Social Worker Safeguarding | £42ph + £30/Night Accommodation Bonus
- Remote, United Kingdom
- Contract
- Hybrid
Job Description
£42ph | £30/Night Accommodation Bonus | Outstanding Safeguarding Service | Long-Term Contract | Court Work | Flexible Working | South Coast
If you're an experienced Safeguarding Social Worker looking for a long-term contract with a genuinely Outstanding children's service, this opportunity offers stability, flexibility, and manageable caseloads, alongside a £30 per night accommodation bonus for eligible contractors.
Based on the South Coast, you'll join a high-performing safeguarding team where court work is integrated into the role rather than sitting within a separate court team. With experienced, supportive managers, capped caseloads, and a flexible approach to hybrid working, you'll have the environment to deliver high-quality practice while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Package & Benefits
- £42 per hour
- £30 per night accommodation bonus
- Long-term contract providing stability and continuity
- Capped safeguarding caseload including court work
- Flexible hybrid working with a balanced office/home working model
- Supportive management with no micromanagement
About the Authority
You'll be joining a highly regarded local authority children's service recognised for its Outstanding safeguarding practice. The service is stable, well-led, and committed to supporting experienced social workers through realistic workloads
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a safeguarding caseload, including children subject to care proceedings.
- Prepare high-quality assessments, court statements, and care plans.
- Undertake statutory safeguarding interventions to protect children at risk.
- Work collaboratively with families, legal services, and partner agencies to achieve timely outcomes.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Recent safeguarding experience including court work.
- Strong knowledge of child protection processes and care proceedings.
Confident managing complex cases and producing high-quality court reports.