Senior Social Worker
Senior Children's Social Worker - Family Help (Safeguarding)
Locum | Ongoing Assignment
Location: Basingstoke (and other Hampshire locations available)
Pay: Up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Temporary / Locum
Connect2socialwork is currently recruiting Senior Children's Social Workers to join Hampshire County Councils Family Help - Safeguarding Teams on an ongoing locum basis.
Opportunities are available across the following locations:
Basingstoke, Andover, Fareham & Gosport, Alton, Havant, Eastleigh & Winchester, Farnborough, Totton
About the Role
You will hold a mixed caseload across Early Help and Children in Need, working closely with Family Practitioners to support families and safeguard children.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a mixed caseload of families across Early Help and CIN
- Co‑work cases alongside Family Practitioners
- Work within a defined geographical area/community
- Build strong relationships with partner agencies and local organisations
- Undertake assessments of risk, protection and social care needs
- Complete joint assessments ensuring all risks are fully considered
- Take appropriate safeguarding action within legal and statutory frameworks
- Monitor, review and reassess care packages and services
- Apply sound knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding practice
Benefits
- Up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)
- 9‑day working fortnight
- Dedicated Personal Assistant to support admin tasks
- Hybrid tablet device for flexible working
- 5 personal development days per year
- Access to permanent opportunities within the authority
- Flexible working options to support work‑life balance
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with up‑to‑date Social Work England registration
- Experience working within Children's Safeguarding / CIN
- Strong assessment and multi‑agency working skills
- Ability to work autonomously within a statutory framework
To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
Phone: 07783171532
Email: lisa.hallinan@csltd.org.uk
Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.