Haringey Council
Social Worker Children in Care (CiC)
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Social Worker Children in Care (CiC)
# Contract Terms
- Starting salary: PO1 – PO4, £40,182 – £52,194 per annum
- Work location: 48 Station Road, Wood Green, London, N22 7TY
- Hours per week: 36
- Contract type: FTC – 9 months (secondment cover)
- Closing date: Sunday, 19th July 2026
- Interviews: To Be Confirmed (TBC)
## About Haringey
Haringey is a vibrant borough where creativity, radicalism, and community thrive. Renovating its identity as the 2027 London Borough of Culture – the "rebel borough" – celebrates individualism and fighting for equality.
Haringey values "Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative" and community-focused staff. These principles drive ambition, proactive change for residents, and delivering exceptional support.
## About the Role
Haringey Council seeks a dedicated and motivated Social Worker to join the Children in Care Team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with children and young people in care, ensuring they receive the support, stability, and opportunities to thrive.
- Develop meaningful, trusting relationships with children, carers, families, and partner agencies.
- Manage a varied caseload, carry out statutory assessments, care planning, and decision-making.
- Chair and contribute to professional meetings focused on safety, permanence, and positive outcomes.
- Prioritise child-centred practice, which includes prioritising the voice of the child in decision-making.
- Contribute to a reflective, relationship-based practice environment with continuous improvement.
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## About You
We are looking for a passionate, child-focused Social Worker with the following qualities:
- A dedicated commitment to achievement of optimal outcomes for children in care.
- Strong relationship-building skills, working collaboratively across children, families, carers, and professional partners.
- The confidence to handle complex caseloads using sound professional judgement.
- Proven social work experience (.statutory setting), registrable with Social Work England.
- Ability to handle assessment, case management, and risk assessment with empathy and responsibility.
## Key Skills and Experience
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Proven experience in working with children and families in a statutory social work setting.
- Deep understanding of children’s law, safeguarding frameworks, and care planning policies.
- Skills in risk assessment, care planning, and direct practice involving children and young people.
- Ability to foster trusting and professional relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical-decision-making abilities with clear written and verbal communication skills (e.g., report writing, court documentation).
- A demonstrated commitment to relationship-based social work practices.
- Strong awareness of equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in social work practice.
- Dedication to continuous professional development (CPD) and reflective practice.
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## Working for Haringey
A diverse, inclusive workplace values every employee’s contributions. Here at Haringey Council:
- Lively cultural and community engagement opportunities.
- 31 days annual leave + bank holiday pay.
- Hybrid working options (where feasible).
- Wellbeing support initiatives.
- A competitive local government pension scheme (applicable after a year).
- Discount schemes in leisure and culture, offering financial and shopping advantages.
Note: We may close this advertisement before the 19th July without warning due to high demand. Apply promptly to strengthen your chances.
Disclaimer: Some applications may land in junk folder. Be sure to monitor this during the application process. For application queries, contact [ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk].
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