Are you an experienced Locum Qualified Social Worker looking for your next opportunity in a fast-paced, supportive environment?

Harrow's First Response Team is seeking dedicated practitioners who thrive on making an immediate difference for children and families.
This is a rewarding front line role where your assessment skills, judgement and ability to act decisively will be valued from day one.

🔎 The Role

As a Social Worker in the First Response Team, you will:
  • Be the allocated Social Worker completing assessments for children in need, including those requiring protection
  • Work with children looked after, those subject to public care proceedings, and private law proceedings when directed by the court
  • Take responsibility for the assessment, planning, monitoring and review of all allocated children and families
  • Deliver high-quality statutory social work practice within a local authority setting
Your caseload will include children and families requiring statutory intervention, including:
  • Children in Need (CIN)
  • Child Protection (CP) cases
  • Looked After Children (LAC)

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Team Structure

You'll be part of a well-established and supportive team, including:
  • Team Manager
  • Senior Practitioner
  • Social Workers
  • Social Care Assistant
  • Trainee Social Worker
  • Business Support Officer

✅ Why This Role?

  • High-impact work in a front line First Response environment
  • Supportive leadership and clear team structure
  • Opportunity to enhance assessment and decision-making skills
  • Competitive locum rates and flexible working

🤝 A Straightforward, Supportive Approach

Working with me, you can expect:
  • Calm, experienced guidance - 23 years in recruitment supporting Social Workers like you
  • A common sense approach - roles matched to your reality, not forced fits
  • Consistent, honest communication - clear updates and transparent feedback at every stage
  • No pressure, no guesswork - you stay in control of your decisions
I don't see Social Workers as CVs - I see professionals with purpose, and I'm here to represent, guide and support you properly.

🌟 Why Caritas?

Caritas is a trusted name in Social Work recruitment, known for:
  • Strong local authority relationships
  • High compliance standards
  • Long-term partnerships with candidates
Combined with a personal, tailored approach, you'll get access to opportunities others don't see.

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Let's have a proper conversation - no pressure, just honest support.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 07385 031109

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£40.00
Per hour
Up to GBP40 per hour + expenses

Greater London

Temporary

Added 22/06/2026
Reference: DC1109220626PM_1782146924

Locum Social Worker - First Response Team, Harrow £ Great Rate!

Greater London
Temporary

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