87 locum social worker jobs found

Location: Southend-on-Sea Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 30 hours per week Contract: Locum Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days on-site) The Role Our Client is looking for an experienced and committed Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join their forward-thinking team. Here, relationships matter, practice is purposeful, and children are at the centre of everything. This service is driven by a clear, ambitious vision: to deliver compassionate, effective, and truly child-centred support that creates lasting change. At the heart of practice is a Relational, Systemic and Decisive model - not just a framework, but a lived approach. You'll work closely with families, building on strengths, supporting sustainable change, and addressing challenges with clarity and confidence. Key Responsibilities Manage a varied caseload within frontline children's services Undertake Child Protection (CP), Looked After Children (LAC), and Assessment & Intervention (A&I) work Complete...

About Us Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities within Dorset Council. Our service is built on our values of being ethical, trustworthy and caring, with profits returned to our Local Authority shareholders. Locum Social Worker - Birth to Settled Adulthood Service (Maternity Cover) Location: East and Purbeck Dorset Office base: Westport House, Wareham Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: April Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from April. This is an exciting opportunity to work with children and young people aged 0-25 with a wide range of disabilities, supporting them and their families through key stages of their development. About the Role You will manage a diverse caseload and work across the full range of social work disciplines,...

Temporary Contract * Kent Intake Unit * PM Shift 13:30 to 22:00 * Non-Caseholding * Supportive Team * £42p/h Connect2Kent are recruiting a Locum Social Worker to join Kent County Council's Unaccompanied Minors (UASC) Social Work Team, supporting newly arrived unaccompanied asylum‑seeking children as they enter the UK through Dover and transition into care. This is a unique, meaningful role where you'll be the first point of contact for some of the most vulnerable young people arriving in the country - with strong supervision, structured development, and a supportive team. About the Role You'll act as a first responder for UASC arrivals at Dover and/or manage a caseload of newly arrived unaccompanied minors who become Children in Care. Your work will involve assessment, planning, intervention and ongoing support, ensuring each young person receives safe, appropriate care. This role is aligned with the Social Care Capability Framework (SCCF) and is suitable for practitioners...

Social Worker – Localities Service Hampshire County Council – New Forest Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Localities Service Based in the New Forest Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manage Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Work cases Strong focus on relationship-based practice Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a supportive and well-established Localities Service? Hampshire County Council is seeking a dedicated practitioner to join its New Forest team, working with children and families to deliver meaningful interventions that create lasting positive outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the country's most respected local authorities, where social workers...

Social Worker – Permanence Team Dorset Council £40 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £40 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Permanence Team Hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office Candidates must be local to Dorset Supportive and experienced management team Focus on achieving long-term stability for children Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker with a passion for achieving lasting outcomes for children? Dorset Council is seeking a committed and motivated Social Worker to join its Permanence Team, supporting children and young people to achieve safe, stable, and permanent living arrangements. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established service that is dedicated to ensuring children experience stability, security, and positive futures. Offering a competitive rate of £40 per hour and a hybrid working arrangement with 3 office...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Southampton City Council £38 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Hybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the Office Key Highlights £38 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Hybrid working – only 2 days per week in the office Supportive and experienced management team Manageable caseloads and strong multi-agency working Immediate interview and start opportunities Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity within a dedicated Safeguarding Service? Southampton City Council is seeking a skilled and motivated practitioner to join its frontline team, working with children and families where long-term support and intervention are required to improve outcomes and reduce risk. This is an excellent opportunity to join a local authority that is committed to delivering high-quality services while providing social workers with the...

Social Worker – Safeguarding Service Newport Children's Services – Isle of Wight Council Up to £42 per hour | Locum Opportunity | Safeguarding Service Key Highlights Up to £42 per hour Locum Social Worker opportunity Safeguarding Service Beautiful Isle of Wight location Supportive and stable management team Strong focus on relationship-based practice Excellent opportunity to develop frontline safeguarding experience Immediate interview and start opportunities available Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a unique and rewarding setting? Newport Children's Services at Isle of Wight Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Service, supporting children and families through effective intervention, assessment, and long-term planning. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a close-knit and supportive service where relationship-based practice is at the heart of everything they do. Offering...

Social Workers & Senior Practitioners - Kent (Multiple Teams) Kent Up to £42 per hour Contract | 3 Months Initial (with extension potential) Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting for Locum Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join a range of teams across Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a role within a well-established Local Authority, with competitive rates and ongoing contract potential. Teams Available Children in Care (CIC) Kent Intake Unit (KIU) Children's Social Work Team (CSWT) Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Children with Disabilities (CWD)Requirements Eligible to work in the UK Qualified Social Worker (Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent Minimum 3 years permanent post-qualified experience Social Work England registrationWhy Work with Connect2Socialwork? Competitive pay rates Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities Ongoing support...

Our client Shropshire council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Case Management Team. Experience: Managing a caseload of families under CIN, CP, PLO and court work. Responsibilities include conducting home visits, attending core group meetings, and preparing court reports. 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...

Our client Trafford council is looking for a Best Interest Assessor to join their Social care team. Key Responsibilities Undertake timely Best Interests Assessments in line with the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS legislation Complete high-quality, evidence-based assessments and reports Manage a varied caseload, ensuring all work is prioritised effectively Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary professionals and care providers Contribute to maintaining internal assessment capacity, reducing reliance on external providers Ensure practice is compliant with legal frameworks, local policy, and best practice guidance Essential Requirements - Qualified Social Worker, Nurse, OT, or Psychologist with BIA qualification Experience completing DoLS assessments within a local authority setting Strong working knowledge of: Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities Excellent report-writing and analytical...

Our client Monmouthshire county council is looking for a Registered Social Worker to join their Family Support & Protection team. The Purpose of this Role:- This post is based in the Family Support & Protection Team who are responsible for the assessment and planning for children, young people and their families who are considered to require Social Care involvement to ensure their health and wellbeing and protection from neglect and abuse. You will be required to complete assessments and progress appropriate outcome focused plans to improve the welfare of children and young people within a time frame. In cases where it has not been possible to achieve this within the birth family, social workers will be responsible for preparation of written evidence and the progression of the case to legal proceedings You should be a skilled practitioner, well able to build relationships with children, young people, their family and carers so that you can understand what matters to them...

Location: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire Role Type: Locum / Full-time Salary: Competitive (market-aligned rates) About the Role We're working with a well-regarded Local Authority seeking an experienced Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join their service in Haverfordwest. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families, working within a supportive, structured safeguarding framework. Key Responsibilities Undertake initial and core assessments in line with the Assessment Framework Develop effective care plans and tailored support packages Carry out statutory duties for children looked after Manage cases involving children on Care and Support Protection Plans Support children on Care and Support Plans Participate in and manage care proceedings Accurately input and maintain records on CareFirst Work in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures and Child Care Procedures Undertake any additional tasks as required within the service What...

Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their Front-line supportive and stable team. We are a front line team who work with children and families from the point of referral, through CIN, CP and Care Proceedings. We have well established and strong working relationships with partner agencies including Family Help, Family Group Decision Making and health. Our base is Louth which is a rural area in the Lincolnshire Wolds. There is plenty of on-site free parking. The candidate will be expected to complete Child and Family Assessments, working with partner agencies and making enquires/ working with families to ensure children are being cared for safely. The candidate will have experience of managing children within CIN and CP framework as well as experience in managing private and public law proceedings. The team operate on a three weekly duty system with one week being on duty and allocated new cases and two being off duty. On...

Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their FAST team. This role is for an experienced Social Worker within the East Lindsey FAST team, responsible for delivering high‑quality statutory social work across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care. The candidate must have experience completing Section 47 enquiries, undertaking comprehensive Child and Family Assessments, and managing risk using evidence‑based approaches such as Signs of Safety. They will be expected to lead safeguarding processes, contribute to multi‑agency planning, produce clear analytical reports, including for court, and ensure timely, accurate recording. The role requires skilled relationship‑based practice, confident decision-making, effective multi‑agency collaboration, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes and safety for children and families. There is an expectation for the candidate to be on site for 5 days during their duty week,...

Our client Lincolnshire county council is looking for a Qualified social worker to join their FAST team. This role is for an experienced Social Worker within the East Lindsey FAST team, responsible for delivering high‑quality statutory social work across Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care. The candidate must have experience completing Section 47 enquiries, undertaking comprehensive Child and Family Assessments, and managing risk using evidence‑based approaches such as Signs of Safety. They will be expected to lead safeguarding processes, contribute to multi‑agency planning, produce clear analytical reports, including for court, and ensure timely, accurate recording. The role requires skilled relationship‑based practice, confident decision-making, effective multi‑agency collaboration, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes and safety for children and families. There is an expectation for the candidate to be on site for 5 days during their duty week, which...

Our client Salford City council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team. Job Purpose To work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) by screening, assessing, and responding to contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. The role involves gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to identify levels of risk and ensure timely safeguarding interventions. Key Responsibilities Receive, screen, and triage contacts and referrals regarding children and families. Undertake timely safeguarding assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures. Assess the level of risk, harm, and need using professional judgement. Determine appropriate thresholds for intervention under: Early Help Child in Need Child Protection Looked After Children Make recommendations for appropriate services or statutory intervention. Complete accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and assessments. Work collaboratively with...

Our client Milton Keynes Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Family support north team. 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 accepted and...

Supervising Social Worker - Kinship Fostering Team 📍 Manchester City Council 💰 Up to £35 per hour 📅 Full-Time | Ongoing Contract 🏆 Work for an Outstanding Local Authority Make a Lasting Difference for Children Manchester City Council's Children's Services have been rated Outstanding by OFSTED, and we are currently looking for an experienced Supervising Social Worker to join the highly regarded Kinship Fostering Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in helping children remain connected to their families by assessing, supporting and developing kinship foster placements that provide stability, safety and positive outcomes. If you have strong assessment skills, fostering experience and a passion for supporting children within their wider family network, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Supervising Social Worker within the Kinship Fostering Team, you will: Complete comprehensive kinship fostering assessments Undertake court-directed assessments...

Our client Rochdale borough council is looking for a Children's Senior Social Worker to join their Family support and Protection team. PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE JOB Responsible for: Undertaking direct work with children, young people and their families focusing on particularly complex problems which require advanced practice skills. Taking responsibility for the development of specific areas of professional social work practice including the initiation and development of appropriate policy and procedures for approval by the Head of Service; To produce high quality reports and assessments for the Courts and other specialist assessments as standalone, independent documentation without having case holder responsibility for such cases; To support and promote the development and maintaining of high standards of professional practice both within the team and service; To become competent in undertaking and leading on various evidence based specialist assessments across the...

Flexible Hybrid Working | Supportive Team Environment | Children in Care | Long-Term Locum Opportunity | Commutable from London If helping children in care achieve stability, security and positive outcomes is what drives your practice, this Children in Care Social Worker role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference while benefiting from flexibility, strong management support and long-term stability. Based in the Bedfordshire area, this is an excellent opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking a long-term locum contract within a well-established and child-focused service. You'll have the autonomy to manage your workload effectively while working alongside experienced managers who understand the importance of relationship-based social work. This role is ideal for Social Workers with experience in Children in Care teams who are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. Package & Benefits Up to £38 per hour. Flexible...