Join us as the 'rebel borough' prepares to celebrate as the 2027 London Borough of Culture! The Safeguarding and Support Team at Haringey Council is comprised of five teams, each led by a Team Manager who oversees up to six social workers. This role emphasises safeguarding, diligent assessment, and intervention to address the unique needs of vulnerable children and families.
By integrating case management expertise and a commitment to professional development, you will contribute significantly to improving outcomes for those in need. Key responsibilities include:
To apply for this role, please submit your application through the Haringey Council careers portal. Please note that we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications, so apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk
We are looking for candidates who embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. You should have a proactive and solution-focused approach to addressing complex social work issues, with the resilience and adaptability needed for dynamic situations. The ideal candidate will:
At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work. We recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities. This role will require appropriate safeguarding checks including DBS clearance.
Haringey is a vibrant and diverse borough located in the northern part of Greater London. With a rich history, diverse population, and a mix of residential, commercial, and green spaces, Haringey offers a unique and dynamic living experience.
Haringey Council has been through a journey of improvement over the past ten years, with continued aspirations to fulfil the first corporate priority of enabling every child the best start in life. We are looking for social workers that are ready for a fresh challenge, with the ability to make a real difference to the residents of Haringey.
We are investing in creating a better borough for all our residents and bettering the lives of children and young people in Haringey is our first corporate priority. With a population of approximately 250,000 people and a growing population of 0-19-year-olds, we are a diverse and fast-changing borough and tomorrow’s leaders; artists and innovators are busy growing up here.
Haringey is transforming its services for children and young people, and have already made exciting, innovative changes as we strive for excellence in all we do.
Our offer to staff includes:
Competitive remuneration packages
Investment in modern technology
Great Business support and experienced caring Team Managers
Haringey Academy – invests in continuous skills and learning development
Access to clinical support from Family Psychology Mutual, Anna Freud and Tavistock
Wellbeing service, leisure, and discount benefits (Council scheme)
Agile working
Travel Season ticket loans
A commitment to achieving excellence for our children
Strong, caring visible leadership
Remote and flexible working options
Local Authority pension