Adults Social Worker - Rochdale - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking Social Workers to join adult services in Rochdale with pay rates of £30 per hour. This role offers opportunities across safeguarding, mental health, and collaborative practice. Ideal candidates will have UK-based experience, current registration, and a degree in social work. Join us to make a positive impact!

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Permanent options available

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Social Worker with UK-based experience.
• Current Social Work England registration is required.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Make a positive difference for adults and their families.
• Work within various functions including safeguarding and mental health.
• Engage in strong multi-agency collaboration.

Skills

Social work experience

Collaborative practice

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker with a degree or diploma

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and highly rated social care recruitment agency, is looking for Social Workers to join adult services in Rochdale. Don’t just take our word for it—check us out on TrustPilot and see why so many social workers choose Sanctuary.

With pay rates of £30 per hour for Social Workers and up to £32 per hour for Senior Social Workers, this is an excellent opportunity for those considering their next locum role.

First time working as a locum? Don’t worry—you’ll be supported every step of the way, and here’s what sets us apart:

Why Sanctuary

• Exclusive opportunities – Access to jobs you won’t find through other agencies.
• Retention & continuity – Thanks to strong client relationships, we’re often able to secure contract extensions and reduce gaps between roles.
• Permanent options – If at any point you’d like to transition into a permanent role, our permanent recruitment team can assist.
• Dedicated consultant support – Regular check-ins with a consultant who understands adults’ social work practice.

Candidate requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a degree, diploma, or equivalent.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• UK-based experience within adults’ services.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (full support provided).

Why take a locum role in Rochdale

• Wide-ranging teams – Opportunities across safeguarding, hospital discharge, mental health, learning disabilities, and older people’s services.
• Collaborative practice – Strong multi-agency working ensures better outcomes for service users.
• Professional development – Build your expertise in a progressive local authority committed to improving adult social care.

With Sanctuary managing your contracts, compliance, and professional support, you can concentrate on what you do best—making a positive difference for adults and their families.

Apply

Apply today — If you’re a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker interested in your next locum role in Rochdale, we’d love to hear from you.