Qualified Social Worker
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £38 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Northamptonshire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Total Social |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 202602241696320DMS |
Summary
Total Social are working with Northamptonshire's Children's Trust who are looking for an experienced locum Children's Social Worker for their Safeguarding Team.
As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care.
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust.
Travel Allowance available for candidates in excess of 60 miles from their main office location.
Qualifying candidates require at least three years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.
As a Children's Safeguarding Social Worker, you will play a critical role in protecting and promoting the welfare of children and young people. You will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing interventions to safeguard children and support families in crisis. Your work will involve collaboration with various professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for the children in your care.
To deliver and provide social work services, at a level appropriate for a professionally qualified post, to children and families to ensure the welfare of children and young people is safeguarded and they are protected in accordance with the legal and statutory obligations of Northamptonshire Children's Trust.
Travel Allowance available for candidates in excess of 60 miles from their main office location.
Qualifying candidates require at least three years’ post-qualifying experience in direct / permanent employment of an English local authority in children’s services.