Children Social Worker
Posted on Jul 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£39 - £39 Hourly
Temporary
Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Council | London
Location: London (Southwark Council)
Role: Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention
Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time
Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.
*
Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes.
*
Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments.
*
Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child protection conferences.
*
Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Team Manager.
*
Participate in the duty rota every 6 weeks.
*
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues where required.
Essential Requirements:
*
Social Work England registration.
*
Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory).
*
Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding.
*
Right to work in the UK.
Why Choose SW Locums?
*
One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies.
*
Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment.
*
Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates.
*
Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities.
*
Earn a £500 Referral Bonus for every successful Social Worker you refer (Terms & Conditions apply).
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum assignment with a well-established local authority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your locum career with SW Locums
Location: London (Southwark Council)
Role: Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention
Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time
Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.
*
Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes.
*
Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments.
*
Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child protection conferences.
*
Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Team Manager.
*
Participate in the duty rota every 6 weeks.
*
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues where required.
Essential Requirements:
*
Social Work England registration.
*
Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory).
*
Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding.
*
Right to work in the UK.
Why Choose SW Locums?
*
One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies.
*
Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment.
*
Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates.
*
Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities.
*
Earn a £500 Referral Bonus for every successful Social Worker you refer (Terms & Conditions apply).
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum assignment with a well-established local authority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your locum career with SW Locums
Reference: 225360375
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Children Social Worker
Posted on Jul 12, 2026 by CV-Library
Southwark, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£39 - £39 Hourly
Temporary
Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention | Southwark Council | London
Location: London (Southwark Council)
Role: Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention
Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time
Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.
*
Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes.
*
Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments.
*
Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child protection conferences.
*
Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Team Manager.
*
Participate in the duty rota every 6 weeks.
*
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues where required.
Essential Requirements:
*
Social Work England registration.
*
Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory).
*
Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding.
*
Right to work in the UK.
Why Choose SW Locums?
*
One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies.
*
Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment.
*
Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates.
*
Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities.
*
Earn a £500 Referral Bonus for every successful Social Worker you refer (Terms & Conditions apply).
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum assignment with a well-established local authority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your locum career with SW Locums
Location: London (Southwark Council)
Role: Senior Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Intervention
Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday | Full-Time
Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families.
Key Responsibilities:
*
Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.
*
Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes.
*
Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments.
*
Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child protection conferences.
*
Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Team Manager.
*
Participate in the duty rota every 6 weeks.
*
Support and mentor less experienced colleagues where required.
Essential Requirements:
*
Social Work England registration.
*
Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory).
*
Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding.
*
Right to work in the UK.
Why Choose SW Locums?
*
One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies.
*
Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment.
*
Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates.
*
Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities.
*
Earn a £500 Referral Bonus for every successful Social Worker you refer (Terms & Conditions apply).
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum assignment with a well-established local authority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your locum career with SW Locums
Reference: 225360375
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