanent Location: Ashford, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £32908 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-22 08:24:44
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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 an Adult's Social Worker to join a Homelessness Mental Health Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team works to help with both safeguarding adults throughout the borough during mental health crisis and working directly with the homeless population in the borough to improve social inclusion and ensure positive change.
The service works in collaboration with police and other agencies across the borough to ensure service users with mental health concerns are aided in the best way possible.
About you
Experience within mental health outreach is ideal as well as experience working with hard to engage clients.
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3 years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role.
An AMHP qualification is desirable for this role.
What's on offer?
£33.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
Great opportunity to work in a specialist role
Hybrid working available
An opportunity to further enhance your AMHP experience
Immediately available
For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
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Type: Contract Location: London, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.00 per hour + specialist team, hybrid working
Posted: 2026-05-21 16:30:55
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We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to join a Fostering Team.
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:
This team is responsible for assessing and supporting foster carers to ensure they have the resources required to provide safe, stable and successful placements for vulnerable children.
Developing structured and comprehensive support plans is essential to the role.
The team works closely with each carer, equipping them with the skills and confidence needed to take on the responsibility of caring for a child or young person, ultimately promoting positive and successful placement outcomes.
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 within a fostering 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
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
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Type: Contract Location: North East England, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 16:16:43
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We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment Team.
Do not apply for this role if you do not have a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' experience post qualified experience in permanent contract/s.
About the team
This team acts as the first point of contact for all safeguarding concerns and requests for support regarding children in the local community.
The team manage the incoming referrals from schools, health professionals and the public when concerns regarding the children's safety.
The role of this team is to ensure that the referrals receive the appropriate level of need required in a timely manner, they play a vital role in the progression of each allegation and case.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experiences is essential to be considered for this role.
Ability to be flexible resilient and reflective is also essential.
A valid UK driving license is essential for this role
What's on offer?
£36.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available)
Hybrid working scheme
Great opportunity to work in a specialist team
Parking available nearby/ onsite
Easily accessible offices
For more information, please get in contact
Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: East Midlands, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £36.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 15:25:22
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Charles Hunter Associates are looking for a Children Social Worker to join the MASH Team.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' experience within a direct local authority.
About the team:
The team works as a first point of contact for members of the public and professionals who makes a referral into Children Social Care.
You will work within a dynamic multi- agency environment, ensuring that every referral is assessed promptly to safeguard children and families.
This role offers a hybrid working scheme and a rewarding pay rate.
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 within a MASH service 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: Greater Manchester, England
Salary / Rate: Up to £35 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 15:09:09
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Early Years Practitioners required for Temporary Agency work in Basingstoke - Onboarding Bonus of £250- Level 3 in Childcare is essential
This is a perfect position if you are looking for Temporary Nursery work to fit around studies or other commitments.
We are looking for candidates with a real passion for childcare and want to make a difference to a child's day.
Pick and choose between 1 day a week or 5 days a week.
Working hours we require either 08:00-18:00, 08:00-17:00, or 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday.
This is an Agency position so there is alot of flexibility .
Hourly rates between £15.00- £20.00 (PAYE AND UMBRELLA RATES)
Depending on experience and Qualification
Duties of an Agency Years Practitioner
Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
Plan and support age-appropriate activities that promote children's development across all areas of learning.
Observe, assess, and record children's progress, maintaining accurate and up-to-date learning records (e.g.
observations, next steps, learning journeys).
Act as a Key Person, building strong, secure relationships with assigned children and their families.
Support children to reach their full potential, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
Essential Qualifications
A full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (as defined by the Department for Education and meeting EYFS requirements)
Essential Experience and Knowledge
Experience working in an early years setting
Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Awareness of inclusive practice and SEND Desirable
What we require from you
Passion for working with children
Confident and committed
Full of energy for a busy day!
Experience with siblings, baby sitting or within a childcare/education setting
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Level 3 in Childcare
Benefits of being an Early Years practitioner
Increased hourly rate of pay
Holiday pay
Weekly pay
Free Training
Work on the days you want
Free DBS for Qualified staff
Easy onboarding process
Shifts within 1-2 weeks
We have numerous positions available across Basingstoke , feel free to contact me for an informal chat on 01189 485555 or email kowen@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Basingstoke, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Salary / Rate: £15 - £16 per hour + weekly pay
Posted: 2026-05-21 13:51:57
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Early Years Practitioners required for Temporary Agency work in Basingstoke - Onboarding Bonus of £250- Level 3 in Childcare is essential
This is a perfect position if you are looking for Temporary Nursery work to fit around studies or other commitments.
We are looking for candidates with a real passion for childcare and want to make a difference to a child's day.
Pick and choose between 1 day a week or 5 days a week.
Working hours we require either 08:00-18:00, 08:00-17:00, or 08:30-17:30 Monday to Friday.
This is an Agency position so there is alot of flexibility .
Hourly rates between £15.00- £20.00 (PAYE AND UMBRELLA RATES)
Depending on experience and Qualification
Duties of an Agency Years Practitioner
Deliver high-quality care and learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
Plan and support age-appropriate activities that promote children's development across all areas of learning.
Observe, assess, and record children's progress, maintaining accurate and up-to-date learning records (e.g.
observations, next steps, learning journeys).
Act as a Key Person, building strong, secure relationships with assigned children and their families.
Support children to reach their full potential, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), in line with the SEND Code of Practice.
Essential Qualifications
A full and relevant Level 2 or 3 Early Years qualification (as defined by the Department for Education and meeting EYFS requirements)
Essential Experience and Knowledge
Experience working in an early years setting
Knowledge of the EYFS framework and child development
Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Awareness of inclusive practice and SEND Desirable
What we require from you
Passion for working with children
Confident and committed
Full of energy for a busy day!
Experience with siblings, baby sitting or within a childcare/education setting
Enhanced DBS on the update service
Level 3 in Childcare
Benefits of being an Early Years practitioner
Increased hourly rate of pay
Holiday pay
Weekly pay
Free Training
Work on the days you want
Free DBS for Qualified staff
Easy onboarding process
Shifts within 1-2 weeks
We have numerous positions available across Basingstoke , feel free to contact me for an informal chat on 01189 485555 or email kbaker@charecruitment.com ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: Basingstoke, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: on going
Salary / Rate: £15 - £16 per hour + weekly pay
Posted: 2026-05-21 12:26:00
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My client, a highly reputable local authority, is looking to hire a permanent Child Protection Social Worker for their team based in Greater Manchester area.
The team is looking to add some quality and experience to the team to help it deliver high quality child protection services to the area's most vulnerable young people
The Child Protection Social Worker is a permanent full time post paying £47,517 and comes with public sector benefits including excellent pension scheme, mileage paid, retention bonus and continuous
The successful candidate must have
Qualified Social Work status (post qualifying experience essential)
Experience in either Child Protection, LAC or Duty and Assessment
Driving License with vehicle
This is a fantastic role for someone who wants to work for a local authority with a fantastic reputation and with a track record of developing their social workers in house.
Please apply here if you are interested in this role or would like to discuss other permanent Social Worker opportunities I have.
Samantha Cunningham, scunningham@charecruitment.com, 07825213518
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Type: Permanent Location: Oldham, England
Salary / Rate: £42839 - £47517 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-21 11:37:22
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An independent fostering agency are looking for a Supervising Social Worker for their fostering service that covers Devon.
This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working (once a month in the office).
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 Independent Fostering Agency is an established fostering service in the South West with a focus is to achieve positive experiences for the children and young people looked after by our dedicated foster carers.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established team, rated ‘Good' by Ofsted in all areas.
About the job
Recruiting, assessing, matching & training prospective foster carers
Supervising a caseload of 10 foster families
Working collaboratively within a multi-agency team
Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports
Attending in fostering panel meetings
About you
The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation.
This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise.
What's on offer?
A salary of £40,000
Additional Payments
28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays plus birthday day off
Mileage paid
Excellent CPD training & development opportunities
Further benefits
For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham
07825213518 / scunningham@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: £38000 - £40000 per annum + benefits
Posted: 2026-05-21 11:09:49
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We are looking for a Team Manager to join a Children and Families Safeguarding 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 the children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
This role does not have any line management responsibility but does require an ability to work as part of a QA team, work with Social Care teams and also autonomously, demonstrating an ability to use initiative and experience to deliver a positive Quality Assurance system.
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.
You need to have a good understanding of what good social work practice looks like and be passionate about systemic and relational based practice models.
There is a requirement to work on site a minimum of 3 days a week, in order to build trusting relationships with teams, so that quality assurance becomes embedded as part of a positive and supportive culture of improvement.
What's on Offer
Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking in a staff car park is available on site
Hybrid Working
Longer term cases - Connecting with the families
Lower Caseloads
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
Responsibilities
Collaborative auditing
Facilitating live audits
Coaching and mentoring
Producing high quality reports and action plans
Pelivering bite-sized learning opportunities and supporting our “Care, Inspire, Thrive Children's Workforce Academy”
Liverpool is currently adopting the Family Safeguarding Model and we would be particularly keen to welcome applications from practitioners experienced in this model.
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Type: Contract Location: Liverpool, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: Up to £45.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:50
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We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Localities 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 to support vulnerable adults to promote and maintain their independence.
The role involves undertaking assessments and possibly MCA and BIA work.
This role will involve following section 42.
The team work directly with the community in the local area.
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.
To be successful in this role, you must have experience of working with vulnerable adults, direct community work, and section 42 assessments.
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 opportunity
Hybrid working is available
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07555 1805546
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Type: Contract Location: Powys, Wales
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per annum
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:49
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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 a Social Worker join an Early Help Service in Yorkshire.
About the Team
Join a dynamic and passionate Early Help team that's making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families.
Work proactively with families at the earliest stage to prevent escalation to statutory services, offering timely, strengths-based support to build resilience and improve outcomes.
About You
You're 3 years post qualified and registered social worker with a strong understanding of early intervention and preventative approaches.
You're passionate about working collaboratively with families, schools, and partner agencies to identify needs early and develop creative solutions.
Experience in Early Help or a similar setting is essential.
What's on Offer
A supportive, inclusive working environment with regular supervision and reflective practice
£35.00/hr Umbrella - PAYE payment options also available
Non statutory environment
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
For more information, please get in contact
Owen Giles - Recruitment Consultant
07776849119
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Type: Contract Location: Yorkshire and the Humber, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £35.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:37
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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 an Experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Referral and Assessment 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 children and their families to understand the support that they need to live safely and happily.
The team make a decision on the best outcome for the family.
On a day-to-day basis, the team will complete section 47, section 17 and section 7 assessments to find the severity of the situation and make sure it is dealt with in the best manor.
The team work closely with the child protection team and the children in need team.
About you
C The ability to work in a fast-paced team and utilise experience in front-line services is essential to be successful.
A valid UK driving licence and car is also essential.
Multi-agency family assessments are carried out in this team which include visiting families, conducting direct work with children and young people, gathering and analysing information to allow us to consider next steps.
You will need to have significant experience of social work practice within the field of social work with children and families, using a strengths-based practice model, with a proven track record of success.
What's on offer
£33.30 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment option will also be available)
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Hybrid working model
Flexible working scheme
Fast paced, short term case holding
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
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Type: Contract Location: Staffordshire, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £33.30 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:33
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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 a Hospital Social Worker to join an experienced team of practitioners.
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.
This a supportive team of social workers in London.
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 working with older people, discharges, and community-based work lends well to this position.
Ability to attend the office a minimum of 3 times a week is also essential.
Must have experience of complex discharge cases.
What's on offer?
£38.00/hr per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options will also be available)
Hybrid working scheme
Easily accessible by public transport and by car
Supportive management team
Free access to CPD webinars through Charles Hunter Associates
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07776849119 ....Read more...
Type: Contract Location: West Midlands, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £38.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:32
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We are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Permanency team in the Greater Manchester area.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience.
About the team
This team provides the long-term plan for looked after children.
The goal of this team is to provide children with a safe, stable, and comfortable environment during their childhood and upbringing.
The team values work-life balance and wants to help you develop and deliver confident practice.
The team consists of 1 TM, 1 AP & up to 6 SW's including ASYE.
About you
The ideal candidate will have post-qualifying experience in looked after children or fostering.
A degree in Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW).
You will also need to be Social Work England Registered.
What's on offer?
Up to £39.00/hr
Parking available/nearby
Easily accessible via car or public transport
Hybrid working model
Flexible working scheme
Longer team caseloads
For more information, please get in touch
Owen Giles - Candidate Consultant
07776849119
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Type: Contract Location: Manchester, England
Start: ASAP
Duration: 3-6 month
Salary / Rate: Up to £39.00 per hour
Posted: 2026-05-21 09:49:32
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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
