Location: East London
Contract: Locum
Rate: Competitive
We are seeking an experienced Family Support & Protection Social Worker to join a busy front line safeguarding team in East London.
This role involves working directly with children and families to assess risk, safeguard vulnerable children, and deliver effective interventions that create positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Child in Need, Child Protection and Court cases
  • Complete assessments, Section 47 investigations and risk analyses
  • Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families
  • Develop, implement and review safety and intervention plans
  • Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, Core Groups and Child Protection Conferences
  • Prepare court reports, statements and legal documentation
  • Support Looked After Children and permanence planning
  • Maintain accurate case recordings and meet statutory timescales
  • Work in accordance with the Children Act 1989/2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children

Requirements

  • Social Work England registration
  • Qualified Social Worker (DipSW, CQSW, BA or MA Social Work)
  • Experience within Children's Safeguarding, Child Protection or Family Support teams
  • Strong assessment, court work and multi-agency working skills

Why Work With Davina & Caritas?

  • 23 years' recruitment experience supporting Social Workers across the UK
  • Honest, straightforward advice on teams, culture, rates and opportunities
  • No pressure approach focused on finding the right fit for you
  • Backed by Caritas Recruitment, a trusted specialist with strong local authority partnerships
For more information on this role or for a discussion about opportunities across England and Wales please contact Davina at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 07385 031109

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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