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We are currently recruiting on behalf of the Royal Borough of Greenwich for a Childrens Senior Social Worker to join their team. This is a frontline Childrens Social Work role for an experienced and proficient practitioner with 5+ years post-qualification experience who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment where your expertise will help children achieve stability, safety, and reach their full potential.
Key Requirements:
Must be a Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in Childrens Social Work, with proven proficiency
Experience providing effective child-centred assessments, planning, and interventions
Skilled in working with children in need, child protection cases, looked after children, and care leavers
Ability to work collaboratively with families, foster carers, special guardians, and other professionals
Resilient, reliable, and confident in frontline Childrens Services
What Greenwich Offers:
£38.50 per hour (LTD, Inside IR35)
Supportive management and access to professional development opportunities
Opportunities to lead and contribute to high-quality practice and service improvement
Access to a wide range of specialist services and multi-agency teams
Commitment to manageable caseloads and workforce wellbeing
Flexible working arrangements
Plus, as your agency partner:
Access to roles in every local authority across England and Wales
1-to-1 support from a dedicated consultant throughout your locum placement
Flexible working arrangements depending on the role
Hourly rates up to £42 per hour, depending on experience and location
Opportunities to upskill and take on roles with training and progression
£250 referral bonus when you introduce another Qualified Social Worker we successfully place
Looking for Something Else in Childrens Social Work?
We also have locum opportunities available now across the UK in:
Childrens Frontline Assessment Teams
Child Protection & Safeguarding Teams
Court Work & Care Proceedings
Leaving Care & Looked After Children (LAC)
Family Support & Early Help
Supervising Social Worker roles in Fostering Teams
Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO) posts
Senior Practitioner & Team Manager roles in Childrens Services
If you're a Qualified Social Worker looking for your next locum role in Childrens Services, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and a consultant will be in touch to discuss this roleand others that may be the perfect fit for you.
You can also contact Jamahl Fuller on 07988746266
