Social Worker
Location
Glenfield, Leicestershire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
community-and-social-service
Posted
June 18, 2026
Leicestershire County Council
Social Worker – Locality Team
Pay Rate: £38 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Locality Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing assessments, interventions, and support to improve outcomes and safeguard children.
This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with families while working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans.
Key Responsibilities
Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act.
Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required.
Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with education, heal...
Social Worker – Locality Team
Pay Rate: £38 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
Leicestershire County Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Locality Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing assessments, interventions, and support to improve outcomes and safeguard children.
This role offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with families while working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver effective, child-centred plans.
Key Responsibilities
Complete Child and Family Assessments under the Children Act.
Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and Children in Care cases where required.
Develop and implement effective support and safeguarding plans.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Work collaboratively with education, heal...