Social Worker - Fostering / Permanence - Special Guardianship

Sheldon Phillips Ltd
📍 Highbury, Greater London, United Kingdom 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted July 08, 2026

Job Description

Social Worker – Permanence (Special Guardianship) – London

Location: London Borough of Islington

Pay/Salary: £37 to £38.50 per hour

Office Working: Hybrid

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the London Borough of Islington to find an experienced Social Worker for their Permanence team in Children's Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Islington are looking for someone with solid experience who is able to hit the ground running.

Duties

To undertake Special Guardianship assessments of family members both inside and outside of London

To undertake thorough Connected Persons assessments of family members and friends who wish to provide permanent care for children who are unable to live with their parents.

To produce well-evidenced, high-quality assessment reports with clear recommendations, and to attend court proceedings when required to support the recommendation.

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Job Details

  • Location Highbury, Greater London
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category community-and-social-service
  • Posted Date July 08, 2026
  • Application Deadline August 17, 2026