Senior Social Worker - Child Protection Team Location: London Borough of Hackney Contract: Temporary Pay Rate: Up to £39.04 per hour Connect2Socialwork is proud to be working in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker for their Child Protection Team. Hackney is a borough recognised for its commitment to high-quality, relationship-based practice, a strong systemic approach, and a clear focus on anti-racist and restorative social work. Practitioners are supported with the time, autonomy and reflective space needed to deliver meaningful outcomes for children and families. The Role As a Senior Social Worker within Child Protection, you will manage a complex caseload and play a vital role in safeguarding children at risk of significant harm. You will undertake robust assessments, lead Child Protection planning, contribute to court proceedings, and deliver purposeful interventions that improve long-term outcomes for children and families. You will work collaboratively with families, internal colleagues and partner agencies, contributing to a supportive and reflective team culture. Key Responsibilities Complete statutory child and family assessments, evidencing clear analysis of risk and protective factors Lead and manage Child Protection Plans in line with legislation and London Child Protection Procedures Undertake direct work with children and families, ensuring children's voices are heard and clearly recorded Prepare high-quality reports for Child Protection Conferences, reviews and court proceedings Manage a complex caseload effectively, meeting statutory timescales and performance expectations Work closely with multi-agency partners to safeguard children and promote their welfare Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case recording in line with council standards Exercise strong professional judgement, accountability and reflective practice About You Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration Minimum 3 years' post-qualified experience within an English Local Authority Significant experience working within Child Protection Confident managing high levels of risk and complexity in pressurised environments Skilled in systemic practice and social learning theory approaches Committed to anti-racist practice, equality and challenging discrimination Resilient, reflective and motivated to deliver consistently high-quality social work Why Work with Connect2Socialwork? Competitive pay rates Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities Ongoing support throughout your assignment If you're an experienced Senior Social Worker seeking your next Child Protection role in a progressive and supportive borough, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Connect2Socialwork. To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork Email: lisa.hallinan@csltd.org.uk Phone: 07783171532 Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.