Locum CWD Social Worker – High Pay, Flexible Contract in Bedfordshire!

Job information

  • Location: Bedford
  • Job type: Locum
  • Job sector: Social Care & Housing, Social Work
  • Working arrangement: Field Based
  • Salary: £36 - 39 per hour
  • Published: July 22, 2025
Job reference: EL-1032
Consultant: Eric Lopes

Are you a CWD Social Worker ready to make a difference in Bedfordshire?
We’re recruiting for a high-impact locum role within a dedicated team offering excellent pay, ongoing support, and long-term prospects.


Job Title: Social Worker – Children with Disabilities
Location: Bedfordshire
Duration: 6-month initial contract (strong chance of extension)
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
Rate of Pay: £36 to £39 per hour (depending on experience)
Contact: Eric Lopes – 0203 475 4175 / elopes@hg-mh.com


What You’ll Be Doing:
As a CWD Social Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children and young people with disabilities and their families, ensuring their needs are met through high-quality, person-centred care and safeguarding interventions. You’ll manage a varied caseload of complex cases, working collaboratively across services to promote independence, inclusion, and positive long-term outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Undertaking holistic assessments of children with disabilities, including statutory assessments under the Children Act

  • Developing and reviewing care and support plans, including Child in Need and Child Protection plans

  • Working in close partnership with families, schools, health professionals, and voluntary services

  • Preparing clear, evidence-based reports for reviews, panels, and court where required

  • Advocating for children’s rights and ensuring their voices are central to care planning

  • Participating in multi-agency safeguarding processes and strategy discussions


Requirements & Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

  • A recognised Social Work qualification (BA, MA, DipSW, etc.)

  • Registration with Social Work England

  • At least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience within children’s social care, ideally with CWD experience

  • A strong understanding of SEND legislation, disability rights, and safeguarding protocols

  • Excellent communication, risk assessment, and care planning skills

  • The ability to work with empathy, resilience, and cultural sensitivity under pressure

 


Working Hours & Contract Details:

  • Full-time hours (37.5 per week)

  • Monday to Friday schedule

  • 6-month rolling contract with ongoing extension potential

  • Stable team with excellent leadership and support


Why Work with Hunter Gatherer Social Work?

We’re a trusted partner to Social Workers across the UK, offering access to exclusive locum roles in the NHS and local authorities.

✔ Fast & easy registration process
✔ Weekly payroll
✔ Experienced, dedicated consultants
✔ Access to exclusive and high-paying roles
✔ £250 referral bonus when you recommend a colleague


Don’t miss out on this opportunity.
Contact Eric Lopes today on 0203 475 4175 or email elopes@hg-mh.com to apply or find out more.

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