CSW - Social Worker - Family Support and Safeguarding Service

Social Worker – Family Support & Safeguarding Service

Location: Newham, East London Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour Job Type: Contract Service Area: Children’s Social Care

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Children’s Social Worker to join the Family Support and Safeguarding Service in Newham.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed Social Worker to support children, young people and families, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and positive outcomes. You will manage a varied caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases, undertaking assessments, developing effective care plans and delivering purposeful, relationship-based interventions.

Working within Newham’s restorative and relational Newham Together Practice Framework, you will work collaboratively with children, families and multi-agency professionals to identify risks, safeguard vulnerable children and promote positive change.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases.

• Undertake comprehensive assessments, including Section 47 child protection investigations where appropriate.

• Develop, implement and review SMART care and support plans.

• Undertake direct work with children, young people and families, ensuring their wishes, feelings and lived experiences are central to decision-making.

• Identify, assess and manage safeguarding risks, escalating concerns promptly where necessary.

• Maintain accurate, timely and analytical case records, assessments and reports.

• Prepare reports for child protection conferences, reviews, panels and court proceedings.

• Work collaboratively with families, partner agencies and other professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

• Attend supervision, training and professional development sessions, maintaining Social Work England registration.

• Practice in accordance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and Newham's practice framework.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification (Degree or equivalent).

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Relevant experience within Children's Social Care.

• Experience managing Child in Need, Child Protection and Children in Care cases.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and 2004.

• Experience undertaking assessments, care planning and direct work with children and families.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality analytical reports.

• Ability to manage a varied caseload independently while recognising when management oversight and support are required.

• A commitment to relationship-based, restorative and child-centred social work practice.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a proactive, resilient and child-focused Social Worker who is passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families to achieve sustainable positive change.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies.

Apply Today!

If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare