Social Worker Want to know what it's really like to relocate and join our social work team? In this video, one of our social workers talks about his relocation journey and what makes working here so rewarding, you can find the video here - Interview - Social Worker Recruitment on Vimeo The Service and Team : We are seeking committed, compassionate Social Workers to join our dynamic, high performing service, supporting young people in and leaving care through relationship based pathway planning. We work closely with Carefree, a young person led, award winning local charity, alongside a wide network of partner agencies to provide holistic, joined up support that transforms lives. You'll work within a multi disciplinary team of Social Workers, Personal Advisors, youth workers, housing specialists, and mental health professionals-all dedicated to helping young people thrive. Our service was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024, who noted: 'C are leavers receive an impressive level of support in Cornwall and the local authority's partnership with a specialist commissioned service to young people is exemplary' . You can access Cornwall's Ofsted inspection report here Cornwall Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted The Role In this rewarding role, you will place young people at the heart of your practice. You'll build trusted relationships that empower 16-18 year olds to make positive decisions about their education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing. You will support young people who are in care, leaving care, and those seeking asylum, helping them feel secure and ready for independence. Through collaborative pathway planning, you'll work alongside young people, carers, families, and key partners in housing, health, education, and the community to ensure each young person has the right support to prepare for adulthood. Building strong, trusting relationships is central to the role-enabling young people to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence. This role comes with a £4,000 welcome bonus alongside a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 to help support your move to Cornwall (for eligible candidates). This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: We'd love to hear from you if you: Hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent) and are Social Work England registered. Have experience or an understanding of working with children in care and/or care leavers. Are able to build strong and supportive relationships with young people and understand the challenges they face. Can work independently and manage a busy caseload. Have strong assessment and risk management skills. Are I.T. literate and hold a full driving licence. Experience or an understanding of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children is desirable. Why Join Us? Be part of an Outstanding service that truly changes lives. Work in a supportive, collaborative team with access to specialist expertise, including psychologist, housing, youth justice and SCSA Enjoy a role that's varied, rewarding, and impactful. Benefit from ongoing training and development and progression opportunities. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development and a outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Supportive management and leadership with regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Access to a Cornwall Council lease car and pool car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours, compressed hours and homeworking Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
Mar 11, 2026
Full time
Social Worker Want to know what it's really like to relocate and join our social work team? In this video, one of our social workers talks about his relocation journey and what makes working here so rewarding, you can find the video here - Interview - Social Worker Recruitment on Vimeo The Service and Team : We are seeking committed, compassionate Social Workers to join our dynamic, high performing service, supporting young people in and leaving care through relationship based pathway planning. We work closely with Carefree, a young person led, award winning local charity, alongside a wide network of partner agencies to provide holistic, joined up support that transforms lives. You'll work within a multi disciplinary team of Social Workers, Personal Advisors, youth workers, housing specialists, and mental health professionals-all dedicated to helping young people thrive. Our service was recognised as Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024, who noted: 'C are leavers receive an impressive level of support in Cornwall and the local authority's partnership with a specialist commissioned service to young people is exemplary' . You can access Cornwall's Ofsted inspection report here Cornwall Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted The Role In this rewarding role, you will place young people at the heart of your practice. You'll build trusted relationships that empower 16-18 year olds to make positive decisions about their education, employment, housing, health, and wellbeing. You will support young people who are in care, leaving care, and those seeking asylum, helping them feel secure and ready for independence. Through collaborative pathway planning, you'll work alongside young people, carers, families, and key partners in housing, health, education, and the community to ensure each young person has the right support to prepare for adulthood. Building strong, trusting relationships is central to the role-enabling young people to achieve their goals and move forward with confidence. This role comes with a £4,000 welcome bonus alongside a generous relocation package of up to £8,000 to help support your move to Cornwall (for eligible candidates). This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies. This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check. What you'll need to succeed: We'd love to hear from you if you: Hold a Social Work qualification (DipSW, BA Social Work, or equivalent) and are Social Work England registered. Have experience or an understanding of working with children in care and/or care leavers. Are able to build strong and supportive relationships with young people and understand the challenges they face. Can work independently and manage a busy caseload. Have strong assessment and risk management skills. Are I.T. literate and hold a full driving licence. Experience or an understanding of working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children is desirable. Why Join Us? Be part of an Outstanding service that truly changes lives. Work in a supportive, collaborative team with access to specialist expertise, including psychologist, housing, youth justice and SCSA Enjoy a role that's varied, rewarding, and impactful. Benefit from ongoing training and development and progression opportunities. What you'll get in return: We actively encourage and enable our practitioners to progress and reward them for their commitment and expertise. If you are committed to continuing professional development, can demonstrate learning in your practice and in improved outcomes for the children you help and protect, we will provide you with the career options and remuneration that match your expertise. We support our social workers to stay in front line practice as advanced practitioners or move to front line management, both of which attract the same pay. As part of our commitment to outstanding practice, we have put in place a comprehensive core curriculum and career and qualification pathway for our social workers to develop their knowledge and skills to deliver the most effective social work intervention with children and families. Cornwall is one of the best places in the country to live, work and bring up a family. It's location and landscape offer unique opportunities for a healthier, happier way of life. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff and we recognise that resilient Social Workers need a good work/life balance as well as supportive leadership and support in the workplace. In recognition of the vital contribution you make, we offer an attractive package of benefits including: A competitive starting salary and the opportunity to increase your pay further as you progress Welcome bonus of £4000 for qualified Social Workers who are new to social work in Cornwall and have completed their ASYE £3000 Annual Market Supplement for Advanced Practitioners A generous relocation package An excellent core curriculum to support your ongoing development and a outstanding career and qualification pathway, recognised by Ofsted as a foundation of Cornwall's good practice, which will support your progression. Supportive management and leadership with regular, high-quality case and reflective supervision Access to a Cornwall Council lease car and pool car scheme 26 days paid annual leave per year (rising with length of service), plus bank holidays Flexible working opportunities, including part-time hours, compressed hours and homeworking Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
CAFCASS urgently requires a Social Work England registered Social Worker/ Family Court Adviser in Medway, Kent. This position is in their Public Law team. Your role here would be to provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed and to advise the courts about how a child's life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process. To achieve this you will need to keep the child at the centre of your work through high quality direct work with children and their families. You will also need to be a skilled negotiator, working persuasively with family members and professionals on behalf of children. You will need to keep the child's timescale in the context of the child's journey through childhood and, where applicable, the care system, at the centre of everything you do and you must be prepared to advocate in the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is not lost in the court arena. You will be required to be a resilient, reflective and accountable practitioner, possessing good IT and organisational skills, so that you can maintain a high throughput of outstanding casework. Suitable candidates must have a degree in social work and be on the SWE register. Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Mar 10, 2026
Contractor
CAFCASS urgently requires a Social Work England registered Social Worker/ Family Court Adviser in Medway, Kent. This position is in their Public Law team. Your role here would be to provide advanced social work-level services to children, families and courts by assessing and analysing court applications for any child protection and serious welfare issues affecting a child or young person. Also to influence those with parental responsibility to be more child-focused when needed and to advise the courts about how a child's life can be improved, supporting judicial case management in the process. To achieve this you will need to keep the child at the centre of your work through high quality direct work with children and their families. You will also need to be a skilled negotiator, working persuasively with family members and professionals on behalf of children. You will need to keep the child's timescale in the context of the child's journey through childhood and, where applicable, the care system, at the centre of everything you do and you must be prepared to advocate in the best interests of the child, ensuring their voice is not lost in the court arena. You will be required to be a resilient, reflective and accountable practitioner, possessing good IT and organisational skills, so that you can maintain a high throughput of outstanding casework. Suitable candidates must have a degree in social work and be on the SWE register. Don't forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn't for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on it's way to you! Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis, call today on or email Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number . Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.
Join us as an Assistant Team Manager and help shape the future of children's services in Hampshire. As part of our Family Help Teams , you'll play a pivotal role in supporting frontline Social Workers to deliver early, targeted support to families in their local communities. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. We're looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambitious, child-focused practice. What you'll do: Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families, including child protection, child-in-need, care proceedings and contextual safeguarding. Champion the Hampshire Approach , ensuring children's voices are central to all decision-making. Contribute to effective caseload management by co-working complex cases, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards in written work, assessments and care planning. Support the development of less experienced staff within the Family Help Hubs through supervision, mentoring and group sessions, while ensuring regular case reviews and team briefings are conducted. Provide leadership through chairing statutory meetings, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as a key point of reference for casework decisions and task allocation. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Significant UK-based frontline statutory social work experience, including senior-level practice within Children & Families services. Proven ability to successfully lead, mentor and support other professionals within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent assessment and supervision skills. Confident in making key safeguarding decisions to ensure children are safe and protected at all times. Proven track record in service development and innovation. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children's Services Practitioner.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Join us as an Assistant Team Manager and help shape the future of children's services in Hampshire. As part of our Family Help Teams , you'll play a pivotal role in supporting frontline Social Workers to deliver early, targeted support to families in their local communities. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. We're looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambitious, child-focused practice. What you'll do: Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families, including child protection, child-in-need, care proceedings and contextual safeguarding. Champion the Hampshire Approach , ensuring children's voices are central to all decision-making. Contribute to effective caseload management by co-working complex cases, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards in written work, assessments and care planning. Support the development of less experienced staff within the Family Help Hubs through supervision, mentoring and group sessions, while ensuring regular case reviews and team briefings are conducted. Provide leadership through chairing statutory meetings, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as a key point of reference for casework decisions and task allocation. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Significant UK-based frontline statutory social work experience, including senior-level practice within Children & Families services. Proven ability to successfully lead, mentor and support other professionals within multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent assessment and supervision skills. Confident in making key safeguarding decisions to ensure children are safe and protected at all times. Proven track record in service development and innovation. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children's Services Practitioner.
Join us as a Senior Social Worker and take the next step in your career while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams , you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams , you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams , you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds-from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to colleagues, helping them grow and develop in their roles. Champion reflective practice and contribute to service development and innovation. Role-model excellent social work practice, promoting high standards across the service. Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on complex assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a focus on outcomes. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Comfortable mentoring others and role-modelling best practice. Significant experience working with children and families, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, in a UK-based statutory social work setting Highly skilled in building trust, engaging families, and developing effective plans. Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in your approach to practice. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development. Strong understanding of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Children's Services Practitioner, Senior Safeguarding Social Worker.
Mar 09, 2026
Full time
Join us as a Senior Social Worker and take the next step in your career while making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. Across our Children in Care, Family Help and Refugee teams, you'll support children, young people and families through key stages of their journey. In the Children in Care Teams , you'll support care experienced children by meeting statutory duties, helping them move from residential care into foster or post 16 placements and completing a range of assessments while working with partners to safeguard young people at risk of exploitation. Within our Family Help Teams , you'll deliver strengths based interventions and family plans that keep children safely at home. Through practical, solution focused support, you'll help families build on their strengths, overcome challenges and achieve better long term outcomes. Joining our Refugee Teams , you'll work with separated children, unaccompanied minors, care leavers and families with No Recourse to Public Funds-from arrival and initial assessments, through navigating the asylum process and moving towards independence, with a focus on family reunification. What you'll do: Provide mentoring, guidance, and support to colleagues, helping them grow and develop in their roles. Champion reflective practice and contribute to service development and innovation. Role-model excellent social work practice, promoting high standards across the service. Build strong, meaningful relationships with children and families to enable positive change. Lead on complex assessments, care planning, and interventions that safeguard and promote wellbeing. Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to deliver holistic support. Manage complex caseloads with autonomy, creativity, and a focus on outcomes. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Comfortable mentoring others and role-modelling best practice. Significant experience working with children and families, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, in a UK-based statutory social work setting Highly skilled in building trust, engaging families, and developing effective plans. Creative, flexible, and forward-thinking in your approach to practice. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development. Strong understanding of safeguarding, legal frameworks, equality, and best value principles. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Senior Case Manager, Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Children's Services Practitioner, Senior Safeguarding Social Worker.
Embark on the next step of your Social Work career with a transformative role in Child Protection . As part of a network of Lead Practitioners , you'll be guided by strategic leadership and united by a shared commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional practice, mentor and collaborate with colleagues, and actively shape a culture of learning and continuous development. What you'll do: Take charge of a diverse caseload of complex child protection cases, ensuring families receive the right interventions and support. Offer expert guidance and mentorship to colleagues, enhancing their professional growth and boosting team effectiveness. Confidently chair meetings and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to advocate for the needs of children and families. Collaborate with external partners, including various agencies and stakeholders, to provide comprehensive support for families. Champion reflective practice and contribute to service development and innovation. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE). Significant experience working with children and families in a UK-based statutory social work setting, with a strong focus on child protection and safeguarding. Proven ability to manage complex child protection cases and deliver effective interventions. Proven experience in mentoring and supporting less experienced practitioners whilst role modelling best practice. Strong understanding of safeguarding and in-depth knowledge of the legal frameworks and professional issues underpinning child protection and social work practice. Highly skilled in building trust and engaging with families. Able to listen, negotiate, and engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Child Protection Social Worker, Senior Safeguarding Social Worker, Lead Social Worker - Child Protection, Senior Children's Services Practitioner, Senior Family Support Social Worker.
Mar 07, 2026
Full time
Embark on the next step of your Social Work career with a transformative role in Child Protection . As part of a network of Lead Practitioners , you'll be guided by strategic leadership and united by a shared commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families across Hampshire. We're proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children's services. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your professional practice, mentor and collaborate with colleagues, and actively shape a culture of learning and continuous development. What you'll do: Take charge of a diverse caseload of complex child protection cases, ensuring families receive the right interventions and support. Offer expert guidance and mentorship to colleagues, enhancing their professional growth and boosting team effectiveness. Confidently chair meetings and engage with a wide range of stakeholders to advocate for the needs of children and families. Collaborate with external partners, including various agencies and stakeholders, to provide comprehensive support for families. Champion reflective practice and contribute to service development and innovation. What we're looking for: Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England (SWE). Significant experience working with children and families in a UK-based statutory social work setting, with a strong focus on child protection and safeguarding. Proven ability to manage complex child protection cases and deliver effective interventions. Proven experience in mentoring and supporting less experienced practitioners whilst role modelling best practice. Strong understanding of safeguarding and in-depth knowledge of the legal frameworks and professional issues underpinning child protection and social work practice. Highly skilled in building trust and engaging with families. Able to listen, negotiate, and engage with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures. Why join us? Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice. Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance. Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE 'Partner in Practice' initiative. Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work. Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval). Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Ready to take the next step? To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Child Protection Social Worker, Senior Safeguarding Social Worker, Lead Social Worker - Child Protection, Senior Children's Services Practitioner, Senior Family Support Social Worker.
Advanced Clinical Practitioner £49,056 - £55,323 per annum Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. 1. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. 2. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. 3. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. 4. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: 1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. 2. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. 3. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. 4. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: 1. Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. 2. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. 3. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026
Feb 28, 2026
Full time
Advanced Clinical Practitioner £49,056 - £55,323 per annum Permanent, Full - time, 36 hours per week About us at Hounslow We'd love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be. We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we've built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London's most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before. About our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in "Harness the Mix". It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer. We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias. As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There's space for you to tell us what you need within our application form. Our Benefits If you join us, you'll have access to a range of employee benefits. Read more about these here. About The Role This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Specialist Intensive Support Programme. We are a multidisciplinary team benefitting from the joint knowledge and experience of parenting practitioners, advanced social workers, clinical psychologist, and systemic family therapists. In the role of advanced social worker in SISP you will be afforded the opportunity to hone skills in systemic practice and develop your own area of specialist knowledge/expertise as a clinical social worker. The post requires you to work closely and collaboratively with other team members and to take a lead in compiling specialist parenting assessments for court and in pre proceedings. There is further opportunity to develop your skills in offering case consultation, supervision and working creatively in time limited child focused interventions aimed at preventing children from becoming LAC. In SISP your professional skills can be enhanced and developed whilst working as part of a highly motivated and supportive team where all contributions are valued, and supervision and training is prioritised. About The Team You'll Be Working In SISP is well established multidisciplinary team providing a wide range of services to children and their families in the London Borough of Hounslow. The team has been established in the borough for over twelve years. It is positioned within Children's Specialist Services. SISP offers specialist interventions to families i.e., independent parenting assessments for court or PLO; psychological assessments, parenting support and therapeutic services led by the systemic family therapist. The team utilises a range of evidence-based practices in their work, PAMs Together and Apart Assessment, Parent Assess Model, child and adult psychology, systemic family psychotherapy and social work. The team is a supportive and collaborative one, with regular access to high quality reflective individual, group, and clinical supervision. The established method of co working alongside carefully managed caseloads means that staff retention and job satisfaction are both reported to be positive. About You The Advanced Social Worker plays a key role within the team by taking a lead in producing the independent parenting assessments. The quality and robustness of SISP's assessments and report writing are well regarded within the Family Proceedings Courts. Advanced Social Workers are also involved in the team's clinical/therapeutic and consultancy work under SISP's prevent LAC remit. In line with SISP's systemic practice the APs frequently work jointly alongside the family therapist, clinical psychologist, and parenting practitioners to address the complex needs of the children and families referred to the team. This is an independent non-case holding role set within Children's Services. 1. To take the lead role in undertaking specialist parenting assessments in care proceedings or under pre proceedings, in line with the public law outline (PLO) incorporating relevant theory and up-to-date research. 2. To undertake clinical/therapeutic interventions with children and their families who are subject to a child protection plan and at risk of becoming looked after or supporting rehabilitation of children from care. 3. To attend and contribute to the SISP's weekly systemic group supervision, offering a professional perspective/case analysis, as part of live clinical case discussions. 4. To offer specialist consultation to social workers from the wider service. Your Skills: 1. To be a qualified social worker, with a minimum of three years practice experience in safeguarding/child protection. 2. Sound knowledge and experience of family court work, including the legal framework, report writing and giving oral evidence. 3. Ability to consistently provide high-quality, comprehensive, and analytical court reports, in accordance with court's timeframe and deadlines. 4. Additional post qualifying clinical experience in areas such as assessment of risk, attachment, domestic abuse, substance misuse and/or specialism in a particular theoretical model, such as psychodynamic, systemic, or psychoanalytical. Professional Qualifications: 1. Degree in Social Work or recognised Social Work Qualification. 2. Social Work England (SWE) Registered. 3. Enhanced DBS check is required. We value diversity in its broadest sense. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, give of their best and reach their full potential. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to better understand our communities and deliver the best services for our residents. We want to receive applications from all regardless of age, gender identity, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, or social economic background. We want to harness the mix and ensure that everybody can apply and be part of our recruitment processes. We will therefore make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. If working in this specialist, creative and well supported team; where the child and their wellbeing are always held in focus, resonates with you, then SISP would love to hear from you. The key information you need about the role should be in the Role Profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact: When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact Colette Curran and Sonali Karve Team Managers (job share) SISP Email: and Telephone: / Interviews for this job will be held on 24 th and 25 th March 2026. Closing date: 18 th March 2026
Assessment Advanced Practitioner- 42ph-Up to 150 accommodation An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced social worker to join a very well established local authority in the South West, as an Advanced Practitioner within their assessment & intervention service. This role gives you the opportunity to join a close-knit team with very supportive managers, ensuring you have everything you need to provide the best possible care to service users! This position is offering hybrid working options, allowing you to maximise the time spent from the comfort of your own home and to create a fantastic work life balance. Responsibilities you will hold in this position include - Provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team Supporting your manager with the day-to-day operations of your team Working with children and families with a complexity of needs Supporting the development of good evidence-based practice Champion high standards of professional social work practice Benefits of this position include - Attractive rate of pay - Up to 42ph Flexible hybrid working Generous accommodation allowance - up to 150 per week Supportive management team ASAP Interview / Start Long term contracts available Requirements: A degree in Social Work & Social Work England registration Experience in working Children's Services as a senior or advanced practitioner A drivers license & access to a car An up to date DBS check How to Apply If you would like to apply to this role, please send your CV to (url removed), asap as shortlisting has already begun. If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles, please search and connect with me, Adam Halpin, on LinkedIn or give me a call on (phone number removed) & use my personal extension: 3354. We are NonStop, a leading provider of staffing solutions throughout Europe and now also in the US. We're passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and work non-stop to support our clients in hiring the best talent for their teams. Feel free to pop over to our website, NonStop Consulting, for more information, to browse all our roles, or to let us know how we can help you.
Feb 27, 2026
Contractor
Assessment Advanced Practitioner- 42ph-Up to 150 accommodation An exciting opportunity has come up for an experienced social worker to join a very well established local authority in the South West, as an Advanced Practitioner within their assessment & intervention service. This role gives you the opportunity to join a close-knit team with very supportive managers, ensuring you have everything you need to provide the best possible care to service users! This position is offering hybrid working options, allowing you to maximise the time spent from the comfort of your own home and to create a fantastic work life balance. Responsibilities you will hold in this position include - Provide professional leadership and supervision to colleagues within your team Supporting your manager with the day-to-day operations of your team Working with children and families with a complexity of needs Supporting the development of good evidence-based practice Champion high standards of professional social work practice Benefits of this position include - Attractive rate of pay - Up to 42ph Flexible hybrid working Generous accommodation allowance - up to 150 per week Supportive management team ASAP Interview / Start Long term contracts available Requirements: A degree in Social Work & Social Work England registration Experience in working Children's Services as a senior or advanced practitioner A drivers license & access to a car An up to date DBS check How to Apply If you would like to apply to this role, please send your CV to (url removed), asap as shortlisting has already begun. If this role is not quite right for you but you would like to have a conversation about other roles, please search and connect with me, Adam Halpin, on LinkedIn or give me a call on (phone number removed) & use my personal extension: 3354. We are NonStop, a leading provider of staffing solutions throughout Europe and now also in the US. We're passionate about connecting talent with opportunity and work non-stop to support our clients in hiring the best talent for their teams. Feel free to pop over to our website, NonStop Consulting, for more information, to browse all our roles, or to let us know how we can help you.
Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Senior Mental Health Practitioner CAMHS Eating Disorder Service The closing date is 09 March 2026 We are launching an exciting new service acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire: Eating Disorder Intensive Support at Home(ED-ISH). We require a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join thisinnovative new service. You will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinaryteam passionate about supporting young people with eating difficulties. We requireexperienced senior clinicians with a specialist interest in eating disorders,who can deliver time-limited, intensive, person-centred interventions withinthe young persons home environment. The service aims to provide timely,effective care in the least restrictive setting, helping to prevent unnecessaryhospital or Tier 4 admissions, support earlier discharge from acute paediatricwards working collaboratively with keyworkers. This role offers a hybrid modelof working across both counties, with flexible working options available.Additional training in eating disorders will be provided where required. These are full time roles Main duties of the job Therole will require: Qualification in RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT, RSCN Experience in assessment and management of children and young people with mental health and eating disorders presentation,clinical risk and managing own case load. The ability to communicate effectively withothers at all levels, respecting and valuing others. Working flexibly to provide the service deliveryneed across Worcestershire and Herefordshire (the service operates from 8 am - 8pm, Monday to Friday, weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis) A senior clinician who is able to work withhigh-risk young people, providing high levels of therapeutic care The ability to work autonomously to manage yourown case load whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team The ability to problem solve and manage timeeffectively Experience of working in a fast paced and variedenvironment There is scope for professional development as developingour workforce is important to us. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust. Job responsibilities As a member of the CAMHS Eating Disorder service and an employeeof our Trust you will benefit from: Working within asupportive and valued team of professionals High qualityregular clinical and Line Management supervision Robust appraisals Access tolearning forums Formulation andweekly MDT Meetings ContinuousProfessional Development and training opportunities CareerProgression opportunities Flexible working,allowing you to maintain work-life balance Access to LGBT,BAME, Disability and Carers Forums Wellbeing andsupport programmes A wide range ofNHS discounts For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Ability to challenge poor behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal, and sensitive information. Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship, appropriately with young people and their families. Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships Good presentation and teaching skills; able to use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal settings Ability to use IT equipment including literature searches, data bases, patient information systems Able to project-manage changes in relation to clinical practice and/or governance and operational issues Able to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively, within a highly stressed work environment Committed to promote patients right, independence, and choice e.g., through informed consent for interventions Able to manage change through influence, persuasion, and good interpersonal relationships. Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across services Additional Criteria Able to meet the daily travel requirements of the post across both counties. Able to work independently Able to work as a member of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to work during the week from 8am until 8pm (working 7.5hrs per day) and weekends 9-5pm, rota basis pro rata Experience Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Delivering teaching/training Providing consultation Working in inpatient settings Providing care in CAMHS community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Qualifications Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level Current registration with relevant professional body I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, eating disorders. Knowledge Working knowledge of Health Service Knowledge gained from working in a CAMHS community setting Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Good clinical knowledge of eating disorders A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Go back Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust Senior Mental Health Practitioner CAMHS Eating Disorder Service The closing date is 09 March 2026 We are launching an exciting new service acrossHerefordshire and Worcestershire: Eating Disorder Intensive Support at Home(ED-ISH). We require a Band 6 Senior Mental Health Practitioner to join thisinnovative new service. You will be part of an integrated, multidisciplinaryteam passionate about supporting young people with eating difficulties. We requireexperienced senior clinicians with a specialist interest in eating disorders,who can deliver time-limited, intensive, person-centred interventions withinthe young persons home environment. The service aims to provide timely,effective care in the least restrictive setting, helping to prevent unnecessaryhospital or Tier 4 admissions, support earlier discharge from acute paediatricwards working collaboratively with keyworkers. This role offers a hybrid modelof working across both counties, with flexible working options available.Additional training in eating disorders will be provided where required. These are full time roles Main duties of the job Therole will require: Qualification in RMN, BSc/DipSW, BSc OT, RSCN Experience in assessment and management of children and young people with mental health and eating disorders presentation,clinical risk and managing own case load. The ability to communicate effectively withothers at all levels, respecting and valuing others. Working flexibly to provide the service deliveryneed across Worcestershire and Herefordshire (the service operates from 8 am - 8pm, Monday to Friday, weekends 9-5pm on a rota basis) A senior clinician who is able to work withhigh-risk young people, providing high levels of therapeutic care The ability to work autonomously to manage yourown case load whilst working within a multi-disciplinary team The ability to problem solve and manage timeeffectively Experience of working in a fast paced and variedenvironment There is scope for professional development as developingour workforce is important to us. About us At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitalsand community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental healthand learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people ofall ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over100 sites. We will support you to thrive; offer flexibleworking options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We valuediversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,and ethnicities. What we offer; 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to33 days with long service Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you workunsocial hours Flexible and agile working opportunities Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support Wide range of supportive staff networks Health and wellbeing opportunities If you would like to know more, please visit ourwebsite. We encourage you to read the attached applicant guidance notes. Sharingyour data - As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data topursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey fromyou (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gainedinterest in working for the Trust. Job responsibilities As a member of the CAMHS Eating Disorder service and an employeeof our Trust you will benefit from: Working within asupportive and valued team of professionals High qualityregular clinical and Line Management supervision Robust appraisals Access tolearning forums Formulation andweekly MDT Meetings ContinuousProfessional Development and training opportunities CareerProgression opportunities Flexible working,allowing you to maintain work-life balance Access to LGBT,BAME, Disability and Carers Forums Wellbeing andsupport programmes A wide range ofNHS discounts For full details of the duties and criteriafor the role please refer to the job description and person specificationattached. Person Specification Skills & Abilities Ability to challenge poor behaviour A positive attitude and able to act on feedback Ability to praise and be supportive to others Highly developed and effective communication skills, both oral and written, including ability to communicate complex, highly personal, and sensitive information. Advanced ability to develop and maintain a therapeutic relationship, appropriately with young people and their families. Able to communicate effectively within the team and build good sound working relationships Good presentation and teaching skills; able to use multi-media materials for both formal large group situations and small informal settings Ability to use IT equipment including literature searches, data bases, patient information systems Able to project-manage changes in relation to clinical practice and/or governance and operational issues Able to prioritise own work and deal with competing demands to work effectively, within a highly stressed work environment Committed to promote patients right, independence, and choice e.g., through informed consent for interventions Able to manage change through influence, persuasion, and good interpersonal relationships. Able to think strategically; to consider the wider picture for developing specialist services long term and planning developments, which may impact across services Additional Criteria Able to meet the daily travel requirements of the post across both counties. Able to work independently Able to work as a member of a team Awareness of personal strengths and limitations Able to work during the week from 8am until 8pm (working 7.5hrs per day) and weekends 9-5pm, rota basis pro rata Experience Extensive post registration experience in mental health care including mental health assessment and risk assessment Use of therapeutic interventions within mental health settings i.e., 1:1, counselling, family therapy and group work Delivering teaching/training Providing consultation Working in inpatient settings Providing care in CAMHS community settings Developing a specialist area on behalf of the Service/ or local Team Developing policies and protocols Working in a multi-disciplinary Team Qualifications Evidence of post registered clinical qualifications/training or be able to demonstrate an equivalent level of training to a minimum of post graduate diploma level Current registration with relevant professional body I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer. Specific qualification in a relevant therapeutic speciality e.g. counselling, Family Therapy, CBT, eating disorders. Knowledge Working knowledge of Health Service Knowledge gained from working in a CAMHS community setting Working knowledge of mental health issues in CAMH Services Good knowledge of recognised disorders and illnesses in the field of mental health Good clinical knowledge of eating disorders A good knowledge of own professional guidelines such as NMC/HCPC Understanding of a range of communication styles when working with children and families in distress Hold an interest in a specialist area Knowledge of the Mental Health Act Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust
Clinical Psychologist/Psychology Practitioner North Bedfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologist. CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team / Alternative to Admission Pathway Band8b 37.5 hours per week - permanent Do you want to be a valued member of a diverse and dynamic mental health team working with young people and families? We are a range of professionals who know the importance of bringing together our different skills and experience to work together to meet the needs of our service users, and we are looking for a psychologist who would like to join us in meeting that challenge. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be located within our North Bedfordshire clinic working with families with a specific emphasis on adolescents with complex, severe and enduring mental health problems. This varied role will include the provision of specialist advice/consultation/formulation, psychological assessment, liaison with other agencies, psychological interventions, clinical supervision and teaching of staff and/or students. Psychologists make a major contribution within the team, the wider CAMH service in Bedfordshire and holding senior positions within the Trust leadership, shaping clinical strategy and service delivery at all levels. For our successful candidate there will be opportunities for individual development, in terms of clinical and leadership skills and experience. We would support time spent in our other specialist clinical areas (such as Looked After Children, Eating Disorders and the Neurodevelopmental Team) for those interested in varying and progressing their clinical experience. Our clinically-led service is strongly committed to continuously improving the experience and quality of care we offer our families. We encourage curiosity and innovation in our clinicians in our ambition to do the very best for our service users. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. It is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Job responsibilities We are looking for someone who is an experienced clinical psychologist with a substantial knowledge in the field of child and adolescent mental health and who is confident working with adolescent mental health and crisis/risk management. We are looking for someone who is an experienced clinical psychologist with a substantial knowledge in the field of child and adolescent mental health and who is confident working with adolescent mental health and crisis/risk management. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology leading to Practitioner Psychologist Registration with the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Leadership/Management training. Post qualification training in Eating Disorders; Complex Mental health presentations in adolescence and / or CBT with children and adolescents Post qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Experience Substantial post-qualification experience of working within an NHS CAMHS service as a clinical psychologist. Experience within the specialty of child and adolescent clinical psychology - assessed experience of working at a Band 8a level in child and adolescent mental health. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in patient and residential care settings. Experience of liaison and joint work with other statutory, including Social Services and Education, and voluntary agencies, including crisis management. Experience of the application of psychology and delivering services in different cultural contexts. Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision. Experience of assessing adolescents for psychotherapy including risk assessment. Experience of providing CBT interventions to patients with complex problems. Experience of delivering NICE compliant psychological interventions to young people with eating disorders. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co ordinator and also within the context of a multi disciplinary care plan. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Experience of using clinical outcome measures. Experience of management responsibilities. Experience of implementing PROMs and PREMs across a service. Experience of receiving expert clinical supervision in conducting cognitive assessments with adolescents presenting with complex mental health needs. Experience of professional management of qualified and pre qualified clinical psychologist. Experience of representing the profession in policy and academic forums. Knowledge & Skills Doctorate level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the health and welfare of children and adolescents and mental health. Specialist knowledge highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy especially as relevant to adolescents and their families. Specialist knowledge - Complex Cases highly developed knowledge of severe child and adolescent mental health problems, including comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment, systems of psychiatric classification and intervention. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies for complex presentations in adolescence e.g., psychosis, OCD, eating disorders, severe depression, neuro developmental disorders and their assessment, dual diagnosis. Communication & Relationship skills A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to adolescent clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS. Able to use highly specialist skills of empathy and diplomacy to overcome significant barriers to understanding and acceptance often in a highly emotive and sometimes hostile atmosphere. Able to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Analytical & judgemental skills Able to draw upon a broad theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of highly complex facts or situations to arrive at appropriate formulations. Able to compare and select from a range of treatment options, based on formulation. Planning and organisational skills Able to initiate, flexibly plan, organise and prioritise a broad range of complex activities or programmes over time. Competence and confidence in the selection and administration of cognitive and neuropsychological test equipment. Information resources: Able to record and report on clinical information as required. Competent in use of advanced IT packages in addition to word processing, e.g., SPSS. Ability to develop content and use complex multi media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Research & Guidance Masters or Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative research techniques. Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice with this client group. Cultural awareness Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health. Able to provide a cultural competent service. Flexibility Able to be flexible and adapt approach according to need. Able to accommodate disruption to plans owing to the often crisis nature of the acute working environment. Formal training in Clinical supervision. Record of providing training and supervision to others to widen the availability of CBT. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Able to innovate on the basis of theoretical knowledge. Developed knowledge in the application of psychological approaches to work with adolescents with emerging personality disorders. Formal training in Management Skills. Crisis management and skills for promoting helpful reflection amongst the clinical team. Knowledge of adapting therapies for adolescents and presentations, including working with young people on the Autistic Spectrum. . click apply for full job details
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
Clinical Psychologist/Psychology Practitioner North Bedfordshire Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Clinical Psychologist/Practitioner Psychologist. CAMHS Adolescent Mental Health Team / Alternative to Admission Pathway Band8b 37.5 hours per week - permanent Do you want to be a valued member of a diverse and dynamic mental health team working with young people and families? We are a range of professionals who know the importance of bringing together our different skills and experience to work together to meet the needs of our service users, and we are looking for a psychologist who would like to join us in meeting that challenge. Main duties of the job The successful applicant will be located within our North Bedfordshire clinic working with families with a specific emphasis on adolescents with complex, severe and enduring mental health problems. This varied role will include the provision of specialist advice/consultation/formulation, psychological assessment, liaison with other agencies, psychological interventions, clinical supervision and teaching of staff and/or students. Psychologists make a major contribution within the team, the wider CAMH service in Bedfordshire and holding senior positions within the Trust leadership, shaping clinical strategy and service delivery at all levels. For our successful candidate there will be opportunities for individual development, in terms of clinical and leadership skills and experience. We would support time spent in our other specialist clinical areas (such as Looked After Children, Eating Disorders and the Neurodevelopmental Team) for those interested in varying and progressing their clinical experience. Our clinically-led service is strongly committed to continuously improving the experience and quality of care we offer our families. We encourage curiosity and innovation in our clinicians in our ambition to do the very best for our service users. About us Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations. ELFT has long been recognised as a centre of excellence for mental and health care, innovation and improvement. It is a very exciting time for you to come and work for us. Job responsibilities We are looking for someone who is an experienced clinical psychologist with a substantial knowledge in the field of child and adolescent mental health and who is confident working with adolescent mental health and crisis/risk management. We are looking for someone who is an experienced clinical psychologist with a substantial knowledge in the field of child and adolescent mental health and who is confident working with adolescent mental health and crisis/risk management. Person Specification Education/ Qualification/ Training Postgraduate Training in Clinical Psychology leading to Practitioner Psychologist Registration with the HCPC, including specifically models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, two or more distinct psychological therapies and lifespan developmental psychology. Leadership/Management training. Post qualification training in Eating Disorders; Complex Mental health presentations in adolescence and / or CBT with children and adolescents Post qualification training in one or more additional specialised areas of psychological practice. Experience Substantial post-qualification experience of working within an NHS CAMHS service as a clinical psychologist. Experience within the specialty of child and adolescent clinical psychology - assessed experience of working at a Band 8a level in child and adolescent mental health. Experience of working with a wide variety of client groups, across the whole life course and presenting with the full range of clinical severity across the full range of care settings including outpatient, community, primary care, in patient and residential care settings. Experience of liaison and joint work with other statutory, including Social Services and Education, and voluntary agencies, including crisis management. Experience of the application of psychology and delivering services in different cultural contexts. Experience of teaching, training and professional and clinical supervision. Experience of assessing adolescents for psychotherapy including risk assessment. Experience of providing CBT interventions to patients with complex problems. Experience of delivering NICE compliant psychological interventions to young people with eating disorders. Experience of exercising full clinical responsibility for clients' psychological care and treatment, both as a professionally qualified care co ordinator and also within the context of a multi disciplinary care plan. Experience of providing clinical supervision. Experience of using clinical outcome measures. Experience of management responsibilities. Experience of implementing PROMs and PREMs across a service. Experience of receiving expert clinical supervision in conducting cognitive assessments with adolescents presenting with complex mental health needs. Experience of professional management of qualified and pre qualified clinical psychologist. Experience of representing the profession in policy and academic forums. Knowledge & Skills Doctorate level knowledge of clinical psychology including highly developed knowledge of lifespan developmental psychology, models of psychopathology, clinical psychometrics and neuropsychology, and two or more distinct psychological therapies. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for both clinical practice and professional management in relation to the health and welfare of children and adolescents and mental health. Specialist knowledge highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy especially as relevant to adolescents and their families. Specialist knowledge - Complex Cases highly developed knowledge of severe child and adolescent mental health problems, including comprehensive multi-disciplinary assessment, systems of psychiatric classification and intervention. Highly developed knowledge of the theory and practice of specialist psychological therapies for complex presentations in adolescence e.g., psychosis, OCD, eating disorders, severe depression, neuro developmental disorders and their assessment, dual diagnosis. Communication & Relationship skills A high level ability to communicate effectively at both a written and oral level complex, highly technical and clinically sensitive information to adolescent clients, their families, carers and a wide range of lay and professional persons within and outside the NHS. Able to use highly specialist skills of empathy and diplomacy to overcome significant barriers to understanding and acceptance often in a highly emotive and sometimes hostile atmosphere. Able to provide consultation to other professional and non-professional groups. Analytical & judgemental skills Able to draw upon a broad theoretical knowledge base in the analysis of highly complex facts or situations to arrive at appropriate formulations. Able to compare and select from a range of treatment options, based on formulation. Planning and organisational skills Able to initiate, flexibly plan, organise and prioritise a broad range of complex activities or programmes over time. Competence and confidence in the selection and administration of cognitive and neuropsychological test equipment. Information resources: Able to record and report on clinical information as required. Competent in use of advanced IT packages in addition to word processing, e.g., SPSS. Ability to develop content and use complex multi media materials for presentations in public, professional and academic settings. Research & Guidance Masters or Doctoral level knowledge of research design and methodology, including complex multivariate data analysis and qualitative research techniques. Up to date knowledge of psychological research and national guidance relevant to the client group. Knowledge of legislation and its implications for clinical practice with this client group. Cultural awareness Aware of the potential impact of discrimination & disadvantage on mental health. Able to provide a cultural competent service. Flexibility Able to be flexible and adapt approach according to need. Able to accommodate disruption to plans owing to the often crisis nature of the acute working environment. Formal training in Clinical supervision. Record of providing training and supervision to others to widen the availability of CBT. Evidence of continuing professional development as recommended by the BPS. Able to innovate on the basis of theoretical knowledge. Developed knowledge in the application of psychological approaches to work with adolescents with emerging personality disorders. Formal training in Management Skills. Crisis management and skills for promoting helpful reflection amongst the clinical team. Knowledge of adapting therapies for adolescents and presentations, including working with young people on the Autistic Spectrum. . click apply for full job details
Our Client is looking for a Team Manager within Childrens services. This is an exciting time to join our client working in Children and Family Social Care as a Team Manager. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Children and Family Social Care service at a key time of development. An Enhanced DBS for Children on the Update is required for this role. As a Social Work Team Manager within the Assessment Service, you will lead a small team supporting children in need of statutory assessment and intervention. The work is fast-paced, diverse, and highly engaging, with strong multi-agency collaboration and a clear focus on delivering positive and timely outcomes for children and families. You will play a central role in embedding a relational practice model underpinned by Signs of Safety, driving high standards of practice and supporting continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and NQSWs Provide regular reflective supervision and professional support Oversee statutory assessments and interventions Drive quality practice and performance Promote effective partnership working Ensure compliance with current legislation, policies and procedures About You Qualified Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience Strong background in statutory children s social work Experience delivering reflective supervision Committed to developing and supporting staff Experience mentoring students, NQSWs or colleagues Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and practice standards This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to make a real impact within a supportive and forward-thinking service. Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office and all week when you are on duty (one week per month). Please apply via CV or contact for more details on (phone number removed)
Feb 24, 2026
Contractor
Our Client is looking for a Team Manager within Childrens services. This is an exciting time to join our client working in Children and Family Social Care as a Team Manager. About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Children and Family Social Care service at a key time of development. An Enhanced DBS for Children on the Update is required for this role. As a Social Work Team Manager within the Assessment Service, you will lead a small team supporting children in need of statutory assessment and intervention. The work is fast-paced, diverse, and highly engaging, with strong multi-agency collaboration and a clear focus on delivering positive and timely outcomes for children and families. You will play a central role in embedding a relational practice model underpinned by Signs of Safety, driving high standards of practice and supporting continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of Advanced Practitioners, Social Workers and NQSWs Provide regular reflective supervision and professional support Oversee statutory assessments and interventions Drive quality practice and performance Promote effective partnership working Ensure compliance with current legislation, policies and procedures About You Qualified Social Worker with significant post-qualification experience Strong background in statutory children s social work Experience delivering reflective supervision Committed to developing and supporting staff Experience mentoring students, NQSWs or colleagues Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and practice standards This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated leader to make a real impact within a supportive and forward-thinking service. Hybrid working arrangement - 3 days in the office and all week when you are on duty (one week per month). Please apply via CV or contact for more details on (phone number removed)
Advanced Practitioner (Qualified Social Worker) - Fostering Kinship Team - Southend Job Advert: Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a full-time permanent Advanced Practitioner to join its Fostering Kinship Team . This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals with at least 3 years of current fostering experience and Advanced Practitioner status . In this role, you will: Deliver high-quality assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to children and families Manage complex cases and provide specialist advice and consultation Conduct holistic assessments considering education, health, and social needs Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies Attend team meetings , participate in duty days , and contribute to continuous improvement Key Details: Salary: 46,142- 52,413 (no movement - please inform candidates before submission) Location: Southend-on-Sea Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site weekly, approx. 3 duty days/month Requirements: Must have 3+ years fostering experience , be an Advanced Practitioner , hold a valid UK driving licence , and have access to a car This role offers the chance to lead and shape fostering practice within a supportive and forward-thinking team. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
Advanced Practitioner (Qualified Social Worker) - Fostering Kinship Team - Southend Job Advert: Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking a full-time permanent Advanced Practitioner to join its Fostering Kinship Team . This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced professionals with at least 3 years of current fostering experience and Advanced Practitioner status . In this role, you will: Deliver high-quality assessment, intervention, and therapeutic services to children and families Manage complex cases and provide specialist advice and consultation Conduct holistic assessments considering education, health, and social needs Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and council policies Attend team meetings , participate in duty days , and contribute to continuous improvement Key Details: Salary: 46,142- 52,413 (no movement - please inform candidates before submission) Location: Southend-on-Sea Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2-3 days on-site weekly, approx. 3 duty days/month Requirements: Must have 3+ years fostering experience , be an Advanced Practitioner , hold a valid UK driving licence , and have access to a car This role offers the chance to lead and shape fostering practice within a supportive and forward-thinking team. For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed) Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
