Impactful Social Worker: Child in Need & Protection

LinsCare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

LinsCare in Croydon, London, is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Children in Need and Child Protection Service. The role focuses on safeguarding children, hearing their voices, and delivering timely interventions.

Based in Croydon, you’ll work with families, carers and partners to assess needs, manage risks and ensure child welfare remains central to decisions. The post requires a recognised Social Work qualification, current SWE registration, and substantial CIN/CP experience.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience in Children’s Social Care.
• Experience managing CIN/CP cases.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Experience in assessments, care planning and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding of children.
• UK passport or full right to work in UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of CIN/CP cases.
• Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families.
• Conduct statutory visits and direct work with children.
• Develop, implement and review CIN/CP plans.
• Identify and manage safeguarding risks.
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and multi-agency meetings.
• Work with parents, carers and families to effect positive change.
• Collaborate with partner agencies across education, health, police.
• Maintain accurate case records per statutory requirements.
• Ensure all work is child-centred and compliant with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Report writing

Caseload management

Education

Degree in Social Work

CQSW

DipSW

Job description

LinsCare in Croydon, London, is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for the Children in Need and Child Protection Service. The role focuses on safeguarding children, hearing their voices, and delivering timely interventions.

Based in Croydon, you’ll work with families, carers and partners to assess needs, manage risks and ensure child welfare remains central to decisions. The post requires a recognised Social Work qualification, current SWE registration, and substantial CIN/CP experience.