Social Worker

Looking to make a real difference? Join Brent’s Child Protection and Court Work teams and be the voice that protects, empowers, and transforms lives.

Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up.

Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough, and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.

The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community, so it is an exciting time to join us!

Protecting Futures, Empowering Families – Come and Grow Your Social Work Career in Brent

At Brent Council, we are proud to be rated “Good” in all areas by Ofsted. We are a borough that is deeply committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do.

Join us and become part of a forward-thinking, supportive local authority where your work will have a real and lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

Our Child Protection and Court Work teams are at the frontline of safeguarding children and young people. These teams carry out vital statutory work, from Section 47 investigations through to Care Proceedings.

This is a role that truly makes a difference—working directly with families to reduce risk, strengthen support networks, and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and nurturing environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Social Worker in our Child Protection and Court Work teams, you will:

• Work with Support children, young people, and families on child protection plans.

• Empower families to create sustainable safety within their own networks.

• Support Work with families through pre-proceedings and, where necessary, care proceedings.

• Undertake parenting assessments and prepare Section 7 and Section 37 reports for court.

• Collaborate with professionals across agencies, sharing expertise and driving positive change.

Our approach is relationship-based and rooted in systemic practice. We believe in working with families, not doing things to them.

Who We’re Looking For

We want enthusiastic, committed, and resilient social workers who:

• Adequate post-qualifying experience in children's social care, including child protection and court work.

• Possess excellent communication, assessment, and analytical skills.

• Are confident in applying legislation and statutory guidance in practice.

• Embrace change, are IT-savvy, and work well under pressure.

What We Offer You

Your growth and wellbeing are just as important to us as the families you will support. That’s why Brent offers a generous and forward-thinking benefits package, including:

• A £5,000 ‘Golden Hello’ welcome payment.

• Annual retention payment of £4,500 to reward your continued commitment.

• A minimum of 10 days of training per year, focused on direct practice and our “This is Brent, this is how we Grow” framework, which draws from systemic approaches like Signs of Safety.

• A clear and supportive career progression pathway – from ASYE to Team Manager and beyond.

• Access to high-quality reflective supervision and a professional learning culture.

Join Us in Shaping Brighter Futures

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to transform lives. If you're passionate about safeguarding children and committed to making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus 8 bank holidays after 5 years continuous service

• Very generous employer pension contribution

• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home 2 days per week (laptop provided)

• A wide range of family friendly policies such as parental leave

• Access to affordable parking nearby

• Access to our Zipcar scheme

• Access to our Employee Assistance programme for free confidential counselling

• Season ticket loan for public transport

• Cycle to work scheme and good onsite facilities

• Access to My Brent Rewards for big brand discounts, local offers and money off for travel, cinema and shopping vouchers.

Application Process

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" to be redirected to our careers page.

You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria outlined on the Person Specification.

We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.

Closing Date: Sunday 04 May 2025 (23:59)

Interview & Assessment Date: W/C 26 May 2025