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.