Childrens Social Worker – Child Protection – #OR103891

Job Description

Rutland County Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join their Child Protection service, based at Catmose, Oakham (LE15 6HP). This is a locum role paying £205.35–£282.13 per day, available from 16 June 2026.

You will carry a mixed caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, Care Proceedings, and Children Looked After. Day-to-day duties include attending CIN meetings and Core Group Meetings, participating in RCPCs and ICPCs, completing statutory family visits, supporting family time where needed, and producing high-quality reports and case recordings in line with local authority standards.

The successful candidate will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with demonstrable experience across child protection and care proceedings. Strong case-recording discipline and the ability to manage a varied statutory caseload are essential.

If you are available from mid-June 2026 and hold relevant experience in children’s statutory services, please get in touch today.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

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* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
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