Location: Gloucestershire Council

Pay/Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum

Benefits:

£8000 Relocation Package

£4000 Welcome Bonus

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Gloucestershire, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: BCP Council

Salary: £44,075 Band 10 / £48,226 Band 11

Office Working: 3 Days per Week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with BCP Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in BCP, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Achieving for a Children Richmond

Pay/Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Achieving for Children (Richmond) are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team with Achieving for Children, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Derbyshire

Pay/Salary: £35 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Derbyshire to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Derbyshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Derbyshire, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Pay/Salary: £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with BCP to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in BCP, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Stoke on Trent Council

Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Stoke Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Stoke are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Stoke, give David Mitchell a call on 01635 226 350/07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Barnet Council

Pay/Salary: up to £38.50 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Lambeth Council

Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Lambeth Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Lambeth are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Lambeth Council

Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Lambeth Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Lambeth are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Dudley
Pay/Salary: up to £41 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. 

This is not a typical social work post. This role is dedicated to one young person whose experiences of trauma, loss and instability have a significant impact on her daily experience. The young person is currently living in an unregistered provision, requiring daily welfare visits, intensive relationship-based practice, and robust multi-agency oversight while a suitable regulated placement is identified.

We are looking for someone who sees beyond behaviours, remains curious, is tenacious, and understands that meaningful change is built through consistency, resilience, and trust.

Duties

• Undertake daily visits and direct work with the young person.
• Develop and maintain a trusted, therapeutic relationship.
• Lead and contribute to multi-disciplinary planning meetings involving education, health, CAMHS, police and placement providers.
• Coordinate effective risk management and safety planning.
• Drive forward care planning and permanence planning arrangements.
• Advocate relentlessly to secure an appropriate regulated placement that can meet the young person's complex needs.
• Provide detailed analytical assessments and reports to support decision making.
• Work collaboratively with the young person's family and wider support network where appropriate.
• Maintain oversight of the young person's emotional wellbeing, education, health, and development.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Dudley, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

• Undertake statutory visits, and assessments as a Corporate Parent
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Attending conferences, such as CIC reviews
• Completing discharge of care work and SGOs

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Location: Castleton Street, Bolton
Pay/Salary: up to £37 per hour
Office Working: 2 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Bolton Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Fostering Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Bolton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their services.

Duties

• Undertake annual reviews and other reviews as required to evaluate and monitor the care of looked after children provided by Kinship carers
• Provide ongoing supervision and support to ensure the care of looked after children is of the highest quality
• Identify any support, training, and preparation to develop the skills of carers further
• Advising and assisting colleagues to place individual children with Kinship carers and substitute families
• Attend reviews, case conferences, strategy meetings and network meetings as and when required and to provide the appropriate advice, information, and support for such forums
• Organise Kinship fostering information and advisory service for both colleagues and members of the public.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Bolton, call Emily Cooper on 01635226350 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Wandsworth Council

Salary: Up to £50,000 per year

Office Working: 3 Days Per Week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Wandsworth Council to find an experienced Social Worker/Senior Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Wandsworth are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work/Senior Social Work role in an Child Protection team in Wandsworth, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email me on jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: BCP Council

Salary: £44,075 Band 10 / £48,226 Band 11

Office Working: 3 Days per Week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with BCP Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in BCP, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Barnet Council

Pay/Salary: £41,000 - £49,000

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Perm

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Barnet, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 01635 226 350 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Bedford Borough Council

Pay/Salary: Up to £40 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Bedford Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Bedford are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Bedford, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Nottingham City Council

Pay/Salary: up to £37.50 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Nottingham City Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Nottingham are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Working closely with multi-agency partners, including OT’s, CAMHS, paediatric and SEND partners)
• Undertake Section 7 and Section 37 reports and attend Court
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the Child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children with Disabilities team in Nottingham, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Nottingham City Council

Pay/Salary: up to £37.50 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Nottingham City Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Nottingham are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Working closely with multi-agency partners, including OT’s, CAMHS, paediatric and SEND partners)
• Undertake Section 7 and Section 37 reports and attend Court
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the Child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children with Disabilities team in Nottingham, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Essex Council

Pay/Salary: up to £39 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Essex Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Essex are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Essex, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Essex Council

Pay/Salary: up to £39 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Essex Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Essex are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Working closely with multi-agency partners, including OT’s, CAMHS, paediatric and SEND partners)
• Undertake Section 7 and Section 37 reports and attend Court
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the Child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children with Disabilities team in Essex, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226 350 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Lambeth Council

Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Lambeth Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Lambeth are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Herefordshire Council
Salary: £45,777 - £50,091
Welcome Bonus: £10,000
Relocation: £10,000
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Herefordshire Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Herefordshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service, Herefordshire also offer Sponosrship.

Duties

• Managing caseload for Children with Disabilities requiring assessment of their needs
• Carrying out Single Social Work Assessments of the children as well as the assessment of their carers (Carers’ Assessments) to identify the needs of children with disabilities, the needs of carers and providing support to address identified needs.
• Participating in CTRs (Care and Treatment Reviews) meetings in managing the health care of children with disabilities, with the aim of reducing admissions and unnecessarily lengthy stays in hospitals.
• Identifying and recommending support to lessen identified risks and exploring appropriate respite support package in meeting the children’s specific needs.
• Convening and participating in Initial and Review Health Assessments of looked after children and young people.
• Convening and participating in statutory looked after children’s review meetings.
• Preparing reports such as PEP, EHCP, Resource Allocation Panel (RAP)and LAC paperwork for Statutory review Looked after Children meetings.
• Participating in Pathway Assessments and Pathway Meetings and completing pathway plans in preparing young people for Transition into adulthood.
• Liaising and developing close working relationships with other professionals and agencies to ensure clients receive services in accordance with assessed needs and within multi-agency framework.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Worker role in a Children with Disabilities team at Herefordshire, give Josh Da Costa a call on 01635 226 350 or email jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com

We are currently working with Herefordshire Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Family First team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Herefordshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service, Herefordshire also offer Sponosrship.

Duties

•    Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
•    Conducting Initial Assessments
•    Working in a fast paced team
•    Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
•    Children and Family Assessments
•    Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
•    Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
•    Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

•    Social Work Qualification
•    Social Work England registration
•    Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Senior Practitioner role in a Family First team at Herefordshire, give Josh Da Costa a call on 01635 226 350 or email jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Fostering Innovations

Pay/Salary: £55,000 to £60,000 per annum plus medical allowance

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Fostering Innovations to find an experienced Service Manager to oversee their fostering service. Working closely with the Fostering Manager and Directors, you will be responsible for managing the social work team, supporting foster carers and ensuring the service provides high standards of care for children and young people. The successful candidate will have strong fostering experience and a good understanding of Ofsted requirements, with a focus on maintaining quality practice and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Duties

• Managing Team Managers, Assistant Team Managers and Supervising Social Workers
• Ensuring foster carers receive regular supervision and the support they need
• Overseeing Form F assessments and ensuring they are completed within agreed timescales
• Leading foster carer recruitment and working towards annual recruitment targets
• Preparing for Ofsted inspections and ensuring the service meets required standards
• Completing Regulation 35 reports, business plans, team action plans and inspection reports
• Ensuring the fostering service complies with legislation, regulations and National Minimum Standards
• Working closely with the Fostering Manager and Directors on fostering panel arrangements and service development
• Monitoring the quality of social work practice and ensuring policies and procedures are followed
• Maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, foster carers and partner agencies
• Ensuring safeguarding remains a priority and that children and young people are protected from harm
• Supporting staff training and development and promoting good practice across the service
• Managing resources and budgets effectively to support the ongoing running of the agency

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Experience working within fostering services
• Previous management experience within a fostering or social work setting
• Knowledge of fostering legislation, National Minimum Standards and Ofsted requirements
• Experience with foster carer assessments and supervision
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Full driving licence
• Enhanced DBS

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Service Manager role with Fostering Innovations, give Josh Da Costa a call on 01635226350 or email Jdacosta@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Liverpool
Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week, Office Based for Duty Week (1 in 5)
Contract: Locum, 35 Hours Per Week

We are currently working with Liverpool City Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Liverpool are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.

Duties

• Carry out needs led child focused assessments
• Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
• Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
• Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
• Listen and promote the voice of the child
   

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Liverpool, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: Office Based Primarily (Interview In Person)
Contract: Locum (This role is a full-time post - 37 hours per week)

We are currently working with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Emergency Duty team in Children’s Services. 

Duties

• Participate in the Emergency Duty Team on going rolling rota, as set out for the Emergency Duty Team.
• Respond to all requests for assistance received during the work shift in accordance with the statutory / relevant Directorate policies, procedures, eligibility criteria, guidance and within available resources.
• Assume the delegated responsibilities and decision making that during the normal daytime services by a Team Manager.
• Be responsible for the organisation and planning of work during the working shift according to agreed practice.
• Undertake the appropriate assessments in relation to the Directorates’ duties to both Children and Adults.
• Liaise and work with all corporate staff, other professionals and partner agencies to achieve optimal outcomes for all service users.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the EDT in Dudley, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Luton Council

Pay/Salary: up to £38.84 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Luton Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Luton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Luton, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Barnet Council

Pay/Salary: up to £38.50 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Barnet

Pay/Salary: up to £38.50 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Rochdale 
Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Rochdale to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Rochdale are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Rochdale, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: One Angel Square, Northampton
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Northampton Children's Trust to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Northampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.

Duties

• Carry out needs led child focused assessments
• Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
• Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
• Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
• Listen and promote the voice of the child
   

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Northampton , call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Gloucestershire

Pay/Salary: £45 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Gloucestershire to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Gloucestershire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Gloucestershire, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Derbyshire

Pay/Salary: £35 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Derbyshire County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Derbyshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in Derbyshire, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email me on dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Stoke on Trent

Pay/Salary: £33.30 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Stoke Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Stoke are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in Stoke, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Cable Plaza, Dudley
Pay/Salary: up to £41 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Transformation Project Team. The successful candidate will be undertaking timely, high-quality assessments and delivering focused intervention with children and families. The purpose of this team is to provide timely intervention that will meet the needs of children and families and enable step across to early help support and partnership led support and planning.

Duties

• Completing Section 17 Child and Family Assessments to identify needs, risks and strengths. 
• Develop and implement focused plans to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Monitor progress against CIN plans and review interventions.
• Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals - school, health, early help services.
• Support families to develop their strengths, and achieve positive, sustainable change.
• Facilitate step-down arrangements to Early Help and partnership led support, where statutory intervention is no longer required.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Dudley, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Cable Plaza, Dudley
Pay/Salary: up to £41 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Dudley Metropolitan Borough to find an Advanced Social Work Practitioner for their Family Help service.This is an exciting opportunity for experienced and highly motivated Social Workers who are passionate about practice excellence and workforce development. The Advanced Social Work Practitioner is a non-case holding role, designed to provide practice leadership, mentoring and support to practitioners across the service.

Duties

• Support the Team Manager in overseeing case progression and reducing drift and delay.

• Support practitioners to develop clear plans, robust assessments and effective interventions.

• Provide mentoring, coaching and day-to-day support to less experienced social workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers.

• Provide guidance and professional consultation on complex cases, safeguarding concerns and decision-making.

• Promote high-quality social work practice through reflective discussions and practice development.

• Assist in ensuring statutory visits, assessments, plans and reviews are completed within required timescales.

• Support the Team Manager in monitoring and improving team performance.

• Undertake quality assurance activities, including auditing and reviewing casework.

• Support with case closures, ensuring appropriate step-down to Targeted Early Help or Universal Services where outcomes have been achieved.

• Assist in identifying and addressing barriers to case progression and permanence planning.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification

• Social Work England registration

• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Dudley, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Dudley
Rate: £41 per hour
Office Working: 3 days in the office
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Dudley to find a Social Worker. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Dudley are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to support and join the court team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Working on Child protection cases under Public Law Outline. Issuing case
• care proceedings and working across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Completing court statement and care plans and giving evidence in court
• when required.
• Complete s37 and s7 reports.
• Complete complex pre-birth, parenting and risk assessments.
• completed complex parenting, pre-birth and viability assessments.
• Developed court timetables and maintained communication across agencies.
• Completed direct work with children and young people, including life journey work.
• Attended CIC reviews, PEP meetings and multi-agency forums.
• Reviewed expert witness reports and contributed to legal planning.
• Supported foster carers and promoted placement stability.
• SEND champion and life-journey/direct-work champion

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Social Work qualification
• Enhanced DBS (Provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this role, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Lambeth Council

Pay/Salary: up to £37.52 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Lambeth Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Lambeth are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Waltham Forest Council

Pay/Salary: up to £7.52 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Waltham Forest Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Waltham Forest are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Waltham Forest give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Barnet Council

Pay/Salary: up to £38.50 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Barnet, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.co

Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £40,337 - £46,329
Office Working: 2 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the Independent Fostering Agency - Five Rivers Child Care - to find a Senior Practitioner who will cover the Midlands area, based in Chesterfield. The office region covers Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, and South Yorkshire. The role offers a flexible hybrid working, as well as a manageable caseload to support high quality practice and meaningful support to foster families. 

Duties

• Supervising and supporting foster carers across the Midlands region.
• Undertaking assessments, annual reviews, and fostering-related reports.
• Providing consultation, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced colleagues.
• Leading on complex cases and supporting quality assurance processes.
• Contributing to the recruitment, assessment, and retention of foster carers.
• Promoting safeguarding and ensuring compliance with fostering regulations and standards.
• Working collaboratively with local authorities and partner agencies.
• Supporting practice development within a trauma-informed framework.
• Contributing to service improvement initiatives and fostering excellence across the region.
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What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Barnsley
Pay/Salary: up to £35 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnsley Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in Care Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnsley are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their services.

Duties

• Undertake statutory visits, and assessments as a Corporate Parent
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Attending conferences, such as CIC reviews
   

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Barnsley, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Oldham
Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Oldham Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their MASH Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce,Oldham are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to triage referrals effectively, working closelyy with multi-agency partners.

Duties

• Collaborating with multi-agency professionals - including Police, Health, Education 
• Evaluating new referrals to identify immediate safety risks, and make recommendations for statutory intervention
• Maintaining up to date case records 
• Working in a busy, fast-paced environment, and being able to make rapid, informed decisions 

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Oldham, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Stoke-On-Trent
Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour
Office Working: 2 Days per week
Contract: Locum - Ideally 6 Months +

We are currently working with Stoke-On-Trent to find an experienced Social Worker for their 14 - 17 Children in Care Team within Children’s Services. The Corporate Parenting 14–17 Team works with looked after young people aged 14–17, supporting them through adolescence and helping them prepare positively and safely for adulthood and leaving care.

Duties

• Undertake statutory visits, and safeguarding assessments as a Corporate Parent
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Attending conferences, such as CIC reviews
• Work alongside multi-agency partners, as well as Personal Advisors and relevant leaving care services

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Stoke, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: Medway Council

Pay/Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Medway Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Localities Team in the Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Medway are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Medway are also offering a healthy relocation bonus of £8,000 and a market supplement of £5000

A retention payment of £2000 is also included in your salary after a year of service

Duties

• Completing Child and Family Assessments for children with disabilities
• Undertaking assessments of children’s needs, including complex and high-level support needs
• Working closely with children, young people, parents and carers to identify appropriate support and services
• Completing Section 17 assessments and safeguarding enquiries where necessary
• Managing a varied caseload and working in a fast-paced team
• Working collaboratively with education, health, SEN and other partner agencies
• Participating in strategy meetings and multi-agency meetings where necessary
• Developing and reviewing support plans to ensure children’s needs are being met
• Assessing the needs of families and identifying appropriate packages of support and interventions
• Promoting positive outcomes, independence and improved quality of life for children with disabilities

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work/Senior Social Work role in a Children with Disabilities team in Medway, give me a call on 07902371315 or pop me an email at jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: BCP Council

Salary: £44,075 Band 10 / £48,226 Band 11

Office Working: 3 Days per Week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with BCP Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in BCP, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.co

Fostering Service Manager – Fostering Innovations

Location: Hillingdon, London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Office Working: 2 Days in the office, Mondays and Wednesdays
Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Fostering Innovations to find a Service Manager. The Service Manager is accountable for developing and managing the Fostering Innovations including managing all aspects of fostering resources and support functions in the Agency. Working in accordance with the policies and procedures of Fostering Innovations, relevant statute and national guidelines, the Service Manager promotes and ensures that Fostering Innovations provides a professional fostering service for local authorities, placing children and young people. The Service Manager is responsible for working in accordance with current safeguarding and child protection practices, regulations, National Minimum Standards and guidance and in line with Ofsted requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the activities of the fostering service and ensure quality performance that exceeds the National Minimum Standards and meets the Fostering Services (England) Regulations.
• Ensure the fostering service is organised, managed and staffed to produce the best possible outcomes for children; safeguarding being at the centre of all you do.
• Prepare the fostering service and co-ordinate all activities for monitoring and inspections by Ofsted, London Care Councils and Local Authority frameworks.
• Contribute to the fostering service planning and development, including:
• Attendance at provider forums and meetings;
• Tendering and contracting;
• Content for publicity and marketing materials.
• To manage a team of Team Manager, ATM and Supervising Social Workers.
• To manage a high quality fostering service ensuring that comprehensive support services and robust supervision is provided to all foster carers.
• To supervise and manage a staff team, including social workers and other social work staff, providing support, supervision and advice.
• To maintain the agency’s high standards, in order to promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensure that social work and foster care practice continues to achieve ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’  in Ofsted inspections.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that the Agency’s policies and procedures are properly implemented and monitored by social workers and that agency practice complies with UK legislation and the UK National Minimum Standards.
• To contribute to Agency, or Team training and development where applicable.
• To work within financial budget and promote good practice and placement stability, to ensure the continuing security of the company.
• To be a member of the Management Team and contribute to strategic planning for the agency.
• Preparing and contributing to reports, lead on Regulation 35 Reports (monthly monitoring), Business Plan; Team Action Plan, Training Plan, Inspection Reports.
• To supervise Form F assessment work ensuring that high standards are maintained and are compliant with agency standards, within agreed timescales.
• To work closely with the Fostering Manager and Directors in the assessment of prospective foster carers, adhering to timescales and Foster Panel activity.
• To ensure that the Agency’s health and safety policies are carried out.
• To work closely with Fostering Manager and Directors to create fostering panel schedules.
• To lead the foster carer recruitment task under the direction of the Directors and to achieve annual foster carer recruitment target.
• To liaise with Ofsted (or equivalent), including providing statutory notifications.
• To keep abreast of developments in the field of foster care.
• Other tasks relating to the management and running of a first class fostering service.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee well-being and assistance processes
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Social Work qualification
• Enhanced DBS (Provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this role, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Gloucestershire

Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Gloucestershire County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Gloucestershire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in Gloucestershire, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Stoke on Trent Council

Pay/Salary: £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Stoke to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Stoke are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Stoke, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Stoke on Trent Council

Pay/Salary: £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Stoke to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Stoke are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Stoke, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Birmingham
Pay/Salary: £36,000–£39,000 per annum + £200 travel allowance
Office Working: Hybrid
Contract: Permanent 

We are currently working with Fostering Innovations to find an experienced Supervising Social Worker for their Birmingham office. This is an opportunity to join an Independent Fostering Agency, supporting foster carers to provide safe, stable and nurturing homes for children and young people. The successful candidate will manage a caseload of foster carers, providing ongoing supervision, guidance and support while ensuring children’s needs and welfare remain at the centre of practice.

Duties

• Provide regular supervision, guidance and support to an allocated caseload of foster carers.
• Undertake home visits to monitor placements, assess carers’ support needs and promote placement stability.
• Support foster carers in managing challenging behaviours, trauma, attachment difficulties and complex placement needs.
• Complete foster carer assessments, including Form F assessments where required, annual reviews and reports for fostering panels.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, allegations and placement difficulties, following relevant procedures and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with local authority social workers, foster carers, health and education professionals to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Identify foster carers’ training and development needs, ensuring they receive appropriate guidance and support.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with fostering regulations, national minimum standards and agency policies.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Experience working within Children’s Social Care
• Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and children looked after
• Understanding of fostering legislation, regulations and standards
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Supervising Social Worker role in Birmingham, get in touch with Emily Cooper at Sheldon Phillips - ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com | 07745200325

Location: Hillingdon, London
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum
Office Working: 2 Days in the office, Mondays and Wednesdays
Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Fostering Innovations to find a Service Manager. The Service Manager is accountable for developing and managing the Fostering Innovations including managing all aspects of fostering resources and support functions in the Agency. Working in accordance with the policies and procedures of Fostering Innovations, relevant statute and national guidelines, the Service Manager promotes and ensures that Fostering Innovations provides a professional fostering service for local authorities, placing children and young people. The Service Manager is responsible for working in accordance with current safeguarding and child protection practices, regulations, National Minimum Standards and guidance and in line with Ofsted requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the activities of the fostering service and ensure quality performance that exceeds the National Minimum Standards and meets the Fostering Services (England) Regulations.
• Ensure the fostering service is organised, managed and staffed to produce the best possible outcomes for children; safeguarding being at the centre of all you do.
• Prepare the fostering service and co-ordinate all activities for monitoring and inspections by Ofsted, London Care Councils and Local Authority frameworks.
• Contribute to the fostering service planning and development, including:
• Attendance at provider forums and meetings;
• Tendering and contracting;
• Content for publicity and marketing materials.
• To manage a team of Team Manager, ATM and Supervising Social Workers.
• To manage a high quality fostering service ensuring that comprehensive support services and robust supervision is provided to all foster carers.
• To supervise and manage a staff team, including social workers and other social work staff, providing support, supervision and advice.
• To maintain the agency’s high standards, in order to promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensure that social work and foster care practice continues to achieve ‘Outstanding’ or ‘Good’  in Ofsted inspections.
• To take responsibility for ensuring that the Agency’s policies and procedures are properly implemented and monitored by social workers and that agency practice complies with UK legislation and the UK National Minimum Standards.
• To contribute to Agency, or Team training and development where applicable.
• To work within financial budget and promote good practice and placement stability, to ensure the continuing security of the company.
• To be a member of the Management Team and contribute to strategic planning for the agency.
• Preparing and contributing to reports, lead on Regulation 35 Reports (monthly monitoring), Business Plan; Team Action Plan, Training Plan, Inspection Reports.
• To supervise Form F assessment work ensuring that high standards are maintained and are compliant with agency standards, within agreed timescales.
• To work closely with the Fostering Manager and Directors in the assessment of prospective foster carers, adhering to timescales and Foster Panel activity.
• To ensure that the Agency’s health and safety policies are carried out.
• To work closely with Fostering Manager and Directors to create fostering panel schedules.
• To lead the foster carer recruitment task under the direction of the Directors and to achieve annual foster carer recruitment target.
• To liaise with Ofsted (or equivalent), including providing statutory notifications.
• To keep abreast of developments in the field of foster care.
• Other tasks relating to the management and running of a first class fostering service.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee well-being and assistance processes
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Social Work qualification
• Enhanced DBS (Provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this role, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Hillingdon, London
Salary: £36,000 - £38,000 per annum
Office Working: 2 days a week, Monday and Wednesday
Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Fostering Innovations to find a Supervising Social Worker. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Fostering Innovations are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and support foster carers and connected persons carers
• Undertake fostering assessments, annual reviews and support visits
• Contribute to care planning for children in care
• Prepare reports and assessments for fostering panels and reviews
• Maintain accurate case records, ensuring statutory compliance
• Work collaboratively with children, families, colleagues, and partner agencies

Benefits

• £250 Travel Allowance
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Employee well-being and assistance processes

Requirements

• Social Work England registration
• Social Work qualification
• Enhanced DBS (Provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this role, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.co

Location: Darby House, Telford
Pay/Salary: up to £38 per hour (+ £500 Bonus After 12 Weeks)
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Telford and Wrekin to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and an OUTSTANDING OFSTED, Telford and Wrekin are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload.

Duties

• Carry out needs led child focused assessments
• Hold a caseload of single assessments (S17) and S47 investigations
• Participate in the duty system, responding to safeguarding concerns
• Prioritise demand and make effective use of time
• Listen and promote the voice of the child
   

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Telford, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: One Avenue, Birmingham
Pay/Salary: up to £33.30 per hour
Office Working: 2 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Birmingham Children's Trust to find an experienced Social Worker for their UASC Team within Children’s Services. Birmingham are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their services.

Duties

• Undertake statutory visits, assessments and reviews, including age assessments
• Undertake care plans and pathway plans
• Long term engagement with children, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Attending conferences, such as CIC reviews
• Working with multi-agency professionals, including interpreters, solicitors, health, police, education
• Supporting independence and transition to adulthood

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Birmingham, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com.

Location: London Borough of Walthm Forest

Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Waltham Forest Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Waltham Forest are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Waltham Foresto, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Stockport
Pay/Salary: up to £40 per hour
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Locum (Initial 3 or 6 Months)

We are currently working with Stockport MBC to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Stockport are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Stockport, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Deacon House, Leeds (Free Parking on-site)
Pay/Salary: up to £37 per hour
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Leeds City Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Leeds are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a complex caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Leeds, give Emily Cooper a call on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Blackpool
Pay/Salary: up to £ 39 per hour
Office Working: 2 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Blackpool Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in Care Team within Children’s Services. With a stable management team and an OUTSTANDING OFSTED, Blackpool are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their services.

Duties

• Undertake statutory visits, and assessments as a Corporate Parent
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Attending conferences, such as CIC reviews
   

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)
   

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in Blackpool, call Emily Cooper on 07745200325 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: London Borough of Camden

Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Camden Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Camden are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Working closely with multi-agency partners, including OT’s, CAMHS, paediatric and SEND partners)
• Undertake Section 7 and Section 37 reports and attend Court
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the Child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children with Disabilities team in Camden, give Jamie Trick a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: London Borough of Bexley

Pay/Salary: up to £39.04 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Bexley Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Bexley are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Bexley, give Ellis Russell a call on 07519750074 or email erussell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Stoke on Trent Council

Pay/Salary: £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Stoke to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Stoke are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Stoke, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Derbyshire County Council

Pay/Salary: £35 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Derbyshire to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Derbyshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Derbyshire, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Rochdale Council

Pay/Salary: up to £39 per hour

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Rochdale Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children with Disabilities team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Rochdale are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Working closely with multi-agency partners, including OT’s, CAMHS, paediatric and SEND partners)
• Undertake Section 7 and Section 37 reports and attend Court
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the Child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children with Disabilities team in Rochdale, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Gloucestershire Council

Pay/Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum

Benefits:

£8000 Relocation Package

£4000 Welcome Bonus

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Gloucestershire, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Herefordshire

Pay/Salary: up to £50,000 per year

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Herefordshire Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Herefordshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast-paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the localities team in Herefordshire, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email joshdhumisani@gmail.com

Location: Achieving for a Children Richmond

Pay/Salary: up to £50,000 per annum

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Achieving for Children (Richmond) are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team with Achieving for Children, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: BCP Council

Salary: £44,075 Band 10 / £48,226 Band 11

Office Working: 3 Days per Week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with BCP Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Assessment team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Conducting Initial Assessments
• Working in a fast paced team
• Participate in strategy meetings where necessary
• Children and Family Assessments

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in the Assessment team in BCP, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Gloucestershire Council

Pay/Salary: £41,000 - £47,000 per annum

Benefits:

£8000 Relocation Package

£4000 Welcome Bonus

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Barnet Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Gloucestershire, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Knowsley Borough Council

Pay/Salary: £42,839 to £44,070

Office Working: 2 Days per week

Contract: Permanent

We are currently working with Knowsley Borough Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnet are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Child Protection team in Knowsley, give Josh Dhumisani a call on 07902371315 or email jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Cafcass – London
Pay/Salary: Up to £36.50 per hour (Umbrella)
Office Working: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office, plus court attendance and visits across London
Contract: Locum | 37 hours per week

We are currently working with Cafcass to recruit an experienced Family Court Adviser to join their Central Public Law Team in London.

This role will see you acting as a Children’s Guardian within Public Law proceedings, independently representing children’s wishes, feelings and best interests throughout care proceedings. You’ll assess complex safeguarding concerns, analyse risk and provide clear professional advice and recommendations to the Family Court.

Duties

• Acting as a Children’s Guardian within Public Law care proceedings.
• Representing the wishes, feelings and best interests of children throughout proceedings.
• Undertaking direct work and visits with children and families.
• Assessing complex safeguarding concerns and risks of significant harm.
• Analysing Local Authority assessments, care plans and evidence.
• Providing independent professional advice and recommendations to the Family Court.
• Preparing high-quality analytical reports within Court timescales.
• Attending Court hearings across London.
• Working closely with solicitors, Local Authorities and other professionals involved in proceedings.
• Ensuring the child’s welfare remains central to decision-making.
• Managing complex and potentially high-conflict cases professionally.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualifying experience working with children and families.
• Ideally 3+ years’ Public Law experience.
• Strong experience of care proceedings and Court work.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and Child Protection.
• Strong assessment, analysis and report-writing skills.
• Confidence providing professional evidence and recommendations within Family Court proceedings.
• Ability to manage complex, sensitive and high-conflict situations.
• Ability to undertake visits and attend Court hearings across London.

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Family Court Adviser role in the Central Public Law Team within Cafcass London, give Rhys Rafferty a call on 07595 063297 or email rrafferty@sheldon-phillips.com.

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

Location: Medway Council
Pay/Salary: Up to £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Office Working: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Medway Council to recruit an experienced Social Worker for their Fostering Kinship Team.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a specialist service working with kinship carers and families. Previous Local Authority experience is essential, and applicants must have at least three years' post-qualifying experience gained within a permanent Local Authority position.

Duties

• Undertaking assessments of prospective kinship carers.
• Working directly with family members and wider family networks.
• Completing robust, evidence-based assessments and reports.
• Supporting kinship carers throughout the assessment process.
• Identifying strengths, risks and support needs within potential placements.
• Working collaboratively with Children's Social Care teams and partner agencies.
• Ensuring assessments are completed within required timescales.
• Maintaining clear, accurate and timely case records.
• Contributing to effective permanence planning for children.
• Ensuring the child's welfare remains central to assessment and decision-making.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience.
• Experience working in a permanent Local Authority Social Work post.
• Relevant Children's Social Care experience.
• Current, in-date DBS required at interview stage.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance, including cover for carrying passengers.
• Ability to attend the office 3 days per week.
• Applicants must be able to work within the advertised rate of £38.00 per hour.

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Worker role in the Fostering Kinship Team within Medway, give Rhys Rafferty a call on 07595 063297 or email rrafferty@sheldon-phillips.com.

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

Location: London Borough of Harrow
Pay/Salary: Up to £45.20 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the London Borough of Harrow to recruit an experienced Team Manager for their First Response Team.

This is a key frontline management role, leading Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and other Social Care staff working with children requiring statutory intervention. You'll be responsible for ensuring referrals are responded to promptly, children at greatest risk are prioritised and assessments and plans are completed to a consistently high standard. Team Manager First Response Tea…

Duties

• Managing and supervising Social Workers, Senior Practitioners and other Social Care staff.
• Providing clear management oversight, case direction and regular professional supervision.
• Ensuring referrals are responded to promptly and children most in need are appropriately prioritised.
• Overseeing high-quality statutory assessments within required timescales.
• Managing complex and high-risk cases involving children in need and children requiring protection.
• Overseeing work involving Looked After Children and public care proceedings.
• Quality assuring assessments, plans, casework and reports.
• Ensuring every child has an up-to-date, outcome-focused plan.
• Monitoring workloads, allocation, performance and statutory timescales.
• Providing oversight of reports for Child Protection Conferences, Looked After Reviews and Court proceedings.
• Taking and recording key managerial decisions on complex casework.
• Working closely with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children and families.
• Supporting staff development, performance management and continuous improvement across the team.
• Contributing to wider service development and deputising for senior management when required. Team Manager First Response Tea…

What you need

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us).
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Work.
• Previous Team Manager experience within frontline statutory Children's Social Work.
• Strong experience across assessment, Child in Need and Child Protection.
• Experience managing and supervising Social Workers undertaking statutory work.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Social Care legislation, regulations and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience of performance management and quality assurance.
• Strong assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Experience working effectively with multi-agency partners.
• Ability to provide confident leadership across complex and high-risk casework. Team Manager First Response Tea…

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Team Manager role in the First Response Team within Harrow, give Rhys Rafferty a call on 07595 063297 or email rrafferty@sheldon-phillips.com.

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

Location: Southampton Council

Pay/Salary: up to £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Southampton Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their Children in care team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Southampton are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Manage a caseload of Children in Care, supporting their well-being, stability and progress against Care Plans
• Completing statutory visits within required timescales
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work with children and young people, ensuring the child’s voice is captured
• Preparing high-quality reports for LAC reviews
• Undertaking proceedings and court work
• Leading multi-agency working with education, health, and partner agencies – such as foster carers, and residential providers
• Supporting the transitions of children leaving care, including pathway planning
• Undertake all Child Protection work from the initial conference onwards

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Children in Care team in Southampton, give David Mitchell a call on 07561805654 or email dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

Location: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Pay/Salary: £42 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with BCP to find an experienced Social Worker for their Child Protection team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, BCP are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
• Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
• Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
• Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings