Qualified social worker - family support - brent, london

Permanent Social Worker - Family Support Team - Brent

📍 Brent Civic Centre, London (Hybrid Working Available)
🕒 36 hours per week | Permanent Contract
💷 Starting Salary: £43,299 (PO2)
🎁 Golden Hello: £5,000 | Retention Payment: £4,500

Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas to discuss:
(phone number removed) / g.bridgman @ (url removed)

Join Brent's Family Support Team

We are seeking experienced and committed Social Workers to join our Family Support Team in Brent. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a supportive, ambitious, and child‑focused service that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in the Family Support Team, you will:

Manage a diverse caseload of CIN and CP cases
Complete high‑quality assessments and develop effective, outcome‑focused plans
Work collaboratively with families, partners, and other professionals
Deliver impactful interventions that promote stability and resilience
Contribute to Brent's commitment to child‑centred, evidence‑informed practice
Receive regular supervision, reflective spaces, and strong CPD support

✅ What We're Looking For

Minimum 3 years' PQE plus completed ASYE
Strong background working within Family Support
SWE‑registered qualified Social Worker (DipSW/CQSW/BA/MA Social Work)
Skilled in managing risk and making evidence‑based decisions
Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families

✨ Why Work for Brent?

Brent Council is committed to being an employer of choice, offering:

Supportive and inclusive team culture
Strong leadership and clear practice frameworks
Career development and progression pathways
Hybrid working (typically 3 days office‑based)
A dynamic, diverse, and welcoming community

📌 Essential Requirements

Social Work England Registration
Recognised Social Work qualification
Solid post‑qualifying experience in Children's Social Care
Thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and statutory duties
Confidence in assessment, planning, and multi‑agency working

💡 Additional Benefits

£5,000 Golden Hello on joining
£4,500 annual retention payment
Manageable caseloads with strong management support
Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities
Hybrid working model
Great transport links via Jubilee, Metropolitan, Bakerloo & London Northwestern lines

🚆 Easy Commute Examples

Stratford → Wembley Park: ~45 mins (Jubilee)
Aldgate → Wembley Park: ~30 mins (Metropolitan)
Watford Junction → Wembley Central: ~15 mins (Watford DC)
London Euston → Wembley Central: ~25 mins
Oxford → Wembley Stadium: ~1 hour (LNR)Join a borough that values diversity, inclusion, innovation, and the voices of its practitioners. If you're ready to be part of a service that puts children at the centre of everything, we'd love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now and help shape the future for Brent's young people.

Please contact Gemma Bridgman at Caritas to discuss:
(phone number removed) / g.bridgman @ (url removed)

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy