Waltham Forest Locum £39.04 per hour Hybrid Working Waltham Forest Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their Child Protection Team. This is a frontline safeguarding role focused on managing complex cases and ensuring children at risk receive timely and effective interventions. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality statutory social work, supporting families through Child Protection processes, and contributing to strong multi-agency safeguarding practice. In this role, you will: Manage a complex caseload of Child Protection and Child in Need cases Undertake comprehensive assessments and risk analysis Lead and participate in strategy discussions, conferences, and core group meetings Develop and review Child Protection plans to safeguard children Prepare high-quality reports for case conferences and court where required Provide mentoring and support to less experienced social workers Maintain accurate, analytical, and timely case recordings What You ll Need: Social Work England Registration Social Work Qualification At least 3 years post-qualified experience in children s social care Strong experience within Child Protection teams Confidence managing complex and high-risk cases Excellent assessment, analytical, and decision-making skills Why Sheldon Phillips? Because we actually listen to what you need. We re not just here to fill roles we re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That s why social workers t