Details:
- Salary: £23.66 - Hour
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Derby Derbyshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Children's Social Worker – Child Protection Team
Location: Derbyshire
Employer: Derbyshire County Council
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-Time Locum (Monday to Friday)
Working Pattern: Hybrid Working Available
Pay Rate: £23.66 per hour (Negotiable for experienced candidates)
Children's Social Worker Opportunity – Derbyshire County Council
SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Children's Social Worker to join Derbyshire County Council's Child Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social worker looking for a rewarding locum role with the flexibility of hybrid working and the support of a well-established local authority.
About the Role
You will join the Area Child Protection Team, managing a varied caseload that includes:
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Assessments
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Child in Need (CIN)
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Child Protection
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Court Work
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CRE Work
Working closely with children, families, and partner agencies, you will play a key role in safeguarding children and ensuring positive outcomes through effective assessment, planning, and intervention.
Requirements
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Qualified Social Worker
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Registered with Social Work England
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Previous experience within Children's Services
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Experience managing Child Protection and Child in Need cases
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Confident completing assessments, court work, and statutory interventions
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Excellent assessment, communication, and report-writing skills
Why Derbyshire County Council?
Derbyshire County Council is committed to delivering high-quality services for children and families. You'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team with experienced management, flexible hybrid working arrangements, and a strong focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Why Choose SW Locums?
At SW Locums, we specialise in placing talented social workers into rewarding locum positions across the UK. We are committed to providing an outstanding recruitment experience and supporting our candidates throughout every stage of their assignment.
When you register with SW Locums, you'll benefit from:
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Competitive pay rates, with negotiation available for experienced candidates
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A dedicated recruitment consultant with specialist social work knowledge
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Access to exclusive locum opportunities
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Fast and efficient compliance and onboarding
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Weekly payroll
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Ongoing support throughout your placement
Our aim is to help locum social workers find rewarding roles that match their skills, experience, and career goals.
If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to start your next locum assignment as soon as possible, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure this excellent opportunity with Derbyshire County Council