Children Social Worker
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £45 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Hybrid Working |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | East London, London, E1 1BJ |
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | RBTM_1779462382 |
Summary
We are looking for a Children's Social Worker to join a Childrens team.
This role requires a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience in a permanent contract/s.
The Role:
As Team Manager, you will lead and support a busy Family Support & Safeguarding team, overseeing social workers managing complex child protection, child in need, and care proceedings cases. You will provide effective supervision, drive performance, and ensure high-quality practice across the service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and supervise a team of social workers within Family Support & Safeguarding
- Oversee CIN, CP, PLO, and court work to ensure timely and effective interventions
- Drive high standards of safeguarding practice and compliance
- Provide leadership, guidance, and reflective supervision to staff
- Monitor performance, quality assurance, and service delivery
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and families
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
- Previous experience managing frontline safeguarding teams
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, court processes, and statutory responsibilities
- Ability to lead teams through complex and high-pressure environments
- Excellent communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
What's on Offer:
- Competitive locum pay rates
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Stable and well-structured service
- Immediate interviews and start available
- For more information, please get in touch
- Rodrique Burnett - Recruitment Consultant
- 0118 948 5555 / 07436399975
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