Senior Social Worker - Family Support & Safeguarding Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Social Worker in the Family Support & Safeguarding Team in Hackney. This position offers a supportive work environment, regular supervision, and professional development. Candidates should have a valid Social Work England registration and be qualified in Social Work. The role involves managing investigations and supporting junior team members, ensuring a good work-life balance in a great location close to central London.

Benefits

Weekly payment

Access to professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Experience in safeguarding practices.
• Ability to support junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking initial investigations.
• Operating under the Children's Act, 1989.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Ability to manage a high caseload

Experience in child protection meetings

Education

Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Job description

Senior Social Worker – Family Support & Safeguarding Team (Hackney)

We are looking to recruit a Senior Social Worker in the Family Support & Safeguarding Team within Hackney. The successful candidate will be working in a well‑structured, organised team who are growing their social worker staffing levels.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. London Borough of Hackney ensure that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!

Responsibilities

• Undertaking initial investigations
• Undertaking core investigations
• Operating under the remit of the Children's Act, 1989
• Attending child protection meetings
• Managing a high caseload
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date case files
• Supporting junior members of the team

Ideal Candidate

• Social Work England registration
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Social Work qualified (MA/BSc/DipSW/CQSW/MSc/BA)

Working with Ackerman Pierce you will be guaranteed weekly payment and access to continued profession development, including a dedicated consultant to support you through the interview and on boarding process. The position offers a long contract within a stable supportive team with a great location and excellent transport links as well as being close to central London.

To discuss this vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in London, please email your updated CV or contact Carmen Thong for more information.