Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding Team

Waltham Forest | Locum | Up to £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team, with potential for appointment at Senior Social Worker level depending on experience. This is a frontline role focused on protecting children and supporting families through effective statutory interventions and relationship-based practice.

You will manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases, working closely with families and partner agencies to ensure children are safeguarded and supported to achieve positive outcomes.

In this role, you will:

• Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases
• Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis
• Develop and review Child in Need and Child Protection plans
• Lead and participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings
• Work directly with children and families to promote positive change
• Prepare high-quality reports and maintain accurate case recordings
• Contribute to permanency planning where required
• Support and mentor less experienced social workers (Senior level)

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 teams (CIN/CP)
• Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases
• Excellent assessment, analytical, 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 Social Worker / Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding role in Waltham Forest, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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