Advanced Social Worker – Children & Families

Advanced Social Worker – Children & Families – North Devon Rate: Up to £46 per hour Location: North Devon Contract: Locum Working Pattern: Hybrid Accommodation Allowance: Up to £150 per week available Sheldon Phillips is seeking an experienced Advanced Social Worker to join the Children & Families Team in North Devon on a locum basis. This is a hybrid role offering flexibility and an accommodation allowance for those living 50 miles or more from the work base. Key Responsibilities: Provide professional leadership and supervision within the team, supporting the Team Manager with daily operations. Carry a reduced caseload, focusing on children and families with complex needs and undertaking in-depth assessments. Champion high standards of professional practice by coaching, mentoring, and providing on-the-job training to colleagues and students. Promote reflective practice and continuous learning to drive service improvement. Work collaboratively in a multi-agency environment to deliver effective, child-focused outcomes. Requirements: Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration. Significant post-qualifying experience, ideally at senior social worker or advanced social worker level. Proven ability to work with complex family cases and deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments and interventions. Demonstrable experience in mentoring, coaching, and training other professionals. Commitment to service improvement and ability to challenge practice constructively. Enhanced DBS check and full right to work in the UK. Benefits of This Role: Competitive pay rate of up to £46 per hour. Hybrid working for improved work-life balance. Weekly accommodation or commuter travel allowance of up to £150 (with receipts for those living 50+ miles away). Opportunity to lead practice and support professional development within a strong and committed team. For more details or to apply, contact Fred Thomas –  or email . Know someone who would be a great fit? We offer up to £500 for successful referrals