Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service
London Borough of Hackney
£39.04 per hour Umbrella
Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting new phase, and we are looking for experienced and passionate Senior Social Workers to join our newly formed Family Help Service.
Our services are being redesigned to provide continuity, stronger relationships, and better outcomes for children and families. Our Assessment & Planning and Child Protection teams are coming together to form the Family Help Service, delivered across four neighbourhood-based teams in Hackney.
About the Role
As a Senior Social Worker in the Family Help Service, you will work with families from allocation through to case closure, offering consistent, relationship-based social work. You will hold a diverse and meaningful caseload, including:
Children and Family Assessments
Children in Need (CIN) planning and interventions
Child Protection work
Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedingsThis role provides the opportunity to carry out end-to-end social work, embedding systemic, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice throughout the child's journey.
You will play a key role in:
Completing high-quality assessments and analytical reports
Managing risk and safeguarding children
Delivering purposeful interventions that create sustainable change
Contributing to reflective practice and supporting less experienced colleagues
Working closely with multi-agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children
What We're Looking For
We're seeking confident, reflective Social Workers who are committed to excellent practice and Hackney's values. You will have:
A recognised social work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
3 Years Perm post qualification experience in an English local Authority
Significant experience across CIN, Child Protection and Court work
Strong assessment, analytical and report-writing skills
Experience working systemically with children and families
The resilience and professional curiosity to thrive in a busy frontline service
Why Hackney?
Hackney is proud of its strong social work identity and commitment to:
High-quality supervision and professional development
A systemic and relationship-based practice model
Embedding anti-racism and tackling structural inequality
Neighbourhood working that keeps children connected to their communitiesYou'll be supported by experienced managers, benefit from a collaborative team culture, and have the chance to shape practice within a newly formed service.
To Apply:
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