Waltham Forest | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive frontline service focused on protecting children, managing risk, and delivering positive outcomes for children and families through high-quality social work practice.

You will manage a complex caseload of Child in Need, Child Protection, and court cases, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies to ensure children remain safe and achieve the best possible outcomes.

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases

Undertake Section 17 and Section 47 assessments and investigations

Develop, implement, and review Child in Need and Child Protection Plans

Undertake direct work with children and families to assess risk and promote positive change

Lead and part...