Senior Social Worker

Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support.

Working Pattern:

• 2 days per week in the office
• Hybrid working arrangement

In this role, you will:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries
• Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions
• Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings
• Develop and review Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children plans
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children
• Maintain accurate and high-quality case recordings
• Attend and contribute to conferences, reviews, panels, and legal meetings
• Promote relationship-based and evidence-informed practice

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• At least 3 years’ post-qualified experience in children’s social care
• Recent experience within an Assessment Team
• Strong safeguarding, court work, and assessment experience
• 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 Senior Social Worker – Assessment role in Lambeth, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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