Locum Safeguarding Unqualified

Social Work Assistant – Children’s Services

Location: Bromley Council

Contract Type: Locum / Temporary

Duration: 3 months

Salary: £negotiable

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Bromley Council is seeking a proactive and compassionate Social Work Assistant to join our Children’s Services team on a 3-month interim basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced support professional to contribute to the delivery of high-quality social care services that promote the welfare, safety, and development of children, young people, and families across the borough.

As a Social Work Assistant, you will support qualified Social Workers in delivering effective interventions, carrying out visits, and assisting in the preparation of reports and assessments. You’ll play a key role in helping children and families access the right support, at the right time, in a way that empowers them to make positive and lasting changes.

Main Responsibilities

 
• Assist Social Workers in carrying out statutory duties, including Child in Need and Child Protection planning.
   

• Undertake direct work with children, young people, and families under the guidance of qualified practitioners.
   

• Conduct home visits to gather information, monitor progress, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of children.
   

• Support the preparation of assessments, reports, and case records in line with local authority procedures.
   

• Liaise with schools, health professionals, and other partner agencies to coordinate support for families.
   

• Provide practical assistance to families, helping them access services, appointments, and community resources.
   

• Ensure that the child’s voice is central to all work and that practice is informed by a strengths-based, relational approach.
   

• Maintain accurate and timely case notes, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with data protection standards.

Requirements

 
• Relevant qualification in social care, childcare, or a related field (e.g. Level 3 or above).
   

• Experience supporting children, young people, and families within a social care or community setting.
   

• Good understanding of safeguarding principles and the role of Children’s Services.
   

• Excellent communication, organisation, and record-keeping skills.
   

• Ability to work flexibly, both independently and as part of a multi-agency team.
   

• Empathy, resilience, and a commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.

Why Join?

This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a high-performing local authority that values relationship-based practice and professional development. You’ll work alongside dedicated social workers and managers who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of children and families in Bromley.

In this role, you’ll develop key social care skills, contribute to meaningful change, and help ensure that children across the borough have the opportunity to grow up safe, supported, and empowered to achieve their potential.

Interested? Apply today to join Bromley Council’s Children’s Services as a Social Work Assistant and help support families to build brighter futures.