https://jobs.co.uk/job/children-social-worker-sw-locums--24e83125-f414-487c-b3c0-6cf4aec903df RSS feed for Children Social Worker at SW Locums. en-gb Sun, 12 Jul 2026 21:18:59 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/children-social-worker-sw-locums--24e83125-f414-487c-b3c0-6cf4aec903df https://jobs.co.uk/job/children-social-worker-sw-locums--24e83125-f414-487c-b3c0-6cf4aec903df Sat, 11 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Southwark | Salary: £39.04/hour | Type: 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 w... Temporary