Locum Children In Need Qualified Social Worker
Hounslow, Greater London
Locum Social Worker – Through Care Team (Children in Care & UASC)
Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the Through Care Team. This is a full-time position working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:45am – 5:00pm), offered on an initial 3-month contract with the potential for extension.
The Through Care Team supports Children in Care and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), with a focus on achieving permanence, promoting stability and preparing young people for adulthood. You will manage a caseload of approximately 15 children, working collaboratively with young people, carers and partner agencies to deliver positive long-term outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of Children in Care and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
- Develop and progress care plans and pathway plans that promote permanence and positive outcomes.
- Support children and young people through long-term fostering arrangements and transition into adulthood.
- Undertake statutory visits and maintain regular direct work with children and young people.
- Work closely with foster carers, families, education providers, health professionals and partner agencies.
- Prepare high-quality assessments, reports and statutory documentation.
- Attend reviews, planning meetings and court proceedings where required.
- Travel nationally when necessary to visit children and young people placed outside the local area.
- Maintain accurate case records in accordance with statutory guidance and organisational policies.
About You
You will be an experienced Children’s Social Worker with a passion for supporting Children in Care and helping young people achieve successful long-term outcomes. You will have excellent relationship-building skills, a sound understanding of care planning and the flexibility to travel where required.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Recognised Social Work qualification.
- Experience working with Children in Care (Looked After Children).
- Some experience working with Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
- Ability and willingness to travel across the UK to visit children and young people.
- Strong knowledge of children’s legislation, care planning and permanency planning.
- Excellent communication, assessment and report-writing skills.
Contract & Salary
- Job Title: Locum Social Worker – Through Care Team
- Service: Children in Care & Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC)
- Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday (8:45am – 5:00pm)
- Contract: Minimum 3-month assignment
- Caseload: Approximately 15 children
- Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour
- Working Pattern: Hybrid – minimum 2 days per week in the office, plus one duty week every 5 weeks.
- Office Base: Hounslow House
- Equipment: Council equipment provided and collected from the office.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Children’s Social Worker with expertise supporting Children in Care and UASC, we’d love to hear from you. Join a dedicated Through Care Team and help young people achieve permanence, independence and brighter futures. Apply using the form on the page.