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Redbridge Council Talent Pooling System
Dates
16th November 2026 - 8th March 2027
£28.67 per hour
Location
132 Queens Road (QR1), Southwark, SE152HP
Skills
Teamwork,
Child Welfare,
Assessment,
Risk Assessment,
Child Social Worker,
Home visits

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CSW Senior Social Worker/Specialist Social Worker (Pledge)

Southwark Council

Who You Are

You are a Senior Social Worker with at least 5 years post qualified experience in social work, including 3 years in a permanent role. You should have completed your ASYE, and have extensive experience of working in an Assessment Team. You are willing and able to attend the office at least three days a week.

What the job involves

Your main duties as a Senior Social Worker will include undertaking assessment of children and their families, conducting home visits to complete direct work with children, undertaking section 47 enquiries, and performing risk assessments and safety planning.

Skills

  • Completed ASYE
  • Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience
  • 3 years in a permanent social worker role
  • Experience in an Assessment Team
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to undertake assessments and home visits
  • Competent in risk assessment and safety planning