Social Worker Safeguarding
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Job Summary
Social Worker - Safeguarding
London Borough of Havering
Romford Permanent 43680 - 53172 per annum (subject to final confirmation plus 4000 Market Supplement)
About the Role
The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Social Worker in the Safeguarding Team 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 (Safeguarding) 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.
Key Responsibilities
Relevant social work qualification and registration
Experience in managing varied caseloads and conducting assessments care planning and reviews in accordance with legislation and procedures.
Strong partnership and communication skills to work effectively with colleagues other agencies and families demonstrating sensitivity to diversity and cultural differences.
Why Choose Havering
Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible Working Options including hybrid and remote arrangements
Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days
Professional Development minimum 10 days of learning annually
Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources
Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values: Integrity Creativity Ambition Respect Everyone
Were a council that embraces change encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If youre ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative collaboration and civic pridewe want to hear from you.
Additional Information
We are a Disability Confident employer applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
All roles are subject to relevant checks including DBS or Disclosure Scotland depending on access to sensitive data or vulnerable groups
Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration
For more information about the position please click job profile
Closing Date: 5th October 2025 please note we may close the vacancy early due to high interest
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Key Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- Acute Care
- Crisis Intervention
- Behavioral Health
- Intake Experience
- Hospice Care
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Child Welfare
- Experience with Children
- Social Work
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is ... View more
