Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Services (London Borough of Sutton)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join Children’s Services at the London Borough of Sutton. This role involves delivering statutory social work to vulnerable children and families across Sutton. You will work within a framework of restorative and trauma-informed practice to deliver holistic, relationship-based support. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Sutton is committed to safeguarding children, empowering families, and delivering early interventions through its Practice Academy and Investing in Excellence programme. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Key Responsibilities

Manage your own caseload, providing assessments, interventions, and planning for children and families. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Apply restorative and trauma-informed approaches in assessment and planning. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Collaborate with partner agencies—including health, education, and community organisations—to coordinate support. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Ensure that children’s voices remain central in all decision-making and case planning. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with statutory and council standards. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

About You

You value meaningful relationships and a holistic, strengths-based approach to practice. You prioritise the views and experiences of children in your work. You are committed to early intervention and reflective practice. You thrive in collaborative environments and value both support and challenge as part of professional growth. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with active registration (e.g., Social Work England). Experience or understanding of statutory children’s social work, including assessments and care planning. Ability to work with diverse families using restorative, trauma-informed practices. Strong communication, analytical, and professional documentation skills.

Contract & Salary

Permanent post within the London Borough of Sutton’s Children’s Services. Grade levels vary; for reference, Social Worker roles (Grade 8) may be up to approximately £49,083, with bonuses and additional benefits available for roles starting from around £40,833. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Benefits include welcome and retention bonuses, reimbursement of Social Work England fees, extra annual leave days (up to 32 days), fuel allowance, season ticket loans, Zipcar access, gym subsidies, and local discounts. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

How to Apply

If you are a committed social worker passionate about improving outcomes for children and families in Sutton, we encourage your application. Please apply using the form on the page.