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Childrens Social Worker - Safeguarding

Job in Bournemouth, Dorset County, BH1, England, UK
Listing for: Leaders in Care
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-30
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Child Protection, Community Health
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 42 GBP Hourly GBP 42.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Safeguarding Social Worker – South Coast £42 per Hour + £150 Weekly Accommodation Bonus Flexible Hybrid Working | Low Caseloads | 6-Month Minimum Contract

Are you an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker looking for a role with manageable caseloads, flexible working arrangements, and strong management support?

We're currently working with a well-regarded South Coast local authority that is actively recruiting experienced Social Workers into its Safeguarding Service. The authority is committed to keeping caseloads as low as possible, allowing practitioners to focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for social workers seeking a better work-life balance while continuing to develop professionally within a supportive team environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for safeguarding children and supporting families through:

Child in Need (CIN) work
Child Protection (CP) planning and intervention
Long-term safeguarding and support
Multi-agency partnership working
Assessments and care planning

Court work is minimal, allowing you to focus on direct practice and relationship-based social work.

What's on Offer?

£42 per hour
£150 weekly accommodation bonus
Flexible hybrid working
Choose your office days
Low and manageable caseloads
Minimum 6-month contract
Access to high-quality training and development
Supportive management team
Wellbeing and employee support services
Easily commutable South Coast location
Loyalty bonus available (contact for details)
Why Apply? With increasing pressures across children's services, opportunities offering genuine flexibility, lower caseloads, and strong support are becoming increasingly difficult to find.

We work directly with hiring managers, allowing us to match social workers with roles that fit their preferred working style, experience, and career goals.

Whether you're looking for better support, greater flexibility, or a fresh challenge, we'd be happy to discuss how this opportunity could work for you.

Referral Bonus Know another Social Worker looking for their next contract?

Receive £500 for every successful referral that we place.

Requirements
Qualified Social Worker
Current Social Work England registration
Previous experience within statutory children's safeguarding services

For a confidential discussion about this role, or to hear about other opportunities available nationwide, contact Nathan today:

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