Location
48 Station Rd, London

Hours
Full Time, Permanent (36 Hours per week)

Salary
£40,182 – £52,194 per annum

About the Role
As a Social Worker within our Safeguarding & Support and Court Service, you will play a vital role in protecting children and supporting families to achieve safe and sustainable change. You will hold a varied caseload and undertake statutory social work with children subject to Child in Need and Child Protection plans, as well as public law proceedings, including pre‑proceedings, care proceedings and work with children who become Looked After. You will be responsible for completing high‑quality safeguarding assessments and plans, contributing confidently to court processes, and working closely with legal colleagues and partner agencies. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound professional judgement and a clear focus on timeliness, permanence and improved outcomes for children.

About the Team
The Safeguarding and Support Service consists of 7 well-established teams, each led by an experienced Team Manager and supporting up to six social workers. The service is strengthened by close partnership working with our dedicated Parent Capacity Assessment Team and Vulnerable Violence and Exploitation Team, ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time. You will be joining a supportive service that values reflective practice, learning, and strong multi-agency collaboration.

About Haringey
Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other and proudly distinctive. We will be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture. Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us ambitious for the future and continuously striving to do our very best for all residents. We are also proud to have recently been judged Outstanding for Children’s Services, recognising the strength of our social work practice, supportive and reflective leadership, and a culture where professionals are trusted and empowered to make a real difference for children and families. This achievement reflects who we are as a borough and organisation: bold, values-led and relentless in our commitment to excellence.

Experience
- A minimum of 12 months’ post-qualification experience, ideally within safeguarding, child protection or court-related work
- Experience of working collaboratively as part of a team in a proactive, solution-focused environment
- Ability to manage a complex caseload, prioritise effectively and work confidently under pressure

About you
- Motivated and committed to improving the lives of children and families
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality written work and engage effectively with children, families and professionals
- A child-centred approach, resilience and a commitment to continuous professional development

Qualifications
- A recognised social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England