Senior Social Worker

Sheldon Phillips Ltd • Ferndale, Greater London, Greater London, United Kingdom • Posted June 10, 2026

Location Ferndale, Greater London, Greater London
Job Type Full-time
Category community-and-social-service
Posted June 10, 2026
Lambeth | Locum | £39.04 per hour | Hybrid Working

Lambeth Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Child Assessment Team 2. This is a frontline statutory role focused on safeguarding children, completing high-quality assessments, and delivering effective interventions for children and families.

The successful candidate will manage a complex caseload within a fast-paced assessment service, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure children receive timely and effective support.

Working Pattern:

2 days per week in the office

Hybrid working arrangement

In this role, you will:

Manage a complex caseload of children and families

Undertake Child and Family Assessments

Complete Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries

Lead Child Protection investigations and safeguarding interventions

Prepare reports and applications for court proceedings

Develop and review Child in Need, Child...

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