Children's Social Worker - Leicester - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A trusted recruitment partner is seeking Social Workers to join children's services in Leicester. Offering competitive rates of £35–£38 per hour, the role requires a recognised Social Work qualification and previous UK experience. You'll benefit from exclusive roles and dedicated support to enhance your career. Join a vibrant community and make a real impact in children's lives.

Benefits

Exclusive roles

Continuity of work

Permanent options available

Specialist guidance

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Previous UK experience within children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Improve the lives of children and families.
• Complete compliance checks with full support.

Skills

Social Work qualification

Experience within children’s services

Registration with Social Work England

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent)

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, a trusted recruitment partner within social care, is looking for Social Workers to join children’s services in Leicester. We pride ourselves on our excellent candidate care—take a look at our TrustPilot reviews to see why social workers choose to work with us.

This opportunity offers rates between £35–£38 per hour, depending on the service area. If you’re considering a new locum role, now could be the ideal time to take the next step.

Why Sanctuary?

• Exclusive roles – Access to vacancies not advertised with other agencies.
• Continuity of work – Thanks to our strong relationships with local authorities, we’re often able to secure extensions and minimise gaps in employment.
• Permanent options available – If you decide to move into a permanent position, our permanent recruitment team is on hand to support you.
• Specialist guidance – You’ll have a dedicated consultant who understands the complexities of social work.

Requirements:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Previous UK experience within children’s services.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (full support provided).

Why choose Leicester?
Leicester offers the chance to work in a vibrant and diverse community where your expertise will have a real impact.

• Varied roles available – Including safeguarding, assessment, fostering, adoption, and MASH.
• Supportive team environment – Strong multi-agency collaboration to achieve positive outcomes.
• Development opportunities – An authority that supports innovation and values professional growth.

At Sanctuary, we’ll take care of compliance, contracts, and career planning so you can focus on what you do best—improving the lives of children and families.

Next steps
If you’re interested in a locum social work role in Leicester and want the support of an agency that truly understands your profession, get in touch today.