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:
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Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.
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Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes.
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Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments.
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Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child protection conferences.
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Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Team Manager.
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Participate in the duty rota every 6 weeks.
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Support and mentor less experienced colleagues where required.
Essential Requirements:
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Social Work England registration.
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Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory).
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Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding.
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Right to work in the UK.
Why Choose SW Locums?
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One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies.
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Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment.
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Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates.
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Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities.
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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
Salary description
£39.04 - £39.04 per hour