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CSW - Social Worker

London Borough of Islington

Highbury, North LondonView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

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Contract

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Hours

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Closing date

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In plain English

What this job actually involves

The job is to support children and young people in Highbury, helping families and planning care. It suits people who love working with kids and want to make a real difference.

What you'll need

  • Qualified social worker with a recognised degree
  • Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
  • Experience in statutory social work settings
  • Good knowledge of safeguarding and child development
  • Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
  • Commitment to anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory, and anti‑oppressive practice

How to boost your chances

  • Highlight any safeguarding work on your CV
  • Give examples of working with diverse families in your application
  • Mention any anti‑racist or equality training you have done
  • Prepare a case study example for the interview
  • Ensure your HCPC registration is current
  • Read up on Islington’s children services to show local knowledge

Written by AI to help you understand this advert in plain English. It can get things wrong — always check the original advert before you apply.

Job description

Who You Are You are a passionate and driven Social Worker eager to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people. You are motivated and reflective, committed to achieving the best outcomes for these individuals. With experience in statutory social work settings, you have strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and child development. You excel in communication and relationship-building and have a commitment to anti-racist, anti-discriminatory, and anti-oppressive pra…

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

Adzuna

First seen

17 October 2026

Last checked

17 October 2026

Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.

About the employer

LBO
London Borough of Islington

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