Social Worker - Children; Temporary

Position: Social Worker - Children (Temporary)
Location: Marfleet

Shape Futures & Protect Children - Children's Social Worker (Complex & Court Work) Hull City Council | Hull Locum Contract | Up to £35.00 per hour (Umbrella)

Hull City Council is recruiting experienced and committed Children's Social Workers to join their Children's Services teams in Hull on a locum basis.

This role is suited to confident practitioners with experience of complex statutory work, including court proceedings and high-risk safeguarding cases. You'll be part of a supportive service that values strong professional judgement, collaboration, and high-quality social work practice.

The Role

As a Children's Social Worker, you will:

Manage a complex caseload, including Child Protection (CP) and Child in Need (CIN) cases

Undertake court work, including care proceedings and legal planning

Work with adoption pathways and permanency planning where required

Complete private law reports, including Section 7 and Section 37 assessments

Apply and evidence strong Signs of Safety (SOS) practice

Carry out robust safeguarding interventions to protect children from harm

Produce high-quality assessments, care plans, and court reports

Work closely with families, legal services, health professionals, and partner agencies

Support the wider team, including co-working cases and mentoring ASYE social workers and students

Why Join Hull City Council?

Excellent locum rate up to £35.00 per hour (umbrella)

Supportive management with regular supervision and guidance

Clear practice frameworks and strong emphasis on quality decision-making

Opportunity to work on varied, interesting, and challenging cases

Strong multi-agency working and established legal support

A chance to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working within a stable locum role

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Children's Social Worker looking to take on complex safeguarding and court-based work within a supportive local authority environment.

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