Children's Social Worker - Reading - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated social care recruitment agency is seeking experienced Social Workers to join children’s services in Reading. This role offers hourly pay between £38–£42 and provides opportunities for career development and contract security. Ideal candidates will be qualified social workers with previous UK experience in children’s services. The agency ensures compliance and management support, allowing you to focus on making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Exclusive access to vacancies

Contract security

Permanent career options

Specialist support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Social Work England registration is required.
• Previous UK experience within children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Support children and families through social work interventions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Experience in children's services

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Sanctuary Personnel, a highly rated social care recruitment agency, is looking for experienced Social Workers to join children’s services in Reading. We’ve built long-standing relationships with local authorities and consistently receive excellent feedback from the social workers we support—check us out on TrustPilot to see why.

Contract and pay

This role offers hourly pay between £38–£42, depending on the service area. If you’re exploring new locum opportunities, this could be the perfect time to take your next step.

What you’ll benefit from with Sanctuary

• Exclusive access – Many of our vacancies are only available through us.
• Contract security – We help secure extensions or new roles so you avoid breaks in income.
• Permanent career options – If you decide you’d like a permanent post, our permanent recruitment team can assist.
• Specialist support – You’ll have a dedicated consultant who understands the challenges of frontline social work.

Candidate requirements

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

Why Reading?

Working as a locum in Reading offers the opportunity to be part of a progressive authority, while also enjoying the benefits of a well-connected and vibrant town.

• Diverse teams available – Including safeguarding, assessment, fostering, adoption, and MASH.
• Strong collaborative working – Multi-agency approaches are well-established, helping you deliver the best outcomes for children and families.
• Career development – Opportunities to enhance your skills and build experience within an authority that values growth and innovation.

At Sanctuary, we take care of your compliance, contract management, and career goals, leaving you free to focus on what matters most—making a difference in children’s lives.

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re looking for a locum social work role in Reading and want the support of an agency that truly understands your profession, we’d love to hear from you.