👩👧👦 Children's Social Worker - Child Protection & Court Team (Wembley)
📍 Location: Wembley, Greater London
🕘 Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
💷 Pay Rate: Up to £37.52 per hour (Umbrella, DOE)
💼 Contract Type: Full-time, Agency/Temporary
✨ About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Social Worker to join our Child Protection & Court Team in Wembley.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional who is confident working with children and families where there are safeguarding concerns, care proceedings, and complex family dynamics. You'll play a vital role in ensuring children's safety and wellbeing through timely intervention, robust assessments, and effective multi-agency collaboration.
🧩 Key Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans, Care Proceedings, or Public Law Outline (PLO).
Undertake comprehensive assessments and produce evidence-based reports for court proceedings.
Develop and implement child-focused care and protection plans.
Attend and contribute to court hearings, case conferences, and multi-agency meetings.
Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families, and partner agencies.
Ensure all decisions are made in the best interests of the child, following legal and statutory frameworks.
Maintain accurate, timely, and analytical case records and reports.
👤 About You
You are a confident and skilled practitioner with a strong understanding of child protection procedures, risk assessment, and court processes. You are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families through high-quality, reflective social work practice.
Essential Requirements:
✅ Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
✅ Experience working within Child Protection and Court Teams.
✅ Strong knowledge of Children's Act 1989, Public Law Outline, and safeguarding legislation.
✅ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly for court reporting.
✅ Ability to manage complex caseloads with professionalism and resilience.
What happens now?
If you're passionate about making a real difference and meet the qualifications outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Apply on below post
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