Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in London seeks a passionate Social Worker for the Safeguarding Team. Join a transformative journey to enhance children's social care services. The role involves managing caseloads, conducting assessments, and ensuring child welfare. Development opportunities are available through the Social Care Academy, promoting a supportive environment for staff.

Benefits

Development opportunities

10 days of learning per year

Qualifications

• Manage varied caseloads based on experience and case complexity.
• Conduct needs and risk assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations.

Responsibilities

• Assess risk and need, providing protective or supportive services for children.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments, care plans, and reviews.

Skills

Advocacy

Risk Assessment

Child Protection

Job description

Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

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Job Details

Grade 7/8: £42,324 - £51,522 per annum, with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of £4,000 (subject to final confirmation).

Contract: Permanent

Message from the Director

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you want to be part of a transformative journey to improve Havering’s Children’s Social Care Services? We invite you to join us in our mission to enhance our services within the Starting Well Department.

Following our recent Ofsted inspection, we are committed to re-establishing great practice across all our services. We seek dedicated social care practitioners eager to advocate for children, promote their well-being, and embrace the challenges of working in a local authority working to improve standards.

We offer development opportunities through our Social Care Academy, Systemic offer, and 10 days of learning per year. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where staff can thrive and excel.

About The Role

You will contribute to delivering effective children’s social care, managing caseloads based on experience and case complexity, conducting needs and risk assessments, care planning, and child protection investigations.

If successful, you will:

• Manage varied caseloads in accordance with procedures and legislation.
• Assess risk and need, providing protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need, or looked after.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments, care plans, and reviews.
• Contribute to and implement plans, ensuring the child’s welfare is paramount.
• Ensure reports are accurate, high-quality, and timely.

Havering is a borough known for its green spaces and resourcefulness. We encourage initiative, innovation, and progression, supporting our staff to make a real difference in the community.

For more information, view the Job Profile or contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion.

The closing date for applications is 8th June 2025, but interest may be high, and we reserve the right to close early. Successful applicants will be notified, and interview dates will be confirmed.

For assistance with your application, contact the Recruitment Helpdesk at 01708 432770.

Additional Information

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. All roles involving working with children, young people, or vulnerable adults require a DBS check.

Please attach a supporting statement (max 2 A4 pages) explaining how you meet the role criteria, with all personal information removed for anonymised recruitment.

About Us

Havering offers excellent transport links, extensive regeneration, and abundant green space. It is a vibrant place to live, work, and visit, with opportunities across various industries.