Senior Social Worker - LAC

Senior Social Worker - LAC - Tower Hamlets

Role: Senior Social Worker
Location: London Borough Of Tower Hamlets
Team: Children Looked After
Pay: Up to £37 ph
Contract: Full-time Locum
OFSTED: Good

About the Role:
The London Borough of Tower Hamlets is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Social Worker to join our Children Looked After Team. This team plays a vital role in supporting children in care, ensuring their safety, well-being, and long-term stability, including working on cases that progress through court proceedings and, when needed, up to adoption.

As a Senior Social Worker in this team, you will work on complex cases, guiding children through critical life transitions and representing their best interests within the legal system. You will be responsible for managing cases from court proceedings through to adoption, supporting each child in achieving the best possible outcomes. We are looking for a social worker with at least three years of verifiable post-qualification experience, specifically in court work and care proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of children looked after, ensuring they receive high-quality care, stability, and support through their time in the system.

• Complete court work and care proceedings, from case preparation to appearances and up to adoption if required.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, develop robust care plans, and provide regular updates to the court on case progress.

• Work closely with multi-agency partners and legal teams to represent the child’s best interests and advocate for their long-term well-being.

• Engage children and families respectfully, building trust to ensure each child’s voice and wishes inform decision-making.

• Conduct regular visits to children in care, providing ongoing support and monitoring their well-being.

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date case notes, reports, and assessments to inform court proceedings and ensure robust case planning.

• Participate in supervision to review case progress, reflect on practice, and identify areas for development.

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in social work, particularly with children looked after and court work.

• Proven experience handling complex court proceedings, including care and adoption cases.

• Excellent assessment, report writing, and organizational skills, with the ability to work effectively within legal frameworks.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners and legal professionals.

• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and ensuring their needs are central to all decision-making.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive hourly rate up to £37.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children in care.

• Access to ongoing professional development and training to support your career progression.

If you’re an experienced social worker ready to make a difference, apply today and join Tower Hamlets’ dedicated team supporting children looked after.

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