Locum Children's Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team
Reference: DC1109200726AM_1784546040
Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Locum Children's Social Worker to join a Family Safeguarding Team based in Bridlington.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families through effective safeguarding intervention and relationship-based practice.
The Role
As part of the Family Safeguarding Team, you will:
- Complete Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children work
- Undertake assessments, care planning and statutory visits
- Manage a diverse caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding intervention
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomes
- Prepare high-quality reports for court, reviews and other statutory meetings
- Develop effective relationships with children, young people and families to support sustainable change
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must have:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)
- Registration with Social Work England
- A minimum of 3 years' permanent post-qualified experience within Children's Services
- Experience within Family Safeguarding, Child Protection, CIN or Assessment teams
- Strong assessment, report writing and court work skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred)
Why Work With Davina & Caritas?
- 23 years of recruitment experience, offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout your job search.
- Straightforward and honest advice with a focus on finding roles that genuinely fit your skills, values and lifestyle.
- No pressure recruitment - clear communication, realistic information and ongoing support before, during and after placement.
- Backed by Caritas Recruitment's trusted reputation, strong compliance processes and long-standing local authority partnerships across England and Wales.
What You Can Expect
✔ Honest feedback and transparent communication
✔ Up-to-date market insight on rates, teams and local authorities
✔ Access to exclusive opportunities not always advertised publicly
✔ A recruiter who understands social work and puts people before placements
✔ Up-to-date market insight on rates, teams and local authorities
✔ Access to exclusive opportunities not always advertised publicly
✔ A recruiter who understands social work and puts people before placements
Whether you're actively seeking your next assignment or simply exploring the market, I'd be happy to have a confidential conversation - [email protected] / 07385 031109
Know someone suitable? If this role isn't right for you, refer a qualified Social Worker and you could receive £300 if we successfully place them.
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Locum Children's Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team
Bridlington
Temporary