35 locum social worker jobs found

ob Title Agency Social Worker - Adult Social Care / Mental Health Band / Grade Agency Social Worker Location Torbay & South Devon area (On-site / Community Based) Rate £29.78 per hour (Total rate) Contract Initial 12-week contract ASAP start Potential extension subject to service need Hours Full-time Monday to Friday Job Summary We are currently seeking 3 experienced Agency Social Workers to support Adult Social Care services within either Mental Health or Generic Adult Teams. This is an urgent requirement for experienced practitioners who are confident managing complex caseloads and working autonomously within a fast-paced community setting. Key Responsibilities Manage a complex caseload within Adult Social Care or Mental Health services Undertake Care Act assessments and reviews Complete safeguarding enquiries (Section 42) Carry out mental capacity assessments and Best Interest decisions...

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,...

Locum Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Competitive Rates & Supportive Team Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 Pay: Up to £33.30 per hour (umbrella) Location: Stoke On Trent Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and adolescents? Stoke on Trent Council is currently seeking experienced Social Workers / Senior Practitioners to join their Children's Services teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a supportive, well-established authority where your skills, experience, and professional judgement are truly valued. Your Role As a Social Worker / Senior Practitioner, you will: Complete statutory Child & Family Assessments Manage a caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children Develop, implement, and review care and support plans Lead and contribute to multi-agency and safeguarding meetings Assess risk and ensure timely, effective interventions Support and mentor colleagues (Senior...

Barnet | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working Barnet Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Duty & Assessment Team. This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will complete timely assessments, respond to safeguarding concerns, and ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Working within a supportive team environment, you will undertake Section 47 enquiries, Child and Family Assessments, and short-term interventions, making clear, evidence-based decisions to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes. In this role, you will: Manage a busy duty caseload, responding to new referrals and safeguarding concerns Complete Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments Develop clear, outcome-focused plans to ensure children’s safety and wellbeing Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners Present cases at strategy meetings and child protection...

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council Social Worker – Children with Disabilities Team Pay Rate: Up to £40.58 per hour Hours: 37 per week (3 days per week in the office) Contract: Locum About the Role Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Children with Disabilities (CWD) Team. This role focuses on supporting children and young people with complex physical, learning, and developmental needs, ensuring they receive the right care, safeguarding, and tailored support packages to help them thrive. You will work closely with families, schools, health professionals, and multi-agency partners to develop care plans that promote safety, independence, and high-quality outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 assessments. Hold and manage a diverse caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs. Work collaboratively...

Children’s Social Worker – Corporate Parenting (Looked After Children Team) Location: Wrexham - 4 days in the offcie - 1 day WFH Salary: £38.43 Per day UMBRELLA (£28.70 PAYE) Contract: Initially 12 weeks - potential to extend - full time, 37 hours per week Working on behalf of Wrexham Country Borough Council, We are seeking a passionate Children’s Social Worker to join their Corporate Parenting – Looked After Children Team, supporting children in care to achieve stability, safety, and positive long-term outcomes. About the Role As a Social Worker in the Corporate Parenting team, you will hold a caseload of looked after children and young people, delivering high-quality care planning, statutory visiting, and permanence planning. You will build strong, meaningful relationships with children, carers, and partner agencies to ensure every child receives the support they need to thrive. You will play a key role in care planning, placement stability, and pathway planning, ensuring...

Social Worker - Children's Services Location: Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council - Hybrid to include 1 day remote Contract Type: Full time - 37 hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Salary: £39.12 UMBRELLA ( (£29.22 PAYE) About the Role We are working on behalf of Blaenau Gwent County Coucil and are seeking a motivated and skilled Social Worker to join their Social Services team. This role is responsible for delivering a high standard of social work practice in line with current legislation, national guidance, and departmental policies. You will manage a varied caseload, carry out assessments, develop care plans, and work in partnership with service users, carers, and multi-agency professionals to promote independence, safety, and wellbeing. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker who is committed to person-centred practice, safeguarding, and continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities Provide social work...

Job Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services (West Locality) Locations: Woodfieldside, Ty Gilfach, Ty Pontygwindy, Rhymney Responsible to: Team Manager Salary: £287.23 Per day UMBRELLA (£216.82 PAYE) Contract Type: Full Time - 37 Hours per week - Initially 3 months - potential to extend Working on behalf of Caerphilly County Borough Council, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join their Children’s Services Team covering the West locality of Caerphilly County Borough. This is a rewarding frontline role working with children and families who require assessment, support, and protection. You will manage a varied caseload from initial assessment through to longer-term intervention, including child protection, looked after children, and court work. You will be part of a supportive team structure with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development. The Role You will: Deliver high-quality assessments and care management for children and...

Registered Social Worker Team: Children’s Services Location: Within 1 hour of NP15 1GA Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 3 months - potential to extend Rate/Salary: £39.32 UMBRELLA per hour (£29.24 PAYE) We are wokring on behlaf of Monmouthshire County council and are seeking an experienced Registered Social Worker to join them in a key support-focused role within their friendly and supportive Children’s Services team  This position is ideal for a confident practitioner with strong court and child protection experience who enjoys supporting colleagues and maintaining high practice standards. This role combines a small complex caseload with quality assurance and duty support responsibilities. About the Role: You will play an important part in strengthening practice across the team by supporting less experienced social workers and helping maintain high-quality documentation and decision-making. Key duties include: Supporting with QA of key documents including...

Children’s Services Assessment Team Manager – Social Work Location: Children’s Services – Assessment Team - Powys County Council Hours: 37 Hours per week Contract: Initially 12 weeks - Potential to extend Salary/Rate: £47 UMBRELLA (£35.78 PAYE) Working alongside Powys County Council, We are looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead a busy Children’s Services Assessment Social Work Team. This is a key leadership role where you will drive high-quality practice, support staff development, and ensure timely, effective safeguarding responses for children and families. About the Role: As Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the Assessment Team, ensuring that referrals, assessments, and child protection enquiries are managed effectively and within timescales. You will provide strong operational and practice leadership in a fast-paced environment focused on safeguarding and early decision-making. You will support and challenge practitioners...

Our client, Hartlepool Borough Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Fostering Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking an experienced social worker to join our Fostering Team. . We offer very well supported and manageable caseloads. The successful applicant will need to have experience in the recruitment, assessment, and support of foster carers. You will have knowledge of Fostering legislation, procedure, and compliance. You will be child focused. We will offer manageable caseloads to ensure you can provide bespoke support to foster carers, excellent training opportunities to further develop your practice and you will be part of a well-established, dedicated and motivated team. We have embedded the Secure Base Model into our practice and we ensure all new members of staff undertake training to allow them to confidently use the model. Children Services in Hartlepool priorities the wellbeing of staff through manageable caseloads, a highly supportive and...

Adults Social Worker – Learning Disabilities Team Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council £31.97 per hour | Locum Contract | 37 Hours per Week Are you an experienced Adults Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? Dudley MBC is seeking a confident and skilled Social Worker to join their Learning Disabilities Team, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role for someone with at least 2 years’ post-qualified permanent experience in Adults Social Work who thrives in statutory services. The Role You will manage a varied and complex caseload, completing: Care Act 2014 assessments and reviews using strengths-based, person-centred approaches Support planning and risk management Section 42 safeguarding enquiries Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA) and Best Interest decisions Court of Protection and DoLS work Transitions from Children’s to Adult Services...

Our client, Wakefiled council are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Locality Team Social Worker needed for Locality Team (Team 4) based at Featherstone Town Hall. Must have current CP experience and be able to deal with fast paced work. Pick up is every 4 weeks and must be office based that week. WFH is allowed in between but a maximum of 2 days only. 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...

Our client, Tameside MBC is looking for 5 social workers to work in their Safeguarding and Support team This role is based on the Safeguarding and Support team where social workers manage Child in Need, Child Protection, pre-proceedings and Court matters. Candidates will be supported by a stable and permanent leadership team. Tameside have a clear and ambitious improvement plan, inviting experienced workers to contribute to ongoing development and benefit from the positive changes underway. The recent Ofsted monitoring visit letter, published in January, describes the stability and positive changes within the service. The social work role is office-based, with some flexibility around working from home arrangements where agreed by the Team Manager. There is a preference that any successful candidate will work their contracted hours over 5 days. Main duties and responsibilities include: To carry out assessments of children in need, including those in need of protection and cared...

Our client, Halifax Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker ot join their Mental health 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 reviewed solely on...

Locum Senior Adult Social Worker Sensory Services Team - SW Herts OP & Sensory Services Apsley 1, Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead £35.00 per hour Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Adult Social Worker to join its specialist Sensory Services Team in Hemel Hempstead on a locum basis. Hertfordshire is widely recognised for its commitment to high standards of practice, strong leadership, and investment in frontline services. The council promotes a culture of professional autonomy, reflective supervision, and manageable caseloads, ensuring social workers are supported to deliver effective and defensible practice. This is a specialist opportunity to work within a well-established Sensory Services Team, supporting adults with sensory impairments to maximise independence, wellbeing, and community engagement. The service works in line with the Care Act 2014, placing strengths-based practice and person-centred outcomes at the core of its...

Child Protection Advisor | Ealing Council Locum contract £45 per hour Senior advisory and quality assurance role Hybrid working available High-impact strategic safeguarding position Ealing Council is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Child Protection Advisor to join its Children’s Services on a locum basis. This is a senior-level role suited to an advanced practitioner with extensive safeguarding experience, offering an excellent rate and the opportunity to influence frontline practice, quality assurance, and service improvement. About Ealing Council Ealing Council is committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding practice and continuous service improvement. The authority offers a supportive and progressive working environment, where experienced professionals are empowered to drive standards, mentor staff, and shape strategic safeguarding outcomes. Key Responsibilities Provide expert advice and consultation on complex safeguarding and child protection...

London Borough of Merton Senior Social Worker – Children’s and Families Team Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour Hours: 35 per week Contract: Locum About the Role The London Borough of Merton is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join its Children’s and Families Team. This is a key frontline role where you will lead on complex cases, provide professional guidance within the team, and contribute to high-quality safeguarding and family support practice across the service. You will undertake assessments, support children and families, and work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve positive outcomes for children. Key Responsibilities Lead on complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases. Conduct high-quality Child and Family Assessments. Provide professional oversight and support to other social workers. Liaise with partner agencies to ensure coordinated planning and intervention. Prepare clear, analytical reports for conferences, panels, and reviews....

Our client, Reading Borough Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their Children & Young People Disability Team The work style is hybrid with SW in the office twice a week. As a Social Worker, you will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of children and young people, ensuring their needs are identified and met. Where necessary, you will arrange appropriate accommodation and provide interventions that safeguard and promote their welfare. Your work will adhere to company policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to deliver high-quality outcomes You will engage directly with children, families, carers, and communities, supporting them to make informed decisions and achieve positive change. Building strong, trusting relationships is essential, as is working collaboratively with colleagues and external agencies to gather information, plan care, and deliver effective interventions. Maintaining accurate case notes, preparing detailed...

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the Children in the South Westof England ? Connect2socialwork are urgently looking for a Social Worker to join their great Birth to Settled Adulthood Team with a Pay rate up to £42.00 per hour on a Locum basis. The benefits of this Social Worker role: Flexible Friendly Team Hybrid Job Description: For full Job Description please get in contact :) Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork: "Refer a Friend" bonus - get £300 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place* Free DBS and compliance service Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge About Connect2SocialWork Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also...