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Recruitment of up to 13 FTE Locum Social Workers

Leaders in Care Recruitment Limited

East of England

Suffolk County Council Awards Interim Locum Social Worker Contract

Suffolk County Council has awarded a contract worth £582,000 (including VAT) to Leaders in Care Recruitment Limited for the recruitment of up to 13 full-time equivalent (FTE) locum social workers.

The interim arrangement will provide additional staffing within the council’s Integrated Front Door (IFD) / Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) while permanent recruitment takes place.

The contract was awarded through a direct award procedure, with the award decision made on 22 July 2026. Following the standstill period, the contract is expected to be signed on 1 August 2026.

The initial contract is expected to run from 1 August 2026 to 30 October 2026, with the option to extend for up to three months, potentially taking the contract through to 30 January 2027.

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