Social Worker

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking passionate social workers to join their dynamic Children in Care team. This rewarding role involves making a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable children, ensuring their safety, and supporting their journey towards independence. You'll work in a modern service hub in Enfield, collaborating with professionals to provide holistic care. With excellent transport links and a vibrant community, this position offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment. If you're motivated to make a difference and grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme (LGPS)

Up to 32 days annual leave

Flexible remote and office working options

Interest-free season ticket loans

Opportunities for professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Tax-free bikes

One-month paid sabbatical for eligible Social Workers

Qualifications

• Hold a qualification in social work.
• Be registered with Social Work England.

Responsibilities

• Support children in various living situations and ensure their safety.
• Participate in permanency planning and prepare reports for Court.
• Build meaningful relationships with children through regular visits.

Skills

Social Work

Court Work

Permanency Planning

Child Welfare

Education

Qualification in Social Work

Job description

Enfield’s OUTSTANDING Children in Care team are recruiting!

Enfield Children in Care team are seeking confident, imaginative, and dynamic social workers to make a difference in vulnerable children’s lives. We are looking for confident and skilled social workers who are determined to achieve the best for looked after children, to secure their permanency, and help them meet their full potential.

Based in the vibrant heart of Enfield Town, our modern, newly designed service hub offers bespoke areas for service users and supports our smart working policy. Surrounded by small businesses, bars, restaurants, a bustling high street, and shopping centers, our high-tech multiagency office has excellent transport links into Central London and easy access to the M25, A10, and A406.

Role Overview

1. Support children living with relatives, family friends, foster families, or prospective adopters, as well as older children in children's homes.
2. Ensure their safety and support their journey towards independence, fulfilling the council’s obligations as a corporate parent.
3. Participate in permanency planning for children through Care Proceedings and beyond, ensuring their holistic needs are met in long-term placements.
4. Prepare reports and attend Court to represent the Local Authority, with experience in Court work essential.
5. Build meaningful relationships with children through regular visits, assessments, and reviewing their Care Plans.
6. Complete high-quality direct work and life story work with children.

You will be supported through regular reflective supervision and will work alongside other professionals and partner organizations to ensure children receive appropriate care, education, and health services.

Requirements

• Hold a qualification in social work.
• Have a clear criminal history.
• Be registered with Social Work England.

If you are motivated, enthusiastic, and looking to further your career while contributing to multidisciplinary working for children's wellbeing, we would like to hear from you.

Contact

For more information, contact Sephra Dorsette-Peters at 02081322698 or Zoey Dickson at 02081320267 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.

Additional Information

Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence is committed to supporting staff development and delivering high-quality social work to our vulnerable children and young people. Visit our website for more details.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy once sufficient applications are received. Please submit your application promptly. Do not include your name on your CV or statement, as we see only responses to the essential/desirable criteria.

Why work for Enfield Council?

• Excellent pension scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave, plus public holidays and Christmas leave.
• Flexible remote and office working options.
• Interest-free season ticket loans.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health and leisure discounts, tax-free bikes.
• One-month paid sabbatical for eligible Social Workers.

We value our staff and encourage a culture of open, respectful, and responsible working. For flexible working options, visit our website.

Note: If you previously applied within the last 6 months, your application will not be considered again. Also, non-passport holders may need a work permit.