Locum Children In Need Qualified Social Worker

London, Greater London

Location
London, Greater London
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
6 days ago

Islington Council is seeking an experienced Locum Social Worker to join their Looked After Children (LAC) Team. This is a hybrid role offering a mix of office-based work and remote flexibility. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality statutory social work services to children and young people in care, ensuring their safety, stability, and long-term wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage a caseload of looked after children, ensuring their care plans are robust, timely, and meet statutory requirements.

  • Build and maintain meaningful relationships with children and young people to promote positive outcomes and permanence planning.

  • Prepare reports for statutory reviews, court proceedings, and placement panels as required.

  • Work in partnership with foster carers, residential providers, health, education, and other professionals to support the child’s holistic development.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordings, ensuring all work complies with legal and regulatory frameworks.

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