Neway International are seeking a Social Work Officer to join the Adult Social Care Team based with the London Borough of Haringey.
Pay: £21.41 per hour PAYE | £27.91 per hour Umbrella
Contract: 5 days | 7 hours per day
Start: 30 April 2026
Location: 48 Station Road, London N22 6UX
Work pattern: Mostly remote; must attend in‑person meetings when required
Reason for hire: Specific project – Safeguarding Waiting List Reduction Team
The Role
Haringey Council is recruiting two Social Work Officers to support a targeted project within Adult Social Care, focused on reducing safeguarding waiting lists and managing associated risks. These roles will form part of a newly funded Safeguarding Waiting List Reduction Team and will work under the guidance of qualified social workers and managers.
You’ll support safeguarding enquiries, complete Care Act‑related tasks, gather information, and contribute to coordinated multi‑agency responses.
Key Responsibilities
- Support Section 42 safeguarding enquiries through delegated tasks
- Gather information, complete proportionate visits, and liaise with adults, carers and partner agencies
- Contribute to safeguarding screening and threshold decisions
- Undertake Care Act needs assessments, reviews and carers’ assessments under supervision
- Identify and record risks, escalating concerns promptly
- Support the development and review of safeguarding and safety plans
- Engage adults and families using a person‑centred, outcome‑focused approach
- Maintain accurate, timely case records and documentation
- Work collaboratively with police, health, housing and voluntary sector partners
- Support Mental Capacity Act processes (excluding capacity assessments)
- Manage an allocated caseload within defined boundaries
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, audits and service improvement activity
About You
- Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, adult safeguarding and Making Safeguarding Personal
- Experience supporting safeguarding work and contributing to risk identification
- Skilled in gathering, recording and summarising information
- Confident working with multi‑agency partners
- Able to engage sensitively with adults and carers, including in situations of distress or risk
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment
- Committed to high‑quality practice, learning and continuous development
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