Social Worker – Child Protection Team
Haringey Council
Rate: £38 per hour

Key Highlights

• Social Worker role within the Child Protection Team
• Paying £38 per hour
• Hybrid working depending on service needs
• Supportive management and reflective supervision

Introduction

Haringey Council is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join its Child Protection Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established service that places children’s safety, wellbeing, and voice at the centre of practice. The role is suited to a practitioner who is confident managing risk, working with complex families, and delivering effective safeguarding interventions.

About Haringey Council

Haringey is a diverse and vibrant London borough known for its strong practice culture and investment in children’s services. The council has a clear practice framework that promotes relationship-based social work, professional curiosity, and multi-agency collaboration. Social workers in Haringey benefit from manageable caseloads, strong managerial support, and access to high-quality training and development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of Child Protection and Children in Need cases.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries and develop robust safety plans.
• Complete high-quality assessments, direct work, and risk analysis.
• Work closely with children, families, and partner agencies to reduce risk.
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, core groups, conferences, and court proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work England registration and right to work in the UK.
• Strong experience in Child Protection and statutory children’s services.
• Excellent assessment, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to child-centred, strengths-based practice.

Why Work With Us?

• £38 per hour.
• Hybrid working options depending on service needs.
• Supportive leadership and regular reflective supervision.
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work within a progressive and well-resourced authority.
• £250 referral bonus available.

Contact Details

Josh Dhumisani
Mobile: 07902371315
Email: jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com