Locum Social Worker - Child Protection (Southend, £38ph)

Reference: GB100725D_1752141855

🌟 Locum Social Worker - Child Protection (Southend) 🌟
Rate: £38 per hour | Location: Southend-on-Sea | Team: Child Protection
Start Date: TBC | Contract: Locum | Working Pattern: Full-time

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Southend-on-Sea City Council is seeking an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join their frontline safeguarding team. This is a high-impact role where you'll work with children and families to reduce risk and improve long-term outcomes.


🚗 A valid driving licence and access to a car are essential.


🔹 Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a complex caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Child in Need Plans, and care proceedings.

  • Undertake statutory assessments, home visits, and direct work with children and families.

  • Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, legal planning meetings, and court hearings.

  • Prepare clear, concise, and evidence-based reports to support safeguarding decisions.

  • Collaborate closely with partner agencies to deliver effective multi-agency safeguarding interventions.


🔹 Essential Requirements:

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

  • Significant frontline experience in child protection.

  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities.

  • Must drive and have access to a vehicle.


🔹 Additional Information:

  • Rate: £38.00 per hour (umbrella)

  • Enhanced DBS required

  • Flexible working may be considered, depending on service needs

Join a committed safeguarding team in Southend and help protect vulnerable children through timely and effective interventions.

For an informal discussion regarding this job or any opportunities in Social Work - Locum or Permanent, UK wide - please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas Recruitment - 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7 g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£38.00
Per hour
Up to GBP38 per hour + benefits

Southend-on-Sea

Contract

Added 10/07/2025
Reference: GB100725D_1752141855

Locum Social Worker - Child Protection (Southend, £38ph)

Southend-on-Sea
Contract

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