Locum Family Help Social Worker - Leominster
Leominster, England, United Kingdom Temporary QSW childrens services, Adoption and fostering, Children and families, Young people and leaving care, CAMHS, Children and disabilities, Probation and youth offending
📍 Leominster | 💷 £30.57 per hour | ⏰ 37 Hours per Week | 📅 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension)
Are you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity?
We're recruiting for a Family Help Social Worker to join a supportive locality team in Leominster, where you'll work with children and families to deliver high-quality interventions that promote positive, sustainable outcomes.
Working within a restorative practice model, you'll be supported by approachable managers who encourage collaboration, reflection, and professional development, even with the most complex cases.
The Role
As a Family Help Social Worker, you'll:
- Manage a varied and complex caseload as the Family Help Lead Practitioner.
- Complete assessments, identify risk, and develop effective Family Help Plans.
- Build restorative relationships with children, young people, and their families.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support.
- Chair and contribute to Child in Need meetings, Core Groups, Strategy Meetings, and other multi-agency forums.
- Undertake safeguarding and child protection work where required.
- Complete high-quality recordings, assessments, reports, and court work where necessary.
- Promote positive outcomes for children while ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
About You
To be considered, you must have:
- ✅ A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
- ✅ Current Social Work England registration.
- ✅ A minimum of 3 years' post-qualified permanent experience within an English Local Authority.
- ✅ Strong experience working with children and families in a statutory setting.
- ✅ Sound knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation, the Children Act 1989 & 2004, and current statutory guidance.
- ✅ Excellent assessment, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- ✅ The ability to manage a busy caseload and produce high-quality written work.
Contract Details
- Location: Leominster
- Rate: £30.57 per hour
- Hours: 37 per week
- Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extension
If you're passionate about making a real difference for children and families and are looking for your next locum opportunity, I'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact me for more information:
Davina Cripps
📞 07385 031109
📧 [email protected]
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