Job Description

Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
PCD280047

Key Responsibilities
• · Undertake risk assessments and produce comprehensive care plans for children and young people.
• · Manage safeguarding concerns in line with statutory guidance and company policy.
• · Prepare high-quality written reports for internal and external stakeholders, including for court proceedings.
• · Attend and present evidence in court as required.
• · Conduct regular visits to service users across London, Essex, and Hertfordshire.
• · Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in accordance with professional and legal standards.
• · Participate in virtual on-call duties as part of a rota.
• · Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure the best outcomes for children.
• · Provide guidance and support to colleagues where appropriate.
• · Carry out any other tasks reasonably required to fulfil the role.

Benefits
• · Competitive salary and based on experience.
• · Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• · Opportunities for continued professional development.

Role Overview
Job Title: Social Worker – Children’s Services.
Employer: the organisation.
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our Children’s Services team. Based at our head office in Loughton, Essex, you will be responsible for safeguarding children, undertaking assessments, creating care plans, and representing the organisation in court and professional settings. This is a demanding but rewarding role, ideal for a dedicated professional with a strong background in child protection and trauma-informed practice.

Skills and Experience
• · Minimum of 3 years’ post-qualification experience in social work, with a focus on child protection.
• · Court experience within the child protection process.
• · Trauma-informed training.
• · Positive Behavior Support training.
• · Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• · Strong report-writing ability.
• · Willingness to travel across London, Essex, and Hertfordshire.
• · Registered with Social Work England.
• · Experience in multi-agency work.
• · Additional safeguarding-related qualifications.

Additional Information
• (Covering children’s services in London, Essex, and Hertfordshire).
• Salary: Competitive and based on experience.
• Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Additional: Virtual on-call duties as required.