Children Social Worker

Children's Social Worker – Assessment & Safeguarding

Location:

London Borough of Haringey, Greater London
Pay: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)
Job Type: Full-Time Locum

Start Date:

ASAP

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity?

SW Locums, one of the UK's leading social work recruitment agencies, is recruiting on behalf of the London Borough of Haringey for an experienced Children's Social Worker to join their Assessment & Safeguarding Team. We are committed to matching talented social workers with high-quality local authority roles, offering competitive rates, dedicated consultant support, and weekly payroll to ensure a smooth and rewarding locum experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority that is committed to safeguarding children, supporting families, and delivering positive outcomes through high-quality social work practice.

The Role

You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload within the Assessment & Safeguarding Team, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support and protection at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage Child Protection (CP), Child in Need (CIN), and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases.

* Undertake assessments and develop effective care and support plans.

* Build positive relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.

* Produce high-quality reports and maintain accurate case records.

* Assess risk and make informed decisions to safeguard vulnerable children.

* Work in line with statutory legislation, safeguarding procedures, and best practice.

What We're Looking For

* Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

* Proven experience within Children's Assessment and Safeguarding.

* Strong experience managing CP, CIN, and PLO cases.

* Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.

* A confident practitioner with a child-centred approach and a passion for achieving positive outcomes.

Why Choose SW Locums?

* Excellent pay of £37.52 per hour (Umbrella).

* Full-time locum opportunity with an ASAP start.

* Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your placement.

* Weekly payroll with competitive rates.

* Access to exclusive local authority vacancies across London and the UK.

* A trusted recruitment agency with a reputation for placing social workers in some of the best locum opportunities available.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while advancing your locum career, apply today with SW Locums and take the next step with one of the UK's most respected social work recruitment agencies