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North Yorkshire

Social Work jobs in York.

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 York

What the York market looks like.

York's acute trust also runs coastal services at Scarborough and Bridlington, which are considerably harder to fill and often attract longer bookings. Rural North Yorkshire community caseloads cover wide areas, so a car is normally required.

Major employers in North Yorkshire

  • —York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
  • —Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
  • —North Yorkshire Council adult social care

Also covering

Harrogate · Selby · Malton · Scarborough · Leeds · Thirsk

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

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Questions

Social Work work in York, answered.

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