Social Worker – Children in Need Team

Social Worker – Children in Need (CIN) Team
Location: Roehampton, Wandsworth Borough Council
Rate: From £38 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time Locum (Initial 3–6 months, with likely extension)
Contact: Fred Thomas at Sheldon Phillips 01635 226350 | fred@sheldon-phillips.com

The Opportunity
Sheldon Phillips is working with the London Borough Wandsworth Council to recruit an experienced Child Protection Social Worker to join the Children in Need (CIN) Team, based in Roehampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a borough that is investing in quality frontline practice and strong management support.

You will be responsible for holding a mixed caseload of Children in Need, Child Protection, and Public Law Outline (PLO) cases, with a clear focus on building relationships with families and supporting positive, sustainable change.

Wandsworth promotes a relationship-based, strengths-led model of social work, enabling practitioners to focus on effective direct work with children and families.

Key Duties

  • Manage a caseload of CIN, CP, and pre-proceedings cases.

  • Undertake Section 47 enquiries, assessments, and direct work with children and families.

  • Develop and review SMART care plans in line with statutory responsibilities.

  • Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

  • Prepare for and attend legal planning meetings, CP conferences, and court as required.

About You

  • Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

  • At least 2 years of post-qualified experience in child protection or statutory children’s social care.

  • Confident working within a fast-paced environment with complex caseloads.

  • Skilled in managing risk, completing assessments, and using relational practice to engage families.

  • Available to start within 4 weeks.

Why Wandsworth?
Wandsworth offers a supportive and well-structured service, with strong management oversight, manageable caseloads, and a commitment to improving outcomes for children. You’ll be working in a diverse, vibrant borough, with access to reflective supervision, development opportunities, and collaborative team culture.

Apply Now
To apply or find out more, contact Fred Thomas at Sheldon Phillips: 01635 226350 | fred@sheldon-phillips.com