Locum Duty & Assessment Social Worker - Lancaster | ££ Competitive

Added 27/07/2026

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? We are seeking a dedicated Duty & Assessment Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Children's Services team in Lancaster.This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative environment where your expertise will make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.The RoleAs a Duty & Assessment Social Worker, you will be responsible for undertaking high-quality assessments and interventions, ensuring children are safeguarded and receive the right support at the right time.Key responsibilities include:Completing timely, structured and analytical assessments.Carrying out purposeful home...

Locum Children's Social Worker - Duty Team - Cannock, Stafford

Added 20/07/2026

Join a Busy Frontline Duty Team in CannockLooking for your next locum role in Children's Services?We're recruiting experienced Social Workers to join a fast-paced Duty Team in Cannock, managing new referrals and safeguarding children at the point they need support most.Key ResponsibilitiesManaging new referralsCompleting Section 47 enquiriesUndertaking initial visitsCompleting Child & Family AssessmentsDelivering direct intervention during assessment periodsWorking closely with partner agencies to safeguard childrenPay Rates (MOU Aligned)💷 Band 1 Social Worker - £28.55ph ASYE + 2 years' experience💷 Band 2 Senior Social Worker - £30.57ph ASYE + 3 years' experience💷 Advanced Practitioner / Senior Practitioner / ATM - £33.30ph...

Locum Children's Social Worker - Louth, Lincolnshire

Added 20/07/2026

📍 Louth, Lincolnshire | 💼 Locum Contract | 🚗 Free Parking | 🏡 Hybrid WorkingI'm currently recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a welcoming, supportive and stable frontline team in Louth, Lincolnshire.This is a LOCUM opportunity working with children and families from referral through to Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Proceedings, alongside strong partner agencies including Family Help, Family Group Decision Making and Health.The RoleYou will:Complete Child & Family AssessmentsManage CIN and CP plansWork directly with children, families and partner agencies to safeguard childrenHold cases within Private and Public Law ProceedingsWhat's on Offer?✅ Stable and...

Locum Children's Social Worker - Family Safeguarding Team

Added 20/07/2026

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 RoleAs part of the Family Safeguarding Team, you will:Complete Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children workUndertake assessments, care planning and statutory visitsManage a diverse caseload of children and families requiring safeguarding interventionWork collaboratively with partner agencies to reduce risk and improve outcomesPrepare high-quality reports for court, reviews and other statutory...

Locum Family Support & Protection Social Worker | East London

Added 17/07/2026

Location: East London Contract: Locum Rate: Competitive We are seeking an experienced Family Support & Protection Social Worker to join a busy front line safeguarding team in East London. This role involves working directly with children and families to assess risk, safeguard vulnerable children, and deliver effective interventions that create positive outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage Child in Need, Child Protection and Court casesComplete assessments, Section 47 investigations and risk analysesUndertake statutory visits and direct work with children and familiesDevelop, implement and review safety and intervention plansChair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, Core Groups and Child Protection ConferencesPrepare court reports, statements and legal...

Locum Adults Locality Social Worker | Birkenhead £36.08ph 9mth!

Added 15/07/2026

📍 Birkenhead, Wirral | 💰 £36.08 per hour | 📅 9-Month Contract (Maternity Cover) A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join an Integrated Community Care Team in Birkenhead on a long-term maternity cover contract. Working within a supportive multi-disciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering health and social care services to adults and carers, ensuring the principles of the Care Act 2014, strengths-based practice, personalisation and social inclusion are embedded in all areas of practice.Key DutiesCompleting Care Act AssessmentsUndertaking support planning and reviewsManaging adult safeguarding workSupporting adults with complex physical health,...

Locum Family Help Social Worker - Leominster

Added 10/07/2026

📍 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 RoleAs a Family Help Social Worker, you'll:Manage a varied and complex caseload as the...

Locum Permanence Social Worker Leicester Adoption Role

Added 08/07/2026

Location: Leicester Contract: Locum Sector: Children's Services / Adoption & Permanence Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where you can make a lasting difference to children's lives? We are supporting a well-established and developing team in Leicester seeking a dedicated Locum Permanence Social Worker to lead on achieving positive adoption outcomes. Working within a stable team alongside supportive and approachable managers, you will play a key role in ensuring children achieve safe, secure, and loving permanent homes.The RoleIn this position, you will take the lead in progressing children's plans for adoption from the earliest...

Locum Assessment & Intervention Social Worker Oldham £39ph

Added 06/07/2026

📍 Location: Oldham💷 Rate: £39 per hour🕒 Contract: LocumAre you an experienced Qualified Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Locum Assessment & Intervention Social Worker to join a well-established Children's Services team in Oldham.This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment, undertaking meaningful front line work while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate.🔎 The RoleAs an Assessment & Intervention Social Worker, you will:Undertake assessments of children and families under statutory frameworksManage a varied caseload including Child Protection and Child in NeedComplete Section 17 and Section 47 investigationsWork collaboratively with...

Social Worker - Children & Family Services - West Berkshire

Added 30/10/2026

Social Worker - Children & Family ServicesWest Berkshire Council £40,434 - £50,075 per annum, including £6,000 Market Supplement Plus Retention Package | Permanent Location: West BerkshireCaritas Recruitment is supporting West Berkshire Council with the recruitment of permanent Children's Social Workers within Children and Family Services. The positions sit across various teams within the service.This is a fantastic opportunity for Social Workers looking for a permanent move where they can undertake meaningful statutory work with children, young people and their families.The RoleAs a Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of children and young people appropriate to your experience, delivering high-quality...

Senior Social Worker – Children Services – Pledge (ID 04269)

Added 20/10/2026

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PLO Reviewing Officer - Children's Services - Swindon

Added 28/10/2026

PLO Reviewing Officer - Children's ServicesLocation: Swindon Working pattern: Hybrid, with two days per week in the officeCaritas Recruitment is looking for an experienced PLO Reviewing Officer to support children's social work teams through Legal Planning Meetings, pre-proceedings and court processes.This role requires a restorative approach, combining high challenge with high support, to strengthen assessment, care planning and timely case progression.Key responsibilitiesProvide social workers with a reflective space to prepare for Legal Planning Meetings, ensuring assessments clearly identify harm.Ensure genograms and chronologies are accurate and fit for purpose.Support the timely progression of cases through pre-proceedings and court.Promote family-led practice, including...

Child In Care Social Worker - Nottingham

Added 03/11/2026

CIC Social WorkerPlease 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 recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to work with Nottingham City Council, supporting Children in Care and young people with a range of complex needs. £37.50 per hour Umbrella | £27.91 PAYE | 37 hours per week | Inside IR35 This role involves working with Children in Care (CIC), Children...

Adoption Social Worker - Nottingham

Added 03/11/2026

Adoption Social Worker - Nottingham Childre's ServicesPlease 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 recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join the Permanence / Adoption Team with Nottingham City Council. £37.50 per hour Umbrella | 37 hours per week | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Working Location: Loxley House, Nottingham Working pattern: Hybrid, 2 days per week in the office...

Children's Locality Social Worker - Nottingham

Added 03/11/2026

Children's Locality Social WorkerPlease 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 recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join a Locality Team with Nottingham City Council. £37.50 per hour | 37 hours per week | Inside IR35 | Hybrid Working This is a varied frontline safeguarding role working with children and families across Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP),...