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Shape Futures Through Family Connections – Connected Persons Social Worker | London Borough of Islington | £37.05 per Hour

SW Locums are proud to be recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join the London Borough of Islington in a rewarding Connected Persons Team role.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about securing stable, loving family placements for children who cannot remain in their parents' care. Working within a highly regarded local authority, you will play a vital role in assessing family members and friends who wish to provide permanent care and support for vulnerable children.

Position Details

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Role: Children's Social Worker – Connected Persons Team

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Location: London Borough of Islington

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Contract: Full-Time Locum

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Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

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Start Date: ASAP

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Pay Rate: £37.05 per hour

Key Responsibilities

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Undertake comprehensive Connected Persons assessments of family members and friends seeking to provide permanent care for children.

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Produce detailed, evidence-based assessment reports with clear recommendations for court and fostering panel presentations.

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Attend court proceedings where required to support professional recommendations.

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Carry out supervisory responsibilities for children already placed with connected carers, including statutory visits and placement monitoring.

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Present assessments and recommendations to the Fostering Panel.

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Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with children, families, carers, and partner agencies.

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Deliver high-quality reports and assessments that meet statutory and organisational standards.

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Participate in regular reflective supervision and contribute positively to team development and service improvement.

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Undertake additional duties commensurate with the role as required.

What We're Looking For

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Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

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Strong experience within Children's Services, fostering, kinship care, or Connected Persons assessments.

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Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.

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Experience preparing reports for court proceedings and fostering panels.

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Ability to manage a varied caseload and work effectively within statutory timescales.

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Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Why Join the London Borough of Islington?
The London Borough of Islington is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services for children and families. The council promotes a supportive working environment, invests in professional development, and places children's outcomes at the heart of everything it does.

Why Work with SW Locums?
At SW Locums, we specialise in connecting talented social work professionals with outstanding opportunities across the UK. We are committed to providing a personalised, responsive service, competitive rates, and ongoing support throughout your assignment. Our experienced team understands the social work sector and is dedicated to helping you find roles where you can make a genuine difference.

If you're an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next rewarding locum opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create lasting, positive outcomes for children and families in Islington
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