Children's Social Worker - Ealing Assessment & Intervention

Reference: GB201025C_1760990921

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention £39.04


Location: Perceval House, Ealing
Rate: £39.04 per hour (London Pledge capped rate)
Hours: 35 per week (no compressed hours)
Contract: 3-month rolling assignment
Caseload: Children


About the Role

Join Ealing's Assessment and Intervention Team as an experienced Children's Social Worker. This is a frontline statutory role managing referrals, assessments, and safeguarding interventions for children and families. You will work in a fast-paced environment, making timely decisions to protect children and achieve positive outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Complete referrals and assessments under the Children Act 1989.
  • Undertake Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection investigations, and Child in Need planning.
  • Prepare and present court reports, statements, and care plans.
  • Manage complex caseloads within statutory timescales.
  • Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children.

Essential Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
  • Proven frontline experience in referral and assessment.
  • Strong court work experience and analytical skills.
  • Knowledge of PLO, safeguarding thresholds, and statutory guidance.

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid model: office-based and remote working (not likely to change).
  • Equipment provided (collection from Perceval House required).

Keywords: Children's Social Worker jobs London, Ealing Council social work, Assessment and Intervention Team, referral and assessment, safeguarding, Child Protection, CIN, Section 47, PLO, care proceedings, frontline statutory practice, hybrid social work, SWE registered, London Pledge rates, social work vacancies paying £39.04.


For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - [email protected] / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

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

£37.52 - 39.04
Per hour
GBP37.52 - GBP39.04 per hour + benefits

Greater London

Contract

Added 20/10/2025
Reference: GB201025C_1760990921

Children's Social Worker - Ealing Assessment & Intervention

Greater London
Contract

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