senior Social Worker (CSC)

Senior Social Worker (CSC) – Brent Council Location: Brent, London Job Type: Locum Service Area: Children’s Social Care Contract: Temporary Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social…

Pay rate £25.57 – £33.67/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 10 September 2026

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Senior Social Worker (CSC) – Brent Council

Location: Brent, London
Job Type: Locum
Service Area: Children’s Social Care
Contract: Temporary

Tripod Partners are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Brent Council’s Children’s Social Care service on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled social worker looking to take on a senior role within a busy local authority environment and make a positive difference to children, young people and their families.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage a varied and complex caseload within Children’s Social Care.

* Undertake assessments and develop effective plans to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.

* Work collaboratively with children, families, carers and partner agencies.

* Identify and manage risk, ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are met.

* Prepare and contribute to reports, reviews and relevant statutory processes.

* Promote positive outcomes and support children and families to achieve sustainable change.

* Work in accordance with relevant legislation, policies and professional standards.

* Demonstrate professional leadership and support colleagues where required.

Requirements

* Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.

* Significant experience working within Children’s Social Care.

* Previous experience working at a Senior Social Worker level.

* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, assessment and statutory social work practice.

* Excellent communication, organisation and case-management skills.

* Ability to work confidently with complex cases and multi-agency professionals.

* Commitment to child-centred and strengths-based practice.

Why Apply?

* Opportunity to work with Brent Council.

* Senior-level Children’s Social Care experience.

* Support from an experienced Tripod Partners recruitment consultant.

* Competitive locum opportunities.

Interested?
If you are an experienced Senior Social Worker with Children’s Social Care experience and are looking for your next locum opportunity in London, please get in touch with us today

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