**INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY** Social Worker at London Borough of Waltham Forest

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

52194.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Child Safeguarding, Viability Assessments, Special Guardianship Orders, Kinship Care, Professional Judgement, Legislative Compliance, Risk Management, Professional Rigour, Case Recording

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1 - PO4 £41,133 - £52,194 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: This position will attract the retention bonus of £3000 per year in two instalments of £1500 Contract Type: Full-time/Fixed Term (12 months) Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 15/06/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 2152 **INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY** About Us: Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work. We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents. London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard [https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard] employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment. About the role: Reporting to the Permanence & Post Order Advanced Practitioner/Team manager, to hold a caseload of assessments and/or support cases in Permanence and Post Order Support Team. To ensure that the necessary assessments (Viability/Regulation 24 & 25/Connected Person/SGO) are completed to a high standard within court timelines, predicated on sound judgement and decision making, safeguard children and young people and achieve the best possible outcomes. To ensure that practice is in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations, and guidance. To exemplify best practice and apply professional rigour to assessment and/or support cases. To attend Practice Support Group and provide professional advice and case-related guidance to social workers and other professionals, sharing knowledge, skills, and behaviours to develop the practice of others. The Permanence Social Worker will maintain accurate case related records. This is a fixed-term position to provide maternity cover, anticipated to last for 12 months. However, applicants should be aware that the duration of the contract may be subject to change. In the event that the employee currently on maternity leave decides to return to work earlier than originally indicated, the contract may be terminated with appropriate notice in accordance with the terms of employment. >> Click here to download the Role Profile

Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of assessments and support cases within the Permanence and Post Order Support Team to safeguard children and young people. Provide professional guidance to other social workers and ensure all practice complies with relevant legislation and court timelines.