Senior Social Worker – Localities Team

Kensington and Chelsea | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Kensington and Chelsea Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Localities Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role managing complex Child in Need and Child Protection cases within a locality-based model, ensuring children and families receive responsive and relationship-focused support.

You will work within a defined geographical area, building strong partnerships with families and multi-agency professionals to deliver high-quality statutory interventions and achieve positive outcomes for children.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a complex caseload across CIN and CP
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis
• Lead multi-agency meetings and strategy discussions
• Develop and review outcome-focused care plans
• Provide mentoring and support to less experienced social workers
• Ensure high-quality recording and statutory compliance
• Contribute to service improvement and strong team performance

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 safeguarding and locality-based teams
• Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
• Excellent analytical, assessment, 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 – Localities Team role in Kensington and Chelsea, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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