Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)

Havering Music School; Romford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading initiative in Havering as a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team. You'll play a crucial role in enhancing children's well-being through proactive caseload management, assessments, and advocacy. With competitive remuneration and opportunities for professional development, you can make a real difference in your community.

Qualifications

• Experience managing varied caseloads.
• Ability to assess risk and needs for children.
• Strong report writing and care planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assess children's social care cases.
• Provide protective or supportive services.
• Maintain up-to-date care plans and reviews.

Skills

Advocacy

Assessment

Care Planning

Report Writing

Child Welfare

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

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

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering

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 have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Havering’s community? If so, we invite you to join us in our mission to enhance our Children's Social Care Services within the Starting Well Department.

Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection, we are committed to improvement and are seeking dedicated social care practitioners ready to make a difference, advocate for children, and promote their well-being. We offer opportunities for skill development through our Social Care Academy and dedicated learning days.

About the Role

We are looking to recruit a Social Worker to contribute to an effective children’s social care service, managing caseloads based on experience and case complexity, and using specialist knowledge for interventions, assessments, care planning, and investigations.

• Manage varied caseloads in accordance with procedures and legislation.
• Assess risk and need, providing protective or supportive services for children at risk or in need.
• Maintain up-to-date assessments, care plans, and reviews.
• Contribute to and implement plans, reviewing progress to ensure child welfare.
• Ensure reports are of high quality and submitted timely.

Havering is a resourceful borough that values initiative and progress. We offer many opportunities for career growth and making a positive impact in our community.

For more details, view the Job Profile.

For an informal discussion, contact [e-mail].

The closing date is 8th June 2025, but early closing may occur if interest is high. Successful applicants will be notified, and interview dates will be confirmed.

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

Additional Information

We are committed to equal opportunity and safeguarding. If working with vulnerable groups, a DBS check may be required.

Please attach a supporting statement explaining how you meet the role criteria, limited to 2 A4 sides, with personal details removed for anonymized recruitment.