Consultant Social Worker

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Job Title: Consultant Social Worker - Children's Services Specialism: Social Worker - Children Location: Merton, UK Salary: £39.04 per hour Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Consultant Social Worker - Children's Services in Merton, earning £39.04 per hour. This ongoing full‑time locum opportunity offers an excellent chance to take on a senior and influential position within a forward‑thinking Children and Families department. You will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality, relationship‑based social work while supporting and developing colleagues across the service.

This role is ideal for experienced practitioners looking to step into a leadership‑focused position while maintaining direct involvement with children, young people, and families.

• Full Time: Benefit from consistent, full‑time hours that provide structure and stability.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour, reflecting your advanced expertise and experience.
• Dynamic Role: Enjoy a varied and stimulating position where no two days are the same.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values mentorship, innovation, and professional development.
• Career Development: Access opportunities to further develop leadership, coaching, and advanced clinical skills.

• Practice Leadership: Provide expert consultation, guidance, and oversight to social work teams, promoting high standards of practice.
• Direct Work: Engage with children, young people, and families using a relationship‑based approach.
• Case Management: Manage a complex caseload, delivering effective interventions for children with significant needs.
• Safeguarding: Ensure robust safeguarding practice in line with statutory requirements and best practice standards.
• Supervision & Mentoring: Support, supervise, and coach social workers, students, and Personal Advisors.
• Multi‑Agency Working: Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver coordinated and effective interventions.
• Quality Assurance: Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives across the council.
• Equality & Inclusion: Promote inclusive practice and uphold equality and diversity in all aspects of work.

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-q