Looking for your next locum opportunity in Children's Services? We are recruiting an experienced Social Worker – Child in Need to join the London Borough of Haringey on a full-time locum contract. If you're passionate about supporting children, young people, and families while working within a forward-thinking local authority, this is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference.
Position Details
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Role: Social Worker – Child in Need
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Location: London
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Council: London Borough of Haringey
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Contract: Full-Time Locum
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Start Date: ASAP
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Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour
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Hours: 37 hours per week
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Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a caseload of children and families within the Disabled Children's Team.
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Complete Child and Family Assessments and specialist disability assessments within statutory timescales.
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Assess, implement, and review short breaks packages based on assessed need.
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Work jointly with Health colleagues on Continuing Care assessments and joint-funded care packages.
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Undertake direct work with children and young people, ensuring their views and wishes remain central to all planning.
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Complete statutory visits, reviews, and outcome-focused care planning.
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Prepare reports for child protection conferences, court proceedings, reviews, and multi-agency meetings.
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Work collaboratively with families and partner agencies to safeguard children and achieve positive outcomes.
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Contribute to the team's duty service by responding to referrals and safeguarding concerns.
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Maintain accurate case records using Mosaic and support service improvement initiatives.
Why Join the London Borough of Haringey?
The London Borough of Haringey is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality services for children and families. You'll be joining a collaborative and supportive team that values professional development, strong partnership working, and innovative practice to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
Why Choose SW Locums?
At SW Locums, we pride ourselves on connecting social work professionals with some of the UK's best local authority opportunities. We offer a dedicated, responsive recruitment service, competitive rates, ongoing support throughout your placement, and access to a wide range of exclusive locum roles to help you progress your career.
Referral Bonus
Recommend a colleague and receive a £500 referral bonus for every successful placement. Terms and conditions apply.
Apply today and let SW Locums help you secure your next rewarding locum opportunity
Salary description
£37.52 - £37.52 per hour