Social Worker – Family Safeguarding
Location: Islington
Rate: £39.04 per hour
Contract: Locum, Full-Time (36 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Islington are hiring into their Family Safeguarding team and are after a confident, experienced Social Worker to join the ranks. This is a borough that actually sticks to its model — no buzzwords, just good multi-agency practice and manageable workloads.
The team is well established and known for being supportive, with managers who know what they’re doing. If you want to do safeguarding work in a borough that hasn’t lost the plot, this could be a strong move.
The role will include:
- Carrying a caseload across CIN, CP and some court work
- Using the Family Safeguarding model to deliver strength-based interventions
- Direct work with families in partnership with domestic abuse, MH and substance misuse workers
- Attending CP conferences, LPMs, strategy meetings and court
- Keeping timely, quality case recordings and evidence-based assessments
What they’re after:
- Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
- Experience working within safeguarding services
- Knowledge or experience of the Family Safeguarding model
- Ability to manage risk, write clear plans, and hold your own in meetings
What’s on offer:
- £39.04 per hour
- 3 days in the office, 2 from home
- Supportive management and reflective supervision
- Immediate start on a long-term contract
Please contact me for further details on:
M: 07561 805654
L: 01635 226350
E: mbillingham@sheldon-phillips.com
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