Children Social Worker

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 where required. Essential Requirements: * Social Work England registration. * Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory). * Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding. * Right to work in the UK. Why Choose SW Locums? * One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies. * Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment. * Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates. * Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities. * 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