Social Worker, Child Protection

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency in England is looking for an experienced Social Worker specializing in Child Protection for a locum position in Cheshire. Candidates must have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and possess at least 3 years of PQE in English Local Authorities. The role is hybrid and will involve managing a complex caseload. A competitive rate of £35.00 per hour is offered, alongside a supportive working environment and efficient payroll system.

Benefits

Your Own Consultant

Simple, Online Registration

Exclusive Roles

Great Incentives

State of the Art Compliance

Fast, Reliable Payroll

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities.
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Hold a complex caseload of Child Protection, Child in need, and Court.
• Work with teams in the Cheshire area on a locum basis.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Experience in handling complex caseloads

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Child Protection

• £35.00 per hour
• Cheshire
• 37 hours p/w
• Hybrid

We are looking for qualified social workers, experienced in holding a complex caseload of Child Protection, Child in need and Court to teams in the Cheshire area on a locum basis.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post‑qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:

• ✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside‑out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
• ✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
• ✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us
• ✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role.
• ✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next‑generation software to manage these critical processes as quick, efficient, and stress‑free as possible.
• ✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.

And much more to ensure your job‑search is smooth and hassle‑free.

Our Roles

We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

Get in Touch Today!

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Take the next step in your social work career with us!