Senior Social Worker - Court Assessment & Intervention Team in Tower Hamlets, London

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Court Assessment & Intervention Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s (Court, CIN & CP)
Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets, UK
Salary: £39.04 per hour
Type: Full Time (35 hours per week, Ongoing – Maternity Cover)

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £39.04 per hour, reflecting the seniority and complexity of court‑focused safeguarding work.
• Full-Time Hours: Work 35 hours per week, providing structure and continuity in complex case management.
• Office-Based Collaboration: Attend the office 2 days per week, supporting effective teamwork, case oversight, and joint decision‑making.
• Supportive Service Environment: Join an experienced safeguarding service equipped to support practitioners managing high‑risk cases.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a critical role protecting children and supporting families involved in long‑term statutory intervention.

This role provides maternity cover for a permanent Social Worker and supports service capacity during a period of sustained demand. Due to high referral volumes from the Assessment & Intervention Team and increased pressures within the Family Support & Protection (FSP) service, the successful practitioner will hold a complex caseload that cannot be absorbed within the core team.

What you will do

• Manage a complex caseload of Child in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) cases requiring senior social work oversight.
• Undertake court‑related work including Care Proceedings, Private Law Proceedings, and Private Fostering matters.
• Deliver frontline safeguarding services within the Family Support & Protection (FSP) framework.
• Complete high‑quality assessments, reports, and evidence to support court processes and statutory decision‑making.
• Work directly with children and families subject to long‑term statutory intervention, ensuring safety and welfare remain paramount.
• Liaise closely with the Court Assessment & Intervention Team and multi‑agency partners.
• Contribute to strategy discussions, reviews, and planning meetings.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant case records in line with statutory guidance and local authority standards.

Why Tower Hamlets

Tower Hamlets offers one of the most diverse and dynamic professional environments in London. With strong Children’s Services, committed leadership, and excellent transport links across the capital, the borough provides an outstanding setting for experienced social workers. Combining rich cultural communities with access to green spaces and central London amenities, Tower Hamlets offers both professional challenge and a high quality of life.

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Apply now to join the Senior Social Worker – Court Assessment & Intervention Team in Tower Hamlets and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.