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: * Take responsibility for complex and high-risk cases within Children’s Social Care * Undertake statutory assessments, care planning and reviews * Manage Child in Need, Child Protection and Looked After Children cases as required * Lead on court work and prepare high-quality reports for legal proceedings * Provide mentoring, guidance and support to less experienced social workers * Contribute positively to service development and quality assurance processes * Work collaboratively within multi-agency frameworks to safeguard children * Ensure all case recording is accurate, timely and compliant with statutory guidance About You To be considered, you must have: * A recognised Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, Social Work Degree or equivalent) * Current Social Work England registration * Significant post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care * Experience managing complex safeguarding and court cases * Strong analytical, assessment and report-writing skills * Ability to work independently while supporting team development What’s on Offer * Competitive hourly rates * Supportive management structure * Opportunity to work within a well-established Children and Families team * 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