CSW – Social Worker - Children in Care

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

* Manage a caseload of up to 17 children in care, including cases involving care proceedings.

* Undertake direct work with children and young people to understand their wishes, feelings and needs.

* Complete life story work and contribute to effective care and permanency planning.

* Undertake parenting assessments, including together and apart assessments.

* Prepare court reports, statements and other relevant documentation.

* Apply relevant legislation and statutory guidance to inform practice and decision-making.

* Work collaboratively with families, carers, legal professionals and multi-agency partners.

* Ensure children receive appropriate support and that their safeguarding and welfare remain central to all interventions.

Essential Requirements

Suitable candidates must demonstrate:

1. Court Work and Legislation: Proven experience of court work, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory responsibilities within children's social care.

2. Children in Care Experience: Experience working with children in care, including direct work, life story work, care planning and permanency planning.

3. Parenting Assessments: Demonstrable experience of completing parenting assessments, including together and apart assessments.

Working Arrangements and Additional Information

* 36 hours per week.

* Full-time hours cannot be worked over condensed days.

* Hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days per week required in the office.

* Office location: Romford Town Hall, Havering.

* Council-provided equipment: Laptop and mobile phone.

* Expected assignment duration: 6 months.

* Must have a UK passport of a full right to work within the UK.

Qualifications and Registration

* Candidates must hold a recognised Social Work qualification.

* Must be registered with Social Work England and hold current registration.

Why Apply?

* Competitive rate of £37.52 per hour (Umbrella).

* Opportunity to work within an established Children in Care team.

* Hybrid working arrangements.

* 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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed