Social Worker - Locality Team

Flexible working | Low caseloads | Ongoing development | Supportive team culture | Commutable from London A Safeguarding Social Worker role offering genuinely manageable caseloads and flexibility around office working,…

Hybrid Healthcare
Pay rate £42/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 10 August 2026

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About this contract

Flexible working | Low caseloads | Ongoing development | Supportive team culture | Commutable from London

A Safeguarding Social Worker role offering genuinely manageable caseloads and flexibility around office working, ideal for an experienced Child Protection Social Worker or Family Safeguarding Social Worker seeking better balance.

This Safeguarding Social Worker position gives you the autonomy to manage your diary, focus on meaningful long term work, and reduce the pressure often seen in statutory services.

Package & Benefits

£38 to £42 per hour.
Flexible office attendance with hybrid working encouraged. •
Access to wellbeing support services.
Loyalty bonus available.
Minimum 6 month contract.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.About the Company

You will be joining a local authority committed to improving outcomes through lower caseloads and a supportive working environment. The service focuses on quality over volume, enabling practitioners to build consistent relationships and deliver effective long term interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a reduced caseload across child in need and child protection plans.
Deliver long term family support with a relationship based approach.
Complete assessments and interventions with minimal court involvement.
Work collaboratively with experienced practitioners across safeguarding services.About You

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Experience working within safeguarding, child protection, or family safeguarding teams.
Previous experience managing statutory caseloads within a local authority setting.If you are a Safeguarding Social Worker or Child Protection Social Worker exploring a more balanced contract, this could be the right move. Even if your CV is not fully up to date, conversations are welcomed.

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