Social Worker, Family Advocacy & Support Services

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 10/03/2026

• Work Experience 4-5 years
• Social / NGO / Health & Care
• City Haringey
• Province Haringey
• Postal Code N8

3 month contract role with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

• Provide professional social work support to vulnerable adults within the borough, applying a strengths‑based approach to promote independence, wellbeing and improved quality of life.
• Undertake assessments, reviews and the development of support plans to ensure adults and their carers receive appropriate and effective services.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner organisations to manage complex cases and deliver positive safeguarding outcomes.
• Contribute to safeguarding interventions and ensure services are delivered in line with statutory responsibilities, legislation and council policies.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

• Undertake comprehensive needs assessments for vulnerable adults in line with statutory duties and organisational procedures.
• Develop, implement and review care and support plans that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Apply strengths‑based practice to empower individuals and support them in achieving their personal outcomes.
• Identify safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action in line with safeguarding procedures and legislation.
• Manage a caseload of adults with varying levels of complexity.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including health professionals, housing services and voluntary sector partners.
• Support carers by assessing their needs and identifying appropriate support services.
• Monitor and review care packages to ensure they remain appropriate and effective.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records in accordance with statutory requirements and council policies.
• Contribute to the management of complex cases within the team and support the development of effective care solutions.

Skills/

Experience:

• Qualified Social Worker with a minimum of 2 years post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Experience working in Adult Social Care with a focus on assessment and safeguarding.
• Strong knowledge of adult safeguarding procedures and statutory responsibilities.
• Experience completing needs assessments, risk assessments and support planning.
• Ability to work effectively with vulnerable adults and their carers.
• Strong analytical, assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Experience managing complex cases within a social care environment.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships with partner agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and documentation.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information:

• Client:
  London Borough of Haringey – Adults, Housing & Health.