Locum Social Worker – Child Protection Team
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £30.57 per hour
Contract: Locum | Full-Time | 3 Months
Sanctuary Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a dedicated Child Protection Team in Wolverhampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a fast-paced safeguarding service, supporting vulnerable children and families while gaining valuable experience in a well-structured local authority.
This locum child protection social worker job in Wolverhampton offers a competitive hourly rate of £30.57, full-time hours, and the opportunity to make a real impact over a 3-month contract.
Key Benefits of this Role:
- Competitive Pay: £30.57 per hour, paid weekly
- Flexible Locum Contract: Short-term role with potential extension
- Valuable Experience: Strengthen your expertise within child protection and safeguarding
- Professional Networking: Work alongside experienced multi-agency professionals
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements available
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake assessments and develop care plans for children at risk
- Manage a caseload of Child Protection cases, ensuring timely interventions
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
- Attend and contribute to child protection conferences, core groups, and strategy meetings
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date case records in line with statutory requirements
- Deliver direct work with children and families, promoting positive outcomes
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Proven experience within Child Protection / Safeguarding teams
- Strong knowledge of UK legislation, safeguarding policies, and frameworks
- Ability to manage complex and high-risk caseloads
- Excellent communication, assessment, and decision-making skills
Why Choose Sanctuary Personnel?
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency with an “Excellent” Trustpilot rating. We specialise in placing candidates into the best locum social work jobs, offering competitive pay, dedicated consultant support, and access to exclusive opportunities.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £30.57 per hour
Experience:
- Social Worker - Child Protection / Safeguarding teams: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Social Work England registration (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
