Locum Social Worker – Safeguarding & Assessment

Locum Social Worker – Safeguarding & Assessment
Location: Bourne Hill Council Offices, Wiltshire
Rate: £38.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time, Locum (initial 3–6 months, likely to extend)
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the office, remainder remote
Start Date: ASAP

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About the Role

Wiltshire Council is seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join their Safeguarding and Assessment Team, based at Bourne Hill in Salisbury. This role is ideal for a skilled practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality, child-centred social work.

You will be responsible for undertaking statutory assessments, responding to safeguarding concerns, and progressing cases through Child in Need, Child Protection, and Legal Planning processes. The team benefits from strong managerial oversight, realistic caseloads, and a supportive working culture.

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Key Responsibilities

• Complete assessments under Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children Act 1989

• Respond to safeguarding referrals and assess immediate and ongoing risk

• Develop clear and effective plans to support children and families

• Work closely with multi-agency partners to coordinate interventions

• Attend strategy discussions, child protection conferences, and court as required

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About You

To be considered, you must have:

• A recognised social work qualification and current Social Work England registration

• Significant experience in safeguarding, assessment, and statutory children’s services

• Confidence managing complex cases and making defensible decisions under pressure

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to work independently within a collaborative team environment

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Why Wiltshire?

• Competitive rate of £38.00 per hour (umbrella)

• Hybrid working model – only 2 days per week in-office

• Easily accessible central location at Bourne Hill Council Offices, Salisbury

• Supportive team culture and stable management

• Opportunities for contract extension and continuity

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Apply Now

If you're a confident and capable safeguarding social worker looking for your next locum opportunity in a flexible, well-structured local authority – we want to hear from you.

For more information or to submit your CV, contact fthomas@sheldon-phillips.com or call 07595 414 227