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JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Locum Social Worker - Children &amp; Families Team Specialism: Children &amp; Families Location: Tewkesbury, UK Salary: £42.00 per hour Employment Type: Locum, Full-Time Duration: 3 months Join our team for a unique opportunity as a Locum Social Worker within the Children &amp; Families Team based in the scenic town of Tewkesbury. Earning a competitive £42 per hour, this full-time role is committed for an initial 3-month period. We're seeking an experienced individual to focus on supporting children and families, maintaining an effective and timely service with an emphasis on positive impacts. Your caseload will consist of children in need, child protection, and children in care, which also includes court work responsibilities with a caseload of around 18. Perks and Benefits: <ul>
<li>Flexibility and Balance: We recognise the balance between your professional and personal life is essential. Offering flexible working options with potential for some home working means you can tailor your work environment for maximum productivity and personal satisfaction.</li><li>Tech Savvy Support: You will be provided with a laptop and smartphone, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle your duties efficiently, both in the office and when working remotely.</li><li>Meaningful Contributions: As a locum, your contract will allow you to make short-term but impactful contributions to the community, giving you the chance to see the difference you make in real-time.</li><li>Location, Location, Location: Work from the enchanting setting of Tewkesbury, surrounded by historic architecture and scenic landscapes. It’s not just a job; it’s a new adventure.</li><li>Rolled-up Leave: Enjoy flexibility in your work schedule and the potential to earn additional income with leave rolled up into your hourly rate.</li></ul>
 What you will do:<ul>
<li>Manage a varied caseload of children and families, ensuring each receives timely and effective support.</li><li>Conduct face-to-face visits with all children, taking into account their unique situations and needs.</li><li>Participate in court work, preparing reports and presenting clearly and confidently.</li><li>Collaborate with a wide range of professionals and community resources to ensure comprehensive support for families.</li><li>Utilise evidence-based interventions to bring about positive outcomes for children and their families.</li><li>Engage in regular team meetings and supervisions, both in the office three days per week and virtually as required.</li></ul>
 If you're looking for a role that offers not only the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of children and families but also the opportunity to immerse yourself in the charming and vibrant town of Tewkesbury, then this is the place for you. Renowned for its rich history and culture, Tewkesbury provides a picturesque setting that inspires both work and leisure. Join us, and make a difference while enjoying the beauty and community spirit that Tewkesbury offers. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Sanctuary Personnel

Social Worker - Children & Families Team

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Job Title: 
 • Social Worker - Children &amp; Family Team

Location: 
 • Gloucester, UK

Contract Type: 
 • Locum, Full Time, Ongoing

Salary: 
 • £42.00 per hour

Working Pattern: 
 • Hybrid working with 3 days per week in the office

Job Purpose: 
 • To deliver high-quality social work services to children and families within the Children &amp; Family Team 
 • To safeguard and promote the welfare of children through effective assessment, planning, intervention, and review 
 • To work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes

Key Responsibilities: 
 • Manage a caseload of approximately 18 children, including Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases, with some court work 
 • Undertake timely and robust assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures 
 • Deliver evidence-based interventions that improve outcomes for children and families 
 • Engage directly with children through face-to-face visits, ensuring their views and wishes are central to decision-making 
 • Prepare high-quality reports and documentation for meetings, reviews, and court proceedings 
 • Work collaboratively with colleagues and partner agencies to develop and implement effective care and support plans 
 • Maintain accurate and timely case records using provided digital systems and technology

Essential Requirements: 
 • Social Work England registration 
 • Proven experience working within Children &amp; Family social work teams 
 • Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding practice 
 • Experience managing CIN, CP, and CIC cases, including court-related work 
 • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Perks and Benefits: 
 • Hybrid Working: Balance office-based collaboration with the flexibility of working from home 
 • Competitive Pay: £42.00 per hour recognising your skills and experience 
 • Technology Provided: Laptop and smartphone supplied to support efficient working 
 • Professional Development: Access to training and development opportunities to support career progression 
 • Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements to support personal and professional wellbeing

Why Gloucester: 
 • A vibrant city combining historic charm with modern amenities 
 • Close proximity to the Cotswolds and beautiful countryside 
 • Excellent transport links and a strong sense of community 
 • An ideal location for both career development and quality of life

About Sanctuary Personnel: 
 • Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agenc

Social Worker - Children & Family Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Join our team in Worcestershire as an Advanced Social Worker within the Safeguarding and Support Team! This fantastic locum opportunity offers an attractive hourly salary of £33.30 and promises an ongoing engagement, providing flexibility and the chance to broaden your experience in a vibrant setting. Whether you are keen to work full time or part time, this role is perfectly suited to fit your needs. Perks and benefits:- Enjoy an hourly salary of £33.30, offering you the financial flexibility and freedom to make the most of your career. - Locum work also allows you the chance to engage in diverse roles, broadening your experience and enhancing your professional growth. - Benefit from the autonomy locum roles provide, enabling you to shape your work-life balance. - Additionally, enjoy the opportunity to network with a variety of professionals, expanding your connections in the social work field. What you will do:- Assess the needs of children and families, providing support and safeguarding measures where necessary. - Create and implement comprehensive care plans for children at risk, ensuring their safety and emotional wellbeing. - Collaborate with external agencies and professionals to deliver a holistic support framework. - Regularly review and evaluate cases, adapting strategies to ensure effective support is provided. - Engage with families to strengthen protective factors and promote positive family dynamics. Worcestershire is an ideal place to live and work, with its rich cultural history and beautiful landscapes providing a picturesque backdrop. Enjoy the vibrant community and the excellent work-life balance this location has to offer. Come and make a difference in a supportive and dynamic environment! Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Advanced Social Worker - Safeguarding and Support Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team 
 Specialism: Young Adults 
 Location: Hereford, Plough Lane 
 Salary: £32.67 per hour 
 Salary Type: Hourly 
 Contract: Locum - 3 Months (Ongoing) 
 Hours: Full Time / Part Time Available

Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team

Embark on an enriching journey within the Young Adults Team as a Senior Practitioner in beautiful Hereford. This opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £32.67 and provides the flexibility of either full-time or part-time hours. As you step into this role, you'll be immersed in advanced social care work that makes a profound impact on young adults' lives. Supported by a dedicated workforce in a nurturing environment, you'll be empowered to make evidence-based decisions and support high-quality outcomes.

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Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Choose working hours that suit your lifestyle.
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Professional Growth Opportunities: Access training and development to enhance your skills and expertise.
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Supportive Work Environment: Work alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.
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Locum Advantages: Gain varied experience, flexibility, and expand your professional network.
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Caseload Management: Hold a manageable caseload, enabling focused and high-quality support for each young adult.
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Team Collaboration: Work closely with the locality management team to support performance and service delivery.
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Complex Case Work: Apply innovative solutions and expert knowledge to complex situations.
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Intervention Development: Design and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes.
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Mentorship &amp; Leadership: Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members, fostering a positive learning culture.
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Senior Practitioner - Young Adults Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Adult Locality Team Location: Hereford, UK Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour Contract: Locum, 14 weeks Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per weekThis is a fantastic opportunity for a Social Worker to join the Adult Locality Team within Herefordshire Community Wellbeing. This 14-week locum assignment offers the chance to make a real impact within a fast-paced and rewarding community-based setting, where your contribution will be valued and supported.Herefordshire Community Wellbeing is seeking motivated, confident, and dynamic Social Workers who are passionate about delivering high-quality adult social care. You must be registered with Social Work England and hold a relevant social work qualification. A strong understanding of current legislation is essential, and an interest in progressing towards Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, and/or Approved Mental Health Professional qualifications is highly desirable.Perks and benefits: Locum Job: Enjoy the freedom and variety of locum work, allowing you to gain diverse experience while benefiting from competitive hourly rates.Flexibility: Adapt your working pattern to better suit your lifestyle while maintaining a full-time role.Professional Development: Broaden your experience by working across different teams and systems, strengthening your professional profile.Work-Life Balance: Take advantage of the flexibility locum roles provide to balance work and personal commitments.Engaging Environment: Be part of a supportive and vibrant team that encourages growth, collaboration, and job satisfaction.What you will do: Carry out assessments and reviews, developing person-centred care plans for adults within the locality.Work closely with individuals and their families to ensure coordinated, effective support.Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to maximise outcomes for service users.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation and embed best practice into day-to-day work.Provide guidance and support to less experienced colleagues, contributing to a culture of learning and development.Hereford offers an exceptional quality of life, combining historic charm with modern amenities. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, the city provides a welcoming community, rich culture, excellent schools, and easy access to outdoor activities. Whether you seek tranquillity or adventure, Hereford is a wonderful place to live and work.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best opportunities and rates tailored to your skills and experience.

Social Worker - Adult Locality Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Senior Social Work Practitioner – Adult Locality Team Location: Hereford, Plough Lane Contract: Locum, 3 months Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week Pay: £32.67 per hour (Umbrella)Herefordshire Council has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Social Work Practitioner to join the Adult Locality Team within Adult Social Care. This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner who is confident making defensible, evidence-based decisions and enjoys working with a high level of professional autonomy, supported by a strong and collaborative workforce.Perks and benefits: Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility that locum work offers, enabling you to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments. Supportive Environment: Work within a well-established team that provides strong managerial and peer support. Professional Development: Access ongoing opportunities to enhance your skills and broaden your experience within adult social care. Competitive Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate that reflects your experience and expertise.What you will do: Manage a small but complex caseload, ensuring high-quality, person-centred practice. Make informed, defensible decisions to improve outcomes and quality of life for adults in the locality. Work closely with management to support service development and performance improvement. Provide guidance, mentoring, and professional support to less experienced social workers. Act as a key point of coordination between adults in receipt of care and partner services to ensure seamless support.Hereford offers an exceptional quality of life, combining historic charm with beautiful countryside. With a welcoming community, rich culture, and plenty of opportunities to unwind outside of work, it is a fantastic place to live and work.Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we are committed to securing the best possible opportunities and rates for professionals at every stage of their career.

Senior Social Work Practitioner - Adult Locality Team

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Work Senior Practitioner - City Locality Team Contract: Locum for 3 months Location: Hereford / Plough Lane Pay: £32.67 per hour Umbrella Join us in picturesque Herefordshire for an electrifying locum opportunity as a Social Work Senior Practitioner within our City Locality Team. Offering a competitive salary of £32.67 per hour through an umbrella company, this role guarantees 37 hours per week over a three-month contract starting 16 February 2026. Step into a role that combines innovative adult social care work with the autonomy to make meaningful, evidence-based decisions. You will find yourself in an enriching environment where each day brings a chance to make a significant impact on the community. Perks and benefits:- Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility and financial benefit of an hourly salary that recognizes the skilled work you do and rewards you for it. - Professional Growth: Opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills with continued learning and development resources. - Work-life Balance: Flexible locum work allows you to tailor your work schedule to your lifestyle for a healthier work-life balance. - Varied Experience: Gain diverse experiences working on unique cases that challenge and develop your expertise in social work. What you will do:- Manage a small, focused caseload ensuring that individuals receive the highest level of care and support. - Deliver innovative solutions and make defensible, evidence-based decisions that contribute to effective social care practice. - Work collaboratively with the locality management team to enhance service performance and success. - Provide expert guidance and supervision to junior staff to promote professional excellence and development across the team. Living and working in Herefordshire offers a delightful blend of countryside tranquillity and vibrant community life. Known for its rolling hills, charming villages, and historical landmarks, Herefordshire provides a warm and welcoming setting for both work and leisure. Come and experience the unique charm and endless opportunities that this beautiful county has to offer. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

Social Work Senior Practitioner - Locality Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Locum Fostering Social Worker 
 Specialism: Fostering 
 Location: Gloucester, UK 
 Salary: £35.00 Hourly 
 Type: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

Join our enthusiastic and dynamic team in Gloucester as a Locum Fostering Social Worker within the Fostering Service. This ongoing opportunity sits within the Kinship Assessment Team and offers the flexibility of full-time or part-time working. This is a rewarding role where no two days are the same, allowing you to make a real difference to the lives of children and foster families while enjoying the freedom and variety of locum work.

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Full Time / Part Time: Flexible working options to support a healthy work-life balance, including home working where business needs allow.
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Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a friendly and welcoming team with regular social events and celebrations.
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Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career progression.
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Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the variety, challenge, and autonomy that comes with locum work.
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Regular Supervision: Benefit from consistent, high-quality supervision focused on both professional development and best practice.
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Provide regular supervision, guidance, and professional support to foster carers, enabling them to meet the needs of children in placement.
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Complete high-quality assessments of prospective foster carers and contribute to recruitment and approval processes.
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Monitor foster placements to ensure safeguarding standards are met and placement stability is promoted.
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Work collaboratively with children's social workers, health professionals, and education services to meet children's holistic needs.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and high-quality case records in line with Fostering Regulations and National Minimum Standards.
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Engage in continuous professional development through training, reflective practice, and team learning.
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Qualified Social Worker with a Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).
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Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is essential.
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Experience within fostering, kinship, or children's social care is highly desirable.
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Fostering Social Worker

JOB-20240819-db742659Position: Social Work Senior Practitioner, South Locality Team Location: Herefordshire (UK) Salary: £32.67 per hour umbrella Starts: 26 Jan 2026 for 14 Weeks Hours: 37 hrs, Full Time/Part Time Are you embarking on your next great adventure in social work? This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Senior Practitioner to join the South Locality Team in beautiful Herefordshire. Dive into a role that allows you to guide and support work with adults and their carers with a person-centred, strength-based approach. With a competitive hourly salary of £32.67, this role starts on the 26th of January 2026 and spans across 14 weeks. You have the flexibility of full time or part time hours to fit your lifestyle. Perks and benefits:Hourly Salary: Enjoy the flexibility that an attractive hourly rate provides, giving you control over your earnings and work-life balance. Professional Growth: Develop your leadership and supervision skills with a team that encourages career advancement and personal development. Work Variety: Experience various complex cases that will challenge and hone your skills, ensuring no two days are the same. Flexible Schedule: Whether you prefer part time or full time, this role adjusts to suit your lifestyle aspirations. What you will do:- Lead and manage a team, providing supervision and guidance to ensure professional standards are maintained. - Support and guide work with adults and their carers through a person-centred, strength-based approach to assessment, case management, and review. - Hold and manage a small caseload of more complex cases, adjusting to team requirements. - Ensure management information systems are accurate and updated regularly. - Provide thorough casework monitoring and engage in consultation to uphold practical application standards. Herefordshire isn't just a place to work; it's a haven. Enjoy a blend of vibrant communities and picturesque landscapes. Whether you're unwinding with a scenic country walk or enjoying the local culture, Herefordshire offers a fantastic quality of life both during and after work hours. Dive into a career that not only advances your professional path but also enriches your life. Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

JOB-20241107-791d94d2Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team to work Full Time based in Herefordshire.The salary for this permanent Social Worker job is up to £45,091 per annum.Main Duties:<ul>
<li>Manage a diverse caseload in guidance with the organisational needs of the Directorate on a daily basis.</li><li>Conduct thorough assessments of children, young people, families, and carers to identify needs and determine appropriate actions while planning suitable service provisions.</li><li>Engage in preventative and supportive work with families in need and undertake risk assessments as needed.</li><li>Foster effective planning for children and young people involved in care, supervision, or adoption proceedings and those entering the looked-after system.</li><li>Participate in training to maintain up-to-date knowledge and undertake daytime office duty on a rota basis as required.</li><li>Contribute to the development of team members and students while maintaining accurate and organised case files.</li><li>Create reports to aid decision-making and promote positive care planning outcomes for children and young people.</li><li>Collaborate with foster carers and other stakeholders to develop a collective approach to supporting looked-after children.</li><li>Encourage active participation from service users in the planning and provision of services while ensuring children can access independent advocates.</li></ul>
Perks and benefits: Join us in a permanent role where stability and growth go hand in hand. You'll benefit from a collaborative work culture that places a premium on teamwork and innovation. Enjoy professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. Experience the satisfaction of making a genuine difference every day in the lives of children and families. Be part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, and your contributions are celebrated.Here in Hereford, you'll experience a blend of rich history, beautiful landscapes, and a close-knit community. It's a fantastic place to enjoy a fulfilling career and build a balanced lifestyle with plenty of outdoor activities and cultural experiences. Come and be part of a place where you can grow your career while enjoying the charming setting of this unique city. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.

21 Social Worker Jobs in Hereford, UK