Social Worker – Child Protection Team
(Brent Council, London)

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

About the Role

Brent Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team on a locum basis. The service is committed to safeguarding children and supporting families to create safe, stable, and nurturing environments.

You’ll be responsible for managing a varied caseload, completing assessments, developing child protection and child-in-need plans, and working closely with families to reduce risk and improve outcomes. The role offers a supportive team environment, with regular reflective supervision and a strong focus on professional development.

With hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from home), you’ll enjoy the balance of flexibility and in-person collaboration with your team.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments, and child protection investigations.
• Develop and implement effective child protection and child-in-need plans.
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children and families to promote positive change.
• Work collaboratively with schools, health professionals, police, and other partner agencies.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports for conferences, reviews, and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records using Mosaic (Brent’s case management system).
• Participate in reflective supervision and contribute to a positive team culture.

Practice Model & System Used

Brent Council uses a Signs of Safety practice model — a strengths-based and solution-focused framework that encourages meaningful partnership with families, helping them identify and build on their own resources to keep children safe.

All case recording and management are completed on Mosaic, ensuring efficient information sharing and integrated multi-agency working.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience within Child Protection / Safeguarding services.
• Strong assessment, planning, and risk management skills.
• Ability to engage families effectively and work collaboratively across agencies.
• Confidence using electronic 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 real difference to children and families in Brent.

About Brent

Located in North West London, Brent is one of the capital’s most diverse and vibrant boroughs — home to iconic landmarks such as Wembley Stadium and the SSE Arena, alongside beautiful green spaces like Gladstone Park and Roundwood Park. With excellent transport links across London and a strong sense of community, Brent offers a fantastic balance of urban energy and family-friendly living.

The Council is committed to improving outcomes for children through strong leadership, restorative practice, and a focus on workforce wellbeing.

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.