Social Worker Safeguarding

Social Worker Safeguarding

2026-05-22T12:18:50

Wellingborough

Northamptonshire

UK

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Temporary

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Social Worker - Safeguarding

Northamptonshire Children's Trust | Wellingborough

Full-Time Locum | Immediate Start | £38ph Umbrella

SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team with Northamptonshire Children's Trust in Wellingborough.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a child-focused and supportive service committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The Safeguarding Team offers varied and rewarding frontline work, with strong management support and a collaborative multi-agency approach.

Role Highlights

• £38.00 per hour Umbrella


• Full-time locum role


• Immediate start available


• Hybrid working - expected 3 days per week in the office


• Flexibility for cross-county visits


• Hot-desking available across Northamptonshire offices

Duties Include

• Managing safeguarding and child protection cases


• Completing statutory assessments and visits


• Working directly with children and families


• Attending core groups, strategy meetings, and court work where required


• Developing plans that deliver long-term positive outcomes

Requirements

• Social Work England registration


• Previous Children's Safeguarding experience


• Strong assessment and communication skills


• Ability to work confidently in a busy frontline environment

Why Work with SW Locums?

SW Locums is one of the UK's leading specialist social work agencies, trusted by local authorities nationwide. We provide:

• Access to top locum opportunities


• Excellent rates and reliable payroll


• Honest, supportive recruitment consultants


• Fast compliance and ongoing assignment support

If you are looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity within a respected Children's Trust, apply today