Social Worker CP & CIN

Enfield Council; Enfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Enfield Council is seeking passionate and dedicated Social Workers for its Children in Need and Child Protection team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in children's lives, working in a modern, supportive environment amidst a vibrant community, addressing the complex needs of families with empathy and expertise.

Benefits

Competitive salary and generous annual leave

Flexible working environment

Bespoke training and career development

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and leisure discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a degree in Social Work.
• Solid understanding of Children Acts and safeguarding legislation.
• Experienced in managing complex caseloads and preparing reports for court.

Responsibilities

• Work with children and families facing complex challenges.
• Conduct assessments and manage risks effectively.
• Develop care plans that support children and families.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Risk Assessment

Care Planning

Child Protection

Education

Degree in Social Work

Social Work England Registration

Job description

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Empower the Lives of Children and their Families Join Our Children and Family Services Team

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? At Enfield Council, we’re looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our Children in Need and Child Protection team. Based in our newly designed, high-tech multi-agency hub in the vibrant heart of Enfield Town, you’ll work in a modern, client-focused environment that supports smart working and collaboration. You’ll be at the forefront of safeguarding and supporting children living within their families, or in kinship care.

Are you passionate about protecting children and supporting families to thrive? Enfield Council is seeking committed and skilled Social Workers to join our Children in Need and Child Protection Team. In this vital role, you’ll work with children and families facing complex challenges, undertaking assessments, managing risk, and developing care plans that make a real difference. You’ll be based in our newly designed, high-tech multi-agency hub in the heart of Enfield Townan inspiring space that supports smart working and collaboration, surrounded by a vibrant high street, restaurants, and excellent transport links.

About Enfield Council

Enfield Council is a progressive, inclusive, and community-focused local authority. We are proud of our strong safeguarding ethos and our commitment to delivering high-quality services that protect and empower children and families. Our Children and Family Services are nationally recognised for innovation and excellence, and we are deeply invested in the development and wellbeing of our staff. Our modern office environment reflects our valuescollaborative, accessible, and designed to support the important work we do.

About You

You are a qualified Social Worker (with a degree in Social Work and Social Work England registration) who brings empathy, resilience, and a strong sense of purpose to your practice. You have a solid understanding of the Children Acts (1989, 2004), safeguarding legislation, and child development. You’re confident in managing complex caseloads, conducting Section 47 enquiries, preparing reports for court, and working in partnership with families and professionals. You’ll be experienced in direct work with children, risk assessment, and care planning, and you’re committed to achieving the best outcomes for children in need and those at risk of harm.

What We Offer

At Enfield, we value our people. In addition to a competitive salary and generous annual leave, we offer:

• A modern, flexible working environment in a central location
• Regular reflective supervision and peer support
• Bespoke training and career development pathways
• Opportunities to work in a multi-agency setting with strong professional networks
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• A culture that values your voice, your wellbeing, and your professional growth

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Rose Anne Lee on 07960994790 for an informal discussion.

If you have any difficulties accessing this information, please contact [emailprotected]

Enfield’s Social Care Centre of Excellence confirms our commitment to creating and maintaining an environment for new and existing staff to be the best and deliver high quality social work to our most vulnerable children and young people. It brings our recruitment, professional development and support into the one portal for social care staff to see what we have to offer and how we are supporting them to continue to learn and develop on a professional basis. For more information please visit https://new.enfield.gov.uk/centreofexcellence/about-us/

“This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment”.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that you complete fully and submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

We do not see your name or title when shortlisting your application. This is one of many initiatives to build a more talented and diverse workforce. However, if you put your name on your CV or Statement it will be visible to us. For this reason, we ask that you do not include your name on these documents. Please note it is your responses to the Essential/Desirable criteria, as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification which is available on the job advert, that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to always address the essential and desirable criteria in your application/CV.

Why it's great to work for Enfield Council:

• An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Up to 32 days annual leave depending on grade and length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year and an extra day off at Christmas.
• A blend of remote and office based working for most roles.
• Interest free season ticket loan repayable over three or ten months.
• Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods.
• Employee Assistance Programme to provide advice and counselling services. This is a free and confidential service available to staff and members of their family.
• Health and leisure discounts and tax-free bikes for work.
• 1 month's paid sabbatical for registered Social Workers working in Children's Social Care.

We are passionate about our people and how we deliver services to our community in Enfield. That’s why we encourage a culture that puts our customers at the heart of everything we do - by empowering our people to work together to find solutions, be open, honest and respectful, take responsibility and listen and learn. If you value these behaviours too, we’d love to hear from you - and of course we are always happy to talk flexible working, click here to find out more.

If you have previously applied for this role within the past 6 months, unfortunately, a second application will not be considered.