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An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced Locum Social Worker to join the London Pledge Team. This is a full-time, 36-hour per week position offered on an initial 6-month contract, supporting children and young people to achieve positive, long-term outcomes through effective care planning and permanency arrangements.
The successful candidate will manage a caseload of up to 17 children, including approximately 3–4 cases within care proceedings. You will work closely with children, families, carers and partner agencies to ensure children receive high-quality, child-centred support while progressing plans for permanence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a varied caseload of children and young people in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Undertake direct work with children to understand and promote their wishes and feelings.
- Complete comprehensive care planning, permanency planning and life story work.
- Prepare high-quality court statements, reports and assessments to support care proceedings.
- Attend court hearings and represent the local authority where required.
- Undertake parenting assessments, including Together and Apart assessments.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, legal representatives and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.
- Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case recordings in line with statutory guidance and organisational standards.
About You
You will be an experienced Children’s Social Worker with a strong background in court work and children in care. You will be confident managing complex cases, producing high-quality assessments and reports, and building positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Proven experience of court work and sound knowledge of relevant children’s legislation.
- Experience working with Children in Care, including direct work, life story work, care planning and permanency planning.
- Experience completing Parenting Assessments, including Together and Apart assessments.
- Excellent written, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities within a busy statutory children’s service.
Contract & Salary
- Job Title: Locum Social Worker – London Pledge Team
- Hours: 36 hours per week (Full Time)
- Contract: 6 Months
- Caseload: Up to 17 children, including approximately 3–4 care proceedings cases.
- Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office.
- Office Base: Romford Town Hall.
- Equipment: Laptop and mobile phone provided.
- Salary: Negotiable.
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Children’s Social Worker with expertise in court work, children in care and permanency planning, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join a supportive team making a real difference to the lives of children and young people, and apply using the form on the page.