Social Worker

Grade: PO1 - PO4 £41,133 - £52,194 Full-Time/Permanent Closing Date: 17/11/2026 Directorate: Children's Services 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 £2000 per year in two instalments of £1000 Contract Type: Full-Time/Permanent Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 17/11/2026 Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC Reference: 2207 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. 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. We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship. >> Click here to download the Role Profile << Key Responsibilities: To exemplify expert and best practice in relation to assessment and/or support cases of varying complexity The relevant assessments (Viability/Connected Person/SGO) are completed to a high standard and to required timescales. Assessments accurately identify need/s and vary in complexity Practice complies with the relevant legislation, regulations, and practice standards and risks of varying complexity are well managed/mitigated effectively Professional advice and other case-related guidance is provided to team members Regular attendance/contribution to Practice Support Group. Hold a caseload including kinship assessments and delivery of support services to Kinship carers. Carry out all duties with an awareness and understanding of the Safeguarding requirements within area of responsibility Demonstrate knowledge of the relevant theories/models and incorporate these into professional practice, PSG discussion and case-related guidance to others A critical knowledge of the range of social work-related theories and models is demonstrated in professional practice and case-related guidance (including PSG) to social workers and other professionals Qualifications and Requirements: To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements: Professional registration with the relevant body (Social Work England) Experience of completing the assessments Knowledge of Fostering/Connected carers and Special Guardianship area Terms and conditions: The below