Job Description

Senior Children's Social Worker Assessment & Intervention Southwark Council London

Location: London (Southwark Council)
Role: Senior Children's Social Worker Assessment & Intervention
Contract: 3 Months (High possibility of extension)
Hours: Monday to Friday Full-Time
Pay Rate: £39.04 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children's Social Worker to join the Assessment & Intervention Service at Southwark Council. This is an excellent locum opportunity offering a competitive pay rate, a supportive team environment, and the chance to make a real difference to children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments.

• Undertake initial court work and Looked After Children (LAC) processes.

• Manage a complex caseload, safeguarding children and delivering high-quality assessments.

• Prepare analytical reports and represent the Local Authority at court and child protection conferences.

• Work collaboratively within a team of 5 Social Workers and 1 Team Manager.

• Participate in the duty rota every 6 weeks.

• Support and mentor less experienced colleagues where required.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work England registration.

• Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience (PQE) in Children's Services (mandatory).

• Strong experience in Assessment & Intervention, Child Protection, Court Work, and Safeguarding.

• Right to work in the UK.

Why Choose SW Locums?

• One of the UK's trusted specialist Social Work recruitment agencies.

• Dedicated consultant providing personalised support throughout your assignment.

• Weekly payroll with competitive locum rates.

• Access to a wide range of exclusive local authority opportunities.

• Earn a £500 Referral Bonus for every successful Social Worker you refer (Terms & Conditions apply).

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next locum assignment with a well-established local authority, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your locum career with SW Locums.