Children's Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading name in social care recruitment, is currently seeking Social Workers to support children’s services in Oldham. We’re proud of the service we deliver to social workers across the UK—our TrustPilot reviews show the difference we make.

This opportunity offers competitive hourly rates of £35–£40, depending on the service area. If you’re open to new locum roles, this could be the ideal time to explore opportunities with us.

What Sanctuary provides:

• Access to exclusive jobs – Roles you won’t see with other agencies.
• Consistency of work – Our strong partnerships with local authorities allow us to secure extensions and plan ahead, reducing gaps in employment.
• Career flexibility – If you’d like to move into a permanent position, our permanent recruitment specialists can support you.
• Ongoing consultant support – You’ll work with someone who understands both the profession and the challenges of locum social work.

Requirements for applicants:

• Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration.
• Previous children’s services experience within the UK.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (with full guidance from us).

Why Oldham?
Locum opportunities in Oldham offer the chance to make a genuine impact within a supportive and collaborative local authority.

• Range of roles available – Safeguarding, assessment, fostering, adoption, MASH, and more.
• Team-oriented approach – Strong culture of multi-agency working to help deliver the best outcomes.
• Professional growth – An environment that encourages continuous development and values innovative practice.

With Sanctuary handling compliance, contracts, and career planning, you’ll be free to concentrate on what matters most—helping children and families achieve positive change.

Apply today
If you’re looking for your next locum social work role in Oldham and want the backing of an agency that genuinely understands your profession, we’d love to hear from you.