Social Worker, Child Development​/Support

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This role is part of the Kinship Care team within the LAC and Permanency Service, assessing family and friends of a child in order to secure a child’s permanency within their network.

Salary range: £42,060 - £51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours of work: 36 hours per week

Location:

Civic centre and other locations from time to time

• Complete assessments of potential carers – Connected Persons Fostering assessments, Special Guardianship assessments, and viability assessments.
• Participate in a duty rota.

We are looking for an‑motivated social worker passionate about working with kinship carers and providing them support and guidance.

• 3 years post‑qualifying experience as a Social Worker in a statutory setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good assessment skills and a solid understanding of relevant legislation.
• Good IT skills and an ability to adapt to changing situations.

• Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
• Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
• Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
• Supportive family‑friendly policies for parents, guardians, and carers
• Health and wellbeing support
  , including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
• Travel perks including Zipcar access, affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
• Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
• Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment

1 February 2026 (23:00)

To apply, click the “Apply Now” button below. You must provide a supporting statement that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. A CV may also be submitted.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident employer and welcome applications from people with all disabilities, including non‑visible disabilities and mental health conditions. Reasonable adjustments can be requested.

We commit to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promote the welfare of children and young people. Posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.