Children's Senior Social Worker - Assessments Team - Barking

Locum Children's Social Worker – Competitive Pay, Flexible Contract in Barking!

Are you a Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum role in London? We have an exciting opportunity with great pay and flexibility!

• Job Title: Children's Social Worker
• Location: Barking
• Duration: 3 - 6 months ongoing
• Schedule: Mon - Fri, 9 - 5
• Start Date: May 2025
• Rate of Pay: £34 - £35 per hour
• Contact: Faieq - /

Key Info:

Support Network: - We have 2 permanent consultant social workers who work closely with all our ASYE’s and social workers within the service - Systemic Practitioners who offer consultations and support to all our staff. - Havering also offer robust support within their HR framework - Each Team is made up of: - 1x TM - 2 x AP to support with complex casework.

Working Model: - Hybrid model - Flexible approach involving working from our town hall campus/hubs. - Expectation to work from our town hall campus during your teams duty week, for team meetings and other development days and at managers discretion some ad-hoc days onsite may be needed. - Encouraging face to face working for teams as we know how important this is for social workers and all meetings with children and family take place face to face.

Requirements & Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• a current and valid Social Work England registration and pin
• experience working within Children's Assessments Teams
• strong communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• a commitment to delivering high-quality patient care 
• access to a car for community/home visits

Working Hours & Contract Duration:

This role offers a flexible working position requires availability from Monday - Friday with flexibility where possible. The contract is for 3 to 6 months with a strong possibility of extension based on performance and service needs.

This opportunity won’t last long! Contact Faieq today at or email or click below to apply now.

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