Locum Child Protection Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Family Support & Protection Team (Tower Hamlets Council)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join the Family Support & Protection Team at Tower Hamlets Council. The role involves delivering statutory social work to vulnerable children and families across East London. Using a restorative, systemic, and trauma-informed practice approach (the “Better Together” framework), you will support and safeguard children in need or under child protection. The role is based in Tower Hamlets, a diverse inner-London borough committed to improving outcomes for children and families through reflective and supportive practice :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality statutory casework and support services to children and families :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Apply Restorative Practice frameworks in your daily work :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2} Carry out assessments, interventions, and periodic reviews for children in need or protection :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3} Handle child protection and family support cases, including Section 47 investigations and court-related reports :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4} Attend and contribute to professional meetings such as core groups, strategy meetings, and care planning sessions :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5} Work collaboratively with schools, health services, police, and other agencies to provide coordinated support :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6} Maintain accurate, confidential case records in line with statutory and council standards :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

About You

You are a committed social worker with a strong safeguarding ethos. You work effectively within a restorative and trauma-informed framework in diverse settings. You communicate well across multi-agency environments and manage complex and sensitive cases with resilience and empathy. You contribute constructively to reflective, supportive, and collaborative team environments.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience in statutory Children’s Social Care :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8} Understanding of Children’s Social Care legislation, policies, and practice frameworks Competence in assessment, analytical thinking, and decision-making Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse communities and professional partners :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Contract & Salary

Permanent role within Tower Hamlets Council’s Family Support & Protection Team Salary estimate: £36,000 – £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and grading (Grade K–L) :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10} Located in East London with potential for agile or flexible work arrangements depending on service need :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

How to Apply

If you are a senior children’s social worker experienced in statutory roles and committed to safeguarding vulnerable families, we invite your application. Please apply using the form on the page.