East Anglia

39.04 GBP Per Hour

Children's Services

Contract

Reference 3165

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team
📍 London Borough of Enfield
💰 £39.04 per hour
📅 3-Month Ongoing Contract

Key Highlights

£39.04 per hour competitive rate
3-month ongoing contract with strong likelihood of extension
Work within a busy and supportive Safeguarding Team
Opportunity to make an immediate impact in frontline services
Hybrid working available

About the Role

The London Borough of Enfield is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Team on a 3-month ongoing contract.

This is a fast-paced frontline role where you will work with children and families subject to safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely and effective interventions to protect children and promote their welfare.

You will manage a varied caseload including Child Protection, Child in Need, and court work, and will be expected to hit the ground running in a well-structured and supportive team environment.

About the Authority

The London Borough of Enfield is committed to delivering high-quality services to children and families, with a strong focus on relationship-based and systemic practice.

The service promotes a culture of collaboration, reflective supervision, and continuous professional development, ensuring social workers are supported to deliver the best possible outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans
Undertake Section 47 investigations and safeguarding enquiries
Complete risk assessments and develop outcome-focused care plans
Prepare high-quality reports for court, conferences, and reviews
Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, core groups, and child protection conferences
Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals including health, education, and police
Maintain accurate and up-to-date case recordings

Candidate Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Experience within Safeguarding or Child Protection teams
Strong knowledge of Children Act 1989/2004 and statutory safeguarding guidance
Ability to manage complex caseloads and make sound decisions under pressure
Strong assessment, communication, and report-writing skills