Social Worker CV Templates
Built around the language local authorities and trusts expect - safeguarding, Care Act assessments, CP conferences and AMHP work. Sample content includes SWE registration, realistic caseload examples and UK local authority experience you can adapt to your role.
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Adoption Social Worker
Garamond with deep-blue accents and a ruled header. Suits experienced social workers in adoption and permanence.
Fostering Social Worker
Navy header with a tinted sidebar for skills. Ideal for supervising social workers in fostering services.
Best Interests Assessor (BIA)
Centred Garamond header in antique gold. Suits adult social workers holding BIA or specialist roles.
Social Work Team Manager
Navy header with a Garamond name and gold rule. Built for team managers in children's social care.
Youth Justice Social Worker
Deep teal banner with a centred serif name. Made for social workers in youth justice services.
Head of Service / Principal Social Worker
Navy header above a single-column layout. Suits heads of service and principal social workers.
Children's Social Worker
For child protection and children in need workers. Covers CP conferences, court work, s.47 enquiries and multi-agency safeguarding.
Adult Social Worker
Tailored for adult safeguarding and Care Act assessments. Includes hospital discharge, mental capacity and community care planning.
Mental Health Social Worker (AMHP)
For approved mental health professionals. Covers MHA assessments, tribunal reports and crisis intervention under the Mental Health Act.
Senior Social Worker / Practice Lead
For experienced practitioners supervising caseloads and staff. Highlights complex case management, reflective supervision and quality assurance.
Family Support Worker
For early help and family intervention roles. Covers parenting programmes, multi-agency working and outcome-focused support plans.
LAC Social Worker
For looked after children and permanence workers. Includes care planning, fostering panels, life story work and transition support.
Hospital / Discharge Social Worker
For acute hospital and discharge teams. Covers continuing healthcare, s.117 aftercare and MDT working under tight timescales.
Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW)
For ASYE social workers entering their first post. Highlights placement experience, reflective practice and university learning.
Child Protection Social Worker
Child protection, CIN assessments and court work.
Adults Care Act Social Worker
Care Act assessments, safeguarding and discharge pathways.
CMHT Social Worker
CMHT practice, care planning and crisis pathways.
Senior Practitioner Social Worker
Complex case oversight, practice education and mentoring.
Early Help Family Support Worker
Early help, TAC meetings and parenting support.
ASYE Social Worker
ASYE-ready NQSW with strong placement experience.