Senior Social Worker - Assessment & Child Protection Team - Hammersmith & Fulham - Sanctuary Pe[...]

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Assessment & Child Protection Team in Hammersmith. This ongoing role offers an hourly rate of £38.50, with options for part-time or full-time hours. Candidates should have a Social Work degree and experience in child protection. The ideal applicant will play a crucial role in safeguarding children and supporting families, with a commitment to professional growth and varied caseload management. Enjoy working in a vibrant borough of London with excellent transport links and local amenities.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Competitive hourly pay

Professional Growth

Varied Caseload

Lifestyle Balance

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant degree and registration.
• Experience in child protection and assessment is essential.
• Proficient in managing complex caseloads.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services in line with safeguarding frameworks.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.
• Manage a complex caseload including court work.
• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments.
• Supervise students and support new staff.

Skills

Child protection expertise

Communication skills

Teamwork

Risk assessment

Supervision experience

Education

Social Work degree

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Assessment & Child Protection Team

Location: Hammersmith, UK
Specialism: Children’s Social Work – Assessment & Child Protection
Salary: £38.50 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Ongoing
Hours: Part Time or Full Time

Join the Assessment & Child Protection Team in the heart of Hammersmith as a Senior Social Worker, where you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children and families. This ongoing role offers competitive hourly pay of £38.50, with the flexibility to work part time or full time—ideal for professionals seeking both meaningful work and work–life balance in a vibrant London borough.

Perks and Benefits:

Flexible Working: Choose part-time or full-time hours to suit your needs and lifestyle.

Hourly Pay: Maximise your earnings and enjoy transparency with a competitive hourly rate.

Professional Growth: Access regular training, supervision, and development opportunities to enhance your practice.

Varied Caseload: Benefit from diverse, stimulating work that builds your expertise across multiple areas of practice.

Lifestyle Balance: Shape your assignments around your goals and commitments.

What You Will Do:

Deliver services in accordance with statutory duties, safeguarding frameworks, and departmental priorities.

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Participate actively in team meetings, supervision sessions, and training programmes.

Communicate effectively with the public and other agencies through direct contact, phone, and written correspondence.

Work closely with external partners including health services, schools, and the police.

Manage a complex caseload involving child protection, court work, and permanency planning.

Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of children and families.

Ensure the Council’s equality and diversity policies are embedded within your practice.

Support the development of others by supervising students and contributing to new staff inductions.

Engage in service development activities and remain up to date with policies, procedures, and best practice guidance.

Why Hammersmith?

Hammersmith is one of London’s most dynamic boroughs, offering the perfect blend of culture, connectivity, and community. Enjoy excellent transport links, riverside walks, bustling shopping districts, and a diverse local population. It’s an inspiring place to live and work, with endless opportunities for leisure, exploration, and personal growth.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is an award‑winning agency with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing the highest pay rates and matching you with roles that align with your skills, experience, and career ambitions.