Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguarding Team - Haringey - Sanctuary Personal

Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Social Worker - Assessment & Safeguarding Team

Specialism: Children's Assessment & Safeguarding

Job Location: Haringey

Salary: £38.36 per hour

Type: Full-time / Part-time Ongoing

We are delighted to present an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join the Assessment & Safeguarding Team in Haringey. This ongoing role offers a competitive hourly rate of £38.36 and the flexibility to work full-time or part-time, making it ideal for professionals seeking balance while delivering high-quality statutory social work to children and families.

Working as a locum provides the freedom to manage your schedule while gaining exposure to diverse cases and teams. You will play a crucial role in ensuring children are safeguarded, risks are effectively managed, and families receive timely, appropriate interventions.

Perks and benefits

• Full-time or part-time flexibility, allowing you to tailor your working pattern to suit your lifestyle
• Competitive hourly rate of £38.36, reflecting your skills and experience
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge and career progression
• Varied and engaging work environment across safeguarding and assessment pathways
• Locum flexibility, offering autonomy, variety, and an expanded professional network

What you will do

• Undertake Child and Family Assessments within statutory timescales
• Manage cases involving safeguarding and child protection concerns
• Identify risk, analyse complex information, and make sound safeguarding decisions
• Carry out statutory visits and direct work with children and families
• Progress cases to CIN, Child Protection, or legal planning as required
• Prepare clear, analytical, and high-quality reports and case records
• Work collaboratively with multi agency partners to achieve the best outcomes for children

Person specification Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Registration and compliance

• Registered with Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS
• Right to work in the UK

Core skills

• Strong assessment and safeguarding practice skills
• Confident risk analysis and decision making abilities
• Excellent communication and report writing skills

Experience

• Recent experience within Assessment & Safeguarding or Front Door teams
• Experience working with child protection thresholds
• Local authority experience is essential
• Locum experience is desirable

Haringey is a vibrant and diverse London borough, offering excellent transport links, rich cultural heritage, and a strong sense of community. It is an inspiring place to live and work, combining professional challenge with a rewarding lifestyle.

Apply now to take the next step in your social work career and make a real difference while earning £38.36 per hour in a rewarding locum role.