Experienced Children’s Social Worker (Long-Term Locum)

Closing on: Mar 10, 2026

🩺 We’re Hiring – Experienced Children’s Social Worker (Long-Term Locum)
📍 Location: BCP Area
🔖 Reference – SCS869
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 hours per week)
💼 Start Date: ASAP
💰 Rate: Up to £41.11 per hour

About the Role:
Supply Care Solutions are currently recruiting experienced Children’s Social Workers to join Children & Families First Teams within a ‘Good’ rated local authority. This is a long-term locum opportunity offering stability, manageable caseloads, and a supportive working environment with consistent supervision and high team morale.

You will work across Children in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Looked After Children (LAC) cases, contributing to positive outcomes for children and families within a well-established service.

Key Responsibilities:
• Manage a varied caseload including CIN, CP, and Looked After Children
• Work in line with statutory requirements and local authority procedures
• Attend and engage in regular monthly supervision
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording
• Work collaboratively within a stable and experienced team

Requirements:
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience within a statutory English Local Authority
• Eligibility for an L3 Social Worker role (in line with DfE requirements)
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (essential)
• Ability to commit to office-based working in the BCP area a minimum of 3 days per week
• Ideally locally based

Why Join Us?
• Competitive hourly rate of up to £41.11 per hour
• Long-term locum stability
• Manageable caseloads
• Regular, supportive supervision
• High team morale
• Opportunity to contribute to a well-performing ‘Good’ local authority

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV (with clearly dated experience and no unexplained gaps)
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport, Visa, or Share Code)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

📞 Alternatively, to discuss the role, please call: 020 8506 1111

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🌐 About Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions has a wide range of locum and permanent opportunities across the UK, recruiting professionals across all specialisms and grades.
All locums must be fully contract-compliant before commencing work through our agency.
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Job Category: Experienced Children’s Social Worker (Long-Term Locum) Social Care
Contract Type: Full Time Locum
Job Location: Bournemouth Christchurch Poole
Is Featured: Featured

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