Social Worker - Child Protection and Court Team

Social Worker – Child Protection & Court Team
London Borough of Brent

Pay Rate: £37.52 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

Brent Council is looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their Child Protection & Court Team on a locum basis. This is a fast-paced, frontline position where you’ll work with children and families at the highest level of safeguarding, managing complex cases and contributing to court proceedings.

You’ll carry out assessments, support families through crisis, complete court statements, and work closely with legal services to ensure decision-making is timely, child-focused, and based on strong analysis.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Court-related cases.
  • Complete Child & Family Assessments, Section 47 investigations, and safety planning.
  • Prepare high-quality court statements and care plans.
  • Attend court hearings and work directly with legal teams.
  • Engage in direct work with children, ensuring their voices shape all decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with health, education, police, and partner agencies.
  • Maintain strong, accurate case recording and evidence-based practice.

Practice Model Used by Brent

Brent uses a Signs of Safety practice framework — a strengths-based, relationship-focused model that promotes:

  • clear, balanced risk analysis
  • collaborative work with families
  • safety planning rooted in the family’s own networks
  • open, honest communication
  • child-centred decision-making

This model supports consistent, effective safeguarding across the service.

Why Brent Is a Great Place to Live and Work

Brent is one of London’s most dynamic, diverse, and well-connected boroughs. It offers:

  • Excellent transport links (Jubilee, Bakerloo, Metropolitan, Overground, National Rail).
  • A vibrant cultural mix, including Wembley, Kilburn, and Willesden.
  • A buzzing social scene with restaurants, markets, and green spaces.
  • Major regeneration around Wembley Park.
  • A Children’s Services department committed to improving outcomes and supporting its workforce.

Brent strikes a great balance between energy, community, and accessibility — making it an exciting place for social work practice.