Social Worker - LAC - Sutton

Reference: 670766

We are seeking a committed and experienced Social Worker to join a Looked After Children (LAC) service. You will work with children and young people who are looked after by the local authority, helping them achieve positive outcomes and ensuring their voices, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions.

As a qualified Social Worker, you will manage a caseload of children and young people, completing high-quality assessments, care planning and statutory visits in line with relevant legislation, regulations and practice standards. You will develop effective relationships with children, families, carers and professionals, while promoting stability, safeguarding and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include preparing for and contributing to looked-after reviews, care proceedings and multi-agency meetings, producing accurate reports and maintaining up-to-date case records. You will work closely with foster carers, residential settings, schools, health professionals and other partner agencies to ensure that each child receives appropriate support and that plans are regularly reviewed.

You will also support permanence planning, including reunification, long-term fostering, special guardianship or adoption where appropriate. The role requires confident risk assessment, sound professional judgement and the ability to respond sensitively to complex family circumstances. You will be expected to manage competing priorities, meet statutory timescales and contribute positively to service development and team learning.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualifying experience of working with looked-after children, children in need or child protection is essential, together with a sound understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding practice. Experience of care planning, court work and permanence planning would be advantageous.

You should be a clear communicator, organised and resilient, with a child-centred approach and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. A valid driving licence and the ability to travel to meet the needs of the role may be required. Enhanced safeguarding checks will apply.

From £37.52
Per hour
Added 12/11/2026
Reference: 670766

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