Children's Services Social Worker in Lambeth, London

Children’s Services Social Worker
Location: London Borough of Lambeth 
Pay Rate: £27.94 per hour (PAYE) or £37.69 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Temporary (Agency)
Duration: 12 Weeks
Hours: 35 hours per week

The Role
Seven Resourcing are recruiting for a Children’s Services Social Worker to join a busy and supportive team within a well-established local authority. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced social worker to make a meaningful impact supporting children in care and those transitioning to independence.

You will work with children and young people across a range of statutory responsibilities, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and long-term outcomes are prioritised through high-quality social work practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children in care, ensuring care plans are effective and regularly reviewed
• Support young people transitioning from care to independence (leaving care pathway)
• Undertake child protection investigations and contribute to safeguarding processes
• Complete assessments, reports, and care planning in line with statutory requirements
• Work closely with families, carers, and multi-agency professionals to deliver positive outcomes
• Contribute to adoption planning where required
• Apply contextual safeguarding approaches to support vulnerable children and young people

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with active registration (Social Work England)
• Proven experience working with children in care
• Experience within leaving care services is highly desirable
• Strong background in child protection and safeguarding
• Good understanding of contextual safeguarding
• Experience supporting children requiring adoption is advantageous
• Ability to manage complex caseloads in a fast-paced environment

Working Arrangements & Benefits

• Hybrid working available depending on service needs
• Competitive hourly rates
• Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced team
• Valuable experience within a reputable London local authority

Compliance Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Strong commitment to safeguarding children and young people

Working with Seven Resourcing

Seven Resourcing has over a decade of experience placing social care professionals into rewarding roles across the UK. With thousands of five-star reviews, industry recognition, and strong relationships with local authorities, we are committed to helping you secure the right opportunity for your career.

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