Senior Social Worker – Child Protection

Waltham Forest | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing complex cases and ensuring children at risk receive timely and effective interventions.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality statutory social work, supporting families through Child Protection processes, and contributing to strong multi-agency safeguarding practice.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis
• Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings
• Develop and review Child Protection plans to safeguard children
• Prepare high-quality reports for case conferences and court where required
• Provide mentoring and support to less experienced social workers
• Maintain accurate, analytical, and timely 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 Child Protection teams
• Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making 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 – Child Protection role in Waltham Forest, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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