Children Social Worker
SW Locums
Noel Park · posted 17 August 2026
Salary
£37.52 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Noel Park, Greater London
Category
Social Care
MAKE A LASTING DIFFERENCE: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team | Haringey
London Borough of Haringey | North London
SW Locums is currently recruiting an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join Haringey Council’s Children’s Services – Disabled Children’s Team on a full-time locum basis.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a passionate social worker looking to take on a rewarding role supporting children and young people with complex needs, while working with one of London’s most diverse and forward-thinking local authorities.
Role Details
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Position: Children’s Social Worker – Disabled Children’s Team
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Location: Haringey, North London
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Pay: £37.52 per hour
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Contract: Full-time Locum
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Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
You will manage a varied caseload, working directly with children with disabilities and their families to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Undertaking high-quality assessments and reviews.
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Supporting children and families with complex needs.
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Coordinating short breaks and joint-funded care packages.
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Developing effective, child-centred support plans.
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Working closely with health, education and other multi-agency professionals.
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Advocating for children and ensuring their voices, wishes and needs remain central to decision-making.
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Maintaining high-quality records and ensuring work meets statutory and professional standards.
Why Choose This Opportunity?
This role gives you the chance to make a real and lasting difference to children and families while developing your experience within a specialist Disabled Children’s Team.
As a locum, you can benefit from:
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Competitive hourly rates.
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Flexibility and greater control over your career.
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Opportunities to gain experience across different local authorities.
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Dedicated support from an experienced recruitment consultant.
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Access to a wide range of social work opportunities through SW Locums.
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The opportunity to build specialist experience and strengthen your CV.
Why SW Locums?
SW Locums is one of the leading social care recruitment agencies in the market, trusted by social workers and local authorities across the UK. We understand the locum market and are committed to securing the right opportunities for our candidates, with professional support from registration through to placement.
If you are an experienced Children’s Social Worker ready for your next challenge and want to make a meaningful difference to children with disabilities, apply today for an ASAP start
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