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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library
Hackney, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£39 - £39 Hourly
Temporary
Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service

London Borough of Hackney
Temporary Role | Up to £39.04 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Hackney

Connect2Socialwork is proudly working in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers for its newly established Family Help Service.

Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting period of transformation, redesigning services to strengthen continuity, relationships and outcomes for children and families. As part of this change, the Assessment & Planning and Child Protection services have merged to form neighbourhood-based Family Help Teams across Hackney.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker within the Family Help Service, you will provide end-to-end, relationship-based social work, supporting families from allocation through to case closure. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, including:

Children and Family Assessments
Children in Need (CIN) planning and interventions
Child Protection work
Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedingsThis role offers the opportunity to embed systemic, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice throughout the child's journey and be part of shaping a new service model.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central role in:

Producing high-quality, analytical assessments and reports
Managing risk and safeguarding children effectively
Delivering purposeful interventions that lead to sustainable change
Contributing to reflective practice and supporting less experienced colleagues
Working closely with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and familiesWhat We're Looking For

We are seeking confident, reflective Social Workers who are passionate about frontline practice and align with Hackney's values. You will have:

A recognised Social Work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
At least 3 years' post-qualification experience within an English local authority
Strong experience across CIN, Child Protection and Court work
Excellent assessment, analytical and report-writing skills
Experience of systemic practice with children and families
The resilience and professional curiosity to thrive in a fast-paced environmentWhy Choose Hackney?

Hackney is known for its strong social work identity and commitment to:

High-quality supervision and professional development
A relationship-based, systemic practice model
Embedding anti-racist practice and tackling structural inequality
Neighbourhood working that keeps children connected to their communitiesYou will be supported by experienced managers, benefit from a collaborative team culture, and have the opportunity to influence practice within a newly formed service.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork

Email: Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates

Reference: 225307619

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Social Worker

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Posted on Jun 30, 2026 by CV-Library

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Hackney, Greater London, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£39 - £39 Hourly
Temporary
Senior Social Worker - Family Help Service

London Borough of Hackney
Temporary Role | Up to £39.04 per hour (Umbrella)
Location: Hackney

Connect2Socialwork is proudly working in partnership with the London Borough of Hackney to recruit experienced Senior Social Workers for its newly established Family Help Service.

Hackney Children's Social Care is entering an exciting period of transformation, redesigning services to strengthen continuity, relationships and outcomes for children and families. As part of this change, the Assessment & Planning and Child Protection services have merged to form neighbourhood-based Family Help Teams across Hackney.

About the Role

As a Senior Social Worker within the Family Help Service, you will provide end-to-end, relationship-based social work, supporting families from allocation through to case closure. You will manage a varied and rewarding caseload, including:

Children and Family Assessments
Children in Need (CIN) planning and interventions
Child Protection work
Public Law Outline (PLO) and court proceedingsThis role offers the opportunity to embed systemic, trauma-informed and anti-racist practice throughout the child's journey and be part of shaping a new service model.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a central role in:

Producing high-quality, analytical assessments and reports
Managing risk and safeguarding children effectively
Delivering purposeful interventions that lead to sustainable change
Contributing to reflective practice and supporting less experienced colleagues
Working closely with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes for children and familiesWhat We're Looking For

We are seeking confident, reflective Social Workers who are passionate about frontline practice and align with Hackney's values. You will have:

A recognised Social Work qualification
Registration with Social Work England
At least 3 years' post-qualification experience within an English local authority
Strong experience across CIN, Child Protection and Court work
Excellent assessment, analytical and report-writing skills
Experience of systemic practice with children and families
The resilience and professional curiosity to thrive in a fast-paced environmentWhy Choose Hackney?

Hackney is known for its strong social work identity and commitment to:

High-quality supervision and professional development
A relationship-based, systemic practice model
Embedding anti-racist practice and tackling structural inequality
Neighbourhood working that keeps children connected to their communitiesYou will be supported by experienced managers, benefit from a collaborative team culture, and have the opportunity to influence practice within a newly formed service.

To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork

Email: Phone: (phone number removed)

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
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Reference: 225307619

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