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Social Worker – Children in Need Safeguarding Team
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 47,532 - 53,607 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Greenwich, Greater London
Expire in: 24 days
Job Description
Social Worker – Children in Need Safeguarding Team
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Salary: £47,532 – £53,607 (Level 3 – Proficient)
Contract: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid Working
We’re proud to be working in exclusive partnership with Royal Greenwich, recently rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted (June 2024), to recruit permanent Social Workers into their Children in Need Safeguarding Team. This is a vital part of the borough’s service, where children and families receive consistent support through ongoing safeguarding intervention and direct social work.
Why Work in Royal Greenwich?
* OUTSTANDING Children’s Services (Ofsted, 2024)
* £47,532 – £53,607 salary (Level 3 – Proficient)
* Permanent, full time role with flexible hybrid working
* Excellent supervision and manageable caseloads
* A supportive and collaborative team culture
* Clear progression pathways through the Practice Academy
* Rota days and additional paid leave
* Strong focus on meaningful, relationship-based practice
* Inclusive, child-focused environment with stable leadership
About the Role
* As part of the Children in Need Safeguarding Team, your work will involve longer-term, relationship-led interventions following initial assessment. You will:
* Work directly with children and families to build safety and stability
* Deliver Child in Need, Child Protection and Care Planning
* Lead and manage statutory reviews and multi-agency meetings
* Ensure children’s views and lived experiences are central to planning
* Make confident decisions based on risk, resilience and partnership input
* Support children who may remain at home or require alternative care arrangements
* Contribute to a team that values reflection, consistency and high-quality social work
We’re looking for passionate, skilled practitioners who bring:
* Registration with Social Work England
* A recognised qualification in Social Work
* Experience in statutory safeguarding teams (CIN, CP, CLA or Court)
* Strong understanding of thresholds, risk and intervention planning
* A commitment to working in a strengths-based, relational way
* The ability to manage complex caseloads with a calm, organised approach
* A belief in achieving the best outcomes for every child
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