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Contract

Social Worker - Localities

Sheldon Phillips Ltd
Barrow in Furness
money-bag Negotiable
Posted: 10 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 08 August 2026
Ref: 225353240

Social Worker – Locality Team – Westmoreland and Furness Council

Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Pay: £45 per hour
Office Working: 3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Westmoreland and Furness Council to find two experienced Social Workers for their Assessment and Safeguarding team in Children’s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Westmoreland are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.


Duties

  • Completing Section 47’s and section 17 enquiries
  • Supporting with the duty rota
  • Undertake Section 7and 37 reports, as well as attending Court, and providing analysis and evidence-based recommendations
  • Long term engagement with families, including direct work, capturing the voice of the child
  • Write conference reports and attend conferences, such as Core Group Meetings

What you need

  • Social Work Qualification
  • Social Work England registration
  • Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work role in a Localities team in Westmoreland, give Emily Cooper a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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