Children’s Social Worker

Sensible Staffing; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A staffing solution is seeking qualified Children’s Social Workers for flexible temporary positions across various service areas, including safeguarding, child protection, fostering, and family support. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England. Key responsibilities include conducting assessments, supporting children at risk, and collaborating with multi-agency teams. This role offers competitive pay rates, flexible working arrangements, and ongoing support from dedicated consultants.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to exclusive job opportunities

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England or relevant body.
• Strong understanding of children’s legislation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and care planning.
• Support children at risk and their families.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams.

Skills

Experience in safeguarding

Child protection knowledge

Fostering experience

Family support expertise

Adoption knowledge

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Are you a qualified Children’s Social Worker looking for flexible temporary work?

Sensible Staffing is currently recruiting Children’s Social Workers to join teams across various service areas, including :

• Safeguarding
• Child Protection
• Fostering
• Family Support & Social Services
• Adoption

We welcome applications from social workers with experience in at least one of these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and care planning to safeguard and support children and families.
• Work closely with children at risk, ensuring their safety and well-being .
• Support foster carers, adoptive parents, and families in need of intervention.
• Provide direct support and advocacy for children and young people.
• Collaborate with multi-agency teams , including education, health, and legal services.
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service improvements.

Requirements

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification).

Registered with Social Work England (or relevant body) .

Experience in at least one of the following areas : Safeguarding, Child Protection, Fostering, Family Support, or Adoption .

Strong understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act, Working Together to Safeguard Children, Care Planning Regulations).

Ability to work independently and within a team .

A compassionate and proactive approach to working with children and families.

Why Work with Sensible Staffing?

Competitive pay rates and flexible working arrangements.

Opportunities to gain experience across multiple children’s services .

Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

Access to exclusive job opportunities across local authorities and children’s trusts.