Locum Children's Social Worker – East Help & Protection Team

About the role

Are you an experienced, resilient Children's Social Worker looking for a rewarding statutory locum role in South Yorkshire? We are currently recruiting a skilled Children's Social Worker to join the East Help & Protection Team based in Doncaster. Offering a competitive pay rate of £35.00 per hour, this role is ideal for practitioners who thrive in statutory child protection settings and are passionate about delivering positive outcomes for children and families.

Key responsibilities

• Hold and manage a varied statutory caseload of children and families subject to Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) plans.
• Complete timely, high-quality Child and Family Assessments, robust risk management plans, and outcome‑focused intervention strategies.
• Lead on Section 47 safeguarding enquiries, court reports, and pre‑proceedings (PLO) where required.
• Work closely with schools, health partners, police, and early intervention services to ensure wrap‑around support for children.

Required profile

• Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Proven post‑qualifying experience within a statutory Child Protection, Assessment, or Family Support & Protection team.
• In‑depth working knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and court frameworks.

What we offer

• Competitive pay rate of £35.00 per hour.
• Supportive, well‑resourced team environment in Doncaster.
• Consistent full‑time locum hours with ongoing contract stability.