Charles Hunter Associates

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a Team Leader to support in a 6-bed children's learning disability respite service based in Headington, Oxford. You will work with children aged 5-18 with learning disabilities and complex medical needs. The ideal candidate must have a right to work in the UK, experience in a care setting, and clear communication skills. The position offers pay starting from £15.00 per hour PAYE, plus holiday pay and various benefits including pension and progression opportunities.

We are looking for a Supervising Social Worker to Join a Independant Fostering Agency This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s. About the team This team is responsible for supporting, guiding, and overseeing foster carers to ensure that children receive safe, stable, and high-quality care. They provide regular supervision and coaching to carers, helping them develop their skills and address challenges effectively. The role also involves ensuring compliance with relevant policies and standards, completing assessments and reports, and working collaboratively with multi-agency professionals to promote each child's well-being. Ultimately, the team serves as both an advocate and a vital link between carers, the agency, and wider support networks. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipDW/CQSW) with post-qualifying experience in Children's Social Work. A successful candidate will have extensive experience in a fostering setting is key for this position. A valid UK driving licences and vehicle is essential for this role. What's on offer? Pay negotiable depending on experience Hybrid working scheme 'Good' Ofsted report Regular supervision offered Stable senior leadership Monitored caseloads through supportive management Easily accessible offices For more information, please get in contact Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant /

We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Mental Health Team Do not apply for this job if you do not have 2 years' permanent experience post Social Work qualification About this role This team operates within a multidisciplinary environment, delivering high-quality support to adults experiencing mental health issues. The team is responsible for developing personalised care plans, tailored to individual needs and with a range of professionals to ensure holistic support. A key aspect of the role involves undertaking Care Act assessments and creating care plans that focus on individuals' abilities and promote independence where safe and proportionate. About You A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 2 years' experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience within a mental health team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? £38.00 per hour (PAYE payments available) Hybrid working scheme Supportive management and regular supervision Parking onsite / nearby Easily accessible via public transport For more information, please get in contact Josh Sipson - Candidate Consultant /

A Therapeutic Fostering Agency who have been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for 5 consecutive times are currently looking for a Supervising Social Worker who is based around the Kent region to carry a caseload of up to 12 foster carers. This role is full-time, and permanent position. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Therapeutic Fostering Agency. You will be given therapeutic training which is a great addition to your social work experience, and will have mostly long term young people within your caseload. Benefits for you: Salary up to £42,000 28 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays Birthday off Pension Scheme Your responsibilities: Putting together Support Plans Undertake Assessments Supervise and Support Foster Carers Work on an out of hours rota Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within Fostering Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

A Therapeutic Fostering Agency who have been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted for 5 consecutive times are currently looking for a Supervising Social Worker who is based around the Kent region to carry a caseload of up to 12 foster carers. This role is full-time, and permanent position. Ideally, you will need to have a background within a Fostering Team as a Supervising Social Worker within an Independent Fostering Agency or a Therapeutic Fostering Agency. You will be given therapeutic training which is a great addition to your social work experience, and will have mostly long term young people within your caseload. Benefits for you: Salary up to £42,000 28 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays Birthday off Pension Scheme Your responsibilities: Putting together Support Plans Undertake Assessments Supervise and Support Foster Carers Work on an out of hours rota Requirements of you as the Supervising Social Worker: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) A valid Social Work England registration Experience of working within Fostering Must hold a full UK Driving Licence Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

Recruitment Consultant - Early Years Nursery Recruitment Consultant - Early Years Nursery Permanent Internal Jobs POSTED ON 18 MAY 2026 REFERENCE MBIR21 Do you have recruitment experience in Early Years, Childcare or Nurseries? Would you like to work in the fastest growing recruitment sector in the UK? We want to hear from you. We are specialists in Social Work, Social Care and Early Years and have a fantastic reputation having been around for 15 years. We are looking to add some quality to our Early Years Team, we created the team in 2024 and the success has been so quick and large we now want to bring someone on to take on the business we have won. If you have Recruitment experience in early years, nursery or childcare we want to hear from you or if you are Temporary recruiter looking to move to a new sector, this is great opprtunity for you! A Recruitment Consultant at Charles Hunter Associates receives the following benefits Starting salary up to £27,000 Commission scheme which is uncapped (OTE for year is approx £33,000 realistically) Flexible Working - 3 Days in the Office and 2 Day from Home (Tuesday and Wednesdays) 25 Days Annual Leave plus 1 for your Birthday and 8 Bank Holidays Clear career progression pathway A company and Management culture of support and encouragement If you are looking to kickstart your career, apply here! Apply Now Upload your CV here and we'll be in touch if you're suitable for this role. Permanent Are you competitive and love winning? Are you looking to have fun at work whilst being challenged to improve and develop? Do you want to work in a rol Recruitment Consultant - Early Years Nursery Permanent Do you have recruitment experience in Early Years, Childcare or Nurseries? Would you like to work in the fastest growing recruitment sector in the UK? Permanent Do you have experience in a phone based role? Are you keen to start your career in recruitment? Do you want to recruit for a sector that actually mean

We are looking for a Social Worker to join the Children Duty and Assessment Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years' permanent experience due to the new DfE requirements. About the Team: The team handles incoming referrals to Children's Social Care. Your job will be to complete initial assessments to determine the level of need and ensure that children and families are directed to the most appropriate service. This could include Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection, or Looked After Children services. This job offers a stable contract opportunity. About You: To be considered, you must have: A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) Minimum 3 years post-qualified experience and an ASYE completed Previous experience within a frontline Children Social Work team is essential A full UK Driver's License is essential What's on Offer: Competitive pay - up to £37.00 hourly (umbrella), with PAYE options available Hybrid working for better work-life balance Opportunity to develop specialist skills in a focused team Access to excellent training and development Regular supervision and a supportive management structure For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant /

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking a team manager for their fostering service covering the North East. This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid model, requiring strong social work qualifications and experience in fostering services. The successful candidate will manage a small team, oversee practices, and ensure compliance with fostering legislation. Benefits include a salary of £44,000 to £48,000 based on experience, along with annual leave and pension contributions.

We are working with a small, not for profit / community interest company, Independent Fostering Agency in the Norfolk area in order to help them find a Registered Fostering Manager who can join them on a permanent basis with a GOOD Ofsted rating. This agency is a therapeutic fostering agency with a Good Ofsted rating. They offer flexibility with home working. They have 11 children at present and 5 families, and you will manage 1 social worker, plus administration staff. As the Registered Fostering Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring the agency consistently delivers exceptional outcomes for children and young people while maintaining full regulatory compliance. Benefits for you: Salary up to £57,000 per annum 25 days Annual leave plus bank holidays Working for a non profit agency Contributory pension Scheme Private healthcare Requirements of you as the Registered Manager: Experience working in a management role in fostering or adoption Knowledge of commercial business functions within an IFA Qualified social worker Please follow the instructions on this website, or alternatively contact Tom McKenna on or email for further details and please do be sure to leave your contact details

We are looking for a Social Social worker to join a Children's Referral & Assessment Team This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in Frontline and assessment work. About the team The team are responsible for making assessments and decisions as well as any needed statutory functions to ensure the correct outcomes for children and their families are achieved. They work with children with a range of different needs such as CIN (Children in Need), CP (Child protection) you will also need to make judgements as to what the appropriate course of action would be to each case sent from our MASH Team. About you Knowledge and experience working within a Frontline Team such as Child Protection or Referral and Assessment is essential for this role. You will need to hold a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) as well as 3 years post qualifying experience. A Social Work England registration and access to your own vehicle is a requirement. What's on offer? Up to £38.00 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working pattern Great opportunity to enhance your skillset within assessment work For more information, please get in touch with. Thomas Sherwood

We are looking for a Senior Social Worker to join a Mental Health Social Work Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience. About the team The team works with adults experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including severe and enduring mental illness, personality disorder, and co-occurring substance misuse. Social workers hold a distinct statutory role within the multidisciplinary team, completing Care Act assessments, safeguarding enquiries, Mental Capacity Act assessments, and reports as required throughout a person's journey from first contact through to discharge and step-down planning. A strengths-based and person-centred approach underpins all practice, with social workers supporting each individual to build independence, maintain community connections, and achieve meaningful outcomes in their daily lives. About you A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years experience is essential in order to be considered for this role. Experience in a mental health setting is experience that is essential in the success of this role.You must have experience of supervising staff within a Social Work Team. What's on offer? £36.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) An opportunity to work in a well established Local Authority setting Easily commutablevia London Transport links A stable contract due to the demand of the service A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within the public sector For more information, please get in contact Marcus Burns - Business Manager /

We are looking for an Advanced Practitioner to join our Emergency Duty Team. This role required a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent contract/s About the team This team is responsible for providing an out of hours emergency service who respond to vulnerable adults, children and young people who require immediate safeguarding within the local community. They are accountable for making decisions and prioritising effectively on a number of challenging situations. This is a supportive team who work collaboratively out of hours with other agencies like the police, medical professionals and non statutory services. About you It is essential to have a degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of three years' experience within children's social work in order to be considered for this role. Having experience primarily in children's social work is essential for this position. As well as being a proactive and efficient individual who is resilient is key for this role. A valid UK driving license and vehicle is required to qualify for this position. What's on offer? £32.67 per hour umbrella (PAYE payment options also available) Out of hours work "Outstanding" and "Good" Ofsted inspection results 2025

Charles Hunter Associates is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for their Emergency Duty Team in the West Midlands. This role involves providing an out of hours emergency service responding to vulnerable individuals. The ideal candidate should have a Social Work qualification and at least three years of experience working with children. Offering competitive pay rates, this position calls for a resilient individual who can navigate challenging situations effectively, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those in need.

We are looking for a Children Social Worker to join a Duty and Assessment Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience within a permanent Local Authority setting and a Social Work England Registration. About the team: The Duty and Assessment Team is responsible for receiving and responding to referrals relating to children and families, undertaking timely assessments and determining the appropriate level of intervention to safeguard children. The team works at the front door of children's services, completing initial assessments, strategy discussions and progressing cases to either early help, child in need, or child protection pathways. About you: A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of 3-year experience is essential to be considered for this role. Experience working in a Children Social Work Team lends well to the success of this position. What's on offer? Up to £40.00 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also) Hybrid working scheme Regular supervision offered Parking available/ nearby A stable contract due to the demand of the services For more information, please get in contact: Grace Gordon - Consultant / -

We are looking for multiple Social Workers for various sub-teams within this organisation's Community Mental Health service . These are full-time with hybrid working . The sub-teams are: Section 117 Mental Health - AHMP qualification ideal Transitions Mental Health You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the team This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting of vulnerable adult's. This team has flexible and creative ways of working. This includes: Section 117, assessments, care-coordination, reviewing support and working with children who are turning 18. About you The successful candidate will have post qualification & post ASYE experience within mental health teams whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant legislation. What's on offer? £39,862 - £45,091 dependent on experience Salary sacrifice Retention payments Health & Wellbeing packages Relocation package Access to various discounts Flexible working Free parking Local Authority Pension scheme Excellent Training & development opportunities Hours : Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

A Local Authority is looking for Senior Practitioner for their Support and Safeguarding service in the Oxfordshire area. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team This team is committed to delivering lasting change for the children, young people and families of Oxfordshire. This organisation is rated 'Good' by OFSTED. About the job Assess the needs and risks of children and families.Safeguard children and promote their welfare.Work with parents to address issues such as mental health, substance misuse, and domestic abuse.Develop and review child protection and support plans.Coordinate support with partner agencies and professionals.Manage risk and support families to make positive changes.Maintain accurate records and reports. About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise. What's on offer? A salary up to £49,282 dependent on experience30 days of annual leaveRelocation packageWelcome and Loyalty payment of £3,000Flexible workingLocal Authority Pension schemeExcellent Training & development opportunities For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

A Local Authority is looking for Senior Practitioner for their Support and Safeguarding service in the Oxfordshire area. This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team This team is committed to delivering lasting change for the children, young people and families of Oxfordshire. This organisation is rated 'Good' by OFSTED. About the job Assess the needs and risks of children and families. Safeguard children and promote their welfare. Work with parents to address issues such as mental health, substance misuse, and domestic abuse. Develop and review child protection and support plans. Coordinate support with partner agencies and professionals. Manage risk and support families to make positive changes. Maintain accurate records and reports. About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in Children's Social Work whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. This is a growing team with long-term potential to progress into a senior position and beyond when opportunities arise. What's on offer? A salary up to £49,282 dependent on experience Relocation package Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,000 Flexible working Local Authority Pension scheme Excellent Training & development opportunities For more information, please contact Samantha Cunningham / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation

We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Children's Locality Team. This role requires a Social Work Qualification and or Degree with a minimum of 3 years permanent in a English Local Authority. About the team The team work with children and families to better understand the support the children need to live safely and happily. This team will be responsible for creating plans for the children and families as well as carrying out Section 47 assessments and 17. This team do offer free parking near the council offices. About you A successful candidate will need to have a good understanding of working in a Childrens service the ability to carry out legislative assessments as well as report write. The successful candidate will need to have a Social Work Degree with a minimum of 3 years permanent experience in a English LA. You will need to have a valid drivers licences and car for this post. What's on Offer £38 /hr per hour umbrella (PAYE option will also be available) Hybrid Working Longer term cases - Connecting with the families Parking in a staff car park is available on site For more information, please get in touch Zoe Bellinger - Team Manager -

We are currently seeking an experienced Adult Social Worker to join a Neighbourhood Team.This role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and a minimum of two years' post-qualified experience. About the Team The team works with vulnerable adults aged 18 and over, providing long-term support and case management to help individuals achieve the best possible outcomes. Responsibilities include undertaking Care Act assessments, Mental Capacity Act assessments, and Section 42 safeguarding enquiries, while developing person-centred care plans tailored to individual needs.The team offers a supportive management structure, regular supervision, and ongoing guidance to ensure staff feel well supported in their role. About You The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, motivated, and knowledgeable in adult social work settings, including community, hospital, older persons, and physical disability services. You will hold a Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW) and have at least two years of post-qualified experience.A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous but are not essential for this position. What's on Offer? £35.00 per hour (PAYE payment options also available)Hybrid working arrangementEasily accessible location with good transport linksOn-site or nearby parking availableStable contract due to ongoing service demand For More Information Please get in touch with: Zoe Bellinger Team Manager

An independent fostering agency is looking for a principal social worker for their fostering service that covers the Midlands . This is a permanent and full-time position that is hybrid working. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and have the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship available) About the team This independent fostering agency is well known for working with a therapeutic approach and their service is rated "good" by Ofsted (2025). They are a therapeutic fostering agency that work with a trauma-informed approach and they have offices in South Derbyshire, Buckinghamshire & Gloucestershire. About the job Managing a small caseload Supporting and supervising social workers Contributing to foster carer retention & recruitment strategies Quality assurance Upkeeping all relevant compliance & reports Business development Working with/deputising for the registered manager About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with post qualification experience in fostering to at least a senior social work level whilst having an up-to-date understanding of relevant fostering legislation. What's on offer? A salary of £46,000 - £49,000 dependent on experience A car allowance of £3,000 Mileage paid 30 days of annual leave (rising to 35 days) + public holidays Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Pension scheme Life Assurance Discount schemes Further benefits For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny / What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation