Social Worker

Westminster Council is recruiting for a Social Worker.

Pay rate for this role, dependent on experience, will be £37 LTD per hour.

Child Protection & Complex CIN Team
Location: Westminster Council, Assessment Team, 4 Frampton Street | NW8 8LF

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage a caseload of 8-12 families, conducting high-quality risk assessments and interventions.
2. Prepare court reports and provide expert testimony as required.
3. Attend CP conferences, CIN meetings, and work directly with children and families.
4. Address issues of extra-familial harm, including CSE, and collaborate with partner agencies.
5. Maintain accurate and timely records using Mosaic (preferred).

Demonstrate strong organizational skills, excellent report writing ability, and a diligent work ethic.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England (SWE).
2. Minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience within Children's Services Social Work.
3. Proven experience in child protection, court work, and working with CIN.
4. Strong understanding of child protection laws, practices, and frameworks.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build trust with children and families.
6. A commitment to continuous professional development and reflective practice.

Safer Recruitment Practices:
This role is subject to safer recruitment practices. Candidates must provide a full checkable work history and undergo a recruitment process that complies with London Pledge (LP) and Department for Education (DfE) guidelines to ensure the highest standards of safeguarding and protection.

Please email your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).