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Surrey County Council is seeking a highly experienced and autonomous Locum Social Worker to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This role operates outside of standard office hours, responding to urgent situations involving vulnerable […]
View JobAs a Locum Social Worker acting as Chair for Looked After Children (LAC) Reviews at Lambeth Council, you will be responsible for independently chairing statutory reviews of children in care. You will ensure that each child’s care plan […]
View JobAs a Locum Assessment Qualified Social Worker with Wigan Council, you will play a crucial role in carrying out assessments of children and families to identify needs, risks, and strengths. You will work closely with multi-agency […]
View JobAs a Social Worker within Hertfordshire Council’s Children in Need (CIN) Team, you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and their families. You will work collaboratively with […]
View JobSouthend-on-Sea Borough Council is seeking a dedicated and experienced locum social worker to join our Children in Need (CIN) Team. This role is essential in supporting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within […]
View JobBracknell Forest Council is currently recruiting experienced Locum Social Workers to support both Children’s and Adult Social Care teams. We are looking for confident practitioners who can manage complex caseloads, undertake statutory […]
View JobThe London Borough of Barking and Dagenham (LBBD) is seeking an experienced and flexible Locum Social Worker to join our Children in Need (CiN) Team. In this pivotal role, you will work with children and families to assess needs, […]
View JobAchieving for Children (AfC) is seeking a passionate and skilled Social Worker to join our Children’s Safeguarding Team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for protecting children at risk, conducting thorough assessments, and […]
View JobSurrey County Council is seeking a highly experienced and autonomous Locum Social Worker to join the Emergency Duty Team (EDT). This role operates outside of standard office hours, responding to urgent situations involving vulnerable children, adults, and families. The EDT provides crisis intervention, safeguarding, and decision-making support when daytime teams are unavailable.
Key Responsibilities:
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Respond to emergency safeguarding referrals involving children and adults at risk
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Conduct urgent Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act interventions, including emergency placements or protective measures
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Undertake initial risk assessments and take decisive action in high-pressure situations
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Liaise with police, health services, foster carers, and other agencies to manage immediate risk
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Record decisions, actions, and outcomes clearly and concisely, ensuring appropriate handover to day teams
Essential Requirements:
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Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
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Strong knowledge of child and adult safeguarding legislation and crisis risk management
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Ability to work independently, with sound judgment and excellent communication skills
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Experience handling complex situations with minimal supervision