Children's Social Worker - Ealing Assessment & Intervention

Children's Social Worker - Assessment & Intervention 39.04

Location: Perceval House, Ealing
Rate: 39.04 per hour (London Pledge capped rate)
Hours: 35 per week (no compressed hours)
Contract: 3-month rolling assignment
Caseload: Children

Join Ealing's Assessment and Intervention Team as an experienced Children's Social Worker. This is a frontline statutory role managing referrals, assessments, and safeguarding interventions for children and families. You will work in a fast-paced environment, making timely decisions to protect children and achieve positive outcomes.

• Complete referrals and assessments under the Children Act 1989.
• Undertake Section 47 enquiries, Child Protection investigations, and Child in Need planning.
• Prepare and present court reports, statements, and care plans.
• Manage complex caseloads within statutory timescales.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children.

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven frontline experience in referral and assessment.
• Strong court work experience and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of PLO, safeguarding thresholds, and statutory guidance.

• Hybrid model: office-based and remote working (not likely to change).
• Equipment provided (collection from Perceval House required).

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For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)

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