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Hammersmith & Fulham | Locum | £37.52 per hour | Hybrid Working

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team. This is a frontline role focused on protecting children, managing risk, and supporting families through effective statutory interventions and relationship-based practice.

You will work within a supportive safeguarding service, delivering high-quality assessments and care planning to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases

Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments

Develop and review safeguarding and care plans

Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings and conferences

Work directly with children and families to promote positive change

Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case recordings

Contribute to permanency planning where required

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 safeguarding teams (CIN/CP)

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 Social Worker – Safeguarding role in Hammersmith & Fulham, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

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