CSW – Social Worker (Children in Care)
Location: Havering, Romford Town Hall
Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract Duration: 6 months
Team: Children in Care
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
About the Role
Havering Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Children's Social Worker to join its Children in Care team on an initial 6-month assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated social worker with strong statutory experience and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people in care.
You will manage a varied caseload of up to 17 children, including approximately 3–4 cases involving care proceedings. You will play a key role in safeguarding children, supporting their welfare and ensuring that their care and permanency needs are met.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a caseload of up to 17 children in care, including cases involving care proceedings.
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Undertake direct work with children and young people to understand their wishes, feelings and needs.
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Complete life story work and contribute to effective care and permanency planning.
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Undertake parenting assessments, including together and apart assessments.
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Prepare court reports, statements and other relevant documentation.
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Apply relevant legislation and statutory guidance to inform practice and decision-making.
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Work collaboratively with families, carers, legal professionals and multi-agency partners.
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Ensure children receive appropriate support and that their safeguarding and welfare remain central to all interventions.
Essential Requirements
Suitable candidates must demonstrate:
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Court Work and Legislation: Proven experience of court work, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities within children's social care.
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Children in Care Experience: Experience working with children in care, including direct work, life story work, care planning and permanency planning.
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Parenting Assessments: Demonstrable experience of completing parenting assessments, including together and apart assessments.
Working Arrangements and Additional Information
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36 hours per week.
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Full-time hours cannot be worked over condensed days.
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Hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days per week required in the office.
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Office location: Romford Town Hall, Havering.
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Council-provided equipment: Laptop and mobile phone.
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Expected assignment duration: 6 months.
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Must have a UK passport of a full right to work within the UK.
Qualifications and Registration
Why Apply?
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Competitive rate of £37.52 per hour (Umbrella).
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Opportunity to work within an established Children in Care team.
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Hybrid working arrangements.
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A rewarding role where you can make a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
If you are an experienced Children's Social Worker with strong court experience and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for children in care, we would love to hear from you!
For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare
