Social Worker - Child Protection Court Team

Social Worker – Child Protection Court Team
(London Borough of Brent)

Pay Rate: Up to £37.52 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week, hybrid working (3 days office-based)
Contract: Locum

About the Role

The London Borough of Brent is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Court Team on a locum basis. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a service dedicated to safeguarding children and supporting families through the court process.

You’ll manage a caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and care proceedings, completing high-quality assessments, reports, and care plans. The role involves close partnership working with legal representatives, guardians, and multi-agency professionals to ensure timely, child-focused outcomes.

With hybrid working (3 days in the office and 2 from home), this post offers both flexibility and strong team collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage complex Child Protection and Court cases within statutory timescales.
  • Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and produce clear, evidence-based reports.
  • Develop and implement Child in Need and Child Protection Plans.
  • Prepare statements and care plans for court proceedings.
  • Work closely with legal teams, CAFCASS, and partner agencies.
  • Maintain accurate case records using Mosaic, Brent’s case management system.
  • Engage in reflective supervision and contribute to continuous service development.

Practice Model & System Used

Brent uses the Signs of Safety practice model — a strengths-based, relationship-focused framework that emphasises working collaboratively with families to identify solutions and build resilience. This approach ensures that the child’s voice is central in all decision-making and supports consistent, high-quality practice across the borough.

All case recording is completed using Mosaic, enabling effective communication and multi-agency coordination.

Requirements

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
  • Experience within Child Protection / Court / Safeguarding services.
  • Strong assessment, planning, and court report-writing skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with children, families, and professionals under pressure.
  • Proficiency with case management systems (Mosaic experience desirable).

Benefits

  • Competitive locum rate – up to £37.52 per hour.
  • Full-time contract – 36 hours per week.
  • Hybrid working (3 days office-based).
  • Supportive management and reflective supervision.
  • Opportunity to make a tangible difference for children and families.

About Brent

Located in North West London, Brent is one of the city’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs — home to Wembley Stadium, Boxpark Wembley, and a wealth of cultural landmarks. The area offers excellent transport links, beautiful parks such as Gladstone Park, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Brent Council is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and young people through strong leadership, innovative practice, and a focus on staff wellbeing. With ongoing investment in social care services, Brent is a great place to live, work, and grow your career.

Interested?

If you’d like to apply, please email your CV to dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com
or click the Apply button.

Questions?
Call me on 07561 805654 and I’ll be happy to talk things through.