Havering Referral and Assessment - Social Worker

Locum Social Worker / Senior Social Worker (Assessment Team)
Hybrid Working / London Borough of Havering

Rate: £39.04 per hour

We re looking for an experienced Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join the Assessment team in Havering on a locum basis. You ll be working in a hybrid model some office time mixed with remote work.

You will:

• Carry out statutory assessments of children and families under Section 17 / Section 47.
• Work closely with families, partners, and other agencies to gather information, analyse risk, and develop plans.
• Ensure high quality case recording, upholding Havering s standards.
• Participate in supervision, quality assurance, and be part of embedding best practice across the service.

In Havering, the assessment and wider children s services are underpinned by a Systemic Practice Model specifically:

• The Face to Face model of systemic social work practice, which emphasises working directly with children, families, and communities in relational, participative ways.
• The Purposeful, Planned, and Focused (PPF) approach in supervision and case work, using tools like the Child s Story and considering Social GGRRAAACCCEEESSS (Gender, Geography, Race, Religion, Age, Ability, Appearance, Class, Culture, Ethnicity, Education, Employment, Sexuality, Sexual orientation and Spirituality).

Here s what makes Havering attractive:

• A strong improvement journey: the local authority is investing in its workforce, practice standards, and oversight meaning you ll be part of real change and growth.
• Professional development is real: Havering has its own Social Care Academy, and offers a minimum of 10 learning days per year.
• Supportive supervision systems using systemic tools to help you reflect, learn, and improve.
• Hybrid working offers better work-life balance.
• Living / commuting to Havering is also nice: reasonable access to London while being more affordable, good local amenities, community feel, etc.

• Qualified Social Worker (or equivalent) with Social Work England registration.
• Experience in Assessment work (statutory).
• Comfortable working with families, doing risk assessments, and writing clear, meaningful reports.
• Strong in communication, partnership working, and working with staff from other agencies.
• Ability to work within systemic models of practice and supervision.

If you re interested and think you re a good fit:

Contact:
Josh Da Costa
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Referral Bonus We offer up to £500 for successful recommendations.