Senior Social Worker

Hackney | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Hackney Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Family Help Team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an innovative service that brings together early intervention, safeguarding, and family support to deliver effective, relationship-based practice for children and families.

You will work with families across the continuum of need, providing intensive support, managing risk, and helping to create sustainable change that improves outcomes for children and young people.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a complex caseload of children and families requiring support and intervention
• Undertake Child and Family Assessments and statutory assessments where required
• Manage Child in Need and Child Protection plans
• Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations
• Work directly with children and families to build strengths and reduce risk
• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans that promote positive change
• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes
• Undertake pre-proceedings and court work where required
• Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers within the team
• Maintain high-quality assessments, reports, and case recordings

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 Family Help, Safeguarding, CIN, CP, or Assessment services
• Experience managing complex safeguarding cases
• Court work and pre-proceedings experience
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment
• Experience supporting and developing colleagues within a team setting

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 – Family Help role in Hackney, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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