London Borough of Sutton Social Worker Localities Team Pay Rate: £38 per hour Hours: 36 per week Contract: Locum About the Role London Borough of Sutton is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Localities Team. You will work with children and families across a varied caseload, providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding interventions, and long-term planning to improve outcomes. This is a supportive and well-managed service that places strong emphasis on relationship-based practice and multi-agency collaboration. Key Responsibilities Complete assessments under the Children Act, including Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries. Manage a mixed caseload of CIN, CP, and some court work. Develop and implement child-centred care and safety plans. Work collaboratively with partner agencies including schools, health, and police. Undertake direct work with children and families. Prepare high-quality reports for conferences, reviews, and court. Maintain accurate and timely case recordings. Practice Model Used by Sutton Sutton uses a Strengths-Based, Relationship-Focused Practice Model, supported by Systemic Practice principles. This approach focuses on: Building strong, trusting relationships with families Understanding family dynamics and wider systems Collaborative and transparent working Clear risk assessment and safety planning Reflective supervision and continuous development This model supports consistent, high-quality social work practice across the service. Why