Senior Social Work Practitioner (LBR12) – Social Care Qualified
📍 Ilford, Greater London (IG1)
🕒 35 hours per week | Contract
📅 Start Date: 2 March 2026
💼 IR35 Status: Inside IR35
💰 PAYE: £28.09 per hour | Umbrella: £37.08 per hour
We are currently seeking 2 experienced Senior Social Work Practitioners to join a busy and supportive Children and Families Service on a temporary maternity cover contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced practitioner to take ownership of complex cases while contributing to service development and improved outcomes for children and families.
🔹 The Role
As a Senior Social Work Practitioner, you will:
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Take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases within Children’s Social Care
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Undertake statutory assessments, care planning and reviews
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Manage Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases as required
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Lead on court work and prepare high-quality reports for legal proceedings
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Provide mentoring, guidance and support to less experienced social workers
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Contribute positively to service development and quality assurance processes
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Work collaboratively within multi-agency frameworks to safeguard children
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Ensure all case recording is accurate, timely and compliant with statutory guidance
🔹 About You
To be considered, you must have:
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A recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent)
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Current Social Work England registration
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Significant post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care
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Experience managing complex safeguarding and court cases
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Strong analytical, assessment and report-writing skills
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Ability to work independently while supporting team development
🔹 What’s on Offer
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Competitive hourly rates
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Supportive management structure
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Opportunity to work within a well-established Children and Families team
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Immediate start available
If you are an experienced Senior Social Work Practitioner looking for your next contract opportunity within a forward-thinking local authority, we would love to hear from you.
📩 Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion