Details:
- Salary: £36 - 38 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Hertford Hertfordshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Qualified Social Worker – Children's Services – Hertfordshire | £36–£38 per hour
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Start: ASAP
Looking for your next Qualified Social Worker role within Children's Services in Hertfordshire?
3D Recruit is recruiting for an experienced Children's Social Worker to support children, young people and families within a local authority setting. This locum opportunity offers £36–£38 per hour, with an ASAP start available.
The Role
You will use your assessment skills and professional judgement to understand family circumstances, identify risks and develop plans that promote children's safety and wellbeing. Specific responsibilities will depend on the allocated team and caseload.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Undertaking child and family assessments to identify needs, strengths and risks
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Managing a varied caseload and prioritising work according to safeguarding needs
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Working directly with children and young people to understand their wishes and feelings
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Developing plans with families and partner agencies to achieve measurable outcomes
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Monitoring progress and reviewing plans when circumstances change
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Identifying and escalating safeguarding concerns through appropriate channels
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Attending multi-agency meetings and contributing clear professional recommendations
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Producing timely assessments, case notes and reports
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Working in accordance with statutory requirements, professional standards and local procedures
What We're Looking For
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Social Work degree or equivalent qualification
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Current Social Work England (SWE) registration
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Minimum 3 years' post-qualifying experience
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Strong knowledge of UK children's social care legislation and practice
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Experience managing complex children's social care cases
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Right to work in the UK
Why Work with 3D Recruit?
At 3D Recruit, we don't just place you in a role - we support you throughout your locum journey.
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Competitive pay rates with holiday pay and pension
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Exclusive vacancies with local authorities
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Flexible locum, temporary and permanent opportunities
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Dedicated one-to-one support from your personal consultant
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Access to free CPD training to support your professional development and SWE registration
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Referral bonus of up to £250 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)
Interested?
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker and this opportunity sounds like the right fit, apply now with your CV and a member of the 3D Recruit team will be in touch.
Start date: ASAP
At 3D Recruit, candidate safety and compliance are paramount. All candidates undergo a thorough vetting process, including DBS checks where required, face-to-face registration, verification of original documentation and comprehensive reference checks before being represented to our clients