Adults Social Worker - Tameside - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is looking for Social Workers to join adult services in Tameside. Paying £30–£32 per hour, this role offers a variety of teams to join and strong support for compliance. Qualified candidates with relevant UK experience are encouraged to apply for this impactful opportunity.

Benefits

Exclusive opportunities

Retention & stability

Tailored support

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified Social Worker with relevant experience.
• Current registration with Social Work England is required.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks supported.

Responsibilities

• Join adult services in Tameside for locum roles.
• Access a diverse range of teams including safeguarding and mental health.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Previous UK experience within adults’ services

Current registration with Social Work England

Education

Degree, diploma, or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading and highly rated social care recruitment agency, is looking for Social Workers to join adult services in Tameside. Don’t just take our word for it—see what social workers are saying about us on TrustPilot.

With pay rates of £30 per hour for Social Workers and up to £32 per hour for Senior Social Workers, this is a fantastic opportunity for practitioners considering their next locum placement.

Not worked as a locum before? You’ll be well supported with Sanctuary, and here’s how we make a difference:

• Exclusive opportunities – Access to roles not available through other agencies.
• Retention & stability – Thanks to strong client relationships, we can often secure contract extensions.
• Permanent options – If you decide a permanent role is right for you, our dedicated recruitment team can help.
• Tailored support – Regular check-ins with consultants who understand adults’ social work practice.

Candidate requirements

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

Why consider a locum role in Tameside?

Tameside offers a diverse and supportive environment where social workers can grow their careers while making a lasting impact.

• Wide range of teams – Opportunities across safeguarding, hospital discharge, learning disabilities, mental health, and older adults.
• Collaborative culture – Strong emphasis on multi-agency working for better outcomes.
• Professional development – Build your skills in a progressive authority that values innovation in adult social care.

With Sanctuary managing your compliance, contracts, and future opportunities, you can focus on what you do best—improving the lives of adults and their families.

Apply today

If you’re a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker looking for your next locum opportunity in Tameside, we’d love to hear from you.