South East England

37.52 - 37.52 GBP Per Hour

Children's Services

Contract

Reference 2903

Social Worker – Child Protection Court Team
(London Borough of Brent)

Pay Rate: Up to £37.52 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week, hybrid working (3 days office-based)
Contract: Locum

About the Role

The London Borough of Brent is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Court Team on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families through the court process.

You’ll manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and care proceedings, completing high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans. The role involves close partnership working with legal representatives, guardians, and multi-agency professionals to ensure timely, child-focused outcomes.

With hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home), this post offers both flexibility and strong team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Manage complex Child Protection and Court cases within statutory timescales.
Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
Develop and implement Child in Need and Child Protection Plans.
Prepare statements and care plans for court proceedings.
Work closely with legal teams, CAFCASS, and partner agencies.
Maintain accurate case records using Mosaic, Brent’s case management system.
Engage in reflective supervision and contribute to continuous service development.

Practice Model & System Used

Brent uses the Signs of Safety practice model — a strengths-based, relationship-focused framework that emphasises working collaboratively with families to identify solutions and build resilience. This approach ensures that the child’s voice is central in all decision-making and supports consistent, high-quality practice across the borough.

All case recording is completed using Mosaic, enabling effective communication and multi-agency coordination.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
Experience within Child Protection / Court / Safeguarding services.
Strong assessment, planning, and court report-writing skills.
Ability to work effectively with children, families, and professionals under pressure.
Proficiency with case management systems (Mosaic experience desirable).

Benefits

Competitive locum rate – up to £37.52 per hour.
Full-time contract – 36 hours per week.
Hybrid working (3 days office-based).
Supportive management and reflective supervision.
Opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families.

About Brent

Located in North West London, Brent is one of the city’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs — home to Wembley Stadium, Boxpark Wembley, and a wealth of cultural landmarks. The area offers excellent transport links, beautiful parks such as Gladstone Park, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Brent Council is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people through strong leadership, innovative practice, and a focus on staff wellbeing. With ongoing investment in social care services, Brent is a great place to live, work, and grow your career.