Social Worker - Localities Team

London Borough of Sutton

Social Worker – Localities Team

Pay Rate: £38 per hour
Hours: 36 per week
Contract: Locum

About the Role

London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Localities Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes.

This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

  • Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
  • Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work.
  • Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans.
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, and police.
  • Undertake direct work with children and families.
  • Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
  • Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.

Practice Model Used by Sutton

Sutton uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model, supported by Systemic Practice principles.
This approach focuses on:

  • Building strong, trusting relationships with families
  • Understanding family dynamics and wider systems
  • Collaborative and transparent working
  • Clear risk assessment and safety planning
  • Reflective supervision and continuous development
  • This model supports consistent, high-quality social work practice across the service.

Why Sutton Is a Great Place to Live and Work

London Borough of Sutton offers a fantastic balance of city access and suburban living:

  • One of the safest and greenest boroughs in London, with parks such as Nonsuch Park.
  • Excellent schools and family-friendly communities.
  • Great transport links into Central London and surrounding areas.
  • Affordable compared to many other London boroughs.
  • A supportive local authority with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
  • It’s an ideal location for professionals looking for both career progression and a high quality of life.

Interested?

To apply, please send your CV to:
📧 dmitchell@sheldon-phillips.com

For more information, call:
📞 07561 805654