Children's Services Social WorkerLocation: London Borough of Lambeth Pay Rate: £27.94 per hour (PAYE) or £37.69 per hour (Umbrella)Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)Duration: 12 WeeksHours: 35 hours per week
The Role Seven Resourcing are recruiting for a Children's Services Social Worker to join a busy and supportive team within a well-established local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker to make a meaningful impact supporting children in care and those transitioning to independence.
You will work with children and young people across a range of statutory responsibilities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes are prioritised through high-quality social work practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring care plans are effective and regularly reviewed
- Support young people transitioning from care to independence (leaving care pathway)
- Undertake child protection investigations and contribute to safeguarding processes
- Complete assessments, reports, and care planning in line with statutory requirements
- Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to deliver positive outcomes
- Contribute to adoption planning where required
- Apply contextual safeguarding approaches to support vulnerable children and young people
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker with active registration (Social Work England)
- Proven experience working with children in care
- Experience within leaving care services is highly desirable
- Strong background in child protection and safeguarding
- Good understanding of contextual safeguarding
- Experience supporting children requiring adoption is advantageous
- Ability to manage complex caseloads in a fast-paced environment
Working Arrangements & Benefits
- Hybrid working available depending on service needs
- Competitive hourly rates
- Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
- Valuable experience within a reputable London local authority
Compliance Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check required
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people
Working with Seven Resourcing
Seven Resourcing has over a decade of experience placing social care professionals into rewarding roles across the UK. With thousands of five-star reviews, industry recognition, and strong relationships with local authorities, we are committed to helping you secure the right opportunity for your career.
