Family Safeguarding Social Worker Locum Southend £38p/h 30hrs

Caritas Recruitment • Temporary • Southend-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, England, United Kingdom • £38 / hour • 14h ago

Location: Southend-on-Sea
Rate: £38 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Contract: Locum
Working Pattern: Hybrid (minimum 2 days on-site)

The Role

Our Client is looking for an experienced and committed Family Safeguarding Social Worker to join their forward-thinking team. Here, relationships matter, practice is purposeful, and children are at the centre of everything.
This service is driven by a clear, ambitious vision: to deliver compassionate, effective, and truly child-centred support that creates lasting change.
At the heart of practice is a Relational, Systemic and Decisive model - not just a framework, but a lived approach. You'll work closely with families, building on strengths, supporting sustainable change, and addressing challenges with clarity and confidence.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a varied caseload within frontline children's services
Undertake Child Protection (CP), Looked After Children (LAC), and Assessment & Intervention (A&I) work
Complete high-quality assessments, plans, and reviews
Build strong, purposeful relationships with children and families
Work collaboratively within a supportive multi-agency environment

Essential Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Completion of ASYE
Extensive frontline experience in CP, LAC, or A&I (essential)
Strong knowledge of safeguarding and statutory processes
Full UK driving licence and access to a car (essential)

Additional Details

Hybrid working available (minimum 2 days per week on-site)
Duty rota: 1 week in every 6
Supportive team culture with a strong focus on quality practice and outcomes

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a service where social work is valued, relationships are prioritised, and your work has genuine impact. You'll be part of a team where thoughtful, purposeful practice is encouraged and supported.

A Straightforward, Supportive Approach - Working with Davina & Caritas

23 years' recruitment experience offering calm, knowledgeable guidance throughout
Honest, transparent approach - no pressure, no unrealistic expectations
Real understanding of frontline social work pressures and local authority environments
Access to exclusive roles and strong local authority relationships through Caritas

Referral Bonus

If this role isn't quite right for you, refer a colleague or friend and receive a £300 referral bonus if they are successfully placed.
Interested? Let's have a proper conversation. No pressure, no hard sell - just honest, experienced support.
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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