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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Social Worker to join a Looked After Children (LAC) team supporting children and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes. Based in the London Borough of Hounslow, you will manage a varied caseload and work with children in care, care leavers, birth families, foster carers and wider professional networks.

You will undertake high-quality assessments, develop and review care plans, and ensure that children’s wishes, feelings and individual needs remain central to all decisions. Responsibilities will include completing statutory visits, contributing to permanence planning, preparing for and participating in looked-after child reviews, and supporting children to maintain safe and meaningful relationships with their families where appropriate.

The role will involve effective risk assessment and safeguarding practice, including responding to concerns about neglect, abuse, exploitation or missing episodes. You will work collaboratively with foster carers, education, health, legal services and other agencies, ensuring timely information-sharing and coordinated support. You may also be required to prepare reports for court and attend meetings or hearings when necessary.

Accurate and timely recording is essential, as is the ability to manage competing priorities and meet statutory timescales. You will advocate for children and young people, promote their participation in planning, and help them prepare for independence and transition into adulthood.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Experience of working with looked-after children, children subject to care proceedings or care leavers is desirable, alongside a sound understanding of relevant legislation, guidance and safeguarding procedures. You should demonstrate resilience, sound professional judgement, strong communication skills and a commitment to reflective practice. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required, subject to reasonable adjustments.

We are seeking a qualified Children’s Social Worker to join a dedicated Child Protection Team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and families by providing high-quality social work intervention, promoting safety, stability and positive outcomes.

You will manage a varied caseload involving children subject to child protection plans, children in need and care proceedings. You will undertake assessments, identify risk and protective factors, and develop clear, outcome-focused plans in partnership with children, parents, carers and relevant professionals. The role will involve responding to safeguarding concerns, undertaking statutory visits, contributing to strategy discussions and child protection conferences, and preparing accurate reports for meetings and court proceedings.

You will work closely with colleagues across education, health, police and other partner agencies to ensure effective information sharing and coordinated support. You will be expected to listen to children and young people, understand their wishes and feelings, and ensure their voices are central to planning and decision-making. Maintaining comprehensive case records and meeting statutory timescales will be an essential part of the role.

The successful candidate will hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration, with relevant post-qualifying experience in children’s services and child protection. You should have a sound understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and assessment frameworks, alongside the confidence to manage complex and potentially high-risk situations.

You will be a reflective, resilient and organised practitioner with strong communication, analytical and report-writing skills. The ability to build respectful relationships, challenge appropriately and work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment is essential. A commitment to continuous professional development and strengths-based, anti-discriminatory practice is also required. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle may be necessary, depending on service requirements.