Islington Council
£39.04 per hour | Locum Contract | Hybrid Working
Excellent pay rate of £39.04 per hour
Dedicated Children in Need Team – separate from Child Protection
Manageable caseloads with supportive management
Hybrid working available
Opportunity to work within a progressive London local authority
Are you an experienced Children’s Social Worker looking for a supportive frontline role where you can focus on meaningful intervention and long-term family support, without the demands of Child Protection?
We are currently working with Islington Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker into their Children in Need Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded service focused on delivering high-quality interventions to children and families requiring support under Section 17.
Importantly, this team is separate from Child Protection, allowing Social Workers to focus on relationship-based practice, early intervention, and improving long-term outcomes for families without holding CP conference or CP investigation responsibilities.
The Role
As a Senior Social Worker within the Children in Need Team, you will:
Manage a caseload of children and families supported under Section 17
Complete Child & Family Assessments and develop outcome-focused CIN plans
Undertake direct work with children and families to promote positive change
Build strong relationships with families through strengths-based interventions
Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, housing, and partner agencies
Support children at risk of escalation and prevent progression into Child Protection where safe to do so
Prepare clear and analytical assessments, reports, and case recordings
Support less experienced colleagues through mentoring and shared practice learning
Participate in CIN reviews and multi-agency planning meetings
What We’re Looking For
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Previous experience within Children in Need, Assessment, or Safeguarding teams
Strong assessment, planning, and direct work skills
Confident working within statutory children’s services
Ability to manage complex family situations and multi-agency working effectively
Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience preferred
Why Join Islington?
Competitive rate of £39.04 per hour
Stable and supportive management structure
Dedicated CIN service separate from Child Protection
Strong emphasis on relationship-based practice
Hybrid working flexibility
Excellent transport links across London
Opportunity to join a highly regarded local authority with strong practice standards
For more information or to apply, contact:
Josh Dhumisani
📞 (phone number removed)
Salary description
£14.00 - £14.00 per hour