Job Description

Job Title: Social Worker - Safeguarding Team


Grade: G7/8 - 43680 - 53172pa (plus 4k Market Supplement)


Directorate: People - Starting Well

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled

Social Worker

to join our Assessment Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people by delivering high-quality intervention within social care services in line with statutory requirements and best practice.


As part of our Starting Well service, you will manage a varied caseload, conduct thorough assessments, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard and improve outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Hold and manage a diverse caseload, ensuring cases are effectively assessed and managed. Utilising specialist knowledge for appropriate interventions, needs and risk assessments, care planning, child in need and child in care processes and child protection investigations. Undertake high-quality assessments ensuring they are child centred, community focused. To work with multi-agency network to support in delivering interventions to bring about positive change through developing effective relationships and to secure the best outcomes for children and young people. Identify and assess levels of risk and need, delivering protective or supportive services for children at risk, in need, or looked after. Maintain accurate, timely case records and reports in line with departmental standards. Contribute to the continued delivery of an effective Children Social Care service as part of a social work team, improving outcomes for children and young people in line with statutory and departmental policies, procedures and guidance.

About You

Qualifications:

CQSW, Degree in Social Work, CSS or equivalent. Current Social Work England registration is essential.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children and families, including statutory assessments and child protection work.

Skills:

Strong analytical and communication skills, ability to apply child care legislation, and proficiency in IT systems for case management.

Knowledge:

In-depth understanding of the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together guidance, child development, and safeguarding frameworks. A valid UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes.

Why Choose Havering?

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

- including hybrid and remote arrangements

Generous Annual Leave

- with the option to buy additional days

Professional Development

- minimum 10 days of learning annually

Health & Wellbeing Support

- including mental health resources

Inclusive Culture

- guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone*

We're a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you're ready to make a lasting impact in a borough that values initiative, collaboration, and civic pride--we want to hear from you.

Apply Now:

If you are passionate about safeguarding and improving outcomes for children, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat please contact

Emma.Golding@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 12/12/2025

, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .


The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.



*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council .