Social Worker

My Social Work News; Oldham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking qualified Social Workers for adult services in Trafford. Offering competitive pay rates of £30 per hour for Social Workers and £32 for Senior Social Workers, this role provides an excellent opportunity in a rewarding professional environment. Suitable candidates must be registered with Social Work England and have experience in adults' services in the UK. Join a diverse team and focus on supporting adults and their families.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Contract stability

Access to exclusive roles

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant educational credentials.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in adults’ services in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support adults and their families.
• Engage in multi-agency working.
• Manage compliance and contract requirements.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Registration with Social Work England

Previous UK experience in adults’ services

Education

Degree, diploma, or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel, a highly rated and trusted social care recruitment agency, is looking for Social Workers to join adult services in Trafford. Don’t just take our word for it—see what your peers are saying on TrustPilot about working with us.

With pay rates of £30 per hour for Social Workers and up to £32 per hour for Senior Social Workers, this is an excellent opportunity for practitioners seeking their next locum role.

New to locum work? That’s absolutely fine—Sanctuary will guide you through the process and provide full support. Here’s why social workers choose us:

• Exclusive roles – First access to opportunities that aren’t available through other agencies.
• Contract stability – Thanks to our long-standing client relationships, we can often secure extensions before a role ends.
• Permanent opportunities – If you decide you’d prefer a permanent role, our specialist recruitment team can help.
• Dedicated consultant support – Ongoing check-ins with someone who understands adults’ social work practice.

Candidate requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a degree, diploma, or equivalent.
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Previous UK experience in adults’ services.
• Willingness to complete compliance checks (with our full support).

Why work in Trafford as a locum?
Trafford offers a great balance of professional challenge and community engagement, making it a rewarding place to practice.

• Diverse teams – Including safeguarding, hospital discharge, learning disabilities, mental health, and older adults.
• Collaborative practice – Strong focus on multi-agency working to achieve the best results for service users.
• Professional growth – Opportunities to develop your expertise in a forward-thinking authority.

With Sanctuary handling compliance, contract management, and career planning, you can focus on what matters most—supporting adults and their families.

Apply today
If you’re a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker interested in your next locum role in Trafford, we’d love to hear from you.

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