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🥝 Senior Social Worker

Sheldon Phillips Ltd | Highbury, United Kingdom | Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

Islington | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Islington Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child in Need / Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on supporting vulnerable children and families through effective assessment, planning, and intervention to achieve positive and sustainable outcomes.

You will manage a complex caseload, working closely with children, families, and partner agencies to reduce risk, promote stability, and ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

Working Pattern:

3 days per week in the office

Hybrid working arrangement

In this role, you will:

Manage a caseload of Child in Need and Child Protection cases

Undertake assessments and develop outcome-focused plans

Complete Section 47 enquiries and safeguarding investigations

Undertake statutory visits and direct work with children and families

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