Actionus

County Down

Social Work jobs in Newry.

Local authorities continue to run high vacancy rates in children's services, adult safeguarding, mental health and hospital discharge teams. Actionus places Social Work England registered social workers into locum, fixed-term and permanent roles across councils and health partners.

Register for Newry roles →Search all Newry jobs →

Live Roles

No advertised roles in Newry right now. Register for exclusive access to off-market jobs.

New Newry vacancies are released regularly and many are filled before they are advertised. Register your details and we'll contact you privately when a matching social work role opens in County Down.

Hiring in Newry

What the Newry market looks like.

Daisy Hill serves southern Down and south Armagh and has relied on temporary medical and nursing cover to sustain services. The border location means some candidates also work in the Republic, where registration and payroll arrangements differ.

Major employers in County Down

  • —Southern Health and Social Care Trust
  • —Daisy Hill Hospital services
  • —Northern Ireland Ambulance Service
  • —South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Also covering

Banbridge · Armagh · Downpatrick · Dundalk · Craigavon · Warrenpoint

Typical settings

  • Local authority children's services
  • Adult social care teams
  • Hospital discharge teams
  • Mental health and AMHP services

Common specialities

  • Children and families
  • Safeguarding
  • Adults
  • Mental health / AMHP
  • Fostering and adoption
  • Hospital discharge

Questions

Social Work work in Newry, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Newry?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Newry and the wider County Down area, including local authority children's services, adult social care teams, hospital discharge teams. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire social workers in Newry?
Actionus works with social care employers across Newry and the wider County Down area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring social workers.
What registration do I need to work as a social work professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Newry?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

Browse more

Get in touch

Looking for social work staff in Newry?

Hire social workers →Contact us →