Children's Social Worker - Bournemouth

Children's Social Worker - Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.

Caritas Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join a well-established Children and Families First Team within a Good-rated Local Authority. This long-term locum opportunity sits within a supportive service holding Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP) and Looked After Children (LAC) cases. The team benefits from manageable caseloads, regular monthly supervision and a positive working environment where practitioners are supported to deliver high-quality outcomes for children and families.

About the Role

As a Social Worker within the Children and Families First Team, you will be responsible for managing a varied caseload of CIN, CP and Looked After Children cases, undertaking assessments, planning interventions and ensuring children receive effective support and protection. The local authority prides itself on strong team morale, supportive management and a commitment to maintaining manageable caseloads, enabling social workers to focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for children.

Essential Requirements

Social Work England Registration Right to Work in the UK Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience within a statutory English Local Authority Experience managing CIN, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases CV must clearly evidence how the DfE experience requirements are met Essential car user with access to own vehicle Able to commit to 3 days per week in the office within the BCP area Full-time availability Ideally locally based

What's on Offer?

Up to £42 per hour Long-term locum opportunity Manageable caseloads Regular monthly supervision Supportive team culture with high morale Opportunity to work within a Good local authorityThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's social worker seeking a stable locum assignment within a supportive and well-performing service.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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