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Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 39.04 - 39.04 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: SE15, Nunhead, Greater London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

STEP INTO YOUR NEXT SENIOR ROLE: Senior Children’s Social Worker | Assessment & Intervention | Southwark

Southwark Council | London

SW Locums is recruiting an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker to join Southwark Council’s Assessment and Intervention Service at Sumner House.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner to undertake meaningful statutory work and make a real difference to children and families.

Role Details

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    Position: Senior Children’s Social Worker / Specialist Social Worker

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    Location: Southwark, London – Sumner House

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    Pay: £39.04 per hour

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    Contract: Full-time Locum

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    Start: ASAP

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    Working Pattern: Hybrid, with at least 3 days per week in the office

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    Duty: Assessment Team rota approximately every 5 weeks

The Role

Working as part of the Assessment Team, you will play a key role in assessing risk, safeguarding children and helping families achieve positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

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    Undertaking assessments of children and families.

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    Completing home visits and direct work with children.

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    Conducting Section 47 enquiries.

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    Completing risk assessments and safety planning.

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    Working collaboratively with families and multi-agency partners.

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    Making sound professional decisions focused on children’s safety and wellbeing.

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    Maintaining high-quality case records and meeting statutory requirements.

What We’re Looking For

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    At least 5 years’ post-qualified experience.

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    Completed ASYE.

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    At least 3 years’ experience in a permanent Social Worker role.

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    Previous experience within a Children’s Assessment Team.

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    Strong experience in assessment, safeguarding, risk assessment and direct work with children.

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    Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced statutory environment.

Why Southwark?

Southwark is a vibrant and diverse inner-London borough with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people and families. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and further develop your expertise within a dynamic Children’s Services environment.

Why SW Locums?

SW Locums is a leading specialist social care recruitment agency, connecting experienced social workers with high-quality locum opportunities across London and the UK. Our dedicated consultants support you throughout your assignment and help match you with roles aligned with your experience and career goals.

Benefits of Locum Working

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    Competitive hourly rates.

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    Greater flexibility and control over your career.

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    Opportunities to work across different local authorities.

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    Exposure to varied teams, services and complex cases.

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    Opportunities to develop specialist experience.

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    Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

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    Access to new opportunities as they become available.

Ready for your next challenge?

If you are an experienced Senior Children’s Social Worker with strong Assessment Team experience, apply today for an ASAP start with Southwark Council through SW Locums

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