Senior Social Worker

Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support.

Working Pattern:

2 days per week in the office

Hybrid working arrangement

In this role, you will:

Manage a complex caseload of children and families

Undertake Child and Family Assessments

Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries

Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions

Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings

Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans

Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children

Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings

Attend and contribute to conferences, reviews, panels, and legal meetings

Promote relationship-based and evidence-informed practice

What You’ll Need:

Social Work England Registration

Social Work Qualification

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

Recent experience within an Assessment Team

Strong safeguarding, court work, and assessment experience

Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases

Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication 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 Senior Social Worker – Assessment role in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

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