Job Description

Social Worker – Child in Need & Child Protection Team

Sutton | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working

Sutton Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child in Need and Child Protection Service. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on supporting vulnerable children and families, managing risk, and delivering effective interventions that lead to positive outcomes.

You will work with children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection Plans, providing high-quality assessments, care planning, and direct support to children and families. The role also requires case management oversight and collaborative working with partner agencies to ensure children remain safe and receive the support they need.

Please note that there may be a requirement to travel outside of the borough to support a young person or vulnerable adult when required.

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases

Provide case management oversight of children and families subject to CIN and CP plans

Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and investigations

Develop, implement, and review outcome-focused care and safeguarding plans

Undertake direct work with children and families to assess risk and promote positive change

Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings, conferences, and core groups

Progress cases through pre-proceedings and court proceedings where required

Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and improve outcomes

Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and statutory documentation

Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Social Work Qualification

At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care

Strong experience within Child in Need and Child Protection services

Experience undertaking Section 17 and Section 47 investigations

Court work and pre-proceedings experience

Ability to manage complex safeguarding cases confidently

Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Ability and willingness to travel when required to support children, young people, and vulnerable adults

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Child in Need & Child Protection role in Sutton, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply)