Locum Safeguarding Senior Social Worker

Senior Social Worker – Children’s Services (CSW)

Location: Bromley Council

Contract Type: Locum / Temporary

Duration: 3 months

Salary: £negotiable

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Bromley Council is seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children’s Social Work (CSW) team on a 3-month interim contract. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality, child-focused social work within a local authority recognised for its commitment to supporting families and protecting children.

As a Senior Social Worker, you will manage a varied and complex caseload, providing expert guidance and support to children and families in need of protection, stability, and care. You will contribute to the development of strong, relationship-based practice and help shape positive outcomes for children and young people across Bromley.

Main Responsibilities

 
• Undertake complex assessments of children and families in accordance with statutory requirements and local procedures.
   

• Develop, implement, and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Care Plans that promote safety, wellbeing, and permanency.
   

• Manage a caseload involving high levels of complexity and risk, ensuring all interventions are proportionate and evidence-based.
   

• Provide professional mentoring and support to less experienced social workers, promoting reflective and strengths-based practice.
   

• Work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to deliver effective, timely interventions and coordinated support.
   

• Prepare detailed, analytical reports for court proceedings, reviews, and case conferences.
   

• Ensure all casework reflects the child’s voice and prioritises their best interests in all decision-making.
   

• Contribute to reflective supervision, peer discussions, and continuous service improvement initiatives.

Requirements

 
• Essential qualification: Degree in Social Work (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent).
   

• Registration: Registered with Social Work England.
   

• Substantial post-qualifying experience within children’s social care, particularly in safeguarding, assessment, and court work.
   

• Strong understanding of child protection legislation, statutory frameworks, and best practice standards.
   

• Proven ability to manage complex cases and provide professional support to colleagues.
   

• Excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills.
   

• Commitment to relational, strengths-based, and trauma-informed practice.
   

• Ability to work flexibly and effectively within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

Why Join?

Bromley Council is proud of its strong, child-centred social work culture and supportive working environment. You’ll be joining a local authority that values its practitioners, offers reflective supervision, and is committed to continuous professional development.

This 3-month opportunity provides the chance to contribute to a forward-thinking service where your expertise, judgement, and leadership will make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

Interested? Apply now to join Bromley Council’s Children’s Social Work Team as a Senior Social Worker and help shape brighter futures for children and young people.