Senior Social Worker Children in Need Team Islington Council £39.04 per hour Locum Contract Hybrid Working Excellent pay rate of £39.04 per hour Dedicated Children in Need Team separate from Child Protection Manageable caseloads with supportive management Hybrid working available Opportunity to work within a progressive London local authority Are you an experienced Children s Social Worker looking for a supportive frontline role where you can focus on meaningful intervention and long-term family support, without the demands of Child Protection? We are currently working with Islington Council to recruit an experienced Senior Social Worker into their Children in Need Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable and well-regarded service focused on delivering high-quality interventions to children and families requiring support under Section 17. Importantly, this team is separate from Child Protection, allowing Social Workers to focus on relationship-based practice, early intervention, and improving long-term outcomes for families without holding CP conference or CP investigation responsibilities. The Role As a Senior Social Worker within the Children in Need Team, you will: Manage a caseload of children and families supported under Section 17 Complete Child and Family Assessments and develop outcome-focused CIN plans Undertake direct work with children and families to promote positive change Build strong relationships with families through strengths-based intervent