Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)
Social Worker - Safeguarding Team (Starting Well)
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Grade 7/per annum with an additional annual Market Supplement (MS) of 4000 subject to final confirmation.
Social Worker Safeguarding Team (Starting Well) London Borough of Havering
Contract: Permanent
Message from the Director
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children young people and families Do you have a strong desire to be part of a transformative journey that will shape the future of Haverings community If so we invite you to join us in our mission to elevate our local authoritys Childrens Social Care Services situated within our Starting Well Department.
Following our recent inadequate Ofsted inspection we are embarking on an improvement journey where we aim to reestablish and reinvigorate great practice across all our services delivered in Havering. As part of this journey we are seeking dedicated and enthusiastic social care practitioners ready to make a meaningful difference driven by a genuine desire to advocate for children promote their wellbeing and who are not afraid to take on the challenge of working for a local authority who have been inspected by Ofsted as inadequate.
In return we want to offer you the opportunity to develop your skills through our dedicated 10 days of learning a year offer and access to our very own Social Care Academy and Systemic offer. We are committed to creating an environment where every child receives the best possible support and care and all staff are supported to thrive and excel in safe supported and nurturing environments.
Our Senior leaders have worked on an improvement plan and if you are ready to embrace this challenge and play a pivotal role in shaping our journey we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to welcoming individuals who share our vision and drive.
About the Role
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker tocontribute to the delivery of an effective childrens social care service as part of a social work team improving outcomes for children and young people and manage caseloads dependent upon experience grade of post and complexity of cases utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning and child protection investigations.
If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker London Borough of Havering you will/will be:
- Hold and manages varied caseloads reflecting the function of the team in accordance with procedures guidelines and legislation.
- Identify and assess levels of risk and need and delivers protective or supportive services for children at risk in need and/or looked after.
- Maintain an up to date assessment care plan and reviews for all cases.
- Assess and analyse need contributing to and implementing plans; reviewing progress against identified outcomes ensuring that the childs welfare is paramount throughout.
- Ensure that reports are up to date of a high quality and submitted according to appropriate timescales.
As one of the greenest boroughs in London resourcefulness is in our nature. We dont wait to be told we take the initiative. We face the future headon embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. Theres lots of opportunities to progress here and if you seize them well support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference youll make to the people that live work and learn here.
From caring for those who need it most to ensuring our highways and streets are safe providing a roof over the heads of our residents providing excellent customer service or enhancing our digital services for staff and residents there are so many ways you can make a positive influence here. And whether youre outdoorsy peoplefocused or analytical we have a role thats right for you.
Please view Job Profile here
For an informal discussion about the post please contact
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 8th June 2025however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.
Should you require any help or advice with your online application please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on
Additional Information
We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life and so do our employees.
The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
Employment Type
Full-Time
