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Shropshire

Social Work jobs in Telford.

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.

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Hiring in Telford

What the Telford market looks like.

Telford's Princess Royal Hospital holds women's and children's services for the county alongside planned care, which shapes the specialties most often needing cover. Proximity to the Black Country means Wolverhampton and Stafford assignments are easily commutable.

Major employers in Shropshire

  • —The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
  • —Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Telford and Wrekin Council adult social care
  • —Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB primary care networks

Also covering

Shrewsbury · Wolverhampton · Stafford · Bridgnorth · Newport · Market Drayton

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 Telford, answered.

What social work jobs are available in Telford?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent social work roles across Telford and the wider Shropshire 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 Telford?
Actionus works with social care employers across Telford and the wider Shropshire 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 Telford?
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.

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