Liverpool City Council £40 per hour Locum contract Working pattern - Hybrid Liverpool City Council is looking for an experienced Fostering Social Worker to take on a specialist Staying Put role supporting young people and carers to transition from fostering to a Staying Put arrangement in a planned, stable and timely way. This is a quality-driven post that suits someone who knows how to keep permanency on track, can confidently challenge drift and delay, and understands what good looks like for young people moving into adulthood while staying with the people who ve raised them. About the Role As the Staying Put Liaison Worker , you ll become involved from the point a young person turns 16 , tracking progress against the care plan and supporting purposeful information sharing with foster carers to help achieve Staying Put once the young person turns 18 . Once the young person reaches 18 and the fostering arrangement ends (with Staying Put commencing), you ll continue supporting the former foster carer / Staying Put host through 12-weekly visits , offering advice and guidance that improves stability and security for the young person. Key Responsibilities Engage from age 16+ to track care planning and ensure Staying Put planning starts early and stays on track Support foster carers with clear, timely information sharing to prepare for the Staying Put transition at 18 Provide consistent oversight and scrutiny of care plans, escalating concerns and challenging drift/delay Coordinate and liaise with key professionals including social workers, Leaving Care teams, IROs, providers and partner agencies Support effective planning for independence , ensuring plans are realistic, child-centred and outcome-focused After 18, provide ongoing support to the Staying Put host, including 12-weekly visits and problem-solving advice Contribute to improving service quality and performance , ensuring consistent standards and clear accountability Maintain high-quality recording and reporting to evidence progress, risk, and decision-making Practice Model This role is rooted in permanence, stability and relationship-based practice keeping young people connected to trusted caregivers while supporting safe, planned transitions into adulthood. The focus is on early planning, consistent oversight, and clear, purposeful interventions that secure the right outcomes without delay. Requirements Social Work degree (or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England Significant experience as a Fostering Social Worker Detailed working knowledge of Staying Put arrangements , including planning and implementation Strong experience in care planning and supporting placement stability post-18 Confident professional who can challenge drift and delay and influence others to move plans forward Strong multi-agency working, communication and recording skills Benefits £40 per hour Specialist role with a clear focus on improving outcomes and stability for care-experienced young people Opportunity to drive quality, consistency and performance across Staying Put planning and delivery Interested? Contact Emily Cooper - (phone number removed) (url removed) Referral bonus available refer someone suitable and earn up to £300 (subject to terms).
Jan 30, 2026
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Liverpool City Council £40 per hour Locum contract Working pattern - Hybrid Liverpool City Council is looking for an experienced Fostering Social Worker to take on a specialist Staying Put role supporting young people and carers to transition from fostering to a Staying Put arrangement in a planned, stable and timely way. This is a quality-driven post that suits someone who knows how to keep permanency on track, can confidently challenge drift and delay, and understands what good looks like for young people moving into adulthood while staying with the people who ve raised them. About the Role As the Staying Put Liaison Worker , you ll become involved from the point a young person turns 16 , tracking progress against the care plan and supporting purposeful information sharing with foster carers to help achieve Staying Put once the young person turns 18 . Once the young person reaches 18 and the fostering arrangement ends (with Staying Put commencing), you ll continue supporting the former foster carer / Staying Put host through 12-weekly visits , offering advice and guidance that improves stability and security for the young person. Key Responsibilities Engage from age 16+ to track care planning and ensure Staying Put planning starts early and stays on track Support foster carers with clear, timely information sharing to prepare for the Staying Put transition at 18 Provide consistent oversight and scrutiny of care plans, escalating concerns and challenging drift/delay Coordinate and liaise with key professionals including social workers, Leaving Care teams, IROs, providers and partner agencies Support effective planning for independence , ensuring plans are realistic, child-centred and outcome-focused After 18, provide ongoing support to the Staying Put host, including 12-weekly visits and problem-solving advice Contribute to improving service quality and performance , ensuring consistent standards and clear accountability Maintain high-quality recording and reporting to evidence progress, risk, and decision-making Practice Model This role is rooted in permanence, stability and relationship-based practice keeping young people connected to trusted caregivers while supporting safe, planned transitions into adulthood. The focus is on early planning, consistent oversight, and clear, purposeful interventions that secure the right outcomes without delay. Requirements Social Work degree (or equivalent) and registration with Social Work England Significant experience as a Fostering Social Worker Detailed working knowledge of Staying Put arrangements , including planning and implementation Strong experience in care planning and supporting placement stability post-18 Confident professional who can challenge drift and delay and influence others to move plans forward Strong multi-agency working, communication and recording skills Benefits £40 per hour Specialist role with a clear focus on improving outcomes and stability for care-experienced young people Opportunity to drive quality, consistency and performance across Staying Put planning and delivery Interested? Contact Emily Cooper - (phone number removed) (url removed) Referral bonus available refer someone suitable and earn up to £300 (subject to terms).
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Social Worker Court and PLO Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Court and PLO Team . This role focuses on managing cases within care proceedings and pre-proceedings, requiring strong analytical skills, confident court work, and effective multi-agency collaboration. You will work closely with legal services, families, and partner agencies to ensure robust evidence-based decision-making and timely progression of cases through the court process. Key Responsibilities Manage cases within Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings. Prepare high-quality statements, assessments, and care plans for court. Undertake direct work with children and families as part of court-directed planning. Work collaboratively with legal services, guardians, and partner agencies. Attend court hearings and professionals meetings as required. Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory guidance. Practice Model Used by BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council operates a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model , informed by Signs of Safety principles . This approach promotes clear analysis of risk and protective factors, collaborative working with families, and child-centred decision-making throughout court and pre-proceedings work. Why Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Is a Great Place to Live and Work BCP offers an outstanding quality of life alongside rewarding professional opportunities, including: Stunning award-winning beaches and coastal living. A vibrant lifestyle with cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Excellent outdoor opportunities, from coastal walks to nearby countryside. Good transport links to Southampton, London, and the South West. A progressive local authority committed to high-quality practice and workforce wellbeing. Interested? If you would like to apply, please send your CV to (url removed) If you would like to discuss the role further, feel free to call (phone number removed)
Jan 30, 2026
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Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Social Worker Court and PLO Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Locum About the Role Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Court and PLO Team . This role focuses on managing cases within care proceedings and pre-proceedings, requiring strong analytical skills, confident court work, and effective multi-agency collaboration. You will work closely with legal services, families, and partner agencies to ensure robust evidence-based decision-making and timely progression of cases through the court process. Key Responsibilities Manage cases within Public Law Outline (PLO) and care proceedings. Prepare high-quality statements, assessments, and care plans for court. Undertake direct work with children and families as part of court-directed planning. Work collaboratively with legal services, guardians, and partner agencies. Attend court hearings and professionals meetings as required. Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with statutory guidance. Practice Model Used by BCP Council Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council operates a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model , informed by Signs of Safety principles . This approach promotes clear analysis of risk and protective factors, collaborative working with families, and child-centred decision-making throughout court and pre-proceedings work. Why Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Is a Great Place to Live and Work BCP offers an outstanding quality of life alongside rewarding professional opportunities, including: Stunning award-winning beaches and coastal living. A vibrant lifestyle with cafés, restaurants, and cultural attractions. Excellent outdoor opportunities, from coastal walks to nearby countryside. Good transport links to Southampton, London, and the South West. A progressive local authority committed to high-quality practice and workforce wellbeing. Interested? If you would like to apply, please send your CV to (url removed) If you would like to discuss the role further, feel free to call (phone number removed)
Havering Locum £37.52 per hour Hybrid Working Havering Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities (CWD) Service. You will work with children and young people with complex needs, ensuring high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory interventions that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. In this role, you will manage a caseload of around 25 children, working across Children with Disabilities, Looked After Children, Child Protection, and Short Breaks. You will undertake statutory duties in line with legislation and guidance, contribute to duty work on a rota basis, and work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and partner agencies. Attendance in the office is required on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a monthly service meeting, with duty weeks occurring approximately every 5 6 weeks. What You ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together, and relevant frameworks Experience within Children with Disabilities, LAC, CP, and Short Breaks Ability to manage a busy caseload and statutory timescales Commitment to equality, diversity, and Havering s Equal Opportunities Policy Willingness to participate in duty weeks and required office attendance Why Sheldon Phillips? Because we actually listen to what you need. We re not just here to fill roles we re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers. If you want to know more about this Social Worker Children with Disabilities role in Havering, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) let s have a chat! And don t forget if you refer a friend and we place them, you ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).
Jan 30, 2026
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Havering Locum £37.52 per hour Hybrid Working Havering Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities (CWD) Service. You will work with children and young people with complex needs, ensuring high-quality assessments, care planning, and statutory interventions that promote safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. In this role, you will manage a caseload of around 25 children, working across Children with Disabilities, Looked After Children, Child Protection, and Short Breaks. You will undertake statutory duties in line with legislation and guidance, contribute to duty work on a rota basis, and work collaboratively with families, colleagues, and partner agencies. Attendance in the office is required on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and a monthly service meeting, with duty weeks occurring approximately every 5 6 weeks. What You ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together, and relevant frameworks Experience within Children with Disabilities, LAC, CP, and Short Breaks Ability to manage a busy caseload and statutory timescales Commitment to equality, diversity, and Havering s Equal Opportunities Policy Willingness to participate in duty weeks and required office attendance Why Sheldon Phillips? Because we actually listen to what you need. We re not just here to fill roles we re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers. If you want to know more about this Social Worker Children with Disabilities role in Havering, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) let s have a chat! And don t forget if you refer a friend and we place them, you ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).
