Social Worker in London

Overview

The Permanence Social Worker provides short‑term maternity cover within the Permanence and Post Order Support Team. The role includes assessment and support of children and young people, ensuring assessments are completed to a high standard and within court timelines, safeguarding children, and maintaining accurate case records.

Responsibilities

• Hold a caseload of assessments and support cases in Permanence and Post Order
• Ensure viability, regulation, connected person, and SGO assessments are completed to a high standard within court timelines
• Safeguard children and young people and achieve the best possible outcomes
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and guidance
• Provide professional advice and case‑related guidance to social workers and other professionals
• Attend and contribute to Practice Support Group meetings
• Serve kinship carers by delivering support services and kinship assessments
• Apply relevant social work theories and models in practice and guidance
• Carry out duties with awareness of safeguarding requirements

Qualifications

• Professional registration with Social Work England
• Experience completing viability, regulation, connected person, and SGO assessments
• Knowledge of fostering, connected carers, and special guardianship area
• Fluent spoken English with confidence and accuracy

Terms & Conditions

• Fixed‑term 12‑month contract subject to change
• Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks
• Satisfactory declaration of interest
• Safer recruitment practices (DBS check and continued professional registration)
• Fluent English requirement; not discriminating based on accents or dialects

Equality and Diversity

The London Borough of Waltham Forest is committed to equality of opportunity and anti‑discrimination across all aspects of employment. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and support flexible working arrangements where possible.