In-House Social Worker – Looked After Children (LAC)
Location: Stratford, London
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday | No weekends or shift work
Work Type: On-site (Flexible Working)
We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join an established in-house social work function, supporting children and young people living within residential care settings.
This is an opportunity to work within a model that brings together professional social work, case management and residential service management, ensuring children receive consistent oversight, effective safeguarding and coordinated support throughout their placement.
About the Role
You will take an active role in the case management of Looked After Children, working closely with Registered Managers, residential teams, Local Authorities and other professionals.
You will help ensure placements remain safe, stable and focused on positive outcomes, while advocating for each young person and supporting their development, wellbeing and preparation for greater independence.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage allocated cases throughout each child’s placement, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and progress are monitored.
- Develop, implement and regularly review risk, support and care plans.
- Work closely with Registered Managers and residential teams to ensure plans and objectives are consistently delivered.
- Liaise with Local Authorities, social care professionals, education, health and other statutory services.
- Monitor placement stability and identify emerging risks or concerns, ensuring these are appropriately escalated.
- Build meaningful and professional relationships with young people, advocating for their needs and best interests.
- Support effective placement planning, reviews and transitions.
- Maintain high standards of professional recording, reporting and case documentation.
- Contribute to quality assurance, safeguarding and continuous service improvement.
- Promote positive outcomes, development and independence for children and young people.
About You
We are looking for a Social Worker who has:
- A Social Work degree or equivalent.
- Current Social Work registration.
- Experience working with children and/or young people, ideally within looked-after children or residential settings.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
- Excellent organisational, communication and report-writing skills.
- The confidence to work collaboratively with Registered Managers, Local Authorities and wider professional networks.
- A child-centred approach and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people.
What’s on Offer
- £40,000–£50,000 salary
- Monday–Friday working hours
- No weekend or shift work
- Protected time for report writing and case management
- Professional development and ongoing training
- Wellness days
- Increased annual leave after 2 years
- Clear salary bands and progression opportunities
- The opportunity to be part of a developing in-house social work and service management model
If you're a Social Worker looking to move into a role where you can have genuine oversight of children’s cases and work closely with residential services to improve placement stability and outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for further information.
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