Social Worker - Localities Team
Posted 2 weeks ago by Sheldon Phillips Ltd
£38 Per hour
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Sutton
Summary: London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Social Worker for its Localities Team, focusing on children and families. The role involves high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to enhance outcomes. The service emphasizes relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration within a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
- Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work.
- Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, and police.
- Undertake direct work with children and families.
- Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
- Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Key Skills:
- Experience in social work, particularly with children and families.
- Strong assessment and intervention skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multi-agency teams.
- Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and safeguarding practices.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to relationship-based practice.
Salary (Rate): £38/hour
City: Sutton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
London Borough of Sutton
Social Worker – Localities Team
Pay Rate: £38 per hour
Hours: 36 per week
Contract: Locum
About the Role
London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Localities Team.
You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes.
This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries.
- Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work.
- Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, and police.
- Undertake direct work with children and families.
- Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court.
- Maintain accurate and timely case recordings.
Practice Model Used by Sutton
Sutton uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model, supported by Systemic Practice principles.
This approach focuses on:
- Building strong, trusting relationships with families
- Understanding family dynamics and wider systems
- Collaborative and transparent working
- Clear risk assessment and safety planning
- Reflective supervision and continuous development
This model supports consistent, high-quality social work practice across the service.
Why Sutton Is a Great Place to Live and Work
London Borough of Sutton offers a fantastic balance of city access and suburban living:
- One of the safest and greenest boroughs in London, with parks such as Nonsuch Park.
- Excellent schools and family-friendly communities.
- Great transport links into Central London and surrounding areas.
- Affordable compared to many other London boroughs.
- A supportive local authority with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and development.
- It’s an ideal location for professionals looking for both career progression and a high quality of life.
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