554 children social worker jobs found in London

STEP INTO YOUR NEXT SENIOR ROLE: Senior Children’s Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Southwark Council | London SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker to join Southwark Council’s Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work and make a real difference to children and families. Role Details * Position: Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker * Location: Southwark, London – Sumner House * Pay: £39.04 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start: ASAP * Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office * Duty: Assessment Team rota approximately every 5 weeks The Role Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children and helping...

MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team | Haringey London Borough of Haringey | North London SW Locums is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Haringey Council’s Children’s Services – Disabled Children’s Team on a full-time locum basis. This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate social worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex needs, while working with one of London’s most diverse and forward-thinking local authorities. Role Details * Position: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team * Location: Haringey, North London * Pay: £37.52 per hour * Contract: Full-time Locum * Start Date: ASAP About the Role You will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children with disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence. Your responsibilities will...

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most Children’s Social Worker – Family Safeguarding Enfield Council | £37.52 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working SW Locums is looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join Enfield Council’s newly launched Family Help and Family Safeguarding Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an innovative, strengths-based approach focused on keeping children safe, supporting families and creating sustainable change. The Role You’ll work directly with children and families, managing complex cases and delivering purposeful interventions that improve safety, wellbeing and long-term outcomes. Your responsibilities will include: * Completing high-quality assessments * Developing and reviewing Child in Need (CIN) plans * Managing long-term child protection cases * Building strong, trusting relationships with children and families * Managing complex caseloads and...

Children’s Social Worker – Leaving Care & Transitions London Borough of Bexley | £34.00 per hour | ASAP Start | Flexible Working Help young people build independence, confidence and a brighter future. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for a full-time locum opportunity within the Transitions and Leaving Care Service at the London Borough of Bexley. Role Details * £34.00 per hour * Full-time locum * ASAP start * Flexible working pattern * Hybrid working available * Combination of office, home and community-based working About the Role You’ll support young people in care and care leavers as they develop independence skills and prepare for adulthood. Key responsibilities include: * Completing assessments and personalised pathway plans * Supporting access to education, employment, accommodation and health services * Promoting the voice and aspirations of young...

Children’s Social Worker – Children We Care For SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity within a Children We Care For team. Pay: £38.00 per hour Start: ASAP Contract: Full-time Locum Working: Hybrid/Flexible Team: Children We Care For Location: Chichester area, with nationwide travel to see children where placed This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Social Worker who is passionate about working directly with children and young people in care and helping them build safe, stable and positive futures. The role offers the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with children over time, helping them settle, make sense of their experiences, recover and look forward to their future. There is a strong emphasis on direct work and developing high-quality social work practice. Key responsibilities: * Manage a caseload of approximately 18 children. * Undertake direct work with...

Social Worker – Children’s Services About the Role We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a Children’s Services team. The successful candidate will work with children, young people and families to assess needs, manage risk and provide effective social work interventions. You will be responsible for managing a caseload and working collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes and ensure children remain safe and supported. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and implement effective plans to improve outcomes for children. Undertake Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) work. Complete statutory visits and ensure children's needs and welfare remain central to practice. Assess and manage safeguarding risks appropriately. Build positive and professional relationships with...

Social Worker – Family Help & Family Safeguarding Location: Enfield Contract: Locum Closing Date: Tuesday 25 August 2026 About the Role Enfield has launched its new Family Help Service and Family Safeguarding practice model, providing an innovative, strengths-based approach to supporting children, young people and families. The service brings together Family Help, Children’s Social Care and specialist adult services, enabling practitioners to take a whole-family approach to issues including domestic abuse, parental mental health, substance misuse, trauma and exploitation. We are looking for an experienced and committed Children’s Social Worker to join this exciting service and help deliver timely, joined-up support that improves outcomes and promotes lasting safety and wellbeing for children. Key Responsibilities Manage an allocated caseload of children and families independently. Undertake high-quality assessments and identify strengths, needs and risks. Develop and...

Social Worker – Help and Protection Families For All Hub | Coventry Location: Families For All Hub, 454 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5LB Pay Rate: £28.55 per hour UMB (in line with MOU) Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based Contract: Locum About the Role We are currently seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Help and Protection – Families For All Hub in Coventry. The successful candidate will work with adults, children and families, providing timely assessment, safeguarding support and direct interventions to individuals and families with often complex and evolving needs. You will work collaboratively with families, colleagues and partner agencies to assess risk, promote safety and wellbeing, and ensure appropriate support and interventions are put in place. Working Arrangements The service operates a duty system, with social workers being on duty approximately 1 week in 4. The service is predominantly office-based. During your duty week, you will be...

Our client Windsor and Maidenhead council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their Support and Safeguarding team. Role purpose: To work with children, young people and their families where there are concerns about welfare, safety, neglect, abuse or other risks. The Social Worker assesses children's needs, develops plans to improve outcomes and works with families and partner agencies to safeguard children and promote their wellbeing. Key responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with relevant legislation and local authority procedures. Identify risks, strengths and unmet needs and develop appropriate plans to safeguard children. Manage a caseload of children subject to child in need, child protection and other safeguarding plans. Undertake statutory visits and maintain regular contact with children and families. Participate in child protection enquiries, strategy discussions and conferences where required. Prepare high-quality...

Our client Luton Borough council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Looked after children team. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Complete clear, accurate and holistic professional assessments of need and risk in respect of children and families using the Department of Education and Luton's effective support document for children in need and potential significant harm. Taking the lead role to co-ordinate the multi-agency approach to prevent and address child protection issues and children in need. Undertake statutory duties under The Children Act 1989 and other legislation and guidance relating to children and families e.g. care proceedings, arrangements for adoption/permanency, risk assessments and investigations in relation to the protection of children. Including arrangements for obtaining and carrying out Court Orders, attending court as the Council's representative. Creating effective SMART plans referring to the Practice Framework, using the appropriate...

Social Worker – Children | Bracknell Forest Borough Council SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker for an exciting full-time locum opportunity with Bracknell Forest Borough Council. Location: Bracknell Forest Pay: £38.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office Contract: Full-time Locum The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join a supportive local authority team while making a meaningful difference to children and families. The successful candidate must be flexible to work on a hybrid basis, with 3 days per week in the office, and have access to their own vehicle for required site visits. Why Choose Locum Work? Locum work gives you the flexibility to take control of your career, gain valuable experience across different local authorities, build your professional network and work on...

Qualified Social Worker – Children West Sussex County Council | Chichester | £38.00 per hour | ASAP Start Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Qualified Social Worker – Children for a full-time locum opportunity with West Sussex County Council. Role Details * £38.00 per hour * 37 hours per week * Monday to Friday * ASAP start * Location: Chichester * Caseload of approximately 18 children * Regular supervision every 4 weeks About the Role This is an excellent opportunity to work within Children in Care, building meaningful relationships with children and young people and helping them settle, recover from their experiences and look towards a positive future. The role has a strong focus on direct work, safeguarding, assessment and multi-agency working. Occasional court work may also be required. You will need: * Minimum 3 years...

Our client Northamptonshire's Children's trust is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Children's Safeguarding team. Job Purpose As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care. Key Responsibilities Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families to identify risk, need, and vulnerability. Develop, implement, and review effective intervention and safeguarding plans to promote positive outcomes. Manage and reduce risk to children through timely safeguarding actions and care planning. Provide support, guidance, and advocacy to children and families, ensuring the child's voice remains central to...

About the Role Northamptonshire Children's Trust is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities Team based in Kettering. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a specialist service supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people. You will manage a varied caseload involving Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care, ensuring children receive the appropriate support, protection, and services to meet their individual needs. Working within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment, you will play a key role in assessing needs, developing care plans, arranging support packages, and promoting positive outcomes for children and families. Location: William Knibb Centre, Kettering Rate: £38 per hour (Umbrella) Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working, with a minimum of 3 days per week office-based at the William Knibb Centre Contract: Agency Contract Key Responsibilities Manage cases...

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children's high demand team. Role purpose To undertake high-quality statutory social work with children, young people and families where there are concerns about welfare, safeguarding or risk. The postholder will work within a high-demand, fast-paced service, making timely and evidence-based decisions to ensure children are safe and their needs are appropriately assessed and met. Key responsibilities Undertake assessments of children and families in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures. Respond to referrals and undertake Section 17 assessments and Section 47 enquiries where required. Identify and analyse risk, need and protective factors and make proportionate decisions regarding intervention. Develop and implement effective child-focused plans with children, families and partner agencies. Manage a complex caseload and prioritise work effectively within...

About the Role Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children in Care Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work with children and young people in care, undertaking statutory social work responsibilities and ensuring children receive the support, stability, and permanence they need to achieve positive outcomes. You will manage a caseload of children in care, working closely with children, families, carers, and partner agencies to assess needs, develop plans, and deliver effective interventions that safeguard and promote the welfare of children. The role requires confident decision-making, strong relationship-building skills, and a child-centred approach to practice. Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, Peterborough Rate: £39 per hour Umbrella Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid working, 2-3 days per week in the office Essential: Must be a car driver Key Responsibilities Manage a caseload of children in care,...

Our client Rutland County Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their CP, CIN, CLA, Care proceedings service. Benefits of working with Remedy A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be...

Our client Leicester City Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Children in need team. Key responsibilities Manage an allocated social work caseload of highly complex issues regularly featuring child protection issues and the Public Law Outline (PLO) processes. Make, and implement, judgements and decisions with autonomy on cases with high levels of complexity, risk, uncertainty and challenge with the oversight of the manager. Plan and implement interventions designed to address needs and reduce risk. Liaise with partner agencies to secure support and services for children and their families. Lead on S47 (child protection) investigations. Manage/Chair a range of multi-agency meetings designed to monitor and progress Child Protection Plans. Complete legal documentation and file and serve legal papers where required. Provide expertise in Social Work Practice for lesser experienced workers by leading by example when practising and by assisting others with...

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, offering temporary, contract and interim opportunities within the Council. Our work is guided by strong values ethical practice, trust, and genuine care and every penny of our profit goes back into supporting our Local Authority communities. Locum Children's Social Worker Jobs in Dorset Connect2Dorset is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Dorset Council's Child Protection and Family Help Team in Blandford Forum. This is an excellent opportunity for a Qualified Social Worker (QSW) seeking a rewarding locum social work job in Dorset, working with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes. Whether you're an experienced Child Protection Social Worker, Family Help Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, or Assessment Social Worker, this role offers competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, and the opportunity to work within a supportive local authority...

Position: Nursery Nurse Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Temporary Start Date: September 2026 Location: Lambeth, London, UK Salary: £90 – £110 per day Daily rate is dependent on experience, qualifications, and relevant training. Higher rates within the band are reserved for candidates with a relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification and more extensive experience. Pay is determined in line with setting expectations and the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), where applicable. Hours of work: 8.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only). Passionate about giving children the very best start in life? A nurturing early years setting in Lambeth is looking for a dedicated Nursery Nurse to join their team. About the Role: We are recruiting on behalf of a warm, well-resourced Early Years setting in Lambeth for a caring Nursery Nurse to support children aged 2 to 5 on a full-time, long-term temporary basis. You will join a nurturing, experienced Early Years team where every child is...