31 locum social worker jobs found

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 (Adult Mental Health) job in South Devon. Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions. HOULRY RATE: £26.50 (umbrella) TYPE: LOCUM TEAM: Mental Health / Adult Social Care HOURS: Full Time, Initial 12-week period, immediate start Job Overview: As an Agency Social Worker, you will be responsible for: * Carrying out assessments, care planning, and reviews in accordance with statutory requirements. * Providing person-centred support to service users with complex mental health or adult social care needs. * Liaising closely with multi-agency teams including healthcare professionals, safeguarding teams, and community services. * Maintaining accurate, timely, and detailed case records. * Participating...

Social Worker Birth to Settled Adulthood Service Location: North Dorset (Office base: Dorchester) Contract: Locum, Maternity Cover Start Date: March Service Area: Children & Young People (0-25) About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. We are seeking a skilled and committed Locum Social Worker to join our Birth to Settled Adulthood service to provide maternity cover from March. 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, including: Early...

About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. Locum Social Worker Adult Social Care East Dorset (Ferndown) Job Title: Locum Social Worker Location: East Dorset Contract Type: Locum Hours: 37 per week Job Overview We are seeking an Experienced Locum Social Worker to join our East Dorset Locality Team. This role involves working with adults in the community, managing complex cases, and delivering high‑quality strengths‑based assessments within a local authority setting. Key Responsibilities Complete strengths-based assessments and care planning Manage a complex caseload within adult social care Conduct community visits and home assessments Lead on Court of Protection work, including reports and...

️ Family Support Worker – Winter Opportunities Available Now! ❄️ Location: Various roles across Yorkshire, the North East, Manchester & Lincolnshire Contract: Agency / Locum Start: ASAP Pay: Competitive, paid weekly As the frost settles and the winter months roll in, it’s the perfect time to step into a role that brings warmth, guidance, and stability to families who need it most. Local authorities across the region are looking for passionate, proactive Family Support Workers to join their teams this season. Key Responsibilities Deliver targeted 1:1 and group support to children and families Complete assessments and develop outcome-focused support plans Work alongside Social Workers, Schools, Health, and Early Help Teams Support families with routines, boundaries, housing, budgeting, parenting, and accessing community resources Keep accurate records and contribute to multi-agency meetings Promote positive change, resilience, and independence

Duty and Assessment | Wigan | £39 per hour Wigan Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join its Duty and Assessment team on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for a confident practitioner who can manage fast-paced frontline work, complete robust assessments, and make sound decisions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest stage. This role would suit a Social Worker with solid frontline statutory experience, strong assessment skills, and the ability to work decisively within a busy Duty and Assessment setting. Role Overview As part of the Duty and Assessment team, you will be responsible for completing timely assessments, responding to referrals, and making clear recommendations to ensure children and families receive the right level of support and intervention. You will need to be confident in managing risk, engaging families, and working closely with partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding outcomes. Key responsibilities...

Description: Connect2Kent recruit exclusively for Kent County Council. We recruit for a range of Social Work position's both Locum and Permanent. Kent County Council are Ofsted rated as 'Outstanding'. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to join the Children In Care Team Covering Dartford, Swanley and Surrounding areas. Previous experience is required working in Children In Care. Main duties and responsibilities: Manage a caseload of complex cases involving high levels of risk and needs to a high standard to ensure resources are utilised effectively.. Provide a high quality resource of professional social work knowledge and expertise to a team of Social Workers, to include student supervision, chairing complex meetings, assisted fieldwork, attendance in court, case audits and reviews etc, to assist the team in ensuring that it carries out its core tasks to a high standard. Provide coaching and mentoring support to Social Workers, including those undertaking...

Herefordshire | Locum | Up to £33.30 per hour | Hybrid Working Herefordshire Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Children with Disabilities Team. This is a rewarding opportunity to work with children and young people with complex needs, supporting them and their families to achieve positive outcomes. You will be part of a supportive team environment, delivering high-quality assessments and interventions while promoting independence, safety, and wellbeing for children with disabilities. In this role, you will: Manage a caseload of children with disabilities and complex needs Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory visits Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and where applicable, Looked After Children plans Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency partners Promote positive outcomes through strengths-based and child-centred practice Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings What You’ll Need:...

Locum Family Court Advisor - CAFCASS (Croydon & Grays Inn Road, London) £37 per hour | Mostly Remote | Caritas Recruitment Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role with Children and Families? Caritas Recruitment, as one of CAFCASS's trusted suppliers, is seeking two Locum Family Court Advisors to join CAFCASS in either Croydon or Grays Inn Road, Central London. The Role: As a Family Court Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of children is at the heart of family court proceedings. This role is mostly remote, with in-person family meetings and court attendance required as needed. Your responsibilities will include: Providing expert advice to courts on children's welfare in public and private law cases. Conducting risk assessments and recommending safe outcomes for children. Undertaking direct work with children and families to gather their views. Preparing high-quality court reports within required timescales....

Agency Family Court Advisor - Bournemouth/Portsmouth Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting CAFCASS in recruiting three Locum Family Court Advisors to join the Bournemouth or Portsmouth office, covering Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital private law work in the family courts. This is a full‑time temporary role (37 hours per week), working on a task/project basis, with hybrid expectations including court attendance and monthly in‑person team meetings. Role Overview As an Agency Family Court Advisor, you will provide high‑quality case analysis and clear recommendations to the family courts for children, parents, and families involved in private law proceedings. You will ensure that children's voices are heard and their...

Agency Family Court Advisor - Bournemouth/Portsmouth Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK. Caritas Recruitment is supporting CAFCASS in recruiting three Locum Family Court Advisors to join the Bournemouth or Portsmouth office, covering Hampshire. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to vital private law work in the family courts. This is a full‑time temporary role (37 hours per week), working on a task/project basis, with hybrid expectations including court attendance and monthly in‑person team meetings. Role Overview As an Agency Family Court Advisor, you will provide high‑quality case analysis and clear recommendations to the family courts for children, parents, and families involved in private law proceedings. You will ensure that children's voices are heard and their...

General Overview: Duty and assessment team is the frontline, single point of contact for all incoming safeguarding concerns relating to young people within the catchment area. Reports will initially come into the MASH service, and then be passed on to DAAT. This sector consists of 6 teams of approximately 8-10 staff each, with every team consisting of a Team Manager, Advanced Practitioner, Social Workers, Newly Qualified Social Workers, and Family Support Workers. As far as service expectations go, CIN cases are expected to be visited within 5 days, whereas CP cases are expected to be visited within 24 hours, or same day if possible, and the service moves at pace to ensure every child is seen promptly. DAAT is a countywide service, covering all areas of Northamptonshire. This may sound daunting to potential candidates, however the team hopes to support candidates long term to have their 'allocated area' to work in, meaning they will only cover cases within a given geographical...

Do you have a passion for providing first class support to children's services? We are currently working on behalf of CAFCASS to recruit for 3 x Locum Family Court Advisers to work within their Public and Private Law team. The role will be based in Bournemouth or Portsmouth officer covering Hampshire. CAFCASS independently advises the family courts about what is safe for children and within their best interests. CAFCASS is the largest employer of qualified social workers in England and is deeply committed to making a positive difference to each child they support. Benefits: 6 month contract 3 week office based induction then hybrid working after this - 2 days per week in office Flexible with start/finish times (can be negotiated) 28 days holiday, 33 with 5+ continuous service 4 extra health & well-being days off a year Dedicated well-being days off a year Paperless organisation- fantastic IT system in placeResponsibilities: To provide advanced social work-level services...

Safeguarding Advisor City & Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership Location: Hackney / Hybrid Rate: £39.03ph Umbrella Days: 1-2 days per week (flexible) About the Role We are seeking a skilled Locum Safeguarding Advisor to support the delivery of statutory safeguarding functions across the City & Hackney Safeguarding Children Partnership (CHSCP). This role is ideal for an experienced safeguarding professional seeking flexible working alongside meaningful, high‑impact partnership activity. This position focuses on quality assurance, operations, training, and multi‑agency partnership coordination, working closely with the Senior Professional Advisor to strengthen safeguarding practice across the borough. Key Responsibilities Quality Assurance & Operations Lead and coordinate the CHSCP's Quality Assurance Subgroup and associated workstreams. Support the development and delivery of the annual QA work plan. Design and implement multi‑agency audits, surveys, data...

Advanced Practitioner – Children in Care (Locum) 📍 Birmingham, B6 💼 Temporary Contract ⏱ 36.5 hours per week 💰 £24.51 PAYE About the Role We are currently recruiting for 8 experienced Advanced Practitioners to join a dynamic Children in Care Service in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking service that is continuing to innovate and improve outcomes for children and young people. The team supports approximately 700 children in care aged 0–18, acting as corporate parents and ensuring the best possible life chances. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality social work practice across a range of permanency planning pathways including: * Placement with parents * Long-term fostering * Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) * Adoption Key Responsibilities * Manage complex caseloads within Children in Care * Undertake care proceedings from Interim Care Orders through to Final Orders * Complete robust parenting assessments...

Respiratory Physiologist – London Location: London Position: Locum Respiratory Physiologist (Band 6) Contract Type: Locum Duration: Ongoing Hours: Full-time About the Role As a Band 6 Respiratory Physiologist, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients with respiratory conditions. You will be responsible for performing a range of lung function tests and supporting the diagnosis and management of conditions such as asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease. Key Responsibilities: Conduct a range of advanced respiratory and lung function tests, including spirometry, lung volume measurements, gas transfer tests, and reversibility studies. Perform and interpret full cardiopulmonary exercise tests and overnight oximetry studies (if required). Support the diagnosis, monitoring, and management of patients with respiratory conditions such as asthma, COPD, interstitial lung disease, and other pulmonary disorders. Ensure...

Location: Greater Manchester Salary Package: £450 per day negotiable depending on experience Benefits for the Locum Educational Psychologist: Opportunity to work within a supportive and cooperative team Initial short-term commitment (half term), offering flexibility Hybrid working - face-to-face delivery with home working for report writing Patch-based system providing structured and manageable workload Positive working environment with a vibrant office and free parking This work is predominantly consultation based, working with each schools individual needs (not much statutory work) NonStop Care is currently supporting one of our clients in Greater Manchester, with the recruitment of a Locum Educational Psychologist for an initial half-term assignment starting after Easter. Working pattern: Hybrid (face-to-face work in schools alongside home-based report writing) This opportunity offers a balanced caseload across statutory and traded services, with a strong emphasis on...

Location: North West England Salary Package: £450 per day negotiable depending on experience Benefits for the Locum Educational Psychologist: Opportunity to work within a supportive and cooperative team Initial short-term commitment (half term), offering flexibility Hybrid working - face-to-face delivery with home working for report writing Patch-based system providing structured and manageable workload Positive working environment with a vibrant office and free parking This work is predominantly consultation based, working with each schools individual needs (not much statutory work) NonStop Care is currently supporting one of our clients in North West England(Bolton area) with the recruitment of a Locum Educational Psychologist for an initial half-term assignment starting after Easter. Working pattern: Hybrid (face-to-face work in schools alongside home-based report writing) This opportunity offers a balanced caseload across statutory and traded services, with a strong...

Urgent Care GP Doctor – Temporary Contract (York) Recruiter: Service Care Solutions Location: York, Yorkshire Pay Rate: £80/hour (Ltd) (PAYE equivalent available upon request) Contract Type: Locum – 6 to 12 months Shifts: Flexible – Block booking & ad hoc available Schedule: Monday to Sunday shifts available Role Responsibilities As an Urgent Care GP, you will be expected to: Conduct patient consultations, including physical exams and history taking Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic medical conditions Prescribe medications and manage repeat prescriptions Order, review, and interpret diagnostic tests Refer patients to secondary care or specialist services when needed Promote preventative care and provide health education Manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension Maintain accurate patient records using EMIS or SystmOne (depending on the surgery)Requirements Fully qualified GP with CCT (Certificate of Completion of Training) GMC...

Southwark | Locum | £45.20 per hour | Hybrid Working Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead within their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the screening of referrals, ensuring timely decision-making, and driving high-quality safeguarding practice across the front door service. You will manage a multi-agency team, working closely with partners including police, health, and education to ensure children and families receive the right intervention at the earliest opportunity. In this role, you will: Lead and manage a team within the MASH service Oversee the screening and triaging of referrals Ensure timely and proportionate decision-making in line with statutory guidance Provide management oversight on complex safeguarding cases Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to share information and assess risk Monitor team performance, quality of practice, and service delivery...