Advanced Social Work Practitioner: Safeguarding Children

London Borough of Hounslow; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

London Borough of Hounslow is looking for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Support Team in London. You’ll work on safeguarding children and young people through evidence‑based assessments, care planning and delivering interventions for children subject to Child Protection Plans.

You will develop skills in complex case management, multi‑agency collaboration and court work, while making a real difference to vulnerable children and families within a supportive,

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS is required for this Role

Responsibilities

• Keep children safe by undertaking or contributing to child protection investigations and providing clear assessments and recommendations to support decision‑making.
• Assess the needs of children and families, including pre‑birth assessments, ensuring their views are considered and comprehensive plans are agreed wherever possible.
• Work collaboratively with professionals across Children’s Services and other multi‑disciplinary teams to deliver effective plans in the best interests of children and families.
• Produce high‑quality verbal and written reports for meetings and legal proceedings.
• Gather information through interviews, observations, and engagement with families and partner agencies.
• Develop, implement, and review care and protection plans within statutory frameworks, including child protection and pathway plans.
• Fulfil statutory responsibilities, such as visiting children, arranging reviews, and preparing court reports.
• Conduct ongoing, evidence‑based assessments of complex needs and risks to ensure robust safeguarding.

Skills

People skills

Curious mindset

Team player

IT literacy

Priority management

Resilience

Job description

London Borough of Hounslow is looking for an Advanced Social Work Practitioner to join our Safeguarding and Support Team in London. You’ll work on safeguarding children and young people through evidence‑based assessments, care planning and delivering interventions for children subject to Child Protection Plans.

You will develop skills in complex case management, multi‑agency collaboration and court work, while making a real difference to vulnerable children and families within a supportive,