Job Description:

Location: Leicester
Contract: Locum
Sector: Children's Services / Adoption & Permanence

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a rewarding locum opportunity where you can make a lasting difference to children's lives? We are supporting a well-established and developing team in Leicester seeking a dedicated Locum Permanence Social Worker to lead on achieving positive adoption outcomes.

Working within a stable team alongside supportive and approachable managers, you will play a key role in ensuring children achieve safe, secure, and loving permanent homes.


The Role

In this position, you will take the lead in progressing children's plans for adoption from the earliest stage, ensuring a structured and child-centred journey to permanence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Taking ownership of a child's journey from the point adoption is identified as a potential outcome
• Working collaboratively with fieldwork teams when care plans are being twin tracked
• Completing Child Permanence Reports (CPRs) and Sibling Assessments during court proceedings
• Providing detailed, analytical reports outlining a child's needs based on their lived experiences
• Supporting adopters with high-quality information to inform matching decisions
• Leading on matching, introductions, and placement support
• Acting as allocated social worker from Placement Order through to Adoption Order, ensuring children are fully supported throughout

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Strong experience within children's services (adoption/permanence experience desirable)
• Confidence in court work and high-quality report writing (CPRs essential)
• Excellent analytical skills and a child-focused approach
• Ability to manage complex cases and support families through change

Why Work with Me & Caritas?

• Straightforward, honest approach - no pressure, just clear and realistic guidance
• 23 years' recruitment experience - offering insight, stability, and trusted advice
• Real understanding of frontline pressures - roles that genuinely fit your skills and situation
• Ongoing support beyond placement - consistent communication and long-term partnership

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If you are looking for a locum opportunity where your expertise will directly shape children's futures and create lasting outcomes, this is a fantastic role to explore.

For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.