Locum Children in Care Social Worker - Scarborough
Scarborough, 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
📍 Location: Scarborough
📊 Caseload: 20-24 cases per Social Worker
💰 Pay: £37.79 per hour
⭐ About the Role
- Manage a Children in Care caseload
- Complete statutory visits, care planning and reviews
- Work collaboratively with carers, families and partner agencies
- Maintain high-quality recording and timely interventions
✅ Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
- Minimum 3+ years permanent post-qualified experience (DfE compliant)
- Strong Children in Care / LAC experience
- Confident with court work and care planning
- Ability to manage a varied and busy caseload
🌟 Why This Role?
- Manageable caseloads (20-24)
- Supportive team and management structure
- Well-established local authority
- Competitive locum rates
🤝 Davina Cripps | Senior Consultant - Caritas Recruitment
A More Human Approach to Recruitment
What You Can Expect
- Honest advice on roles, teams and pay rates
- Regular contact and ongoing support
- Access to exclusive opportunities
- A recruiter who listens and puts you first
🏢 Why Caritas?
📢 Interested?
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Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Scarborough, 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
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