Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a well-supported Locality Team? Middlesbrough Council is looking for a confident, relationship-focused practitioner to join their front line service, making a genuine impact with children and families.

The Role

  • Manage a diverse caseload of children and families within a locality setting
  • Complete assessments, care planning and safeguarding interventions
  • Work closely with multi-agency partners to deliver positive outcomes
  • Support children across CIN, CP and, where required, court processes
  • Build strong, purposeful relationships that create long-term change

What We're Looking For

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
  • Strong experience within Children's Services (Locality/Safeguarding)
  • Confident decision-maker with solid assessment skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

Why This Role?

  • Supportive management and structured teams
  • Focus on relationship-based practice
  • Competitive locum rates
  • Opportunity to make a tangible difference in the community

A Straightforward, Supportive Approach

  • 23 years' experience offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout
  • Honest, no-pressure recruitment focused on what genuinely suits you
  • Clear communication and real insight into teams, culture and caseloads
  • Long-term relationships over quick placements - you're more than a CV

Who This Suits

  • Experienced locum Social Workers seeking stability and support
  • Practitioners who value honesty, transparency and realistic role matching
  • Those looking for a role where their impact truly matters

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

£27.56
Per hour
Up to GBP27.56 per hour + expenses

Middlesbrough

Temporary

Added 23/06/2026
Reference: DC1109240626AM_1782219919

Children's Locality Social Worker - Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough
Temporary

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