Social Worker – Child Protection

Enfield | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working

Enfield Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing risk, protecting vulnerable children, and supporting families through effective statutory interventions.

You will work within a supportive and high-performing service, delivering high-quality assessments and ensuring timely and outcome-focused care planning for children and families.

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases

Undertake Section 47 enquiries and risk assessments

Develop and review Child Protection plans

Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings

Work directly with children and families to promote positive change

Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court where required

Maintain accurate and analytical case recordings

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Social Work Qualification

At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care

Strong experience within Child Protection teams

Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases

Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Social Worker – Child Protection role in Enfield, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

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