Social Worker / Senior Practitioner - Children's Services

Connect2SocialWork are currently looking for locum Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to work in Children's Safeguarding and Assessment teams across Luton Borough Council.

Luton is currently on an improvement journey and that is the reason they need passionate, agile, dynamic, creative, and inspiring qualified Social Workers and Senior Practitioners to join their Borough. Luton's Children and Families are at the heart of everything they do. Their undivided focus is on achieving good outcomes for children and young people by delivering high quality children's social services.

Luton are currently offering:

• Initial 3-month contracts with the chance to be extended
• Competitive rates
• Remote working

Candidates will ideally have:

• Have at least 18 month's experience of working as a Social Worker within Children's Services
• SWE Registration
• Be self-motivated and able to use own initiative
• Be able to work under pressure and in stressful and challenging situations
• Be able to demonstrate sensitivity, vigilance, and professionalism in their work
• Have a can-do attitude and flexible approach
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Drive and have access to a car

Benefits of working for Connect2SocialWork:

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to a wide range of roles nationwide, as well as exclusive roles to C2SW
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive knowledge
• Reward schemes such as Refer a Friend
• Prompt and reliable payroll system
• Work for an agency owned by Kent County Council

If interested in this role or any other, please contact Lisa Hallinan on or email a CV to

About Connect2SocialWorkConnect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire Councty Council and Luton Borough Council. We can also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role. All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.