Social Worker

Grade: PO1 - PO4 £41,133 - £52,194 Full Time/Permanent Closing date: 16/10/2026 Directorate: Children's services Organisation : London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: PO1 - PO4 £41,133 - £52,194 Retention Bonus/ Market Supplement: £3000 Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 16/10/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 2376 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 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. The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role: We're seeking dedicated, qualified, and experienced Social Workers to join our Corporate Parenting teams. Corporate Parenting service is a place where you can realise yours. If you are a dedicated and creative social worker looking to make your mark in working with children in care, develop your career and improve the lives of children and their families, our forward-thinking Children’s Directorate should be your next career destination. We are a supportive, focused, and inspirational service. Our shared purpose is to nurture independence and freedom of choice in our children, young people, and families, helping them to achieve the best possible outcomes. All our staff work together to build and maintain a centre of excellence and best practice. In return for your hard work, we will give you the time and active support you need to make a difference. Promoting creativity is at the heart of our agenda to develop social work; you will be encouraged to share ideas, bring about positive change, and strive to continuously improve outcomes for our vulnerable children and young people. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: To undertake statutory social work with children who are Looked After, providing support, assessment of their ongoing and changing needs and interventions which will secure their welfare To undertake assessments of the needs of children, their families and formulate plans for those children in accordance with statutory responsibilities and departmental policies. Attend any Court hearings as appropriate and give evidence when necessary. To ensure timescales are met for Court reports and panel papers when necessary. To ensure each child has a detailed Care Plan which can be presented to Review, in consultation with the team manager. To promote placement stability and permanence for looked after children. To maximise the life chances of looked after children through education, health care and leisure opportunities. To ensure child protection procedures and processes are followed in relation to looked after children. Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: social work degree and registration with Social Work England Proven social work experience/placement in children and families setting/minimum of one year’s post-qualifying experience Demonstrable knowledge and experience of issues relating to children in need, child protection and looked-after children, including relevant legislation, guidance and procedures Experience