Children's Social Worker
| Posting date: | 20 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £39.04 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hybrid working |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 June 2026 |
| Location: | South London, London, SE15 5QS |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | HHRFRRLSSMNT_1779285199 |
Summary
We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join an Assessment an Intervention Team.
Do not apply if you do not have a social work qualification with a minimum of 3 years post qualified experience in permanent positions/s.
About the team
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Social Worker to join our team in delivering high-quality, relationship-based support to children, families and support networks. The role involves managing complex cases, assessing need, safeguarding children, and working collaboratively with professionals to achieve positive outcomes within statutory guidelines. This team is in charge of the duty system, occurring every six weeks.
About you
The ideal candidate will be hard working, resilient and have the ability to work in high pressure environments. It will also be beneficial to have experience in completing s17 and s47 assessments, initial court work as well as LAC proceedings. It is also essential to have a degree within social work(degree/DipSW/CQSW) and minimum three years post qualified experience.
What's on offer?
- £39.04 per hour umbrella ( paye options also available)
- "GOOD" Ofsted inspection results 2026
- Deal with a duty system every 6 weeks oppose to the standard 4 week system
- A stable contract due to the demand of the service
- Hybrid working
- Easily accessible for public transport
- Onsite parking
For more information, please get in contact
Harley Hayward - Recruitment Consultant
0118 948 5555 / 07553040465
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