Locum Child Protection Qualified Social Worker

Qualified Social Worker – Children’s Social Care (London Borough of Havering)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Qualified Social Worker to join Children’s Social Care in the London Borough of Havering. This role involves delivering statutory safeguarding and protective services to children at risk, in need, or looked after. You will work across diverse teams—including safeguarding and children with disabilities—within a council committed to improvement. Havering Children’s Services are under active improvement, offering a meaningful opportunity to contribute to real change. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Key Responsibilities

Hold and manage varied caseloads, reflective of team function and case complexity :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Identify and assess levels of risk and need to deliver protective or supportive services :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Maintain up-to-date assessments, care plans, and reviews in line with statutory requirements :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Participate in child protection investigations, care planning, and case reviews :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Work collaboratively with families, carers, and professionals to support children with disabilities where applicable :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Keep accurate and timely records of all interventions and meetings :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

About You

You are a compassionate, reflective social worker committed to improving outcomes for children and families. You welcome working in a local authority undergoing improvement, where your contribution can make a real difference :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}. You are resilient, adaptable, and ready to collaborate with multi-agency teams. You believe in learning and development, and are eager to deliver relationship-based practice.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Experience in statutory children’s social care, with ability to manage risk-based caseloads :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9} Proficient assessment, care planning, and record-keeping skills :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Ability to work with children with disabilities and complex needs (where relevant) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11} Strong communication and decision-making skills, adaptable in dynamic contexts

Contract & Salary

Permanent role within the Starting Well or Safeguarding service ? Salary typically ranges between **£40,833 and £50,031 per annum**, with an additional market supplement of up to **£4,000** subject to confirmation :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12} Working pattern: Full-time (36 hours) with blended (office/hybrid) working arrangements :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated social worker committed to safeguarding children and ready to support service improvement in Havering, we encourage your application. Please apply using the form on the page.