High-Paying Locum Role - Senior Social Worker (Children's Services)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council | East Riding of Yorkshire | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)
East Riding of Yorkshire Council is offering a rewarding locum opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Children's Services team. This key frontline role suits a passionate and resilient practitioner who enjoys working in complex environments and making a real difference for children, adolescents, and families.
This position suits a confident, child-focused professional with strong safeguarding expertise, sound judgement, and the ability to support high-quality practice across the team.
The Role
Managing a complex caseload involving children, adolescents, and families
Completing assessments, care planning, and statutory safeguarding interventions
Undertaking child protection and court-related work where required
Providing professional guidance, oversight, and support to junior social workers
Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes
Ensuring all work meets statutory duties, safeguarding standards, and local authority policies
Maintaining accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings
What You'll Need
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation, and statutory frameworks
Ability to work autonomously and make sound professional decisions
Excellent communication, analytical, and report-writing skills
Confident, resilient, and child-centred approach to practice
Why Locums Choose East Riding of Yorkshire
Up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)
Full-time role, Monday to Friday | 09:00 - 17:00
Stable locum opportunity within a supportive Children's Services team
Meaningful, high-impact work supporting vulnerable children, adolescents, and families
Well-established local authority with clear practice standards
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