Social Worker Safeguarding
CV-LibraryWellingborough, North NorthamptonshiretemporaryPosted: 22 May 2026
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Northamptonshire Children’s Trust | Wellingborough
Full-Time Locum | Immediate Start | £38ph Umbrella
SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in Wellingborough.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a child-focused and supportive service committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The Safeguarding Team offers varied and rewarding frontline work, with strong management support and a collaborative multi-agency approach.
Role Highlights
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£38.00 per hour Umbrella
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Full-time locum role
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Immediate start available
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Hybrid working – expected 3 days per week in the office
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Flexibility for cross-county visits
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Hot-desking available across Northamptonshire offices
Duties Include
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Managing safeguarding and child protection cases
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Completing statutory assessments and visits
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Working directly with children and families
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Attending core groups, strategy meetings, and court work where required
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Developing plans that deliver long-term positive outcomes
Requirements
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Social Work England registration
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Previous Children’s Safeguarding experience
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Strong assessment and communication skills
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Ability to work confidently in a busy frontline environment
Why Work with SW Locums?
SW Locums is one of the UK’s leading specialist social work agencies, trusted by local authorities nationwide. We provide:
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Access to top locum opportunities
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Excellent rates and reliable payroll
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Honest, supportive recruitment consultants
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Fast compliance and ongoing assignment support
If you are looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity within a respected Children’s Trust, apply today
Northamptonshire Children’s Trust | Wellingborough
Full-Time Locum | Immediate Start | £38ph Umbrella
SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team with Northamptonshire Children’s Trust in Wellingborough.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a child-focused and supportive service committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. The Safeguarding Team offers varied and rewarding frontline work, with strong management support and a collaborative multi-agency approach.
Role Highlights
*
£38.00 per hour Umbrella
*
Full-time locum role
*
Immediate start available
*
Hybrid working – expected 3 days per week in the office
*
Flexibility for cross-county visits
*
Hot-desking available across Northamptonshire offices
Duties Include
*
Managing safeguarding and child protection cases
*
Completing statutory assessments and visits
*
Working directly with children and families
*
Attending core groups, strategy meetings, and court work where required
*
Developing plans that deliver long-term positive outcomes
Requirements
*
Social Work England registration
*
Previous Children’s Safeguarding experience
*
Strong assessment and communication skills
*
Ability to work confidently in a busy frontline environment
Why Work with SW Locums?
SW Locums is one of the UK’s leading specialist social work agencies, trusted by local authorities nationwide. We provide:
*
Access to top locum opportunities
*
Excellent rates and reliable payroll
*
Honest, supportive recruitment consultants
*
Fast compliance and ongoing assignment support
If you are looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity within a respected Children’s Trust, apply today