Senior Social Worker

Location: Greater London

Waltham Forest | Locum | £39.04 per hour | ASAP Start | Hybrid Working

Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment Team. This is a frontline role focused on completing timely assessments, managing safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the earliest opportunity.

You will work within a fast-paced service, undertaking assessments and progressing plans that safeguard children and promote positive outcomes through effective multi-agency working and relationship-based practice.

ASAP Start Available

In this role, you will:

Undertake Child and Family Assessments

Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries and investigations

Manage Child in Need and Child Protection cases during the assessment stage

Assess risk and develop outcome-focused plans for children and families

Undertake direct work with children to understand their lived experiences and wishes

Lead and participate in strategy discussions, multi-agency meetings, and safeguarding processes

Progress cases through pre-proceedings and court processes where required

Support and mentor less experienced Social Workers within the team

Prepare high-quality assessments, reports, and court documentation

Maintain accurate and timely case recordings in line with statutory requirements

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 Assessment, Referral & Assessment, or Duty services

Child in Need and Child Protection experience

Court work and pre-proceedings experience

Ability to manage complex safeguarding cases confidently

Strong assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues within a team environment

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 Senior Social Worker – Assessment Team role in Waltham Forest, give Ellis Russell a call on (phone number removed) – let’s have a chat!

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