London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker – Localities Team

Pay Rate: £38 per hour
Hours: 36 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Localities Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes.

This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work.
Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, and police.
Undertake direct work with children and families.
Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Practice Model Used by Sutton

Sutton uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model, supported by Systemic Practice principles.
This approach focuses on:

Building strong, trusting relationships with families
Understanding family dynamics and wider systems
Collaborative and transparent working
Clear risk assessment and safety planning
Reflective supervision and continuous development
This model supports consistent, high-quality social work practice across the service.

Why Sutton Is a Great Place to Live and Work

London Borough of Sutton offers a fantastic balance of city access and suburban living:

One of the safest and greenest boroughs in London, with parks such as Nonsuch Park.
Excellent schools and family-friendly communities.
Great transport links into Central London and surrounding areas.
Affordable compared to many other London boroughs.
A supportive local authority with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
It’s an ideal location for professionals looking for both career progression and a high quality of life.