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Locum Child Protection Team Manager
London, Greater London £35 - 38
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Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Locum Team Manager to lead and oversee frontline children’s social work teams. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, supervision, and quality assurance to […]

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Locum Fostering Team Manager
Chatham, Kent £35 - 38
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Medway Council is seeking a committed and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join the Fostering Team. This role focuses on the recruitment, assessment, supervision, and support of foster carers to ensure safe, stable, and […]

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Locum Adolescents Unqualified
London, Greater London £35 - 38
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We are looking for a patient, resilient, and caring individual to join our team as an Adolescent Carer. This role supports young people aged 11–18 who may be experiencing emotional or behavioural challenges, have been in care, or are […]

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Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker
London, Greater London £38 - 40
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West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced Locum Social Worker to join our Children with Disabilities (CWD) team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of […]

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Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker
London, Greater London £34 - 36
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Birmingham Children’s Trust, in partnership with Birmingham City Council, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our Child Protection team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in […]

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Locum Adolescents Qualified Social Worker
London, Greater London £35 - 38
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West Berkshire Council is seeking a passionate and experienced Adolescent Social Worker to join our Adolescent & Edge of Care Team. This role focuses on working with young people aged 11–18 who are at risk of exploitation, family […]

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Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker
London, Greater London £32 - 35
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Settings: CP Social Workers may work in various settings, including local authority offices, schools, and homes of service users 
 
Hours: The role often requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend work to meet the […]

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Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker
London, Greater London £35.5 - 38.5
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The London Borough of Sutton Council is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Social Worker to join our Children’s Services team. The role focuses on safeguarding children and young people who are at risk of harm, […]

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Location
London, Greater London
Employment Type
Locum
Salary
£35 - 38
Band / Experience
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
4 weeks ago
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Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced and dynamic Locum Team Manager to lead and oversee frontline children’s social work teams. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, supervision, and quality assurance to ensure the delivery of effective child protection, safeguarding, and care planning services. This is a critical leadership role requiring strong management skills, in-depth knowledge of statutory frameworks, and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day operational management and supervision to a team of social workers delivering safeguarding, child in need, and child protection services.

  • Oversee allocation of work, monitor performance, and ensure timely progression of cases in line with statutory timescales.

  • Drive practice improvement and ensure compliance with legislation, local policies, and Ofsted standards.

  • Support staff development through regular supervision, reflective practice, and coaching.

  • Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including legal services, health, education, and police, to ensure coordinated multi-agency responses.

  • Monitor caseloads, audit casework, and contribute to service development and inspection readiness.

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