CSW - Social Worker (London Pledge)
London Borough of Waltham Forest
7th September 2026 - 30th November 2026
£27.80 per hour
Waltham Forest Town Hall, Forest Road, Walthamstow, E17 4JF
Information Gathering
Risk Assessment
Social work experience
Child Social Worker
Complex case assessments
Culturally sensitive services
Role
Who You Are
You are an experienced social worker with a significant background in working with children and families in statutory settings. You possess the ability to handle complex casework and deliver culturally sensitive services tailored to a multicultural community.
What the job involves
The role requires undertaking highly complex casework, prioritizing care planning, and delivering services effectively. It involves assessing complex risks, interpreting interactions between risk and protective factors, and making informed judgments about child safety. Gathering information from various sources and developing practical plans with defined outcomes for children and young people is a key responsibility.
Skills
- Significant post-qualifying social work experience
- Experience in complex case assessments
- Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services
- Risk assessment and judgment skills
- Information gathering and analysis
- Ability to develop practical plans