Job Description:

Lead the Front Door of Children's Services – Senior Social Worker / Practitioner

Children's Assessment Team | London Borough of Haringey

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker who thrives on fast-paced assessment work and making confident decisions that protect children and support families? If so, this could be your next locum opportunity.

SW Locums is recruiting a Senior Social Worker / Practitioner to join the Children's Assessment Team at the London Borough of Haringey. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a respected service where your experience and leadership will make a real difference from day one.

The Offer

• £37.54 per hour (Umbrella)

• Full-time locum position

• Monday to Friday

• ASAP start

• Initial hybrid working arrangement:

  • Around 2 office days per week

  • Every fourth week is a duty week, requiring office attendance for the full week

What You'll Be Doing
You'll be at the forefront of children's services, completing high-quality assessments, managing complex referrals and ensuring children receive timely support and protection. Working alongside partner agencies, you'll use your expertise to make sound professional decisions and deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

We're Looking For

• A qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

• Strong Children's Social Work experience

• Previous experience within an Assessment Team is highly desirable

• Excellent safeguarding, assessment and risk management skills

• Confidence managing complex cases and working within statutory timescales

Why Work with SW Locums?

At SW Locums, we focus solely on social work recruitment, meaning we understand the profession and the people within it. Our consultants take the time to match you with opportunities that fit your experience, career ambitions and preferred working pattern. From your first conversation through to your assignment, we're committed to providing honest advice, competitive rates, fast compliance and ongoing support to help you secure the right role—not just the next one.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker ready for your next challenge, apply today and join Haringey's Children's Assessment Team on an immediate start.