Qualified Social Worker | Safeguarding Team| Havering| £37.50ph

Qualified Social Worker needed for our Safeguarding Team in Romford, Havering paying £37.50 ph!

Hybrid Working!

• Team: Children’s Services – Safeguarding Team
• Role: Qualified Social Worker
• Rate: £37.50ph

About the Role

The Havering team is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join its Children’s Safeguarding Team. This is a dynamic role focused on protecting vulnerable children and supporting families to achieve positive, sustainable outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload and work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to deliver high-quality safeguarding interventions in line with statutory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children and families, undertaking Child in Need (CIN), Child Protection (CP), and Children in Care (CIC) work in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Complete high-quality assessments, risk assessments, and care planning to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.
• Lead and contribute to child protection investigations, strategy discussions, Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, and court proceedings where required.
• Work collaboratively with children, families, and multi‑agency partners to develop effective interventions and ensure plans are regularly reviewed.
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings, reports, and documentation in accordance with legislative, departmental, and organisational requirements.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Strong experience within Children’s Safeguarding Services.
• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection, Child in Need, Public Law Outline (PLO) processes, court work, and statutory thresholds.
• Experience completing high-quality assessments and managing complex risk.
• Proficient in using children’s social care recording systems and maintaining accurate case records.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi‑agency environment and build positive relationships with children and families.

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