Overview
Locum Children’s Social Worker – Child Protection Team at Warwickshire County Council. Salary: £33.30 per hour (in line with the West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding).
Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload of children subject to child protection plans, children in need and those who are looked after.
* Undertake assessments and statutory visits in line with national and local safeguarding procedures.
* Develop and implement robust care plans in partnership with children, families and multi-agency professionals.
* Prepare high-quality reports and present evidence in court proceedings where required.
* Contribute to child protection conferences, looked-after reviews and core group meetings.
* Work collaboratively with colleagues, agencies and families to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
What’s needed
* Social Work England registration
* Experienced in child protection, safeguarding and care proceedings.
* Skilled at building strong respectful relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
* Confident in completing assessments, managing risk and making evidence-based decisions.
* Organised, resilient and able to manage a demanding caseload effectively.
Why Join Warwickshire
* Competitive locum rate of £33.30 per hour aligned with the West Midlands Memorandum of Understanding.
* A supportive management structure with regular supervision.
* Access to learning and development opportunities to maintain CPD.
* Flexible working arrangements with hybrid options depending on service needs.
Please do give me a call to discuss the role at Warwickshire on (phone number removed) or drop me an email to start a conversation at (url removed).
Job Info
* Job Title: Children's Social Worker - Child Protection Team
* Company: Service Care Solutions
* Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
* Posted: Oct 8th 2025
* Closes:
* Sector: Social Care
* Contract: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
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