Social Worker - Children in Care
Social Worker - Children in Care
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Job Description
Social Worker (Children in Care)
London Borough of Havering
Contract: Permanent
Pay - 43680 to 53172 per annum subject to final confirmation (plus 4000 Market Supplement)
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker to contribute to the delivery of an effective childrens social care service as part of a social work team improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies procedures and guidance.
If successful in your application for the role of Social Worker (Children in Care) London Borough of Havering you will/will be:
Manage a caseload dependent upon experience grade of post and complexity of cases utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions needs and risk assessments care planning child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations.
Carry out high quality assessments using child-centered community focused and multi-agency interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people.
Ensure children and young people plans and interventions are adequately reviewed and children protected.
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 head-on 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 people-focused or analytical we have a role thats right for you.
Please view Job Descriptionhere
For an informal discussion about the post please contact
The closing date for the receipt of applications is 21st September 2025 however 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. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.
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
