Social Worker – Looked After Children

Sutton | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Sutton Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Looked After Children Team. This role focuses on achieving stability, permanence, and positive long-term outcomes for children and young people in care.

You will manage a caseload of looked after children, ensuring high-quality care planning, statutory compliance, and effective partnership working to support children to thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a caseload of Looked After Children
• Undertake statutory visits and reviews in line with regulations
• Develop and progress permanence plans, including reunification, long-term fostering, SGO, or adoption
• Prepare high-quality reports for LAC reviews and court where required
• Work closely with carers, families, schools, and partner agencies
• Support children and young people to achieve positive educational and emotional outcomes
• Maintain accurate and analytical 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
• Experience working within a Looked After Children team
• Strong knowledge of care planning and permanency processes
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing 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 Social Worker – Looked After Children role in Sutton, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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