Senior Social Worker

Redbridge | Locum | £37.52 – £39.04 per hour | 3 Vacancies | Hybrid Working

Redbridge Council is seeking experienced Social Workers and Senior Social Workers to join their innovative Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team that brings together Early Help, Community Social Work, and Child Protection Assessment to provide seamless support for children and families.

The Family Help model ensures children receive the right support at the right time, with no step-ups or step-downs between services. Practitioners work across the continuum of need, building strong relationships with families and delivering creative, strengths-based interventions that improve outcomes and keep children safe.

What makes Family Help different?

• Integrated support from Early Help through to statutory intervention
• Manageable caseloads that allow for meaningful direct work
• Relationship-based practice at the heart of service delivery
• Creative and bespoke interventions tailored to family needs
• Strong multi-agency working and community partnerships
• Excellent opportunities for learning, development, and progression

In this role, you will:

• Work intensively with children and families to build trust and create positive change
• Undertake assessments and develop plans for Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children cases
• Manage a caseload across both Early Help and statutory services
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 assessments where required
• Work collaboratively with Early Help practitioners, Family Support Workers, and partner agencies
• Develop and implement creative interventions that reduce risk and promote resilience
• Undertake court work, including pre-proceedings and post-proceedings processes
• Participate in the team duty rota (1 week in every 8)
• Contribute to innovative safeguarding strategies and best practice development
• Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• Minimum 1 year's post-qualified experience (more required for Senior Social Worker positions)
• Experience working within Children's Services
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Child in Need, Child Protection, and Looked After Children processes
• Court work, pre-proceedings, or legal planning experience
• Ability to manage complex cases and work effectively under pressure
• Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills
• Commitment to relationship-based and strengths-focused practice

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 / Senior Social Worker – Family Help role in Redbridge, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

And don’t forget – if you refer a friend and we place them, you’ll get £300 as a thank you! (Terms and conditions apply).